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    Scotch eye auger advice

    Hi all, After a little advice. I have already looked about for the answer but couldn't decide so hopefully we can get some help. I am a scout leader and this coming Saturday we go on our anual summer camp. I was looking on getting a auger for the scouts to use during some of their downtime and...
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    Thoughts on making own pry bar/digging tool/splitter

    What are peoples thought regarding if a file would be suitable for converting into one of these.. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ROGAN-USA-MILITARY-GRADE-EOD-CARBON-STEEL-TACTICAL-PRY-BAR-COYOTE-BROWN/114225612080 Obviously it would be too brittle unless heat treated (I'm a maintenance engineer, so...
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    making strop question

    Hi, Thinking of making myself a strop (and one for going with our scout groups knives). Any advice on what's the best leather and stockists please. Thanks Andy
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    lighter / trench lighter/ windproof lighter ideas and suggestions

    Hi, Thinking of getting myself a windproof / trench type lighter. Something I could obviously use when out hammocking, but also something I could let our scouts use (I'm a scout leader) when we are doing a fires/firelighting evening or on camp. I'm trying to put together a nice variety of ways...
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    Hammock quilt

    Hi, I have a 'easyhammock' 'hiker' hammock with built in underblanket. I was thinking about sorting out something better for the sleeping bag side of my set up. For the summer months, an army issue summer bag is ideal both for warmth but also for pack size. I have an additional underblanket...
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    Overstrike guard for GF Wildlife hatchet

    Looking at getting a overstrike guard for my Wildlife hatchet. It currently has a paracord wrap to do the job, but 'fancy' treating it to a leather guard. I'll be honest, and say I like the look, but as a scout leader, it may get lent out, so also want to protect it. Can somebody recommend what...
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    Knife storage

    Just wondering how you store your knives both at home and whilst away. Its surprising how many you can accumulate (although having 2 scout leaders and a scout in the household certainly helps!!!). Currently have mine in a draw in my desk, one or two in with my kit, one defo in with kitchen...
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    Which small splitting axe

    We have just got our first log fire, and was after some recommendations to splitting axes. Just after a small 'hand axe' size one with a head weight about 4lb. Just for splitting small stuff. Anybody have anything they would recommend? Something along the lines of 'Estwing Fireside Friend Axe'...
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    Knife sheath care

    Hi, I own a Helle GT knife (present to me and fellow scout leaders a while ago), and have noticed the sheath is looking 'dry', especially around the area of the clasp. What would you all recommend for taking care of the leather? Thanks Andy
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    Hammock recommendation please

    Hi, Anybody able to give suggestions as to any hammocks other than DD frontline? Just making sure there is nothing out there that people think betters the frontline before getting one (have slept in DD travel a few times). Probably not going to do more than 2 nights at a time, which would not...