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    I don't care who you are, you can always learn...

    I don't care who you are, you can always learn something on a course. I teach the stuff and through research and the people I know and meet I am learning all the time.

    Accepted beliefs in one year...
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    Snickers Work Wear were bought out by Hultafors....

    Snickers Work Wear were bought out by Hultafors. Hultafors are trying to get into new markets. I know this as I have a trade account with them, hence me swapping out my Q511's for something a little...
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    Thanks for the info, so you've got the plumbers...

    Thanks for the info, so you've got the plumbers knife as it's the only one with the file on it. The handles on them don't seem any worse than on the Q511's which I teach carving with and I will be...
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    It's unlikely that any one course will cover the...

    It's unlikely that any one course will cover the aspects that you have just named. For flint knapping the likes of Karl Lee and Will Lord are the people you need to speak to. Primitive skills I would...
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    It does depend on what I am doing. I use Mora...

    It does depend on what I am doing. I use Mora Q511's rather a lot, I also use a Mora classic, a Fallkniven F1 with Maccassar Ebony scales, a Gene Ingram #30, but the two knives that I favour at this...
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    Pack your thermals and a good sleeping bag Pete....

    Pack your thermals and a good sleeping bag Pete. I got back from there last night, having spent the last three days there I can tell you it was cold at night. Temperature has been dropping quite...
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    Nice one Johnny P.

    Nice one Johnny P.
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    I'll see you there.

    I'll see you there.
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    I have always been interested in the outdoors,...

    I have always been interested in the outdoors, pretty much as far back as I can remember.

    I did join up though and spent a little time bouncing about.
  10. Thread: Folding saws

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    I have used and made Bucksaws in the past,...

    I have used and made Bucksaws in the past, they're very good.

    I asked an old Canadian friend if he would carry a folding saw, he said "Yeah, it makes it easier to make a bucksaw / packsaw".

    If...
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    I'll be there, told Mark last year I would come...

    I'll be there, told Mark last year I would come back, he's been trying to put me off ever since, but I'll definitely be there :D
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    Nope mate, not this weekend as it's the Mother's...

    Nope mate, not this weekend as it's the Mother's Day Weekend that it's happening. Weekend 1st to the 3rd :)
  13. Congratulations Ash, well deserved.

    Congratulations Ash, well deserved.
  14. Thread: opinal knifes

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    I have been using Opinels for years, I currently...

    I have been using Opinels for years, I currently own No.8 and both the saws. The opinel no.8 garden knife seems to be pretty good and instead of just saying they're stainless with that one they name...
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    Stitch spacing is quite important, too few holes...

    Stitch spacing is quite important, too few holes with a lite threadcould mean your thread pulling through the bag. The eveness of the stitching works towards strength and aesthetics.

    There are a...
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    Phil that's very good going indeed, very nicely...

    Phil that's very good going indeed, very nicely done.
  17. Thread: Helle Temagami

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    The knife is a nice enough looking knife, but I...

    The knife is a nice enough looking knife, but I don't really like the look of it. On the belly of the handle the tang is not exposed, but on the spine it is. I prefer one or the other and a full...
  18. Thread: Helle Temagami

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    The stick tang evolved in many ways, but if you...

    The stick tang evolved in many ways, but if you think you are working in sub zero temperatures and sometimes without gloves as with heavy mitts you may not have the dexterity you require. The metal...
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    Well a new watch is coming, the old one has...

    Well a new watch is coming, the old one has sentimental value, but if it gets wet it'll pack up (this is due to a mistake made by a jeweller when they changed the battery so I was informed by the...
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    Well it must have a powerfile and a chainsaw on...

    Well it must have a powerfile and a chainsaw on it somewhere because the specifications ask whether batteries are supplied and whether they are required and it says yes to both. :confused2:
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    I just received a Rough Rider Whittler in the...

    I just received a Rough Rider Whittler in the post. I shall thank my brother later tonight :) I also received bookmarks which have BSL, Morse, Semaphore and Braille alphabets on them. Oh and there...
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    Dave I am waiting for dates for the calendar...

    Dave I am waiting for dates for the calendar (working dates for the next few months) once they are in I'll have a look and let you know.
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    That's a shame Paul, but needs must as they say....

    That's a shame Paul, but needs must as they say.

    I'll see you at the Gathering though.
  24. Thread: Rifle Advice

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    Air Arms S410 TDR

    Air Arms S410 TDR
  25. Thread: Bow drill...

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    No problems, good luck with it.

    No problems, good luck with it.
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