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by Harper
Thu Feb 25, 2016 1:15 am
Forum: Hard Kit
Topic: Period way to carry honey?
Replies: 10
Views: 12254

Re: Period way to carry honey?

To be fair, a lot of that processed, translucent-looking "honey" you find in supermarkets isn't even technically honey. Caveat emptor. Very true! Some of it is corn syrup, which I don't think Tolkien ever mentioned :mrgreen: Well said! Don't waste your time with that stuff. Buy Raw Organi...
by Harper
Wed Feb 03, 2016 12:39 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Happy New Year: 2016 New Skill Challenge- anyone wanna play?
Replies: 61
Views: 62168

Re: Happy New Year: 2016 New Skill Challenge- anyone wanna p

I do own the first tomahawk book. I've had it for several years, and have trained with it off and on. I really like the way it is laid out, and would love to get the second one someday. Brian The second book builds on 2 weapon fighting, throwing, etc. It has a short (but interesting) chapter on how...
by Harper
Tue Feb 02, 2016 2:00 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Happy New Year: 2016 New Skill Challenge- anyone wanna play?
Replies: 61
Views: 62168

Re: Happy New Year: 2016 New Skill Challenge- anyone wanna p

What a great idea! I think I'll have to jump on board as well. WMA/NMA: I have two things in this area. First will be fitting some weapons training into my morning workout. I always carry a tomahawk with me in the field as well as a long knife, so that is what I will be training with. I would love ...
by Harper
Mon Jan 18, 2016 6:44 am
Forum: Crafts & Skills
Topic: Woodland Skin Salve: Herbalism Experiment 2.0
Replies: 9
Views: 11647

Re: Woodland Skin Salve: Herbalism Experiment 2.0

Thank you for the welcome.

The thread I mentioned is here: http://bushcraftusa.com/forum/showthrea ... ght=spices
by Harper
Mon Jan 18, 2016 1:52 am
Forum: Crafts & Skills
Topic: Woodland Skin Salve: Herbalism Experiment 2.0
Replies: 9
Views: 11647

Re: Woodland Skin Salve: Herbalism Experiment 2.0

I am surprised that you didn't look at honey. It is definitely NW Middle Earth appropriate. By itself, honey is an outstanding treatment for burns and wounds. It is anti-bacterial/anti-septic, will keep the wound moist while healing and mixes with the liquids from the wound itself to form natural hy...