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A friend of mine recently showed me a carving axe that he had bought at the recent Bodgers Ball. It was one of those tools that exuded quality of design and manufacture; the fact that it was hand made in Somerset deepened the appeal and piqued my interest - dangerously. So, I went online and...

...and I've replied!

I've replied in a p.m.! There's a bit more info. about the remaining packs, should anyone be interested.

Just the Woodie clone left now, yours for £75...

A few prices drops: Orford Nessmuk now £100 Jacobs puuko now £100 Jacobs Woodie clone now £75 I hope these 'improvements' prove attractive!

At the risk of robbing myself, I've dropped the prices  again! All the packs are great - the Savotta 323 has never been used and still has its tag! - and are in extremely good condition...

That is fascinating - many thanks for posting it. I was particularly interested in the idea that Japanese planes are pulled, not pushed; I'm also intrigued by the double-bladed plane. I wonder if it works like the good ol' Gilette G2 razor... Again, many thanks for posting it!

I have dropped the prices a little. Anyone interested?

I've reduced the prices on these in an attempt to galvanise a little more interest!

I have been having a clear out and decided to sell the following, simply because I just don't use them. They are all generally in good or very good condition. *Please note the following: - the price includes delivery to mainland U.K. addresses - sales will be done on a strictly...

In one of my regular clear-outs, I came across an embarrassing number of rucksacks that I simply don't use. Some have been used once, some not at all. So, rather than have them cluttering up my cupboard, I thought I'd offer them for sale. *Please note the following: - the price includes...

Ah! Melon balls! An epicurean delight!

I have a 'Pro' and, after some initial enthusiasm, I've found that I simply don't use it. I find the 5mm steel too thick and club-like for my purposes, the blocky ricasso is a pretty pointless obstruction and, frankly, the 'distal taper' makes little difference in prolonged use. I much prefer...

That's an impressive and well organised set-up. However, I think I'm too entrenched in the backpack mode of transporting my essentials to make such a radical, if tempting change.

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I really liked my Jaguar IV. It was surprisingly comfortable and was my companion along the length of Offa's Dyke. I didn't really rate the colour - beige - and discovered later on that it wasn't great for alpine climbing. So, stupidly, I sold it and went for full-out purple with a Haston...

It is a very practical cutting tool so throw caution to the wind! Get hold of one - you really won't regret it! As for carving your quince, it's a lovely wood with which to work and, once dry, takes on a lovely, almost glowing finish.

I believe that they were originally designed for the 1970 expedition that made the first ascent of Annapurna I's south face. I remember reading Chris Bonnington's account of it. It was also the testing ground for the Troll Whillans harness, later dubbed 'the nut crusher'. I always hankered...

You could try more of a slicing action, rather than a pushing one, when you come to the neck. It will help to slice the fibres rather than just pushing them up. It does require a fiendishly sharp blade and a high degree of control though...

I like that idea for the taller, boil-in-the-bag meals. All I need now is a second Crusader cup!