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    Fallkniven WM1

    Fallkniven WM1 for sale. £50 Used but in a good condition. The edge has a nice profile to it, razor sharp. I'd like to think I've done a really good job with it. Zytel sheath. Here's a picture of my feet for now. When the iPad lets me post the picture of the knife that's next to it in the...
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    Tarp press studs and eyelets (grommets)

    Hi all. Hope this is the right section. I'm looking to do some tarp mods and I would like to attach some metal grommets and eyelets of a similar standard to the 58 pattern poncho. Does anyone have any ideas? Knowing where to get some canvas and webbing straps (up to 1 inch thick) will...
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    Couple of lovely birds and a little rant!

    So the 2 lovely birds I refer to are the Eagle on the sheath of the Ahti Korpi and the woodpecker on the sheath of the Ahti Tikka https://www.lamnia.com/en/p/1419/knives-and-folding-knives/ahti-tikka-woodpecker-finnish-puukko-knife They cost me £40 and £30 respectively, shipped free within a...
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    Neck Puukko advice needed please

    Hi all, I will try and keep to the point. I would like the following: Blade; 8cm, Scandi with secondary bevel, bit like a mora! 3mm thick, 12c27 Handle; No guard, barrel shape with swell at the end Straight alignment from handle to blade I'm thinking full tang with lanyard loop and...
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    Caravan life

    Hello people I thought this would be a good place to enquire about life in a caravan. Simply, I have to quit my job. It's not a life. My house ties me to it. It is crazy that it costs me less per month on a mortgage than to rent a similar property. There are 2 reasons for making the change...
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    Loop knot for tarp lines

    Hi all, I am going to start using Line loks at the tarp end of my guy lines. At the other end of the lines I want to have some loops in pre positioned places so that I can set up a tarp on open fields super quick. IE- peg through the holes, insert basha poles, tighten line loks, voila...
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    Tent recommendations

    Hi all, I may be coming into a bit of money soon and I am desparate to buy a decent base camp/family tent. I am hoping to use it year round and be stove compatable. It will be used for my family but also as accommodation for travelling the country orienteering. The orienteering finds me in...
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    Karrimor predator or sabre 45

    Hi all. I am after a mid size rucksack. The Karrimor SF look predictably good. I like the look of the predator with the molle but the back looks too short. The sabre looks much more comfortable with a longer back and better belt. I would like a better back system for longer walking. So, is...
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    Bottle and mug sets

    Hi all. I expect this question has been posted before but I can't find any information. Basically, I need advice on a good bottle and mug set. While a soldier I loved the 58 bottle with metal mug in the PLCE pouch. I still have the bottle and mug but the mug has lost the protective plastic...
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    Various kit for sale. Clothing mostly.

    Hi all, I have the following for sale. ALL prices include P&P. I have quite a bit up for sale so be patient please. I will try and upload the pics to the same order as posted. 1- S2000 smock. Desert DPM. Not the very latest issue but after CS95 ripstop. A 50/50 polycotton. Integral hood, 4...
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    Loads a kit!

    Hi all, I have the following for sale. ALL prices include P&P. I have quite a bit up for sale so be patient please. I will try and upload the pics to the same order as posted. 1- S2000 smock. Desert DPM. Not the very latest issue but after CS95 ripstop. A 50/50 polycotton. Integral hood, 4...
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    apples for rowan jam

    Do I need cooking apples for rowan jam? Will normal apples do the trick? It would be nice to use my own garden ones.
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    oooohhhh my acorns!

    I am going to process acorns for food. They have been dried and shelled. Some are a darker brown flesh. Is this bad or just more tannic?
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    Jacket material- more breathability

    Hi all, I am getting my knickers in a twist over getting a jacket. Basically can anybody recommend a durable outdoor jacket material that is more breathable? If I use it hill walking I find gore tex can be too clammy in anything but colder weathers. I want a jacket that I can use for...
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    knife sheath cramps

    Hi all, I am making myfirst sheath and have done a pancake type thing with the leather. I wetted the two sides and held them together over the knife with some bulldog clips. It has left some indentations and discoulouring. Are there any recommended cramps or methods for this job? Something...
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    mora question

    Hi all. Is the companion in stainless a 3/4 length tang like carbon version? Cheers all
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    Willow project ideas please

    Hi all, I may be getting my hands on some fresh willow. Up to about 20" diameter. Varying lengths. Beggers cant be choosers. Is Willow much use to a bushcrafter. I need some ideas and pointers towards projects for bushcraft. I am pretty novice so no chair bodging! Cheers in advance for...
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    Bergen question

    Hi all. I am looking for a rucksack. I own a Berghaus civilian mountaineer type rucksack which is great but I want something bigger and capable of carrying axes poles etc on the outside. I am ex army and I love the issue bergen except for the back system. Basically, I would like an issue...
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    Bivi bag

    Hi all. First post so go easy please. After many years of thinking about bushcraft I went on a course the other weekend. I am ex army so I thought I would be fine under a tarp. 7 years has made me soft! basically, I need to get a bivi bag and a roll mat. I have a snugpack 12 sleeping bag...