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Magali Roques. Laguiole knife maker.
A few weeks ago I posted a photograph of one of my spoons onto Face Book.You can find lots of photos here if you are a subscriber of this social network.Jon MacMy friend Magali loved the photo so much...
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Spoon carving and Kuksa in the making....
I took some photographs of two spoons I recently carved over the weekend and thought I might post them up on a new blog run by my friend Sean Hellman.I gave it some thought but decided I would be...
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How to handle a MacNic hook.
Last week I received a package in the post.I opened it up and found a beautiful hooked finishing knife made by Nic WestermannNic has been traditionally forging contemporary ironwork pieces from his...
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Sean Hellman's fan birds...
Sarah and I popped down to our nearest town yesterday to spend some time with Sean Hellman.Sean was demonstrating fan bird carving at the Devon Guild of Craftsmen in Bovey Tracey.He will be at the same...
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Spoon carving Firststeps@thewood...
I managed to organise some time out in the wonderful Devon countryside this last fortnight.I spent some time with two of my good friends Kevin Endicott, Endicotts Army Surplus and Mark Lane, Wilderness...
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Can you help find Dave Budd's stolen knife ?
I spent some time with some great friends at the Wilderness Gathering last weekend.When I have some time I will post some photos and information.In the mean time I wonder if you can help out a...
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Wilderness Gathering 10
My weekend at the Wilderness Gathering 'X' started with thick cloud and rain.I spent my time at the Wilderness Gathering with Kevin Endicott.Kev needed help with his stock and putting the big old...
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Spoon carving at the Westonbirt National Arboretum...
Well.There you go.This is what happens when two fellas take a biggish tent and some axes and stumps into a wet field at Treefest, national arboretum Westonbirt, and carve things.Sean Hellman and I win...
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Jobs for today...
1. Make sure I have emptied all the Chanterelle from the side pouches of my Bergen.2. Brush the Chanterelle gently to remove any woodland deposits.3. Gently fry Chanterelle in butter with a pinch of...
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A Dutch girl an Indian and a little char cloth....
I have had an interesting few weeks travelling to events and shows and have met up with friends old and new.Kevin Endicott, Me and John Fenna at the Outdoor Trade show.At the moment I am working my way...
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Controlled thumb push using the MacNicaxe...
The MacNicAxe.The most versatile Axe I own.So, I have finally managed to equip myself with three main tools all made by craftsmen here in the British Isles.I will post a blog with tech spec...
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Spoon carving with...The MacNic Axe.
I would like to introduce you to the MacNic Axe.I have been working with blade smith and axe maker Nic Westermann on a super carving axe.I wanted an axe that was accurate, comfortable when choked, and...
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Spoon carving with Sean Hellman.
My friend Sean Hellman paid a visit yesterday.Sean is the man behind Woodwright Designs.He is a craftsman with a wide repertoire from spoons and fan birds up to big sculptural pieces.Well I couldn't...
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Spoon carving Scouts.
Last weekend I had a visit from two Scout leaders.Terry Longhurst from Ilford East ScoutsEast London.AndJim Cook from H.E.A.T Bushcraft and Survival Scout Active Support who is based at the Cricket...
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The MaChris Bushcraft and carving knife. Tech Spec and history.
The MaChris Bushcraft and carving knife.Designed by : Jon Mac.Crafted by : Chris Grant.This MaChris has been in Research and Development for approximately three years.Chris Grant and I have been...
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The MacNic hook knife.
The MacNic hook knife is available from my good friend and edge tool supplier Nic Westermann.This spoon knife has a long compound curve to enable you to smooth out the bowl of a spoon, it is capable of...
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MacEndy Ranger Beads.
This afternoon I supplied my good friend Kevin Endicott with the latest batch of MacEndy Ranger Beads. As you can tell, he's one happy chap...These beads are a useful 'Aid Memoir' for all you...
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Spoon carving.
Well, we've moved on and left the shortest day behind us. By tiny increments the days are lengthening and it will soon be spring.We have had snow here up on Dartmoor, enough for us to be snowed in from...
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A Re-Helve
Just before New Year I decided I needed to straighten up the helve on my MacNic Axe.The first incarnation was a lovely curved affair.But I wanted to change it for a straight helve, much like my...
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Stropping.
Spoon carving edge tools need to be sharp.To be quite honest I am relatively new to using this type of stropping system.I have always used a bit of end grain to sort out my foil edge after sharpening,...
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