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Hi all, Well, I had my first experience of putting a knife together yesterday. I bought one of Mr Barker's fine Nessie blades recently and it needed something nice to do the blade justice. Having just moved to Prague, I decided to call on Cosco from British Blades for some advice. He was so...

Hi all, Was just rooting around in the kitchen drawer in my flat and came across this interesting wee devil. Anyone seen/used something like this before? (this is marked simply with the letter M in a circle and a weak stamp reading 'nerez' on the stainless part, which I reckon is Czech for...

Well, technically I'm actually getting the heck out of Chelmsford, but it just doesn't sound right... On Monday I depart for a round the world adventure, so I might not be posting very often for the next while. I plan to drop in occasionally and will attempt to share some of the fun as it...

Hi all, An appeal to someone's good nature I'm afraid :o I'd like to get hold of some Tung Oil, as I've carved a little spoon for a mate's baby and I'd like to finish it in something non-toxic but that will also not go rancid with age as the intention is to have it for occasional use but...

:22: So, the Royal Society have opened up 350 years of science publications for public access. Might be some gems in there. Not had a deep look but thought this might be interesting for some of you at least... An Account of the Success of the Bark of the Willow in the Cure of Agues...

Hello all, Just looking to canvas opinons here... cooking over an open fire makes your pans go black. Now, I've never had a problem with this concept; I like the used look! Someone recently reminded me of a trick to avoid this - simply put a thin coating of fairy liquid over the base of the...

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/highlands_and_islands/5339444.stm a 30ft tree lying across a blaze on peaty ground? Nutter! (I wonder if he's a rambler?) Perhaps we should invite him here and show him how it's done properly?

Has the Outdoorcode shop site been hacked? Something weird going on with the html, making my browser go crazy!! Or is it me? :confused:

Hi all, Looks like I've managed to wangle a stop in Canada during some upcoming adventures, hopefully late spring '07. We're flying into Vancouver so I'd really like to take the opportunity to get some time out in the sticks. I seem to remember that some of the members here are from BC. I...

Hi all, Bit of a plea for assistance here :sadwavey: . I'd like to get hold of some simple game like pigeon and/or rabbit to help demonstrate game preparation and cooking to some kids for a volunteering program I'm involved in. Is there anyone in Essex/Suffolk who might be able to provide me...

Hi all, Just been browsing Amazon and came across a couple of books that look interesting. Anyone read them that can offer comments/criticism? The books are: The Contented Poacher's Epicurean Odyssey: Tales and Recipes from a Gourmet in the Wilderness...

Try this next time you're roving... edit: see below post... And check out David Hasslehoff's reaction... :lmao: Neil

A quote from firebox.com, where you can buy silly gadgets. Got me thinking - what would happen if it reached as far as Bushcrafting? What would we call it? Poshcrafting? And what sort of stuff would Firebox sell? Burberry check Tarps? Leopard print Hammocks? FCUK mosquito...

Hello all, I was out the other day and happened across a fair number of goose feathers, in varying condition, which could be suitable for fletching. They're free to a good home, so technically I'd like to swap them for a "Thankyou". First come first served - just let me know if you'd like...

Hello all, Some friends of mine are having a baby soon, and I thought it would be a nice gesture to carve the little sprog a spoon. Unfortunately I'm stuck in a bit of an Urban jungle at the moment and I'm not sure where I could get some nice wood to make one out of. I thought maybe some fruit...

Just thought I'd ask, as a result of chatting around the fire to some others who were despairing at all the World Cup hype: :dunno: Who here likes football, and who doesn't? Please no "My team is better than yours" chat - let's let the results speak for themselves.... :buttkick...

Hello all, It's time to get a bigger rucksack. I've been happy with my Sabre 45 with side pouches, and never really satisfied with the big pink Jack Wolfskin job I have (but it's easy to find in the woods...!) What with a 10 day hike in Norway coming up :D I thought I need something a bit...

Hello all, Can I ask for a bit of advice? I'm off hammocking for a week next week, and using my MagiKelly system for the first time. Unfortunately the tape I've ordered for hanging the thing hasn't arrived so I need to find an alternative. I have some Paracord, but I think that might be...

Hi all, I posted this on BB but people seem to be a bit reluctant in responding so I thought maybe you chatterboxes might be able to suggest something A pal of mine has sent me some pictures of an old knife he has. I'm afraid I have no idea of the history of it. Apparently the handle (now...

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/americas/4692038.stm Sounds like a good thing to me! Neil