What could you not go without?

[Norf86]

A Knife. 
 

My Dad bought me a small penknife when I was about 9 years old. Since then I never leave home without one in my pocket. 
 

Here’s some beautiful Italian Slipjoints of mine???

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Jesus, I'm not canvassing on your patch ???

 

[Jamesmarshall]

A Knife. 
 

My Dad bought me a small penknife when I was about 9 years old. Since then I never leave home without one in my pocket. 
 

Here’s some beautiful Italian Slipjoints of mine???

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Are they legal to carry? I thought flick knifes were all illegal despite the length? Top one definitely looks a bit dodgy ?‍

 

[Davy G]

I think all flick knives are illegal in a public place. I believe it's the same with knives that have locking blades except for the likes of Stanley/carpet/box cutter knives providing a good work relalated reason can be shown. I think the legal blade length for the carrying of a fixed blade work or camping knife is very short. I think something like three inches. I read into it a while ago when I was buying a new hatchet and knife for camping.

 

[Iron Giant]

A Knife. 
 

My Dad bought me a small penknife when I was about 9 years old. Since then I never leave home without one in my pocket. 
 

Here’s some beautiful Italian Slipjoints of mine???

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Do in live in rough part of Essex ? the only time a carry a knife is if I am going to the allotment and need to use it, otherwise I know I shouldn't be carrying one as the blade is to long

 

[Jaygti]

Are they legal to carry? I thought flick knifes were all illegal despite the length? Top one definitely looks a bit dodgy ?‍

Yes all three are legal to carry. They are slipjoints so don’t lock. 
 

I usually carry a SAK (Swiss army knife) to work, the ones above are too valuable. 

The law is you can carry any knife as long as the blade is less than 3 inches long and doesn’t lock. 
You can carry a locking or fixed blade knife with a longer blade, if you have a good reason, like if your camping etc. 
 

It’s also legal to own them , as long as you don’t take them outside.  
You are correct though, Flick Knives are illegal to own. 

 

[Davy G]

Yes all three are legal to carry. They are slipjoints so don’t lock. 
 

I usually carry a SAK (Swiss army knife) to work, the ones above are too valuable. 

The law is you can carry any knife as long as the blade is less than 3 inches long and doesn’t lock. 
You can carry a locking or fixed blade knife with a longer blade, if you have a good reason, like if your camping etc. 
 

It’s also legal to own them , as long as you don’t take them outside.  
You are correct though, Flick Knives are illegal to own. 

Another interesting little conversation. Doesn't have to always need to be work related, eh? ??

 

[Jaygti]

Do in live in rough part of Essex ? the only time a carry a knife is if I am going to the allotment and need to use it, otherwise I know I shouldn't be carrying one as the blade is to long

If I was in a situation where I needed a knife for protection, I’d do what any sensible person would do - Run like mad!

non locking knives are hopeless for protection, your more likely to hurt yourself. 
They are just a tool, when you carry one , especially a SAK you’ll always be using it for something, plus I just like them, always have. 

 

[Den]

Do in live in rough part of Essex ? the only time a carry a knife is if I am going to the allotment and need to use it, otherwise I know I shouldn't be carrying one as the blade is to long

A gun would be a better choice is some parts of Essex lol 

 

[Davy G]

I like anything to do with old style outdoor living and foraging. Bow saws, hatchets for splitting logs, sturdy knives for splitting kindling, paraffin lanterns, old paraffin Primus stoves, cast iron cooking skillets, brass toasting forks for when sitting round a camp fire with pals.

I bought a great camping knife recently for very small money~ A Mora robust Pro. It's a Swedish carpenter's sheaf knife. Very similar to an expensive outdoor knife but a fraction of the price because it's sold as a work tool rather than an expensive fashion item for outdoor folk. I chose it after a lot of research, watching a lot of YouTube videos and reading the comments.

Long live diverse and varied interests and hobbies. It keeps life interesting. ?

 

[Den]

My son got me a new knife for my birthday last year a Jack pike small but extreme sharp blade, I take it when I got out with my catapults along with my twig stoves and cast iron skillet. 

@Jaygtias explained the knife laws well.

 

[Jaygti]

I like anything to do with old style outdoor living and foraging. Bow saws, hatchets for splitting logs, sturdy knives for splitting kindling, paraffin lanterns, old paraffin Primus stoves, cast iron cooking skillets, brass toasting forks for when sitting round a camp fire with pals.

I bought a great camping knife recently for very small money~ A Mora robust. It's a Swedish carpenter's sheaf knife. Very similar to an expensive outdoor knife but a fraction of the price. I chose it after a lot of research, watching a lot of YouTube videos and reading the comments.

Long live diverse and varied interests and hobbies. It keeps life interesting. ?

Yes indeed. 
There are lot of people collecting things that many people would find strange. Axes, aftershave,  pens ,the list is endless. 
 

 

[Davy G]

My son got me a new knife for my birthday last year a Jack pike small but extreme sharp blade, I take it when I got out with my catapults along with my twig stoves and cast iron skillet. 

@Jaygtias explained the knife laws well.

Some of the twig stoves are great. Take a look at the Luxada Wood gas stove. Very unusual in that you light the top of the wood and as it burns down the wood smoke gets channelled and burnt as gas. It will burn very hot for about a half hour or so and boil a full size kettle in a few minutes.

Haha! I just had a thought. I reckon some of us would have been building dens, apple scrumping and playing conkers as a proper old style kids gang if we'd been kids together. ?

 

[Den]

Some of the twig stoves are great. Take a look at the Luxada Wood gas stove. Very unusual in that you light the top of the wood and as it burns down the wood smoke gets channelled and burnt as gas . It will burn for about a half hour or so and boil a full size kettle in a few minutes.

I have two woodgas stoves big one very good quality bought them from China, I use unscented cat pellets they burn for approx 1 hour they are great and very clean, I also have a folding stove love them both ?plus I have a rocket stove for the garden advanced it’s too big and heavy for camping/hunting ?

 

[Davy G]

I have two woodgas stoves big one very good quality bought them from China, I use unscented cat pellets they burn for approx 1 hour they are great and very clean, I also have a folding stove love them both ?plus I have a rocket stove for the garden advanced it’s too big and heavy for camping/hunting ?

 Haha! I use the same fuel for the woodgas stove, thanks to research on YouTube. My 1960s Optimus 111 roarer (paraffin pressure stove as used by the Swedish army until fairly recently, from what I've read) is the most used. Very reliable, heavy but that's not so important as it's mostly carried in my sea kayak to brew for up to six or so paddlers. We share the load. I'll carry the stove, others will carry the water etc.

 

[steve garwood]

Some of the twig stoves are great. Take a look at the Luxada Wood gas stove. Very unusual in that you light the top of the wood and as it burns down the wood smoke gets channelled and burnt as gas. It will burn very hot for about a half hour or so and boil a full size kettle in a few minutes.

Haha! I just had a thought. I reckon some of us would have been building dens, apple scrumping and playing conkers as a proper old style kids gang if we'd been kids together. ?

We used to love getting in car tyres and rolling down the hill.

They were good years ?

 

[Deleted member 7446]

A Knife. 
 

My Dad bought me a small penknife when I was about 9 years old. Since then I never leave home without one in my pocket. 
 

Here’s some beautiful Italian Slipjoints of mine???

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I have my trusty leatherman which is always in the door pocket of my van but wouldn't dream of carrying it around as all the blades lock and it's not worth the hassle 

 

[dazmond]

It's the usual things...

Xtreme poles

Hot water system 

Univalve

Sign written van with drivers heated seat and air con

Electric reel

Cleaner planner

I could work without all of the above but my working life would be harder/less comfortable experience.....

 

[Den]

@Davy G couple of my twig stoves rocket stove





Wood gas stove 

 

[Davy G]

@Davy G couple of my twig stoves rocket stove

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Wow! That's a beast. ??

 

[Den]

Folding stove the camp kettle is xxl the stove is bigger than it look

 

[Davy G]

Folding stove the camp kettle is xxl the stove is bigger than it look

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That's the way to do it ??