ShrafterMoba replied to Stephen Coote's discussion Updated Version of "Ancient Skills" now available for free download
"Thanks very much for this! An African version of the deadfall trap was taught to me as a child by some maShona friends that had a lot of influence on my love of bushcraft. I have forgotten that version, but will give this one a go."
Aug 20, 2012
ShrafterMoba and Rania Marsh are now friends
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Aug 14, 2012
ShrafterMoba replied to Ryan Hunt's discussion NEW to BushcraftNZ - Member Status!
"I think this is a very good idea. It could encourage more depth to our current skill levels."
May 1, 2012
ShrafterMoba commented on Ryan Hunt's group Knives and Knifesmithing
"Apologies for the delay in replying, work is seriously cutting into my leisure time! you can elevate the file with a few pieces of scrap metal, but have enough to prevent the file from sagging from heat. keep the fire going for as long as…"
Apr 9, 2012
ShrafterMoba commented on Ryan Hunt's group Knives and Knifesmithing
"place your file in the fire in a that that is elevated from the floor of your forge. You could try feeding the fire a few times and let it die with the file still in it. I did it in my fire box for the duration of the evening and left it there after…"
Mar 30, 2012
ShrafterMoba commented on Ryan Hunt's group Knives and Knifesmithing
"an even mix of hard and soft wood. you could also save charcoal from a previous fire and add when there are decent flames."
Mar 27, 2012
ShrafterMoba commented on Ryan Hunt's group Knives and Knifesmithing
"This will work, just choose your fuel carefully or you will spend it before your steel is hot enough."
Mar 27, 2012
ShrafterMoba commented on Ryan Hunt's group Knives and Knifesmithing
"Hello all,
The knife that I use the most, is a modified Cold Steel Khukri. Second is a small bird knife I made out of an old industrial hacksaw blade. The Khukri serves as a general construction/ destruction…"
Mar 26, 2012
ShrafterMoba joined Ryan Hunt's group
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