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Maybe a workshop at the moot?

Glad you're on the mend. As Wayne said they have the wizzy bits of kit to help that sort of wound heal better. Take it steady and no more log dancing - at least for a month!

No idea where to buy one I'm afraid. You could try making one? Kydex is easy to shape and quite forgiving in that if you get it wrong you can normally just reheat and have another go.

personally i don't like shemaghs as i find there's both too much material and in the wrong places. I much prefer a cheche. Similar idea but better shaped as a rectangle instead of a square making wrapping round the head far easier and less bulky to use as a scarf.

A wet/ dry vacuum is one that can also suck up water as well as normal dust etc. Most are able to switch to blow rather than suck and i used it in that fashion to get the fire hot enough for the heat treating.

That's a good idea, use a donor blade

I would suggest giving it a go yourself. I have made knives using some stock 01 tool steel from Amazon in 2mm and 4mm thickness. Cut out and shaped with a grinder and sander. I heat treated the 2mm steel myself in the back garden using a wet/ dry vacum and a charcoal fire. Because the 4mm blade...

It sounds like you are doing a similar thing but using a vest as the carry system instead of a pack. best of luck

I have the 5.11 Rush 24 pack which is a similar design. I really like the organisation aspect of it. the fact i can get to any of my items (even at the bottom) without either having to unload most of the contents or delve my arm in to rummage around blindly makes things much easier IMO. when...

Is this thread morphing into the lies or troll thread? :lmao:

Floating hands definitely can work well. I find it takes a bit to get my head around fingers facing up or down and which hand moves forward and which back! Once sorted though i agree it is a good technique to know. It is a bit more complicated and so for someone just learning hand drill is...

Yes, but the drill only rotates once or twice because it's limited by the length of your hand. The string twisting doesn't impede much/at all.

Yes, there's little strain going through it so anything will do. I have some thin parcel string that I use

I will sometimes use the string method as well. Similar to John, clove hitch at the top with string hanging down 4-6 inches either side. This is a quick google search result with a similar set up

Loving this John Frank Spencer in a olive green! Lol :lmao: Fingers crossed I'll see you in a couple of weeks at the moot :grouphug:

Well done. There's nothing quite like that feeling..:encourage: Further refining. When blowing the ember into flame hold the bundle 6 inches or so away from you. The moisture in the breath can stifle an ember if it's too close. Well done though

My limited experience of braided belts is the tendency to stretch as the 'knots' settle. Another option, if you want the utility belt type idea is to get a normal belt and tape some items to the inside. Or use a concealed money belt with a pocket on the inside. Rather than dyneema what about...

It will be good to see you CPH

Well done, it's a great feeling isn't it And thanks to all those who contributed help and advice. I am often reminded of the brilliant community we have here.

While toothpaste does work in that it is an abrasive paste. I found it does not work anywhere near as well as any of the blue coloured abrasives. I presume it's something to do with the amount of abrasive particles in the paste and/or a different size?