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    Guy Stainthorp 'Guycep' Bushcrafter (NEW PICS ADDED!)

    Hi, Do you have details of size, polish and edge please. Ta
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    New Handle For WS Woodie

    Buckeye burl, pref stabilized. Lovely heavy wood with a stunning array of swirls and stripes. Graham
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    Canoe rentals in England?

    I used a Grumman inflatable canadian in Australia a few years ago. At first I was somewhat dubious but we had six boats and spent five weeks on the Snowy river and the boats handled everything we threw at them, including grade four rapids. Suffice to say I would would recommend them highly...
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    Hook knife sheaths

    Fabulous, like that alot.
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    Bespoke leather book cases

    Bally Hell, the work in those is fantastic. I only wish my leatherwork was half as well executed. Graham
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    Tomtom pouch

    Well done chap, that's beautiful, in spirit and execution.
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    Petroleum jelly and its use for rust prevention?

    Vasiline is perfect mate, I use it as a finish on all leather work as it softens and protects. You would need to consume quite a lot before it can do any damage to your intestines. It works well as a barrier to oxygen ie rusting on carbon blades and I've used it to no detriment on my 460 year...
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    Flint Hand Axe and Trangia Burner

    I have a flint hand axe made for me by Karl Lee, measures 125mm by 80mm. Trade value approx £25...? Also a brand new spirit burner from Trangia: TRADED They need to go to a new home, I'm looking for knife making stuff; Mora style stick tang blades, etc Maybe a svord peasant or...
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    My first attempt at stacked-leather handle

    This feels quite soft but then I have put a waxed finish rather than a lacquer on it.
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    My first attempt at stacked-leather handle

    Thanks for the kind words guys, much appreciated. The sheath will come from the leather that it's sat on for the photo's. There should be a matching fire steel tomorrow. Thanks again, Graham
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    My first attempt at stacked-leather handle

    Hi this is my first attempt at a leather stacked hand on a knife. I used a number of veg tanned offcuts some of which had been dyed in various browns and a few in red. Glued together with Devcon-2 tonne epoxy. The ferrul and bolster are from japanese white oak which came from an old...
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    Folding Bucksaw

    The joint only needs to hold the cross member in place whilst putting the whole together, ie it doesn't need to be a tight fitting joint like it would with furniture. Cheers, Graham
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    Folding Buck/Bow Saw.

    After making one "in the field" from some Hazel I thought I should try a more re-usable one. Made from Cuban Mahogany it's no masterpiece but works well. 21 inch blade and 18 inch uprights. Critiques always welcome. Cheers, Graham
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    wanted--spirit burner

    I've got a new Trangia spirit burner with simmer ring and screw-on lid if that's any good to you. If so, how about a tenner posted?
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    Wild Food-Ray Mears £4

    Found this at The Book People: https://www.thebookpeople.co.uk/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_10001_10051_105675_100_500020__category_ Free postage can be had by quoting 187FREE in the voucher section. Cheers, Graham
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    Bushcraft Clothing + Freebies

    SAKs arrived today. Many thanks Shep. Cheers, Graham
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    Bushcraft Clothing + Freebies

    Both SAK's please. pm incoming....
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    Spoon Finish

    Liberon Finishing Oil is food safe, cheap and gives a great "finish". Or soak in olive oil and polish, tastes great readily available in most kitchens. Cheers, Graham
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    Leather Wellies?

    I've got a pair of leather Musto wellies with a gore-tex liner, they're bomb proof and comfy to wear day in day out new they are about £170 but I got mine on ebay for £65.... John Norris have a few sizes of the Hunter e-vent leathers down from £200 to £80...
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    Artificial Sinew - Group Buy

    Arrived this morning. Thanks again Eric. :You_Rock_ Graham