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    Knife Lore and other old customs

    It was the same up here. It just had to be a coin, no matter the value. But I doubt many know about this "tradition" anymore. Oh, and never wish someone(me) going fishing/hunting good luck.
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    Using and maintaining a European-style Scythe

    In Norway the peening of scythes hasn`t been done (or was uncommon) since late 18th century, when the smiths began making laminated blades. In the 60`s non laminated, mass produced blades was introduced, but the steel was of a type that was more suitable for sharpening on a stone, not peening.
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    Help IDing a Gerber knife

    Gerber Harsey hunter.
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    Simplified Swedish Fire Torch

    We (at least northern norwegians) call it "Finnprimus".
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    Travel cloak

    Leather suits was used by fishermen for hundred of years. It is indications that they was used in early medieval times (aka viking age) as well. Here is a youtube video showing the garb and its making (norwegian only it seems).
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    Native Americans Russell Means

    They are as educated as any other living up here, and (at least in my country) have been for as long too. And They began using non biodegradables as soon as everyone else. They actually have no excuses for littering.
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    Alone Across the Arctic

    Have not been done before? Lars Monsen did it in 2005. But could be something with "alone", "unsuported"....etc. Monsens route:
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    Bushcraft Word Association Game

    Moose
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    What did you buy today?

    Sadly it didn`t fit. Too tight around the shoulders.
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    Where do we come from - What are our backgrounds?

    I grew up in a rural area. All the kids played outside, fishing, camping, and later hunting.
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    The “Isn't Life Great” thread

    I`m alive and it isn`t raining.
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    Word association game

    Dinosaur
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    Canvas Packs: Availabilty

    Still get those packs here (webshops), but don`t know if they send abroad. Search for "M53 ryggsekk", and something would probably emerge.
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    Anyone tried Rush lights?

    Some of the straws the Modern History guy collected looked like plain grass of some sort. This is Juncus effusus wich was used as a wick in oil/cod liver oil lamps here. And this is a pic of a straw and its marrow (the wick). In the old days it was the childrens job to "peel" the straws...
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    has anyone looked at making a coracle boat

    https://bushcraftuk.com/community/threads/traditional-hide-coracles.152386/
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    The Norwegian Military Tent Sheet System KNAPPETELT

    The tent is supposed to be low profile (both for warmth and concealment). In winter a trench was dug into the tent opening, and about a meter into the tent ( figure 22 in...
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    Orkney hood

    Google search
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    The Norwegian Military Tent Sheet System KNAPPETELT

    Quick google search; could be Dutch. https://armyworld.pl/product-eng-19556-Dutch-Army-Shelter-Half-Khaki-Genuine-Military-surplus-Used.html Never seen such tarps in the norwegian army (all tarps are the same size, new or old).
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    The Norwegian Military Tent Sheet System KNAPPETELT

    Jensehi is just the name of the tent in a 7 tarp configuration. Could mean "Jens Lair". The older ones was fond of nicknaming everything; (kaffe)Lars is the name used on a coffee kettle. Was never used in my time in the forces.