What Have You Bought Now!!!???

[JEEP]

Just got a Helle Viking knife (more medieval than viking actually), for my re-enactment kit - aswell as a German Helko Werk Classic Line Meisterstück (masterpiece) 1100g axe.

Helko axes are quite cheap. This one goes for around D.Kr. 349,- w. forged head and hickory handle, it is looking quite good aswell as having a nice weight and balance to it. The edge needs a bit of work though. The included leather edge protector is very basic, w. a tacky velcro closing, but it does the job allright.

Helko makes a really nice 500g hatchet for around D.Kr. 199,- w. forged head and ash handle. I have bought a few of those for the store.

[Ben Casey]

Ive just oredered some Army rations and the old type Clasp knife the tin opener on it is brill

[happybonzo]

A Kelly Kettle: I've wanted one for ages
My only critisism is that they are quite fragile and dent very easily. Working in woodlands and things need to be fairly robust so now I handle the thing like it's rotten eggs
They do light and boil as well as any of the YouTube demos show; nice to get something that lives up to its hype. They're just a bit too bulky for backpacking though.
I got mine from Lakeland Bushcraft. They sometimes have "returns" so if you want one it's worth asking

[Fletching]

A Kelly Kettle...

See also the M-Kettle. More pricey but much more packable:

http://www.naturalbushcraft.co.uk/fo...tle-Comparison

Steve

[JEEP]

Yesterday:

Found an abandoned Hultafors axe (a size larger than the one I already have) at the Brigsted campsite. Quite new, but with a badly chipped edge. From the rust on the head, I would say it had been there for a few days. Probably forgotten by the same group of scouts(?), that had left the campsite littered with pieces of string (tied into a variety of knots) and a number of black spots from lighting small fires all over the place, even a couple only a few meters from the wooden shelter!! There is a nice large firepit with benches around it, at the campsite, the only place where you are allowed to light a fire, there is even a sign informing you that!!
I have decided to fix the axe up and either donate it to my own scout group or keep it as a spare - I know that is technically stealing, but having seen how these people have treated our favourite campsite, I have a hard time feeling bad about it really.

Today:

Petzl Tikka XP2 Core - needed a serious gadget fix

16 cm. classic Müller's Water Grindstone - about time I got myself a good larger "fine" stone

[JEEP]

Two UCO candle lanterns. Neat stuff!

[Martin]

Right!!!

1. Emergency Medical Kits Emergency Bivvy.
2. Blizzard Bag
3. 2L Platypus Water Pouch
4. Garmin Forerunner 305 GPS/Heart Monitor
5. Aldi Spotting Scope

Not bad for the first week in February but I must admit, I did ask permission to buy the Garmin.

Martin

[IBrown]

Bought 2x army thermal bottoms and 2x army thermal tops for me and the missus from my Army Surplus guy on the market. Paid £15 for the lot. Getting ready for the Cornwall RV.

[Paul Webster]

Two UCO candle lanterns. Neat stuff!

I saw that they have a new micro version. It takes tea lights and collapses the same as it's big brother but I can't find anywhere that sells them yet

[Fletching]

Some bright spark suggested I go look at the British Blades forum.

I was brainwashed into pre-ordering one of these:



...like I needed one, huh?

p.s. Got a bit of an addiction problem with Hennie Haines at the moment.