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  1. Andy B

    Falkniven S1 Forest Knife, Kellam Puukko, Classic Puukko, Sissipuukko, Frosts custom

    Kellam Puukko. A famous bushcraft brand and knife. Hair shaving sharp. Real character and used but not abused.Back of blade is a little worn from use. My own personal knife for a few years. Beautiful handle and sheath. £45 Falkniven S1 forest knife. A fantastic all rounder that is well...
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    Mysterious Book---HELP

    Hi all, I am trying to find a book that I read quite a few times as a boy. It was about primitive skills and I seemed to remember it being illustrated. I particularly remeber a section o coiled pots. The people in the book may have been wearing buskskins and there may have been a man and a...
  3. Andy B

    Ash keys as food

    Ash keys Even in winter food can be found. Ash are often covered in keys well into winter. They can be gathered and opens to reveal seeds which are edible and not bad at all.When they are green they can also be pickled.
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    Figure of four trap for woodlouse

    A bit of fun
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    Arapuca bird trap

    Hi, Here is a great little trap for the live capture of birds from South America. Very easy to make, even without tools. It is handy to have a piece of string but this can also be improvised from natural materials like spruce roots or bark. The photos below should be easy enough to...
  6. Andy B

    Kellam Puukko

    Hi, This excellent Puukko for sale. The knife has seen a lot of good use but is still in good condition. There area few marks, dings on back etc The sheath fits like a glove and the knife is very comfortable to use. The handle is superb. The blade is differentially treated to make it more...
  7. Andy B

    JLT Bushcraft Knife

    Hi, Selling this super tough bushcraft knife. It was made by JLT from a file and has no makers mark. The handle is Oak. This knife takes a super edge and is easy to sharpen. It has been used as my user for a few years now and is basically bomb proof. The spine throws a magnificent shower of...
  8. Andy B

    Fallkniven S1 Forest Knife

    Hi, I am looking £120 for this including paypal and postage fees. It has been used very lighly a few times and is razor sharp. I am selling because i need money. Really sorry to see this master peice of bushcraft survival knives go.
  9. Andy B

    Spyderco bushcrafter and custom sheath (2nd)

    Hi Guys, I am sure most of you know what these are. I have had mine for a few years now and have used it without problem. It is a user. There are a few hairline cracks in the handle material but it has never been an issue with me. The blade has a nice patina on it from use. Has bushcraft...
  10. Andy B

    People who studied Arboriculture at university

    Any one here? Bushcrafty arb question for ya Cheers
  11. Andy B

    Hand Drill fire

    Hi all, I am currently learning this interesting and challenging skill. I am isolated over here and there is no one else around that can do it. Is there any one on here who would mind mentoring me via email for a while. I am not a complete beginer and have got many embers however I need...
  12. Andy B

    Purification of water by boiling in a beer bottle.

    Hi, I was out for a wander today and was quite thirsty so decided to get a drink from a stream in the forest. I wasnt going to drink the water straight from the stream and risk an upset stomach so had to boil it. Here is how...
  13. Andy B

    Native paths course

    Hi, has anyone done this course?
  14. Andy B

    bushcrafting Scandanavian fungus expert wanted.

    Hi are there any on here. I want to pick their brains about something. Cheers
  15. Andy B

    Antler Harpoon

    Hi there, This is something I have wanted to make for a while. The harpoon point is atached to an Elder shaft by handmade cord. The harpoon sits neatly in the end of the elder. When the harpoon detaches in the prey Fish or frog the harpoon comes out of its seat and the string absorbs...
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    Making a fishing float.

    Hello, I was messing around with pheasant berry stalks today and decided to make a fishing float. 1. Take a stalk and trim it down leaving one sealed air chamber intact. 2. Clean one end for better visual in water and put some holes in other end for line. DO NOT peice central airtight...
  17. Andy B

    Glass arrow head

    Hi there, I found a peice of glass from the bottom of a bottle and made this srrow/spear head. I like it anyway, I am merely a beginer.:) Hope you like it.
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    Do you really think................

    Hi, I was just wondering who here thinks they will ever actually find themselves in a survival situation? And secondly who carries a survival kit? Personally I think the idea of a true survival situation is completely romantic. And I think survival kits are incredibly usefull things if...
  19. Andy B

    Figure of Four deadfall

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jSiW07ik__0 Hello, I made another trap today. Of course traps are illegal and this is just for fun and to develop my woodcraft. I am no trapper so am open to suggestions. I used a concrete slab for this which is probably to heavy. You want to break the...
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    Ojibway bird trap

    You can view the page at http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/content.php?r=253-Ojibway-bird-trap