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  1. John Elstob

    Slingshot/Catapult shooters

    Not sure if this has ever been discussed in the past? I have recently been bitten by the Slingshot/Catapult bug. I use it for target shooting only and normally with a catch box. Anyone enjoy use a catapult/ for killing a bit of time when out and about on a camp, or more heavily into the hobby?
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    Sold Terava Jääkääri Puukko 140 w olive green Bolteron sheath

    Pretty much brand new knife used very lightly once, for a single feather stick. Stats on the knife from Varusteleka. I am really only selling due to getting the 110 version Specs Metric Imperial Weight (w/o sheath) 190 g 6.70 oz Total length 270 mm 10.6" Blade length 140 mm 5.5"...
  3. John Elstob

    Withdrawn Condor indigenous puukko

    stats from Heinnie Blade Length (cm) 9.5, Blade Material: 1095 Carbon Steel. Leather sheath in a lapland style similar to the Marttiini sheaths. Looking for £70. In great condition may still have the box too. Bank transfer only. Sent through RM age verification
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    Sold Joker Ember w'box

    Joker Ember Black Micarta Scales, Sanvik 14c28n steel, 10.5cm blade length (just over 4 inches) full grain black leather sheath. Looking for £70 its only been used twice very lightly at that. Bank Transfer only as preferred no paypal. Will send via age verification post through RM
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    Sold Joker Nomad 16.5cm (6.5 inches)

    Steel: Bohler N695 Stainless Steel Blade type: Convex (super sharp) Blade thickness: 5mm Handle material: Green micarta with red liners Full leather sheath including original box £120 inc PP . bank transfer only as I have no pay pal account. over 18's only will be shipped with age verification
  6. John Elstob

    Bushcraft fire bellow/tube

    I saw this on YouTube and thought I would recreate it take a piece of elder a piece of wire or greenstick, hollow the centre out to get rid of all the pith one fire tube/bellow
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    For Sale TBS Boar MK1 with Multi carry sheath, DC4 stone and Ferro Rod

    Turkish Walnut scales, Slight patena developed on blade, no rust however, 4mm thick 90° spin. Razor sharp edge, great set up everything thing needed to maintain knife and have the availability start fire all in one package. £100 shipped (UK only). Over 18 only as will be sent through age validation
  8. John Elstob

    Lee Enfield oil bottle

    I have just purchased a Lee Enfield brass oil bottle. I'm hoping to be able to use with some form of food grade oil as a multipurpose item. I've seen a few posts online of people getting metal oil bottles and burning the old oil out. I'm reluctant to do this with brass in case it damages it...
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    For Sale TBS Boar MK1 with Multi carry sheath, DC4 stone and Ferro Rod

    Turkish Walnut scales, Slight patena developed on blade, no rust however, 4mm thick 90° spin. Razor sharp edge, great set up everything thing needed to maintain knife and have the availability start fire all in one package. £120 shipped (UK only). Over 18 only as will be sent through age validation
  10. John Elstob

    5 inch scandi grind knife

    Been on the hunt for 5 inch bushcraft knife, in 1095 steel or better, non coated and scandi grind with the view of have a 1 tool that does everything that is required of a bushcraft knife preferably UK sold as import duties are crippling these days. Any know of such knife without going down the...
  11. John Elstob

    Pathfinder way of securing a ridge line

    For a year or so now I have been using Dave Canterbury's Pathfinder school way of setting up and securing a ridge line. For those who aren't familiar you tie a loop at one end of your cordage and you use said loop to tie a marlin spike hitch, at opposite end you tie a truckers hitch. When...
  12. John Elstob

    Home for the weekend

    Last minute decision to come up to local area for 2 nighter. It is a bit boggy hence the plastic dust sheet. I'm just getting in to hammock camping and I think I prefer it. Looking at some of the price for hammocks I was quite shocked at the price range for some hammocks! can anyone advise the...
  13. John Elstob

    shipping knives in uk

    At some point in time I am going to go through my small collection of knives and hopefully be able to move them on. I recently sold one and shipping it was a pain, as Royal Mail refused to allow me to use their service to send it. When I looked into companies that allow you to use their services...
  14. John Elstob

    6mil trash bag/55 gal drum liners

    Does anyone know where these can be obtained from at reasonable price, preferably a UK based company? As import duties can be a pain
  15. John Elstob

    Looking for a kydex sheath

    I was wondering if anyone could help? I am after some Kydex sheaths for a few of my knives. I was wondering if anyone knew of any makers in the UK. First one on the agenda is a sheath for Mora Garberg. I would prefer UK makers only due to the hassle with shipping & import duty when going further...
  16. John Elstob

    Takedown bucksaw

    I was wondering if someone could help with answering some questions about takedown bucksaws? I recently bought a 24 inch saw. I had never used this type of equipment before. Any saw I had experience with was either a metal bowsaw or a folding saw. After using it for awhile, I've found that the...
  17. John Elstob

    Conflicted about the morality of trapping

    As part of my bushcraft journey, I have found myself interested in trapping and building traps. Where I go to practice Bushcraft I have seen rabbits in the area, however I always go with plenty of food and water to see me through my trip so never found the need to need to take from the land...
  18. John Elstob

    Condensation in “issue” Gore tex bivvy. Genuine Gore tex?

    This question may have been asked in the past so apologies if that is the case. For the people who have experience using bivvy bag! I purchased an allegedly un-issued Gore-Tex Bivvy bag (the type currently issued). The first time I used it, my sleeping bag was slightly damp the following...
  19. John Elstob

    Hello from the North East

    just want to take this opportunity to introduce myself my name is John, been interested with survival and bushcraft for about a year or so. Finding it really enjoyable and relaxing. I haven’t taken a course yet but that is on of my goals if not this year then definitely next, any recommendations...