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    What's in a knife 

    Published on 11-02-2013 12:59
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    By Johnny Walshe
    Choosing a knife to use while bushcrafting can be a very personal thing, with opinions held strongly by many as to the perfect knife, here we discuss some of the elements of knives and there make up. When choosing a knife there are many things to consider;

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    Casstrom No10 Swedish Forest Knife 

    Published on 09-10-2012 13:27
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    Casstrom Forest Knife
    By John Fenna

    The new No 10 Swedish Forest Knife from Casstrom is a general purpose, full-tang knife ideal for the many tasks a “Bushcraft” knife is expected to perform.

    Made from a satin finished German 02 High Carbon Tool Steel (C. 0.9%, ...
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    Knife Handle Tutorial 

    Published on 18-10-2010 18:31
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    Knife Handle Tutorial
    by Rapidboy
    First published 15/02/07

    It's about time i put together a little knife and sheath making tutorial.
    This ...
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    UK Knife Law (Edged Tools) 

    Published on 03-06-2005 14:59

    This article by Dan Sharp is correct at time of publication, please check to make sure that your knowledge of the law regarding edged tools is current.

    There are many myths and misunderstandings surrounding the ownership and carrying of knives and other tools with a blade. This article hopes to clarify the position and answer those questions that arise within the Bushcraft community. Hopefully those with any worries will be reassured in that the law does not seek to criminalise the legitimate user of knives and edged tools.



    The questions of what the law regards as a weapon and what as a tool is perhaps a good starting point. Most people are familiar with the phrase 'offensive weapon' but do not know that English law does not contain long ...
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