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    Long dog smithy Woodside carver sale or trade

    I bought this last week but it's not for me. Unused and consequently as new. Cost £65 but will sell for £55 delivered (2nd class RM) . I would possibly trade for a Roselli knife specifically the hunter with some cash your way. Sold Sent from Somerset using magic
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    Bearded axe

    No experience of the Viking type of bearded axe but I have just purchased and am awaiting delivery of on of the Roselli axes which could suit your needs? Sent from Somerset using magic
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    Dartmoor knife build

    After wanting one as a kid and about 35yrs on (last week)I made the decision to purchase one of the unground Wilkinson sword Dartmoor knife blanks available. I have limited resources for grinding, a small hobbiest bench belt sander and an angle grinder with linishing discs for profiling the...
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    Leather Craft_Show us what leather goods you have made past & present

    Today was my first attempt at wet forming leather for a belt pouch...pretty pleased with the result! Sent from Somerset using magic
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    New Custom Modified MoD Survival Tool

    Looking good! Here's my modded one and a new sheath I made for it on the weekend.... For some reason the image is really grainy. Sent from Somerset using magic
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    Hi from Zakopane

    Hello and welcome...I've been to Zakopane out of season a couple of years ago...it's a great place! Sent from Somerset using magic
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    Marshall's bushcraft pictures.

    That's a really nice looking knife! Sent from Somerset using magic
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    House Radon

    Not personally but I remember a place called Shipham near here had a lot of fuss years ago and I believe sensors/monitors were put in properties. Sent from Somerset using magic
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    Offensive Weapons Act 2019: surrender and compensation scheme. December 2020 - March 2021

    Who'd have thought the day would come when peashooters were a prohibited weapon! Sent from Somerset using magic
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    Stainless knife for abusing and losing

    It's worth taking a look at Hultafors knives as well...really good value and similar to Moras. Sent from Somerset using magic
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    Dating a Case scout knife

    Fab, thank you. I've cleaned it up a bit now and it's in surprisingly good condition! Sent from Somerset using magic
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    Lock down boreal smock project

    Amazing how handy a sewing machine is especially for keeping oneself occupied during these times! Here's a link to the pattern I bought.... https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/352310421907 Sent from Somerset using magic
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    Leather Craft_Show us what leather goods you have made past & present

    Some great work there! Here's an axe mask I made for a friend on the weekend. Sent from Somerset using magic
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    Lock down boreal smock project

    With a machine...I've got an old hand singer but it needs a service so borrowed the wife's electric one! I can dig out the details of the pattern I bought if you like? Sent from Somerset using magic
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    Lock down boreal smock project

    Thanks everyone [emoji3] Sent from Somerset using magic
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    Lock down boreal smock project

    Eventually got round to making my wool blanket smock. I used a pattern that I adapted to what I wanted. Quite pleased with the result as it's my first clothing sewing project [emoji846] Sent from Somerset using magic
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    Dating a Case scout knife

    This is the picture I found. It seems capital letters as a scroll were post 1920.... Sent from Somerset using magic
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    Dating a Case scout knife

    Thank you, hopefully it'll arrive tomorrow. I've done a fair bit of googling (and eBay US) but haven't found an image of one the same. I found a site with dates of logos and it seems to be between 1920-1940. I think it might have been a good £15 investment! Itching for it to turn up now [emoji3]...
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    Dating a Case scout knife

    Anybody know anything about Case knives? I awaiting the arrival of one I've purchased and wondered what sort of year it was. Looking at the logos I believe it might be 1930's but wondered if any of you lovely people knew anything. Sent from Somerset using magic
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    Lamnia....

    Knives and tools weren't shipping to the UK either, I believe they will now but only for about £11 postage. I have a horrible feeling this is just the beginning of the new age! Sent from Somerset using magic