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    GB Hunters axe handles?

    Hi all, forgive me if it's been asked before, but is there a good supplier of Gransfors axe handles? I'm after the hunters axe handle for an axe project. I know you can get the SFA handles from the US, but wondered if there were any other options? It seems the hunters axe shape is harder to...
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    Very cheap meths burner/trangia copy

    I picked up this little guy from one of the big chain camping stores over here in Australia, BCF if there's any Aussies reading. I don't normally shop in the big stores, the disposals stores are usually better anyway, but I went in looking for a real Trangia, but found this one instead...It was...
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    Japanese axes

    Hi all, I know there's been some chat about Japanese knives etc, but does anyone own a Japanese axe and employ it regularly for bushcraft? I've seen the amazing footage from Robin Wood on the carpentry in Japan etc, but was curious if anyone actually had one? How do/would they compare to...
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    My Knife on Ray Mears' Blog!!

    Ok, so I'm definetly not showing off, I'm just so pumped! :D I made it a couple of months back and sent in a couple of photos, see below: Long story short they posted it up a couple of days ago!! Needless to say its a massive honour to see my knife featured on the site... I...
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    RAT 5 Sheath project finally Finished!! Pic heavy...

    After some time I have now finally finished this sheath project and handed it on to its now happy owner! Below are some shots of the final stages of the make and then some finished shots… I am super happy with the final product, Its my first real leather project for this kind of knife and I'm...
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    Recommend me some binoculars...

    Hey all, Am looking at purchasing...or having someone else purchase me for christmas (:)) some binoculars. Can anyone recommend me a good set? Im looking at spending around 30-70 quid, preferably a smaller pair, Im not an enthusiast, I just would like a decent set... Thanks in advance!
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    Sheath WIP for RAT 5 (Pic heavy)

    Just to say at the start of this post, I would never profess to be anything like an expert on leatherwork or sheath making...or anything for that matter! Just been experimenting and working on this and thought you guys might be interested! I've yet to finish it and am looking forward to seeing...
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    Axe project1

    Long time listener...first time caller!!! I just posted this over on British Blades... How you like! Hi all, I'm almost finished with this axe, just a final polish on the head and a sheath to go... The head was found buried and completely rusted in my parents back yard in Lincolnshire...