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Hello everyone, which hatchet should I get? http://www.ebay.com/itm/261111918421?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649 http://www.ebay.com/itm/180998345700?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2648...

Hello everyone, I just have a quick question: How do you tell if a can has a plastic lining or not? I know that the tinned food cans have a thick white coating on the inside, but I've found that pineapple cans don't. They have a mottled silver inside. Does this mean that there isn't a...

Hi everyone, I'm just starting bushcraft, and one of the first things I needed was a billy can. So I decided to make one. It's made out of a syrup can. I punched the holes with a hammer and nail, and then used an old wire coat hanger for the bail. I'm quite pleased with how it turned out...

Hello everyone, I've just re-profiled my condor mini to a scandi grind, and I've got it reasonably sharp, but I can't get it to the hair-shaving/paper cutting stage. The finest grit I'm working with is 1000. Is that fine enough, or do I need 1200 or something? Maybe it just needs a strop...

Hello everyone, my first bushcraft knife has arrived! It's a Condor Bushlore Mini. The handle is a bit rough, but nothing that can't be fixed with a bit of sandpaper and oil. Question is: what oil? I can't decide between danish oil, linseed oil, or tung oil. What do you suggest...

Hello everyone, I'm trying to anneal a large nicholson file. I've tried just about everything, but nothing works.:( Has anyone used kitty litter? How much would you need for good results? A detailed answer would be great!:) Thanks, Hatchet.

Hello everyone, I was browsing the Condor website, and realised they have two types of bushcraft knives. The straight back type, which is used in the bushcraft basic knives, and the drop point, which is used in the bushlore knives. Which type do you think works best for a bushcraft knife...

Hello everyone, what's a good, inexpensive way to reprofile and sharpen an edge, without buying a whole set of stones? I'll be working with 1075 carbon steel. Thanks in advance, Hatchet.

Hello everyone, I plan to get my first real bushcraft knife soon, so I've been doing heaps of research on different knife types and grinds. Just about everyone recommends a Mora as a first bushcraft knife, but I'm really not sure about them. They're only 3/4 tang, and I really don't like the...

Hello everyone! I'm planning on getting my first bushcraft knife soon. I've done some research, and it seems just about everyone recommends a Mora. I realise that these are good knives, especially for beginners. However, I would like something a bit sturdier, and with a full tang. I've...