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I have a 1952 ABL Colin Winand version of this knife. Dropped it, and one of the bakelite scales has broken. It appears there is some surface rust beneath the broken scale. My questions are: - can bakelite be glued? - if so what what adhesive? - has anyone re-scaled/handled one of these...

Lets hope this trap wasn't set by someone aspiring to bushcraft skills http://www.derbyshiretimes.co.uk/news/grassroots/sick-trap-kills-badger-in-derbyshire-1-7675120

See article http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-2850037/Stone-Age-axe-discovered-complete-WOODEN-handle-5-500-year-old-tool-left-ritual-offering.html?ito=social-facebook

Came across these on Ebay...

Looks like an interesting programme............http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b04f9r9m I've listened to quite a few over the years and they are generally pretty good. Enjoy

20 LED Remote control lantern from Mountain Warehouse - sale price £9.99 http://www.mountainwarehouse.com/camping/equipment/torches-lanterns/20-led-classic-lantern-w-remote-control-p11376.aspx?utm_source=Struq&utm_medium=Retargetting&utm_campaign=SS14

Just scored a really great leather satchel from the Bay. Needs a bit of tlc on the stitching etc which is no problem, but it reeks of cig smoke. The outside surfaces are polished hide, but all the inner compartments are raw/skin leather. I've given the outside a few washes with saddle soap...

Was passing through Lutterworth yesterday and came across a fairly new surplus store - RTI-Military Surplus. Had to stop and have a look - you know what its like! Only recently opened, lots of interesting stuff inside...:) Lots + lots of boots & clothing... Got myself a pouch, a great LED...

Hi all, There was a thread on the forum a few weeks ago about registering phones for emergency situations for hill walkers etc. Used the search function, but can't find it again. Anyone point me in the right direction please? Thanks in anticipation

Just bought a large bobbin of thread from here at sensible price - v pleased with it http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/wsms2010/m.html?hash=item4166d1cade&item=280897899230&pt=UK_Collectables_Militaria_L Lots of other interesting stuff too............. Just a satisfied customer - no affiliation etc

Some of you might be interested in this (no affiliation etc, not even a customer) http://www.askari-hunting.co.uk/__WebShop__/product/hunting/hunting-offers/hunting-offers-of-the-week/loden-cape-sauerland/detail.jsf

Hi, I've been very impressed with the Monkey Boy stove (brill idea), and when I started to play I came up with the following : - use fibre glass rope (the sort used for sealing log burning stoves) coiled into the tin, completely filling it instead of loft insulation. This has the advantage of...

Hi Anyone tried this stuff in their Crusader/Ghillie instead of the usual green gel? Just wondering if might be better than firesnot? http://www.amazon.co.uk/liters-high-performance-fuel-gel/dp/B0044LZ0RY/ref=pd_cp_kh_1 Thanks in anticipation

Hi, Just received one of these - not had chance to try it out either as poncho or as a shelter The Stealth Gear dimensions are : 66 inches wide (measured across the shoulders) 42 long (from shoulders to bottom hem excluding hood) It has non-reinforced eyelets along the bottom hem with...

Hi, Has anyone tried these tents out or have any views/comments about them? I like the look of the one man recon shelters.....appreciate they might be a bit heavy for backpacking but they look sturdy and I like the porch...

Hi, Does any one have one of the newish LED mini maglite 2xAA torches (the ones with the variable brightness control, strobe + SOS functions) and what do you think of them? Thanks in anticipation

Hi, not sure if this has been posted before - its pretty good viewing http://www.vbs.tv/en-gb/newsroom/heimo-s-arctic-refuge-full-length--2 Enjoy

Just wanted to say how impressed I am with Endicotts service. I placed an order with them for the first time this week and it was great to deal with folk who are helpful, knowledgeable, have a sense of humour and provide really efficient, prompt service. So different from a very large surplus...