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    Advice needed on sending edged tools / knives

    Hello , i hope the Admins will allow this thread . I have private buyers for some khukuri knives I am selling and as I am doing it all legally and above board , age verification etc , I am finding it extremely difficult tofind or gain any information from Royal Mail or DPD regarding how to go...
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    Rough Ryder Large Stag Bone Stockman ( RR 1799 )

    Just bought this slightly larger Rough Ryder stockman slipjoint knife from Heinnie Haynes who delivered the usual fast and efficient service . The length of this model is 4 3/4" so not overly large but probably better carried in the field on a belt sheath or better in a nice leather slip...
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    Best and cheapest Dyes for Bone ?

    Not sure if this is the right section of the forum to send this thread but here goes . I am looking to dye the scales on a couple of slipjoint knives I have ( a light blue colour ) . The bone on these scales is bovine / cow bone , any ideas as to which type of dyes would be much appreciated , ie...
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    New Laws ??

    I just caught the morning news today regarding Zombie knives in particular being banned but can someone please give me a quick sitrep on what this actually includes ? I have absolutely no liking or interest in actual zombie style knives but I do own several quality made traditional Khukuris...
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    Rough Ryder pocket knives

    Hello All , I know there was a thread on here about ten years ago relating to Rough Ryder pocket knives but I would just like to revive the subject because of increasing popularity in this brand . Now I know they are never going to be up there with some of the top manufacturers but because of...
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    Sheffield made stag handled scout / sheath knife .

    Hello all , After having owned one as a youngster ( back in the 60s ) I am putting the feelers out on the forum to see if anyone has in their possession that they would like to sell ( at a sensible price ) a Sheffield made stag handled 4" blade knife in original brown leather sheath ...
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    Selling info needed , thanks

    Hello all , especially Admins , I could well be looking at putting some of my edged tools / knives up for sale on Bushcraft UK but just need some advice as to what is or isnt allowed to be posted these days within the UK in regards to the above ? I would hate to post either by the post office...
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    Baldrick style khukuri carry sheath

    Hello All , I have a 14 inch Sirupate style khukuri with a 5 inch handle and am looking for recommendations for leatherworkers who could make a baldrick style carry leather sheath , anyone any ideas ?
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    Wanted , Joker Montanero

    I am looking for a good condition / unused Joker Montanero knife ( preferably wood handle ) , complete with dangler leather sheath
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    sealing a stacked leather knife handle ?

    Hello all , just trying to get some answers on the forum from any members who have made or own knives with stacked leather handles and what you have used to seal the leather ? Thanks
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    Small Puukko / Scandi information

    Hello All , Bit of a long shot , just putting the feelers out to see if any forum members on here make their own small Puukko / Scandi style knives . I used to at one time but havnt got the equipment anymore or the energy . I am looking at if possible getting my hands on a small ( 4" blade )...
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    Boker Arbolito Grande .

    Looking for the Boker Arbolito Grande , which is the Bowie style Arbolito with the smooth guyanacan wood handle Brass bolster and butt cap complete with the embossed brown leather sheath . I have plenty of good quality edged knives and / or tools to swap .
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    Reccomendations for small light

    Hello All , its been a long time since I needed a half decent torch / flashlight but Im now on the lookout for either a small tactical or EDC LED flashlight . Must be robust , ideally around 1000 lumens with strobe function , and ideally red and blue LEDs . Any reccomendations welcome Thanks
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    SAK seems decent price

    Hi , as I am also in the market for a Victorinox SAK , ( probably going to go for the Alox Farmer model ) as its quite a bit cheaper but just as useful as the Farmer X model apart from the scissors , I thought I would let members know that its going for £26.95 free P+P at a UK company called FFK .
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    Antler for Sammi knife sheath ?

    Hello All , Getting slowly back into my DIY knife and sheath mode again . I have come across a nice knife I made about 20 tears ago with a quality Nylund scandi blade and a hidden tang Thuya burl handle with brass , buffalo and bone spacers that need a little re shaping ,I will discard the...
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    Ka-Bar fighting knives

    Hello All ,Just wondering if any forum members here either own or use the iconic US made Ka-Bar 1217 fighting knife or its smaller brother "The Short version" ? As a collector and former bushcraft user I have fancied one of these for many years but have never got round to buying one . After...
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    traditional style Sheffield made Sheath / Scout knives ?

    Hello All , Can anyone suggest an outlet / supplier of the old style traditional stag handled sheath / scout knives in the leather sheath , preferably with a 4" blade ? Thanks
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    Linder Knives ?

    Hello All , I am aware apparently that the famous Linder Knives company based in Solingen / Germany have since 2022 ceased manufacturing and trading . Do any of the forum member s know any outlet for Linder knives as they still must have had thousands still in stock at the end of trading ? Thanks
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    Sheath Making ?

    Just putting the feelers out for what kind of price for one of the forums leatherworkers to make a sheath for Cold Steel Kobun and possibly later a SOG Bowie 2.0 ?
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    Cold Steel Kobun / medium bushcraft use and utillity

    Hello all , Just wondering if anyone uses or has used the Cold Steel Kobun for light to medium bushcraft use and general utillity use ?As they are not too expensive I am considering getting one and possibly modding it up slightly by doing a nice tight paracord wrap and possibly re profiling the...