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    New leather hangers !

    Hi all, I like my Finnish wilderness knives, of which i have 4 (at the moment):D recently purchased some new leather strips for making hangers, when putting new ones on do you twist & tie or tie then twist:confused: And keeping leather good any recommendations, blade care i use a light coat of...
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    I wen't wandering !

    Hi all, Just thought i'd pass this on if anybody is interested, Had a few days off took a trip to north Norfolk took a basic kit. Jumped off at Cromer then having sampled the local delicacy (fresh Cromer crab Hmmmm !) :) i then headed for sheringham. stopping along the way to make a brew, from...
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    Its Black !

    Hi all,would any one use black ? I have the chance to get my hands on a black Karrimor sf the name & brand speak for themselves. BUT its black :( now do i pass it up and look for bergen type sack in O/D...D P M or take it and not worry about the Colour . P.S has anyone had dealing with e...
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    A decent sharpener to carry in the field

    The search is on ! ! I am looking for a really good sharpener (pocket sized to carry in the field) diamond or ceramic i am no expert but i am sure someone out there can Recommend what to get. Am not looking to spend a vast amount of money. but one that puts a good edge. Any advice appreciated.
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    Looking for Scandi knife UPDATE !

    Thank's to all who offered advice on where i might purchase knife i was looking for. Have now find it:) a very nice piece of kit.
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    looking for a scandi knife

    Hi all, hope you can help ? i am looking for another scandi knife, the type i am looking for has a part leather & curly birch sheath. The only one I've seen on my web search is a karresuandoo wolverine which is not what i am looking for. The one I've seen has dark curly birch sheath. :(...
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    Another Birthday passed !

    Well another birthday has passed,pretty low key. But i did get some useful items of kit,as presents a dd hammock and tarp also made by dd so although 2011 has got off to a slow start 2012 will be my time to get out there, and enjoy myself, despite being what some might call a late starter (at 54...
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    Been away for a while.But now i'm back.

    Hi all, Have'nt posted anything for a while,been on sick leave for some time. Now back on the forum. Much catching up to do reading articles,post's Reviews & hopefully meeting some of you:) at some time. Have most of my kit now just a few items still to get,;) look forward to chatting to you...
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    Looking for a book

    Hi all,can any of you experienced guy's help a newbie:confused: i have to-day tried my local bookstores,looking for a book on tree,s there descriptions characteristics & quality's and uses for carving making fire, tools and other items. any general info as always would be appreciated:)
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    To good to be true

    Hi all,sometime ago i posted a thread on a a bargain Karrimor SF 45 in desert camo. Well it was to good to be true,the bag was not a 45 SF Karrimor at all. Although it was military style:(I gave the money Over to shop owner to hold the item. And on getting it home,found totally useless:yikes: I...
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    getting the kit / karrimor sf

    Hi all, well in my quest to get all my gear together,the one item i was looking for was a decent sack having today visit my local surplus store i mentioned this,and have been offered a karrimor sf 45.:confused: So now the questions. Anybody using one, if so how do you get on with them. The one...
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    trek pole/walking stick

    Hi all looking to make a trek pole/walking stick. Have looked at the types of commercial poles on the market, and me no like ! So am looking to make my own, so the question is what type of wood :confused: and length to make it,possibly around the 3.5 to 4.00 length. Any tips or advice...
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    Light sticks

    HI,light stick's as an emergency back up,am thinking of carrying these in my emergency kit. has anyone used these, if so the best way to dispose of once used in an eco friendly way ?
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    bivvi bag

    been given a new unused dpm pattern bivvi bag serial numbered,mummy shaped single zip at head. sadly came with no poles, although it has ability to be used with poles. it has securing points around edge&cord attached at zip opening at the head. as i am in the process of getting kit together...
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    sharpen my buck

    hi all can anybody recommend somewhere i can get my buck 120 knife sharpened short of sending it back buck in post falls IDAHO USA to restore a factory edge any useful leads would be a great help.
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    Snugpak stratosphere

    hi all am considering purchasing snugpak stratosphere one man bivvi shelter dont know much about them,reading specs they look quite good. anybody got one or used one ? any feedback before parting with my hard earn't cash would be appreciated.
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    just a quick hello.

    hi to you all have just joined over the coming weeks will have lots to ask