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  1. Dobloz

    Sheath / holster for a hook / crook / spoon carving knife - Simple, cheap and quick !

    Hi all, Thought i'd share a quick, cheap and easy way to keep a Mora 164, hook, crook, spoon carving knife safe. Not sure whether to call it a sheath or a holster. I'm sure someone will explain and advise me on the right terminology... :p i've seen the lovely leather covers and the carved...
  2. Dobloz

    Searching for Flamborough flint at Dane's Dyke

    Hi there people, Just thought i'd share a link to a video i made after a trip to Flamborough Head, Bridlington, UK. Living in Manchester, there is not much in the way of flint sources that i've found nearby. :confused: So after some reading and asking questions, i decided to go and see if i...
  3. Dobloz

    arrow made from stone / flint tools - first attempt

    hi chaps, i've just started attempting to use river stone and flint to make some stone tools. my idea is to eventually make a bow and arrows using only these tools and 'natural' items. i know that this is not genuine stone age type making - i'm just progressing *backward* from a compound bow...
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    looking forward to some warmer and sunnier days...

    just thinking about the spring and things... has anyone else got a pic that has the gentle suggestions of spring to look forward to? austin
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    Changing the size of photos?

    hi guys, some fantastic photo's! :You_Rock_ would like to post a couple of pics but i don't know how to get them to be *big* in the post? i have searched the forum help and not found out how to? each time i try, they end up as small images, like this - so how do i get them to display...
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    the no-knot - or how to anchor a rope to a tree without using a knot...

    hello there, i've been thinking of how and what i could contribute to the forums. a few posts i read asked or gave examples of knots to use when setting up fly sheets, bivvie's etc. an easy knot i often use is what i call the no-knot. i'm not sure if that is it's real name, but that is...
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    Places for flint nodules near Manchester, North West of England?

    hello ! :newbie: just a quick ask to see if anyone has info on any sources of flint local to Manchester? or maybe you have some just lying about, not used or wanted... :lmao: i've read through the posts that mention some sources for flint and where to find it, but have not found...
  8. Dobloz

    hello, from the North West of England!

    hello! i've just found this site whilst looking for information on flint napping for arrow heads. amazing number of people who know so much on here! it is good to be able to learn and share what we do (or don't!) know, and learn together - so much in the way of ancient and modern...