hey, didn't notice this thread before posting so sorry bout that-already been active on the knife forum. anyway got into bushcraft through the slightly more uncomfortable version- army survival courses with the officer training corps. off to sandhurst in january, and in the meantime i am keen to carry on with the bits i've learnt. joined the forum to get useful and interesting advice from knowledgable people, and also for help in carving my first knife handle- thanks to englishrose for the advice so far!