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  1. PhilParry

    Karrimor Sabre 75 SF for sale....

    Sold.... Apologies to those who got pipped to the post.... P
  2. PhilParry

    Shing bushcracft knife for sale....

    Hi All Decided to sell my pride and joy to liberate cash for car repairs....:( It's a SHING made 01 tool steel one off with a sheath, with a Lignum Vitae handle. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lignum_vitae Piccies below; Hardly used although sharpened with a...
  3. PhilParry

    Damascus bushcraft knife for sale

    ...and replied to.... !! :D
  4. PhilParry

    Damascus bushcraft knife for sale

    Hi All, Looking to pass on a Damascus Field Knife which is unused and I need the cash!! This is one of Bearclaw's supplied knives and comes in buffalo horn, with a black sheath and room for a fire steel... The blurb:- The Damascus steel composition is 125 layers of 1084 high carbon...
  5. PhilParry

    Heads Up - 2010 RM / Woodlore Courses

    Now there's a shameless plug! :lmao: I did the Journeyman last year after booking the year before - there's a reason a) its £650 and b) it books up so quickly. Needless to say its the hardest thing I have ever done, but also one of the most rewarding experiences of my life. You...
  6. PhilParry

    Karrimor Sabre 75 SF for sale....

    :Wow: Nudge! Anyone? Reduced to £60...:puppy_dog
  7. PhilParry

    Karrimor Sabre 75 SF for sale....

    Hi, Got one of these rucksacks in black. Been used only 3 times and is virtually as new. Looking for £75 but open to (sensible) offers. In Bucks area for pick up. Thanks P
  8. PhilParry

    Woodlore Journeyman....anyone else going?

    Hi I'm on the 21st September course and wondered if anyone else is on it this year?:rolleyes: Will be "interesting" if this weather continues!! :bluThinki Been practicing the bow drill like mad, but I'm uncertain how successful we'll be in windy and wet conditions! Pale
  9. PhilParry

    Journeyman...

    Thanks all... I particularly found the turnup jeans a good one....I must make a mental note NOT to be seen in public like that....:eek: Hopefully it won't be like my Fundamental. Rained almost all week....fire by friction? ROFLOL!! Did manage it on the last day though (phew!). So, for...
  10. PhilParry

    Journeyman...

    Hey all Started to think about my Woodlore Journeyman course in September....:bluThinki Any hints or tips for me? Regards P
  11. PhilParry

    Whats on your Christmas List?

    Jeezy Creezy....you could use the pocket on the front of that thing as an emergency Bivi Dave!!! :D Have a very merry christmas!! P
  12. PhilParry

    Journeyman cse

    I'll be there for one of the weeks. Can't remember which one though and I don't have the dates with me right now! :werd:
  13. PhilParry

    new ray mears book???

    In a word, Yes...its going to be a new series....he's been a busy boy recently!!:D P
  14. PhilParry

    A bit Spiritual

    I always say thank you ...whether that be to the wood, for the food I find or the wood I burn. I also find an incredible sense of one-ness with woodland. You definitely know when you are welcome or not. One aspect of fires that I carry with me is whenever I light one I picture my...
  15. PhilParry

    Platypus Bottles - A Question

    now that other peeps are using them, how the heck to you dry them out without smelling like a well used pair of socks!!?:eek:
  16. PhilParry

    Pre-Mac MWP at the Wilderness Gathering

    I've used a Pre-Mac MWP for a couple of years now in outdoor places such as Sweden and the last lake we took water from was pretty mucky. Yes, the water was slightly off colour and yes, it tasted a little "peaty" but don't forget that you should leave the water for 5+ minutes to allow the iodine...
  17. PhilParry

    You gotta get a pair of these.

    Had mine for a couple of years now and they coped admirably with canoeing down the ardeche - whether wet or dry they are very comfortable, although, of course, don't provide a huge amount of ankle support. Easy to clean and don't fall apart if wet. I'll certainly be getting more of these...
  18. PhilParry

    Pine Tar Soap

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/How_to_make_soap aaah...the wonders of Wikipedia!! Basically as I understand it soap is a mixture of fat and alkali. My memories of making at school are somewhat dimmed now but I recall something about a line of hydophillic and hydrophobic molecules (one sticks...
  19. PhilParry

    Pine Tar Soap

    And I'll be sending Red some Grandpa's so we can both make direct comparisons.... It'll be interesting to see how the other soap fairs in terms of wear as Grandpa's seems to go reasonably quickly IMHO.
  20. PhilParry

    Pine Tar Soap

    Have you tried this stuff Red? I use Grandpa's Old Pine Tar soap and for 10 bars of the stuff it adds up, although its one of the best soaps out there. I used it exclusively during my trip to the Ardeche this year and didn't get bitten once, whilst others got nicely eaten alive:yelrotflm ...