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I've just been reminded that mid last year I read several different posts, on different blogs/forums mentioning a new 'wonder fabric' due out at the end of the year. I've heard no more about it. Did it happen? What was it called? Was it the new Polartec Neoshell stuff? Does anybody have any...

I wasn't sure where to post this - please move it if necessary mods: Are there any friends of Stuart Mitchell (the knife maker) on the forum? I ask because Stuart has begun work on a knife that I have commissioned from him and his communication so far has been faultless, until recently. I've...

I thought people might like to read an article I've just read. It's about the evolution of the Raven PK1 knife. There are some interesting comments in the background of the design. I don't know how to do an automatic link, but it's at paulkirtley.co.uk

I recently bought another pattern '58 water bottle and upon getting it home I'm now curious as to whether or not it's a fake, or just part of a poor batch that was manufactured. It has the same red seal as my previous one and the moulding incorporates the 'Osprey' name. However, it is a very...

If I'm off on a trip and it's already raining, or is forecast to rain, then naturally I'll take the necessary rain gear with me. However, 9 times out of 10 I lug the gear with me, it never sees the light of day, and then I lug it back home again. I'm very reluctant to go on a trip with no rain...

Hopefully the owners/suppliers of micarta handled F1s can answer this one: As you look at the profile of the knife, does the spine of the blade sit proud of the bolster, flush with it, or below the level of the bolster? I ask because I was about to order one of these knives until, by...

I had my first attempt at fire by bow drill last weekend and I was well chuffed with myself when, after about half an hour of false starts, I managed to produce a glowing ember. Thinking that I was almost home and hosed, I then fell at the last fence, 'cos I couldn't get the thing to ignite the...

Anyone know of any reason why I couldn't use a 'tin' can as a billy can (are they actually tin these days?) I'm concerned that most tin cans used for food seem to have some kind of coating on the inside. This is obviously safe for storing food at room temperatures and slightly above, but is...

I've just been watching some DVDs entitled simply 'Bushcraft & Survival', created by a company called Birchtree Productions. I don't know if anyone else on this forum is familiar with them, but they have triggered a query: In different episodes they mention making pine needle tea & rose hip...