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    Fire Roll technique

    Has anyone reported on the Fire Roll technique of lighting fires? I found two youtube demos on Bushcraft OZ. Here's the thread and the two videos. http://bushcraftoz.com/forums/showthread.php?8977-The-Fire-Roll-technique https://www.youtube.com/user/boggycreekbeast...
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    a rustic stag scaled higonokami

    Some of us enjoy the traditional, rustic look. This higonokami style pocket knife has stag scales and a rustic look. It cost me $30 US and carries well as an EDC. The knife is a friction folder. It has an internal liner section with an embedded ball-bearing that snaps into a depression on the...
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    Spyderco C94PBK3 UK Penknife 3" Plain Drop Point Blade, Black FRN Handles

    Aloha, I know Brits like the Spyderco UK Penknife. I saw a sale at Knife Center (no relation, no proprietary interest, etc.) for it at $42 US. In case you're interested. http://www.knifecenter.com/kc_new/store_detail.html?s=SP94PBK3 Jim FBtE
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    Granfors Mini Hatchet U.S. sale

    I don't normally post, so I hope this is okay. AG Russell has a sale on the Granfors Mini Hatchet for about 48 USD http://www.agrussell.com/gransfors-bruks-hand-forged-mini-hatchet/p/GFBhhh410/ I know BCUKers like Granfors, but I don't know if this is a good price or not. No...
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    Titanium spork sale at Gander Mtn

    Gander Mountain has titanium sporks for sale at $2.99 USD. This is cheaper than the plastic ones at $3.99. I don't know if it is a typographic error or not, but I decided to order 10 just to have them as gifts before they correct the price...
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    The InstaKilt

    Aloha from Honolulu, My Canadian-Scottish friend presented me with a beach towel yesterday while he was on holiday here. What is unique about it is that when I wrapped it about my nethers, it becomes a kilt! It's called an InstaKilt and was designed by a Canadian in Ontario. My friend said...
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    High Performance Hand Axe thread

    There's an insightful thread on the Blade Forum regarding axe head geometry for those who strive for the utmost performace from a tool. http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=587605 I'm not an authority on axes, for sure, but It may be of interest to some of you. Jim FBtE
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    Aurora Magnesium Fire Starter

    I just ordered an Aurora Magnesium Fire Starter. Someone had a bright idea of incorporating mangesium with a firesteel mixture to create a rod. Scraping the rod not only creates sparks, but the magnesium mixed in ensures the spark lasts much longer. This allows you to ignite tinder, such as a...
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    Minimal Blade and Firesteel Kit

    Minimal Blade and Firesteel Kit When I visited blacksmith Darrel Aune's website, I found two items that intrigued me. One is a small knife for $10 and a mini ram's horn firesteel for $15. I decided to assemble a minimal blade and fire kit to enjoy. I made a bucksin pouch from left over...