Those bluets are so beautiful, thank you for sharing.

I think they'd be perfect. I really like the simple horn one. It is very much on the list to get when funds allow, and I think absolutely beautiful.

You've got naturally Hobbit hair and the shirt looks good. I've made and used slowmatch before (my 'other hat' is Redcoat Napoleonic).... I recommend putting the striker back quick before Herself notices you've nicked it :-) Have you looked on Ebay for linen? Thats where I get mine and I don't like...

I just discovered this thread, and I should have posted this here instead of where I did. I made a snapsack out of some cotton canvas, and it worked rather well on the hike I tried it out on. The closure method for now is just a simple tie with some linen plied cord. I'd like to upgrade it to a togg...

Thank you very much everyone!

Tom_Ranger wrote: ↑Fri May 17, 2024 10:36 pm Everything you have done looks great. As for what trade. I suggest a review from Kramer on the following video.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8n5YNDLXLm4

Thanks for the link, I'll try to listen to that today and do some brainstorming.

That looks wonderful! Thank you for sharing.

I recently made a canvas snapsack and went out on a day hike this weekend to test it out. We ended up doing just short of nine leagues, in a mixture of sun and rain, and I was very impressed with how well the snapsack carried the weight. I have a feeling it'll be great in summer, as it will allow fo...

Late to the party as usual. None of these two are slipjoints but if your new cheap option doesn't work out or you decide you want to upgrade to something a but more historical then Tod makes a few lovely little folders. I have one of his brass ones and it's just right. https://todcutler.com/collect...

If you're looking for a carbon steel slipjoint, you could also consider Spanish navaja knives, such as the Joker navaja de pistón or Pallares folding knife. Again, these have stamped branding like the Opinel, so I'm not sure if that's a deal breaker. The pallares ones do come in wood handles, but t...

As an additional option, I think I've seen some of the Godwin folders carried by other 18th c. vendors. I think sometimes they have modern nation of origin marks on the blades or are from stainless, so if you care it's worth checking before purchase. https://www.townsends.us/collections/knives-shea...

theowl wrote: ↑Sat May 11, 2024 7:20 am I carry a mildly customised svord peasant knife as part of my standard kit. It feels pretty plausible.

Oh that's such a good idea. Do you have any photos of it? I'm still on the hunt for a historical friction folder it looks like, and modifying one of those could be a great project.

They have a lot of options in the Napoleonic and American Revolution period that have that sort of look If you're in the states, GG Godwin https://www.gggodwin.com/Pocket-Knives_c_75.html has assorted pocket knives that would look at home in the bits and bobs you may find in ME It seems that they h...

They have a lot of options in the Napoleonic and American Revolution period that have that sort of look If you're in the states, GG Godwin https://www.gggodwin.com/Pocket-Knives_c_75.html has assorted pocket knives that would look at home in the bits and bobs you may find in ME That is very helpful...

Oh wow these are super helpful! Thank you so much.

Athfwyn, Greetings I like the pinafore and hood, I think you've caught the right 'feeling'..... Very Hobbity looking walking stave (and 'Stoor Boots' too, this is a woman who is out travelling in all weathers... Not just a gentle stroll to a friends house) Greetings! And thank you very much for you...