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You can also get it from a fallen tree where a branch has been broken off while the tree was still standing and alive. The tree sends out sap to heal and plug the wound which then drys as fatwood. I've seen pine trees that are long fallen and have almost rotted away but still have a chunk at a...

I know this doesn't fit the budget requirements but sometimes it's worth paying for quality.

The weird thing about BBC bias is that those on the right think that the BBC is left biased, while those on the left think it is right biased. The BBC will take this as an endorsement that they are getting it right. As far as accuracy in reporting goes, I've seen a few sources on Twitter say...

Very nice. Keep coming across the Wera tools but haven't pulled the trigger on any yet. Does the quality match the price?

Here you go. Added the ruler for scale.

The jigged bone one is indeed slimmer. Quite a lot slimmer. For that reason I prefer the yellow handled one. It's also a nice kind of plastic they used for the scales. I think it's delrin or something similar but has a lovely feel. I will try and get a picture for you later.

I'm partial to the Case Sodbuster Junior in carbon steel.

26 years out this year. I shan't be opting in!

I have the Nebo Big Poppy. Lantern, torch and powerbank all in one. Usual Nebo quality and the lantern can do bright white or warm fire glow! On offer at B+Q just now as well. Might get another one...

I recently bought the Lorus civilian version of this watch for £59. Decent watch for the money.

Lovely carving set that. Got any finished pics of the Bowies?

I've found that my reaction can be any of the three, and not necessarily the one you would expect for any given situation. I genuinely have no idea what I'll do until I'm in the thick of it. I always liked to think of myself as a bit of a 'Dude' character from The Big Lebowski, but in reality...

:D Not quite up to the standards of The Kinks but quite amusing. Just reading about your torn muscle and reverting back to coffee reminded me of good old Lofty Wiseman. Just in case there was any doubt about whether tea would be my preferred drink, as an impressionable youngster reading The...

The British Army may well have moved on tea but my memories of tea in the army are pretty awful! Horrible, over stewed stuff from a norgy (Norwegian liquid flask), and often wondering if there was bromide in it! Certainly had a taste all of its own. Still, it didn't stop my love for tea. It's...

One word. Keen. Specifically the Newport. And 29% off direct from Keen right now thanks to American consumerism! https://www.keenfootwear.co.uk/products/mens-newport-bison

Been watching this series by Kusk Bushcraft over on YouTube and really enjoying it. Thought some others might enjoy as well. 'Welcome to the Woodcraft and Camping Series! I'll be taking an in-depth look at the writings of 'Nessmuk' and exploring the ideas of a woodsman from the 1800's.'

From Tom Langhome. Link here. https://www.tomlanghorne.com/#section-f-_DorTD9

So while the 'plebs' are banned from enjoying a campfire the real cause of wildfires still goes unchecked by the same Scottish Government. https://www.rspb.org.uk/whats-happening/news/muirburn-legislation

Indeed! I signed the petition to say don't bring digital ID in. The government has responded (quoted below) and basically said 'we are doing this no matter what you think'. Funny I don't remember it being in their manifesto at the last general election, but I suppose these things barely matter...

Interesting article here on this issue. https://parkswatchscotland.co.uk/2025/09/29/fire-and-fires-one-law-for-the-landowners-another-for-the-rest-of-us/