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I don't know what it is, but there's this really interesting demographic thing going on. We keep getting these (relatively) young women from the USA signing up to BCUK. They are clearly smart and educated since they all work for law firms, or IT, or design consultancies. They are well...

A friend has recently given me a stack of OS maps he won’t be using anymore, and I in turn have looked at my own collection. Most of the “newer” maps are late 1990s to 2010s, some of the older ones are 1950s! Wondering whether there is value in maps which are that old? What do you consider...

My mum volunteers in an arboretum attached to a school, just round from where she lives. The area is surrounded by private homes, separated by a tall fence, and bordered by school playing fields, also fenced from surrounding area. There are no dog walkers, and we have never had a dog get into...

Every time I have visited the forum for the last few days, I have had a white screen and a loading whirl, saying it’s verifying my browser and will redirect me. Happens at home regardless of browser of machine used, and on work PC in the office. Doesn’t happen on any other web site. Never seen...

Not legislation yet, but a strong statement of intent (bold is mine). Response to consultation updated 19 March 2026 https://www.gov.uk/government/calls-for-evidence/controls-on-crossbows/outcome/controls-on-the-use-of-crossbows-on-public-safety-grounds-government-response 2.1 1. The...

Heads up anyone looking at a Bark River knife from recent manufacturing. News broke this weekend that they have closed down having been selling knives made using Chinese blade kits, with modifications, as USA made. Steel marked as CPM154 or 154CM being 9CR18MOV...

It appears that the account of @9InchNinja has been hacked and used to defraud one of our members. https://bushcraftuk.com/community/members/9inchninja.28774/ This type of scam has been discussed at length and for some time over on Bushcraft USA, but if it has happened here before it has been...

It appears that the account of @9InchNinja has been hacked and used to defraud one of our members. https://bushcraftuk.com/community/members/9inchninja.28774/ This type of scam has been discussed at length and for some time over on Bushcraft USA, but if it has happened here before it has been...

It appears that the account of @9InchNinja has been hacked and used to defraud one of our members. https://bushcraftuk.com/community/members/9inchninja.28774/ This type of scam has been discussed at length and for some time over on Bushcraft USA, but if it has happened here before it has been...

It appears that the account of @9InchNinja has been hacked and used to defraud one of our members. https://bushcraftuk.com/community/members/9inchninja.28774/ This type of scam has been discussed at length and for some time over on Bushcraft USA, but if it has happened here before it has been...

It appears that the account of @9InchNinja has been hacked and used to defraud one of our members. https://bushcraftuk.com/community/members/9inchninja.28774/ This type of scam has been discussed at length and for some time over on Bushcraft USA, but if it has happened here before it has been...

https://heinnie.com/craighill-desk-knife-brass/ “ starting with ⅝” round stainless bar stock and working with a subtractive process to cut material away. They first notched the material at ½” intervals to provide grip — and allow the knife to double as a quick visual ruler — then made two...

Interesting and entertaining.

I have a tea light lantern and a pressure petrol lantern, and would like something in between, running off battery (cool, no flames).

Some recent conversations got me thinking about this. Giving or accepting a commission to make a custom item can be a bit of a risky balancing act. Both maker and client risk getting stiffed. The more custom the item, the riskier it is for the maker. A standard Woodlore shaped knife with...

Hello. If you you have been discussing any knife sales, trades or deals with aandhfitness99 https://bushcraftuk.com/community/members/aandhfitness99.58644/#about Please be aware that he is a known, persistent and repeated scammer who has been banned from this forum under at least three previous...

Hello. If you you have been discussing any knife sales, trades or deals with aandhfitness99 https://bushcraftuk.com/community/members/aandhfitness99.58644/#about Please be aware that he is a known, persistent and repeated scammer who has been banned from this forum under at least three previous...

Was on Netflix, but apparently no longer available to watch anywhere. I can see there could be copyright issues. I also think, having seen this on Netflix, that it’s one of the best films for explaining hunting in its pros, cons, and philosophy. Whether you hunt, or think it’s horrible, this...

*Edit: 1st November. Spoiler. Axminster is not closing, it is restructuring. See their Facebook page and post #23 * Just heard this evening that Axminster Tools, the company that many here have spent far too much money with, has applied for an Administrator. Their accounts don’t sound good...

September 29 2025. Imgur blocks access from UK in response to UK Online Safety Bill. Edit. 2 Oct. Easier to cut the UK off than comply with ID check requirements. No access to site and any photos linked on forum show a banner stating not available in your region.