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I'm looking for a new centrefire rifle
Started this discussion. Last reply by Stephen Coote Jan 8. 14 Replies 1 Like
I need a new rifle. I have access to the old Lee-Enfield .303s that I've used for years, and more recently I've been using a Lee-Enfield that has been converted to fire the 7.62 x 39 cartridge.…Continue
Knives
Started this discussion. Last reply by Lachlan Jake Rogers Jan 29. 10 Replies 1 Like
I like knives and I have owned dozens of them. I still have more than I really need, but it is nice to have a selection. I've found that many simpler or 'cheaper' knives perform pretty well. In…Continue
Been Busy
Started this discussion. Last reply by Ryan Hunt Sep 27, 2010. 3 Replies 0 Likes
Hi All, and welcome to all the new folks. Sorry I haven't been very active on the site lately. I'm still flat out trying to get our new section into shape. It is beginning to look good now and…Continue
Big Blades for the Bush
Started this discussion. Last reply by Scott Hamilton Jun 29, 2010. 3 Replies 0 Likes
I like knives. And occasionally I get the urge to own and use big ones.I have been through a khukuri stage. I bought a couple from Himalayan Imports. One was a 15 inch Ang Khola. It was a…Continue
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Stephen Coote replied to John Swarbrick's discussion What Knives do Kiwi Bushcrafters Use..."Hmmm. I must check out Kiwidisposals. I don't think I'd heard of them up until now. Thanks.
I think that it is a good sign you can sharpen it with a file. If it wasn't easy to cut with a file, it could mean…"
Stephen Coote replied to John Swarbrick's discussion What Knives do Kiwi Bushcrafters Use..."I've got a golok like that. It seems to be one of the toughest all-purpose 'machete-style' tools I've played with so far. It is probably a bit thick and heavy to use for chopping light stuff like blackberry vines, but…"
Stephen Coote replied to Stephen Coote's discussion More than just Bushcraft"Good on you Jeff.
Gotta say that despite my enthusiasm, I haven't done much in the bush lately. It is nice to read an enthusiastic post."
Jeff Cameron replied to Stephen Coote's discussion More than just Bushcraft"Hi all,
I would like to add my two cents.
I am totally on the same page as Coote, love everything to do with bushcraft and the closely associated topics.
My father started me down this track, I was in the Tararuas at age two, still in…"
Sean replied to Stephen Coote's discussion More than just Bushcraft"lol interesting ideaology "99% of the population should be banned from the bush unless they worked for the Forestry Service (like him)."
Did he hate take pity on NZSAR or was it something else?"
Te Hopo replied to Stephen Coote's discussion Knives"Generally I see how easy it is to get it to a shaving edge, use it normally and see how long it stays sharp while performing the tasks it's designed for.
My ol'man uses a Dakota Elk knife, had it a few years.
I wasn't impressed with…"
Nathan James replied to Stephen Coote's discussion Knives"How do you test out a new knife? It is dakota elk knife.
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Rob Mac replied to Stephen Coote's discussion Knives"Giddy I have a svord peasant knife, svord pig sticker and svord machete plus a small puma knife I use for boning out. I really rate svord kiwi made and good steel."
new caveman replied to Stephen Coote's discussion Knives"There is a case to be made for a decent machete. I quite like the look of the Bear Grylls Gerber machete. The BG part I don't give a rats about, but Gerber don't build junk and these look like they might be heavy enough to get a good…"
Scott Hamilton replied to Stephen Coote's discussion Knives"I have a cold steel trail hawk, and it lives in my cuboard. I have personally found that a machete seems to do all the chopping I have done just as fast, if not faster than a hatchet. I do find that most machetes I have seen and used are a little to…"
Scott Hamilton replied to Stephen Coote's discussion More than just Bushcraft"I wonder if all of this would come under the dirty word "survivalism". Seems most survivalist boos or video's I have seen all try to take all of these into account plus home defence tactics and skills."
Te Hopo replied to Stephen Coote's discussion Knives"Man if you were building a hut or bivvy out of bush materials that tilers hatchet would be awesome!
It looks to me like an updated version of the old time carpenters axe:
And Stephen, a lightweight axe is a must in my opinion.
I also have…"
Stephen Coote replied to Stephen Coote's discussion More than just Bushcraft"Yep, you don't need a lot of expensive stuff to enjoy the outdoors. But expensive gear can be nice if that is what you are in to.
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new caveman replied to Stephen Coote's discussion More than just Bushcraft"Interesting stuff. Fire staring would have to be the (nearly) oldest form of night time entertainment. When I do, I often think back to those who have done it before me, all the way back to the chimp-dude who discovered it was ok to get close to a…"
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- Firecraft, Tracking, Primitive skills, Tramping, Navigation skills, Crafts, Survival skills, Plant identification, Hunting/trapping, Shelter building
Stephen Coote's Blog
Making an Efficient Portable Wood Stove.
Posted on July 18, 2010 at 9:00 3 Comments 0 Likes
This stove is based on the plans for the "EverythingNice" stove which can be downloaded freely from the World Stove site: http://worldstove.com/album/your-versions-of-the-everythingnice-stove/
I have played around with fires and stoves over the years, and the World Stove design impressed me. I think the small opening in the top of the stove is an important feature and I saw this for the…
Continue Figure-4 Deadfall Trigger. Great for Rats & Mice
Posted on July 15, 2010 at 21:34 0 Comments 0 Likes
I have caught a lot of mice and a few rats using a simple figure-4 deadfall. One thing I do, which I haven’t seen anywhere else, is to split the end of the bait stick. I force the bait well into the split so that the rodents need to push hard to get at it.
This trigger could be used to make a bigger deadfall for bigger animals. I’ve never seriously tried to do this. There is a lot less work…
Continue The Simple Sack Pack
Posted on July 2, 2010 at 18:00 4 Comments 0 Likes
Sack packs are a simple bag you can carry quite a load in. I think a Kiwi name for them might be pikau.
The simplest is just a feed sack or fertiliser bag with rope 'straps' tied to the bottom corners. You need something like a small pebble in each corner to stop the rope slipping off. It has been suggested that you can have onions or potatoes in the corners of the bag so you have some food with you.
The rope on a sack pack can be one…
Continue Bow Making and Associated Equipment
Posted on June 30, 2010 at 18:41 3 Comments 0 Likes
I've made dozens of bows, but I have broken most of them. Dunno for sure what the reasons for the breakages are.... probably inexperience, incompetence, and the unknown qualities of the wood I've been trying to work with.
I have some surviving bows though. One of my favourites is made from Olearia paniculata. I hope I spelt that correctly. It has a stringy bark and a yellow tinge in the leaf. Others are made from sycamore, barberry, hard beech (I think) and kanuka. Most of…
Continue Comment Wall (10 comments)
- At 21:48 on January 5, 2012,
Ryan Hunt said… Trying to get a workshop together in otago, check it out
- At 21:01 on June 26, 2011, Norm Lovelock said…
Hi Stephen,
I have a piece of dry Mahoe, & a stick of Kaikomako. Thought you may be inter in making a fire drill with them. By all accounts this was the favourite woods used buy the Maoris for fire making.
Cheers Norm.
- At 20:18 on June 19, 2011, Norm Lovelock said…
Hi Stephen,
Where did you buy your Tramontina machete from?
Cheers Norm.
- At 21:12 on June 15, 2011, Norm Lovelock said…
Hi Stephen,
You metioned looking at a knife. I purchased a Cold Steel Long Hunter a while ago. Very happy with it, amazingly light, and super sharp. I drilled a hole in the handle for a Lanyard I would recommend it as a good all rounder without spending too much.
Cheers Norm.
- At 17:08 on June 15, 2011, Norm Lovelock said…
Hi Stephen,
Have been out of action since our chat at the market. Have a prolapse disk in my lower back. Would not wish that on anyone . Am slowly making progress, and should be fighting fit in a wk or so ???
- At 3:20 on June 9, 2011,
Ij said… - Love to meet up some time soon n share skills n insights in bushcraft...smiles, Ij
- At 9:56 on October 21, 2010,
Terry Smith said… - HI Stephen
about bow fishing Im going to try it in the sea off some rock with some floating bait
- At 14:15 on July 28, 2010,
Glenn Edwards said… - i got a permit to set traps in kaimai's but obvious sign that someone else has been there recently doing exactly that. I believe they are are still doing it. Id rather not have a confrontation over the area, so i sourced a farm block about 28kms from me. According to old skl farmer i should find full traps each morning.
Only have 12 leg traps as just starting so will make up some snares whilst out there to make it worth while.
Also can you provide me with thread or link on making my own bow? Im currently solo dad with 2 kids and have spare time whilst they at school, so looking for things to keep me fit and mentaly awake.
Cheers Glenn
- At 18:04 on June 30, 2010,
Martin Hunter said… - Thanks Stephen, much appreciated...
- At 21:05 on June 24, 2010, Ryan Hunt said…
- Hi Stephen, welcome to the network!
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