Author Archives: Ray-H

Bow Drill Part 1 (bearing block)

Posted on 05/01/2011 by Ray-H

A while ago I brought 1 kg of antler off cuts which I wanted to make a woggle or two from for Scouting, maybe a decoration for a walking staff or use on a knife handle. One of the pieces … Continue reading →

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Urban Bushcraft in 2011

Posted on 01/01/2011 by Ray-H

My new years resolution is to learn more about wild food which will start with watching a demonstration  at the outdoors show in London from the 13th-16th January 2011, I have been tweeting with the Bushcraft and Survival Skills magazine … Continue reading →

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Priorities of survival

Posted on 30/12/2010 by Ray-H

If you ever find yourself in a survival situation in a remote environment panic will set in unless you have a plan, that is where the priorities of survival come in. I find the Bear Gyrlls approach more friendly than … Continue reading →

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CRKT Ritter RSK Mk5

Posted on 29/12/2010 by Ray-H

I was looking for a little neck knife a few weeks ago and one of the ones that caught my eye was Doug Ritter’s RSK Mk5 Survival knife, it was small enough to always carry yet big enough to do … Continue reading →

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Limited Edition Spork 2010

Posted on 28/12/2010 by Ray-H

I was given this as a gift by my nephew for Christmas, which makes this even more special than it already is being a limited edition. One glow in the dark spork is made per 1000 sporks sold and since … Continue reading →

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