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Hi everyone! I'm a massive fan of this waxed cotton parka, but it's just too big for me, so sadly going to have to move it on. Just wondered if anyone had anything they wanted to do a swap for (whether that's other outdoor clothing or other!)? It's in pretty great condition, some wear and the...

I have a Victorinox Skipper folding knife, which while it suits me very well, has one slight drawback. The blade is serrated along most of its edge, which although it cuts very well, I have come to prefer straight blades, as I can easily sharpen them. Before I regrind it all straight, I was...

In case anyone is interested, I spotted poundland selling mess tins for a pound each. Unfortunately, they only have the one size, so no nested pair, but might be of use to somebody. I personally carry one in each side of a rucksack, as they fit perfectly like little drawers, but at a pound...

I am in the process of making my first knife, and have got to the point of making a sheath. I have lots of questions, so please bear with me. I roughed out a design the other day, and have worked out that I need about 1 square foot for both that and an axe sheath. From what I have read, I think...

Does anyone know where I could get a small amount (say 1 or 2 fixed knife sheaths) of 8oz veg tanned leather cheapest? Thanks

I am trying to choose a waterproof jacket for D of E and general hiking, but am lost with all the different types of materials and brands. I am looking for a layer that will keep me dry(ish) after a day's walking in the rain, pack down pretty small, and be breathable, around the £60 mark. A...

Hi, I am in the process of making my first knife, and got to the point of attaching the guard to the blank, using silver solder. I failed, due to inexperience, but have damaged the temper in the middle of the blank. Has anyone got any ideas about how to resolve this problem? I have visions of...

I am looking at getting my first axe, and I have my eyes on an old Kent Axe head to restore. I am looking for a small hatchet for scouting type activities, and was wondering whether a Kent axe was a suitable type.

I am making my first knife, from a Russell Green River blank I bought. I have filed a guard, and will silver solder it on at some point, probably after mock results this week. In preparation. I have been looking into handle wood types, and have decided to use something from my garden, so it has...

I am looking into making a leather sheath for a small hand axe, to attach it to my belt. A though occurred to me, however, that I haven't seen any referernces to which way around it should be. Is there a set place an axe should go (left, right, back, side etc. ) and which way should the edge...