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Bagheera
11-01-2004, 21:59
Hi guys,

I have been a fan of Ray Mears as long as he has been on BBC (I also 'love' Les Hiddins episodes).

I really couldn't afford to spend 195 British Pounds on his knife so in the past years I used "Woodlore-ish" knives.

Now through pure luck I managed to buy an original unused Woodlore knife bought in 1997 and it comes with the original neck/belt sheath but this one doesn't have an firesteel holder. :-D
My guess is that in 1997 there were no Large Military Firesteels from Light-My-Fire Sweden (or am I wrong?)

I read on Mears site that replacement sheaths are only for Woodlore knives from January 2003 onwards as something changed size wise,
what changed :?:

I'm really looking forward receiving it :o):

Best Scouting wishes,

Bagheera
Martyn
11-01-2004, 22:42
I think the new sheath will fit. Specs for the knife are unchanged I believe.
snock
16-05-2006, 11:32
Ok, I'm not really that jealous. :rolleyes: :lmao:

Edit: sorry for the trwal up. I hadn't noticed the threads age!!! :puppy_dog
Buckshot
16-05-2006, 11:37
I'm sure it's pretty close.
If it's a little too tight just wet the sheath slightly, force the knife in and let dry.
Tack
16-05-2006, 11:40
I'm sure it's pretty close.
If it's a little too tight just wet the sheath slightly, force the knife in and let dry.
Remember to wrap the knife in cling film first or the blade will rust.
Tack
tomtom
16-05-2006, 11:49
i have a 1998 one with the same sheath your getting.. i have also seen a 2006 one and the design has changed quite a bit. the 1998 one does fit in the current belt sheath (which has no firesteel loop) and i would guess it will fit the other current sheath too.
Cheers
TT

EDIT: i have just realised this thread is two years old and probably isnt relevant anymore.
Tony
16-05-2006, 12:00
Err, guys, I think that Bagheera got his knife over two years ago :D

Saying that it would be interesting to see how he's getting on with it ;)
Tony
16-05-2006, 12:01
Err, guys, I think that Bagheera got his knife over two years ago :D

Saying that it would be interesting to see how he's getting on with it ;) I picked up my AW Woodlore in 2000.
Mantic
16-05-2006, 12:10
There was a chap on the forum who made a firesteel micro-sheath to fit his knife sheath. Can't remember who but it was a lovely job. Have a search - it didn't look too difficult.
Ahjno
16-05-2006, 15:15
Err, guys, I think that Bagheera got his knife over two years ago :D

Saying that it would be interesting to see how he's getting on with it ;)


Err, guys, I think that Bagheera got his knife over two years ago :D

Saying that it would be interesting to see how he's getting on with it ;)

:lmao:

Tone, you old double poster ;) :nana:

Bagheera had some troubles with his knife. Don't know what the situation is at the moment though.
http://www.bushcraftuk.com/community/showthread.php?t=6043&highlight=bagheera+woodlore