*The* Gift-It-On Thread

[TeeDee]

It's in a tolerable state. It's an ex library copy with some foxing around the edge, and it was only ever a paper pamphlet to begin with so it's not the sturdiest - but all the information is legible.

I'll give it a few more days & then see what else is in my box of mystery objects ^_^

More a play of words related to the subject matter.

 

[bopdude]

No love for fishing tackle.....how about a fixed blade from KHHI in Nepal?

Knife arrived, a beauty, thanks.

 

[haptalaon]

No takers? OK ^_^

Option 1: a hand-whittled machine for making rope, as demonstrated at the Bushmoot. Swirl the stick around to twist the cord and then fold it and twist again to speed up cordage making. The handle is carved as if it was a rope. I'll take a photo ASAP tho it may be a few days cus this week is hectic.

Option 2: a pair of hand-knitted Clangers!

 

[Mesquite]

Bumpity bump bump

 

[Tengu]

Ill take the rope maker; might come in handy in the Iron Age.

in return I will offer a surprise box.

 

[haptalaon]

Ill take the rope maker; might come in handy in the Iron Age.

in return I will offer a surprise box.

Fabulous ^_^ I will put it in the post this week

 

[Pattree]

I know from experience that a Tengu surprise box is well worth having. Thoroughly recommended.

I’m not bidding because I can’t think of a decent follow on just now.

 

[just_john]

I know from experience that a Tengu surprise box is well worth having. Thoroughly recommended.

I’m not bidding because I can’t think of a decent follow on just now.

Agreed

 

[Tengu]

Ill get one packed up then.

 

[Tengu]

Right, its ready, all I need now is someone to claim it.

(and thank you for helping me clear out...)

 

[Pattree]

I’m scared I’d get the grandfather clock and a three piece suite!!!

 

[Turnip]

Right, its ready, all I need now is someone to claim it.

(and thank you for helping me clear out...)

Could I take it please?

 

[Tengu]

Gone to the Root.

PM me your addy, will you, please?

 

[Turnip]

Thanks Tengu!
I will dig something out tomorrow after work folks.

 

[Turnip]

On offer from me is a surplus mess tin, I think polish but not sure. Made from aluminium.

 

[Tengu]

Looks like Swedish (But several millitaries used similar?)

Should have 3 crowns on it if so.

 

[Pattree]

Nope. Not Swedish - they are oval.

But
It does fit into the Swedish enmanskok windshield - it just sits a centimetre or so high. Any Trangia or pop can type alcohol stove will work with it.

 

[grainweevil]

Might be Austrian. The bale attachment looks a bit smart for the Soviet Bloc. There's a very good video on YouTube comparing some of the German pattern mess kits like this, which is really helpful because the differences can sometimes come down to number of rivets.

And it'll fit the Swedish windshield pretty near perfectly with a bit of judicious work with hacksaw and file. On the windshield, not the mess kit.

 

[crosslandkelly]

German/Austrian.

German/Austrian Mess Tin

Three-part mess tin with drinking and food compartments. In used condition and shows signs of previous ownership and use, scuffs, scratches etc. The style of this tin may vary slightly, but in essence the design the same. Available as part of a Field pack set! Find it here. Here's the dimensions...

forcesuniformandkit.co.uk

 

[Turnip]

Bump on the mess kit, or I'll have a look for something else over the weekend.