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  1. Alfredo

    RUIKE LD43 multifunctional knife

    Hello, I have used the RUIKE LD43 muntifunctional knife since one month, so thought I may review it properly, now. RUIKE KNIVES is a China based brand - part of the well-known FENIXLIGHT Company - providing outdoors knives in a variety of designs, including folders, fixed blades and...
  2. Alfredo

    BEAVER by Bushcraft-Kit

    Inspired to the finnish Puukko, BEAVER by Bushcraft-Kit is a compact, lightweight but yet sturdy bushcraft knife BEAVER is born and excel for wood carving, anyway is an affordable tool for every bushcraft activities. The O1 high carbon steel used for the blade and the zero scandi...
  3. Alfredo

    Interview with Stani Groeneweg

    Hello, I had the chance to interview the survival expert Stani Groeneweg for my blog. Thought you could find interesting http://adoricchi.blogspot.it/2016/01...e-of-most.html Alfredo Doricchi
  4. Alfredo

    VESUVIUS by S. Mitchell_review (lot of pics)

    I’m using VESUVIUS knife by S. Mitchell since few weeks, so it's time now for a review Here the details of Vesuvius project http://www.britishblades.com/forums/showthread.php?200491-Vesuvius!&highlight=vesuvius Some specs: blade length 103mm OAL 225mm blade thickness 5,0mm steel SF100...
  5. Alfredo

    Vesuvius by S. Mitchell

    I'm using Vesuvius by S. Mitchell since a few weeks, and I couldn't be more happy. Thank you again, Mr. Mitchell :-) AD
  6. Alfredo

    Australian Cattle Dog (or Blue Heeler)

    Hello, since a week, a puppy of ACD is part of my family, his name is Charlie This will be Charlie’s look when he will be adult Any other fellows owners of an ACD here on BUK? I would like to know your experiences with this breed. Many thanks from me and Charlie! AD
  7. Alfredo

    TARLO by S. Mitchell_tent peg

    Today, a rainy day actually, I was out to hike some hours. My TARLO by Stuart Mitchell (see here if you want to know all about TARLO http://adoricchi.blogspot.it/2015/02/tarlothe-woodworm.html ) was with me, as often is for these kind of light outdoors activities. What I like especially about...
  8. Alfredo

    The Waterproof Fire Capsule: how I made it

    Few days ago I made the "SAK Mini Fire Capsule" using a tiny straw, some cotton wool and Petroleum Jelly. I carry my Mini Fire Capsule on the SAK Corkscrew for emergency/survival situations... See this if you want to see how is made...
  9. Alfredo

    Fox Compso vs Cold Steel Super Edge

    Two days ago I was driving here around my Panda 4x4 and I realized that I had two neck knives in my bag, the Fox Compso and the Cold Steel Super Edge They are two very compact and light knives, and they were made to carry them around the neck, or in a pocket, in a bag or at the rucksack...
  10. Alfredo

    Extrema Ratio POLICE III & POLICE EVO: pics and test

    Hi everybody! I had recently the chance to try two new multitools by Extrema Ratio: the POLICE III and the POLICE EVO [/URL] [/URL] Here the ER site links: POLICE III http://www.extremaratioknivesdivision.eu/italian/ POLICE EVO http://www.extremaratioknivesdivision.eu/italian/ As usual...
  11. Alfredo

    TAD Gear Ranger Hoodie: A++++++++++ quality for outdoor

    Hi all, today I would like to post here my feelings about a fleece I'm wearing since few days, theTAD Gear Ranger Hoodie. I'm wearing it both an outdoor fleece on the woods and an EDC jacket if the external temperature is below 18°C or so The AD Gear Ranger Hoodie it's an high-quality...
  12. Alfredo

    Osprey Manta 25: light and versatile backpack

    Hy everyone, after two months of use I felt ready to wrote my impressions about the Osprey Manta 25 backpack I used this bergan not only for day-hike but also for 2-3 days long hikes, and I must see it's a good/great backpack. Light (1,09 kg for the M/L size), versatile, several smart...
  13. Alfredo

    How to use your watch as a compass...when the sky it's cloudy

    Hi all, not sure where I must place this 3D...so if I made a mistake, please Mods just move/delete it, and sorry in advance to all of you guys :-) Well, I'm sure many of yours are aware that a watch can be used as a compass It's in fact just matter to point the hour hand to the sun: the...
  14. Alfredo

    "M-Lemminkainen": a new project in collaboration with the knifemaker S. Honkilahti

    Hello everybody. Just after the "survival puukko" project called "Lemminkainen", it's now the time for a new project, called '"M-Lemminkainen". It's an evolution by the first version: same measures and features, but different material for handle and furnituires, and a different blade...
  15. Alfredo

    Gerber (new) BG Ultimate Survival Pro

    Hi all, I gave a trial to the (new) Gerber BG Ultimate Survival Pro it's a serious survival tool, all the package (knife, sheath, sharpener, firesteel, whistle, emergency pocket guide) it's really well done IHMO. If you want to read the entire review, please visit my blog AD Blog -...
  16. Alfredo

    5.11 Taclite Pro Shorts review

    Hi everyone, past few weeks I had the chance to try the 5.11 Taclite Pro Shorts, and I found them actually comfortables and functional. Breathables, light, robust, full of smart features and pockets. If you want to read the entire review, please visit my blog http://adoricchi.blogspot.it/...
  17. Alfredo

    Fox Compso and beer can alcohol stove

    Today I want to make a beer can alcohol stove whit my Compso [/URL] First, cutting the capo f the can [/URL] Then, cutting what will be the superior part of the stove [/URL] [/URL] Then cutting the inferior part of the stove [/URL] Now, making the interspace of the stove [/URL] [/URL]...
  18. Alfredo

    Croatia 2012

    This year we decided – once again – for the coast of Croatia [/URL] Our campsite was very small and simple, placed between Zara and Sibenik… …just in front to the Kornati Islands We had simple, quiet vacations, just spending time on the beach kayaking walking on the coastline...
  19. Alfredo

    3 knives, feathers-stick and firesteel

    Today I want to try 3 different knives, doing feather-sticks and lightning them whit the firesteel: Gerber Bear Grylls, Mora 2000, Fallkniven F1 Gerber BG [/URL] [/URL] [/URL] It’s easy to obtain feathers, and they are very thin. Mora 2000 [/URL] [/URL] [/URL] It’s not easy to obtain...
  20. Alfredo

    Salix Viminalis - Yellow Willow – rope tree

    I’m speaking about this humble, handy tree [/URL] There are many of these trees here around. Their young branches in fact were (and are often nowadays) used to fix the vines branch to their supports [/URL] [/URL] The yellow willow’s branches are really flexible and tough at the same time...