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Freezing sounds like a way forward. We're the walnuts dried out a bit? Currently, my harvest are soft(-ish) but wonderfully creamy-tasting; they might/will need drying, I think. Would you mind sharing your candied nut recipe? It sound delicious!

I've added a feed sack full to the collection. I think I might try making some walnut butter; at least it might use up a few! I suppose roasting them then blitzing them with a little oil and some salt might do the job... Pickling is also a possibility. A friend suggested dipping them in...

For reasons best known to itself, the walnut tree in my garden has produced a titanic quantity of nuts this year. I have gathered a log basket full, several containers in which I'd normally place apples and pears, as well as all the colanders I possess; there remains even more to come...

"Is it worth it?" is a very loaded question. For some, the process of saving for a specific tool - and I imagine that 'tools' are what are under discussion here - means that, psychologically, it will be 'better' than an off-the-peg equivalent. The cited tool under discussion, the axe, is a...

I am suitably admonished. I have struggled with trying to like Ventile when it's wet. When dry, it is great: soft, quiet and light; but, when wet, its stiffness and impermeability make it a bit of a nightmare, in my opinion. And it does take a long time to dry out. I understand that it works...

If you wash the Keela Ventile smock in the Nikwax Cotton proof stuff, does it no longer stiffen when wet? My one, major criticism of Ventile is that characteristic and I'm trying to find a way of reducing it, if possible!

It is disappointing to find that a knife's edge is not as was promised. However, I always take a new purchase to the strop on its arrival and stones, if necessary, thereafter. Thankfully, I haven't had to resort to the latter recently. As has been mentioned earlier, Peltonen's knives seem to...

Carrying a SAK - in my case, an alox Farmer X - is an entrenched habit. Yes, I know that the tools are a bit of a compromise but it is so handy having that small range of implements readily available in my pocket. By and large, they perform nearly all the tasks I push their way. I do have a...

+1 for the Peltonen M23 Sissipuuko. It's a great, superbly versatile, little knife that won't break the bank. The M23 costs more than a Mora but is a better knife - and also ticks the box for being small. I also have one of Ben Orford's Pixie, too: it is a lovely, versatile, hand-made tool but...

I'm intrigued. It looks identical to a Kelly kettle; why does it get your vote? Is it better? Better made? I'd be interested to know!

Yes and no, in response to your question! AA make excellent packs: uncluttered, comfortable and very hard-wearing. I had one for climbing back in the day and it was superb. Sadly, I sold it on.

A foolish post on my part, hence its deletion.

A few things have been grabbed. The Wetterlings and Rush axes are being watched...

A further clear out! The following four axes and two Orford knives are available for sale. As before, there are a few points I'd like to make: - all items include postage to mainland U.K. addresses; - payment is by bank transfer - I'm afraid I don't do PayPal; - I am not interested in...

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No, it's still available. P.m. me if you are interested in it.

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At last, I have found the axe that suits me perfectly for all those bushcraft-y tasks - 'one axe to rule them all', if you like. So, the following are surplus to requirement. It's worth mentioning the following points: - I am not interested in part exchanges or trades. - All prices include...