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  1. Richie'66

    Can I make my own rucksack ?

    Can I make my own rucksack ? This has been bothering me since I joined the forum as I cannot afford the high £ for even a second hand one.:eek: Also more recently what about a bivvi (bivy, bivi) bag can I make one of those too as they too are quite highly priced at the moment ? Anyone...
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    Bushcraft Tanto Friction Folder

    I have had permission from Warren to do this. the idea came from this thread ; http://www.britishblades.com/forums/showthread.php?126577-Bush-tanto-all-done-and-pics-added My take on Warren's design , a Warren Smith Bushcrafting Tanto Friction Folder (WSBTFF). The idea. Transfered...
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    What this all about bivi bags then ?

    Can someone tell me about bivi bags ? I mean what are they made of , can I make it meself ? When kipping in said bivi does that mean you don't need a tent and if so what about head covering ? ground sheet ? If no head covering then if it rains your head gets wet and or head get bitten with...
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    Scotland is beautiful.

    I managed to get a few hours completely to myself last friday so went for a wee walkie on Cullen beach. Here's a few pics of the walk and things I saw. This walk was also about getting at least a little back in shape thinking about the impending walkabout at Comrie very soon.
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    Some new knives from me

    Here are 3 knives out of five I'm doing . 01 steel 4.5mm thick , black speckled corian scales , stainless loveless bolts , red liners. General purpose bushcraft/ camp knife. This One's a file blades knife , so it's W1/2 for the blade , 6mm at the spine , black speckled...
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    A knife for a viking

    I was approached some time ago to make a knife for a mates wife. She's of viking decent so he wanted to give her something a bit different / special , so knowing I was making knives he asked me to come up with a viking styled knife and sheath. The sheath was my very first attempt at using veg...
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    Made this new knife.

    Made this bushy styled knife , just finished it actually and rushed some pics for you lot to oggle ! This knife has been an absolute joy to make. Blade is 01 steel which has been heat treated. Thickness of blade is 5mm in the handle and 4mm at the blade spine. Flat taper grind all the way...
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    Shear knives 3 & 4

    Here's two knives I've just about finished over the weekend. Made from a set of garden shears .I'm not sure what metal that is but they make good knives. Handles are made from Tufnol.
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    New boy from NE Scotland

    Hi all , I'm Richie from the Keith area scotland. I've come this way after meeting a few folk on the Comrie meet-up weekend. I have to say they were the best bunch of nutters anybody could wish to meet (I include myself in the nutter category too :D) So your membership is a good advertisment...