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    "neck" knives

    I'm a bit late to this party but if my memory serves me correctly, in Steve Delisle's book on the French milice he specifies that each man was required to have 3 knives; a neck knife, one held on by their sash and another attached to their leg. I'm not sure where he was able to research this...
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    Bethlehem Trading Post

    Vinnie and family do a wonderful job. Besides the usual linen shirt I've picked up a woolen shirt and had a long sleeved gilet made by them as well. Socks, scarves, etc.; if I'm looking for an additional clothing item I can't make myself, BTP is my "go to" group. That's all for now. Take...
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    What to do with a deer and bear hides?

    Bearskins were used by the French as sort of an 18th century sleeping pad. I've been using a bearskin in this manner for years and it's quite comfortable; and a nice warm layer to be on during the winter months as well. That's all for now. Take care and until next time...be well. snapper
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    canuoe cuo

    When I finish off the noggins I've made out of burls I just use olive oil. It's period correct, food quality and easy to apply. Nothing fancy but it seems to make the wood shine a bit more and look a bit prettier as well; for what that's worth. That's all for now. Take care and until next...
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    butt fodder

    Here in the northeast I've used the leaves of both goosefoot maple and witch hobble. Both are broad, supple and strong. Off season snow works just fine but it does give you a bit of a start until you're use to it. That's all for now. Take care and until next time...be well. snapper
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    Winter Camp 2015

    I was lucky enough a couple of weeks ago to do attend a weekend program at Fort Ticonderoga on Lake Champlain in NYS. When we walked into the fort at 9 AM the temperature was a whopping -5 F and it didn't get much better throughout the day. This wasn't my first time in that kind of cold in...
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    Bess on Pawn Stars?

    Didn't see this particular episode so I didn't see the musket but remember, this is a pawn shop. They're never going to offer you what an item is worth because they have to make money in the end. That's why the typical offer is about 50% of what an item is worth. That's all for now. Take...
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    Burning lens

    I know "High Horse Trading" sells a burning lens. As for rope, "Turkey Foot Trading Co." and "Blue Heron Mercantile" sell that as well; they may also sell a burning lens but you'd have to check out their websites. I hope that helps. Best of luck in your search. Take care and until next...
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    Custom Flintlock Muskets

    I'm the proud owner/caretaker of one of Alex's French fusils and it's a beautiful musket. It never fails to fire and the workmanship is absolutely wonderful. You'd be hardpressed to find another gunsmith that makes such a great gun at such a reasonable price. Just my two cents. That's all for...
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    breads

    http://colonialbaker.net/ Hey all - If you're looking for period bread ideas check out the link above. Jeff Pavilik is a 21st century baker who also is very active in 17th & 18th century re-enacting; Great Lakes area and on the French side of things. He's a wonderful guy and if you're ever...
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    1750s Men's Cloak Pattern/dying wool

    Asher - Been away so I'm sorry it's been so long since I replied. When I used the RIT dye I used white vinegar as my mordant per the instructions. There was some definite bleeding of the leggings when rinsing them out in cold water after taking them out of the dye bath but once the color...
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    1750s Men's Cloak Pattern/dying wool

    Can't speak to patterns but I just dyed some wool leggings with a RIT navy blue. I followed the directions and everything came out as it should. It wasn't a difficult process and believe me, if I can do it, you should be able to as well. Hope that helps. Take care and until next time...Be...
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    Priming horns or not

    For what it's worth, a friend of mine has a theory that the "priming" horns were actually just "day" horns used while out hunting. Why bring your large horn with a lot of powder and carry the extra weight when you're going out for meat? While this may not be the case, it does make sense if you...
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    Fire Starting with Flint and Steel

    If you've got the paper birch growing in your area you should be able to find the true tinder fungus. We have it down here in my part of central NYS so I would think you must be able to find it in Ontario. That's all for now. Take care and until next time...Be well. snapper
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    Needing a Noggin........

    Krandall - It's funny that you mention the mineral oil. I've used olive oil for years without any problems but just the other day I was told the mineral oil was better. Apparently wood treated with olive oil can harbor bacteria if it isn't cleaned properly. While I've never had a problem, I...
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    Needing a Noggin........

    I'm currently making a noggin for myself. I'm using an ash burl that I found in my wood pile while splitting next year's firewood. So far I've used my axe to rough out the shape, a small chisel to clean out the rotted section of the burl, a good pocket knife, my crooked knife and a Dremel...
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