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by Kortoso
Wed Oct 15, 2014 6:08 pm
Forum: Outings
Topic: Where do you Range?
Replies: 24
Views: 40648

Re: Where do you Range?

I mostly range in the Santa Cruz Mountains of California. It's beautiful country, but the wilds are mostly held as "Preserves" and there is no BLM land, and it's pretty crowded. I go out in as much of my Ranger/medieval gear as I feel comfortable, but I have yet to pull a "full monty&...
by Kortoso
Wed Oct 15, 2014 5:46 pm
Forum: Hard Kit
Topic: Anyone know about bladder/skin waterskins?
Replies: 5
Views: 10400

Re: Anyone know about bladder/skin waterskins?

One member of my Viking group led a class in making leather water bottels. Here's what I can pass on: - Choose belly hide, which is the most stretchy part of the cow skin. It's usually the cheapest as well. - Sew the halves together as well as you can. "Double" everything of course. - Soak...
by Kortoso
Wed Oct 15, 2014 5:38 pm
Forum: Outings
Topic: Southern Indiana MERF Family Day Recap [PICSPLOSION]
Replies: 10
Views: 16853

Re: Southern Indiana MERF Family Day Recap [PICSPLOSION]

You're lucky to find a place where you can make a campfire, wear swords, and hike about in costume without arousing interest from the authorities. Good on you!
by Kortoso
Tue Oct 14, 2014 9:10 pm
Forum: Crafts & Skills
Topic: Jute braided waxed fire starter tube
Replies: 2
Views: 6944

Re: Jute braided waxed fire starter tube

I'm coming to this late, but it sounds like someone is waxing their primary tinder and expecting it to hold a spark?
by Kortoso
Tue Oct 14, 2014 8:05 pm
Forum: WMA / NMA
Topic: Longbow
Replies: 11
Views: 23511

Re: Longbow

What about 3rivers archery for bows?
by Kortoso
Tue Oct 14, 2014 8:03 pm
Forum: WMA / NMA
Topic: Jiu Jitsu
Replies: 12
Views: 24011

Re: Jiu Jitsu

Keep in mind that "Jiu-Jiutsu" is how Brazilian practitioners spell their art (as opposed to traditional Japanese jujutsu). The tend to be more mat (tatamiwaza) and tournament focused.
I've spent some time in a Danzan Ryu dojo. It's really good stuff.
by Kortoso
Tue Oct 14, 2014 7:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hail wanderers!
Replies: 17
Views: 22145

Re: Hail wanderers!

Hi Rik!

And thank you for all the welcomes!
by Kortoso
Mon Oct 13, 2014 2:53 am
Forum: Hard Kit
Topic: Some of my latest work
Replies: 26
Views: 27461

Re: Some of my latest work

Looks great! What's the blade thickness like at this point?
by Kortoso
Mon Oct 13, 2014 2:51 am
Forum: Weapons & Armour
Topic: Need advice ASAP
Replies: 7
Views: 12140

Re: Need advice ASAP

From where I'm sitting, the twist in the blade may not be bad enough to affect your cutting.
A decent smith could straighten it out for you.
I'm thinking that if you get or make a rigid wooden scabbard for it, it might stick in the scabbard.
by Kortoso
Thu Oct 09, 2014 9:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hail wanderers!
Replies: 17
Views: 22145

Hail wanderers!

Thank you for letting me join this honorable encampment of Rangers. I've always loved the wilds; for most of my life, escaping there has been a solace. I have had the fortune to learn from some very knowledgeable woodsmen in my time as well. I started swinging a sword when I was in high school, many...