Started this discussion. Last reply by Scott Hamilton Apr 24, 2012. 17 Replies 0 Likes
Hi all, I have heard recently of the use of supplejack as a tinder. It seems to me like the tougher, dried parts of the plant can be pounded to produce a mass of fibres that light well when dry with…Continue
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Started this discussion. Last reply by BushrangerCZ May 4, 2011. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Hi all, it's been a while since I last posted on the site, seems like we've all been flat tack of late! The extra hour in the evening is making all the difference though, as is the spring weather,…Continue
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Martin Hunter May 6, 2012. 19 Replies 0 Likes
Hi all, I was wondering whether anyone is aware of a source of reasonable flint near them? I am aware that the limestone around Kaikoura and up the East coast of the NI yields nodules, though I don't…Continue
Posted on October 25, 2010 at 19:53 1 Comment 0 Likes
It's been a while since I posted something useful on my blog here, so today I thought I'd add a post regarding a welcome discovery I've made. Back in my native Somerset (UK), withies are a really popular, traditional material that has been used for centuries for cordage and lashings for all sorts of jobs and construction tasks. Withies are made from finger-thick branches and sapplings of certain plants. Back there, hazel and willow are popular choices. It's taken me…
ContinuePosted on May 30, 2010 at 19:44 4 Comments 0 Likes
It struck me that sometimes the little things might be useful to my fellow outdoor enhusiasts that are just starting out in the world bushcraft. So I thought I would add, from time-to-time, the odd quick post focusing on an item of kit or technique that may be second nature to o'timers. In this post I introduce the light-weight travelling sharpening stone kit (photo below). Full-weight sharpening stones are quite heavy and cumbersome, so whilst you'll take them with you for a…
ContinuePosted on May 30, 2010 at 19:06 1 Comment 0 Likes
Ryan recently asked me to get involved with a few contributions to the bushcrafts NZ blog site, which I am thrilled to do as bushcraft is something I have been learning for many years and am passionate about. I am not sure how often I will be able to contribute, but when something interesting crops up then I’ll be sure to write a few words. I…
Posted on May 30, 2010 at 18:00 2 Comments 0 Likes
I started learning the craft of knife smithing a few years ago on the South Island with a visit to Ross Johnston, a craftsman knife maker near Nelson. He runs Blackbird Valley forge and makes knives in the traditional way using many good grades of carbon steel from reused car parts and saw blades amongst other things. What he can turn an old metal file into is something to behold, the care and skill in his work is wonderful. I had had a go at reconditioning a couple of…
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ShrafterTerry Smith said…
Im a medievil combat instructor and I do medievil livinghistoey like swordsmithing armoursmith trap making i have some on trap making i will put them on to if you like
AdminRyan Johnson-Hunt said…
Hope you are well, haven't heard from you in while
Cheers!
ShrafterStephen Coote said…
AdminRyan Johnson-Hunt said…
If you have time check out the trading post, under the marketplace tab. What do you think? I think the trading/sharing resources side of things is most "bushcrafty", with the option to straight buy/sell there too
TohungaBenjamin Reimer said…