Search results

I used to live in grimsby and sometimes I visit Dave Airguns in Freeman Street but all you'll find is a few army surplus clothes, fake paracord, crossbows, BB guns and a few BCB items Its quite small and not worth a visit IMO. As far as other places to visit there used to be a decent surplus...

I've just been to aldi in leeds and picked up a yellow one for weekend canoe trip. I only go about once a year so thanks to the person who pointed the aldi deal out as i nearly spent £25! I've just managed to stick all my clothes, waterproofs and sleeping bag in there - perfect for what I...

This could be disturbing for some people if you dont like watching bird v bird in nature so be advised! http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=5fb_1271801243 You have to wait till the end to see the clever bit! Thought it might be worth sharing Nicolas

I have to admit that looks quite cool!

Thanks for the offers of help - i'll try the ideas posted here and get back to you if i still cant get it sharp! Nicolas

Hello, I'm looking for someone who can teach me how to sharpen knives on Japanese Waterstones I've looked at loads of articles and watched as many videos as I can on the net. I just cant get an razor edge on RWL/34 blade with scandi grind and I was hoping someone can teach me. I live in...

Cool thanks for quick reply - I'll have to wait to next payday! Nicolas

Hey, Someone mentioned a shop that was opening in Leeds city centre earlier this year - It sold swedish things and moras etc quite cheaply. Does anyone know the name/location of the shop? I Hope someone can help, Nicolas

Last spring me and 2 friends created our own mini disaster scenario. We decided all we had on us where our mobile phones and what we would do if thats all we had. The phones could be sold for £100 and if we had to spend a week in the woods. what would we take. End of next month we are doing...

I'm not sure what the plan is completely - but I am the sort of person who likes to have a rough idea. I'm kind of liking the idea of doing a bushtucker man style adventure with canoe on the shogun and having a base camp and a few nights here and there. Just need somewhere to start in...

For my 40th birthday (5 years away!) I have asked my girlfriend if I can leave her and the kids for 3 weeks for my birthday present. I'm trying to be realistic with timescales and even though its 5 years away those with children will appreciate why I'm planning it so far in advance also 3...

I've had it before and I found: Takes a long time to get sorted first you get the TV wait a week then get phone line wait 2 weeks then you get the broadband When I lived in the city centre it leeds the £5/month broadband was giving me approx 8 meg for downloading but when we moved...

Hey, I've just re tried but putting a bit more pressure on the knife and the stropping at a steeper angle. Its cutting paper no problem but still no hairs from arm! I'll get there in the end Thanks for your help Nicolas

Hi, I'm leaving early tommorrow morning for a easter bushy adventure but I just can't seem to get my knife sharp. Its a rwl/34 woodlore clone I've been trying to get an edge using a 250, 1000 and 6000 grit waterstones but there seems to be a light spot running all the way down the blade...

I use a jamie oliver cheeseboard that I got for xmas one year Similiar size to the one Ray Mears carved out of sweet chestnut in the 4 seasons episode of Bushcraft. I take an small antibacterial spray bottle with me if I'm in fixed camp. Its a bit heavy but makes prepping food more enjoyable...

Hey I have a brand new 4L litre Tatonka Billy Can for swop if your interested?

Have you looked at the Frosts Website - they do a range of Kitchen knives. They are stainless but I'm thinking you won't want carbon for the kitchen. But I'm guessing they will be cheapish compared to Wustof's etc. Not sure where you can get them in the UK but an email to frosts would...

I contacted Zebra in Thailand to get some billies for my store but they said they would want a min order of $6000 US! I'm intrested in a few hundred quids worth if you need some help bulking out the order if the price is right. Nicolas