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Thanks for the tips. I managed to get an ember going earlier which was a good start, I need more practice to turn that into fire, but it was good to get a proper ember. I used a hazel drill and pine hearth, I found some lime today, but I need to dry it more before I can use it. I will get...

That is a good video, I'll try again tonight.

We had a couple of Scouts away camping this weekend for a challenge badge. So made use of the evening to try out some Bushcraft with the two of them as a dry run before we try with the whole troop. I had some Oak, Elm and Pine as the drills, Oak, Pine, Elm and some Fruit foods to try as...

Feather sticks to light my wood burning stove, and I am making excuses to use my Small Forest Axe to split some small logs for the stove. I am quite new to this so practising some skills at home is a good way of getting used to my new tools. It is really satisfying lighting the stove with...

Thanks for the replies. That gives me a few options. It is a pity I live so far away from the stores that sell the Viking knifes, that would be such a cheap option. Stainless Clippers may be a good option from Lakeland Bushcraft, just under £10 each is a good price. A stainless blade...

Can you recommend me a knife to use with Scouts. We are planning doing some bushcraft soon and were planning on getting about six knifes to use with our older Scouts. I have a Mora Signal, but if we have to buy six knifes the price will mount up. What do any other Scout leaders or youth...

I am just back from a Bushcraft talk by Andy Chadderton at Lossiemouth Library. It was really good, he covered lots of information and had good slides to back up the talk. Inspiring stuff.

I picked up my axe from the Post Office today. I am really happy with it. That was good service from Greenman Bushcraft. I would uses them again.

Thanks for replies. I think I will try Greenman Bushcraft. Innes

Hi Everyone I was planning on buying a Gransfors Small Forest Axe, and was wondering where the best place to buy it from. I have had problems with one web site, so I thought I would check where would be the best place. I found this site...