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-bearded axe, a full handle, our a tomahawk. You will learn to make a Axe using a traditional blacksmith's forge for the tomahawk and bearded axe. You will forge weld the tomahawk and bearded axe. It may be possible to do . The smithing process is quite fine and not as heavy handed as regular blacksmithing....

Handcarved badger in wood on a peeled chestnut shank. All detail handpainted, with glass eyes. The head is painted in acrylic paint and varnished for durability and protection. Unless otherwise stated, the standard shank is peeled chestnut. Shanks are also available in a choice of oak, ash, hazel and...

TO BOOK THE COURSES LISTED BELOW - PLEASE CONTACT STUART FOR TIMES AND DATES BY EMAIL WILDMANSTICKSBUSHCRAFT@GMAIL.COM. OR BY MOBILE 07810 046 563. THESE COURSES RUN FROM THE FIRST WEEKEND IN APRIL TO THE LAST WEEKEND IN SEPTEMBER. BASIC BUSHCRAFT/SELF RELIANCE (to quote Bear Grylls - Get You Out Alive)....

Pre-shaped after heating and bending around a jig. A lot of work goes into making these - hence the price. They are not always readily available and have to be made to order. If you want to learn how to make your own, this can be covered under one of the subjects I teach on stickmaking. http://www.w...

Black buffalo horn lyre diameter about 23-25mm - when attaching to the shank ensure it is 25mm to match - use a separator/collar to enhance the handle - buffed and polished produces a handle of sophistication and distinction. There may be ingrained marks which appear in the handle when polished - these...

Black buffalo horn wide fork thumb stick handle approx 23-25 mm diameter - when attaching to the shank ensure that the handle and shank are of the same diameter or if using a separator - blend this into the shank to create a smooth joint finish - buffed and polished produces a handle of sophistication...

Black Buffalo Lyre Thumbstick with Beaded Silver Nickel Collar. Unless otherwise stated, the standard shank is hazel. Shanks are also available in a choice of oak, ash, hazel, sweet chestnut and peeled chestnut - 18 extra. For the shanks above go to the category "Handpicked Shanks" and order your chosen...

This is a two day courses the class starts at 9.30 and ends at 5.30. This course runs all year round, preferably on a Sunday but can be midweek. One to one tuition only. For 18 year olds and over. If you have done stickmaking courses before it can be done as a one day course. Contact Stuart for dates...

This is a two day courses the class starts at 9.30 and ends at 5.30. This course runs all year round, preferably on a Sunday but can be midweek. One to one tuition only. For 18 year olds and over. If you have done stickmaking courses before it can be done as a one day course. Contact Stuart for dates...

This is a two day courses the class starts at 9.30 and ends at 5.30. This course runs all year round, preferably on a Sunday but can be midweek. One to one tuition only. For 18 year olds and over. If you have done stickmaking courses before it can be done as a one day course. Contact Stuart for dates...

Buffalo Horn crook (nose out) asian black horn water buffalo heated and bent around a jig - not working sticks, these are purely for walking usage or decoration. For a working stick please contact Stuart on 07810 046563. If you would like to learn how to make your own click on the link http://www.wi...

Cock pheasant on hazel shank. Screw joints are an extra 18 to enable the stick to be taken apart for travelling or when limited space is available. Ferrules are rubber as standard but can be in brass or steel for an extra 3. Delivery time is 5 weeks from date of ordering, dependent upon workload (may...

Crook nose out wooden handle for making your own stick. All wood is kiln or air dried and the shapes are cut using a bandsaw. A selection of wood is used depending upon what is currently available. If you have a specific type in mind let me know and I will match it as closely as I can. Shapes are cut...

The first day and a half is spent forgewelding. 1095 and 15N20 steel is used. You will draw out the steel, twisting and jellyrolling to create a desired pattern. The next day and a half you will either make a knife or an axe. this is a 1 to 1 OVER 18 only No prior bookings will be taken without a deposit...

COST PER PERSON 165.00, MINIMUM OF 1 PERSON, MAXIMUM OF 2, HELD ALL YEAR ROUND . PLEASE CONTACT STUART VIA EMAIL WILDMANSTICKSBUSHCRAFT@GMAIL.COM OR TELEPHONE 078100 46563 FOR DATES AND VENUES. Can be flexible for courses on Sundays, Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays. In this workshop you will use traditional...

Contact Stuart on mobile 07810 046563 for dates and times or email wildmansticksbushcraft@gmail.com. Fire making with a bow drill. Learn how to make a bow drill from scratch the way our ancestors did and native people still do. You will be able to cook on the fire made from the drill and take the bow...

Contact Stuart on mobile 07810 046563 for dates and times or email wildmansticksbushcraft@gmail.com. Fire making with a bow drill. Learn how to make a bow drill from scratch the way our ancestors did and native people still do. You will be able to cook on the fire made from the drill and take the bow...

Spend the day learning how to flint knapp like our ancestors during the Stone Age. On this course you will learn to shape a knife blade or arrowhead using the pressure flake method. The arrowheads are preformed so no need to learn how to percussion knapp . You will also learn how to attach the handle...

Spend the day learning how to flint knapp like our ancestors during the Stone Age. On this course you will learn to shape a knife blade or arrowhead using the pressure flake method. The arrowheads are preformed so no need to learn how to percussion knapp . You will also learn how to attach the handle...

On this course you can spend two days learning to forge a traditional blacksmith bushcraft knife. It will involve basic blacksmith techniques for one part of the knife and silversmithing techniques for the other. You will learn how to temper, heat treat and sharpen using files. You can learn how to put...

Handcarved Eagle Head on Hazel Shank with Copper Collar - the standard shank is hazel. Screwjoints cost an extra 18 to enable the stick to be taken apart for travelling or when limited space is available. Ferrules are rubber as standard but can be in brass or steel for an extra 3. Delivery time is 5...

Handcarved mallard duck head with brass collar on a peeled chestnut shank. All detail handpainted, with glass eyes. The head is painted in acrylic paint and varnished for durability and protection. Unless otherwise stated, the standard shank is peeled chestnut. Shanks are also available in a choice of...

Hiker wooden handle for making your own stick. All wood is kiln or air dried and the shapes are cut using a bandsaw. A selection of wood is used depending upon what is currently available. If you have a specific type in mind let me know and I will match it as closely as I can. Shapes are cut to a dimension...

Spend two days at my forge learning to forge a 1055 steel rustic knife by hand and then put an antler handle or wooden on the tang which makes it a hidden tang or full tang. You wil make a sheath need steel toe cap boots or strong leather boots. 2 persons max over 18 only No places will be booked without...

Learn to make a viking style sword using 1045 steel. This will be handforged using a propane gas forge. The first day will be drawing the sword out. Each day lasts 6 hours. Please get in touch for details and bookings. This is a 1 to one courses over 21 only & 300 to hold your place with the rest payable...

Spend 4 days learning to make the tools of a blacksmith/bladesmith - hammer, tongs, drifts, cutting chisels, fullers. These are examples of some of the tools you can make. This course can also be made into single courses of one day to make a single item at a cost of 280 per day. No places will be booked...

This workshop will take you through the process of making a wet molded leather waterbottle from a pre-cut veg tan template. First you will mark, make the holes and hand stitch the the two faces of the waterbottle together. Then you will learn about wet molding and form the shape of the water bottle....

his course can be done online or one to one at my workshop. Tools provided at my workshop or I can advise you where to buy your own. Sessions can be booked in 4 and 8 hour blocks but can then be broken down into bite sized two hour sessions. This helps with dealing with specific issues, time to practice...

The english longbow is legendary in its prowess and was feared on the battlefield for hundreds of years. During this three day course you will make your very own longbow and become a part of its history. We will teach you how to fashion your own ash self-longbow starting from an ash log. Under our guidance...

Market stick wooden handle for making your own stick. All wood is kiln or air dried and the shapes are cut using a bandsaw. A selection of wood is used depending upon what is currently available. If you have a specific type in mind let me know and I will match it as closely as I can. Shapes are cut to...

Carved regency heads available in beech, oak, sycamore or speckled sycamore subject to availability at time of ordering. Unless otherwise stated, the standard shank is hazel. Shanks are also available in a choice of Indian rosewood, satinwood, black palmira, padauk, oak or ash - 18 extra. For the shanks...

Regency wooden handle for making your own stick. All wood is kiln or air dried and the shapes are cut using a bandsaw. A selection of wood is used depending upon what is currently available. If you have a specific type in mind let me know and I will match it as closely as I can. Shapes are cut to a dimension...

Rosette deer antler with Compass thick black buffalo separator on a peeled chestnut shank. Screw joints are an extra 18 to enable the stick to be taken apart for travelling or when limited space is available. Ferrules are rubber as standard but can be in brass or steel for an extra 3. Delivery time is...

Scottish White Antler V Thumbstick with buffalo caps, thick buffalo separator on sweet chestnut shank. Screw joints are an extra 18 to enable the stick to be taken apart for travelling or when limited space is available. Ferrules are rubber as standard but can be in brass or steel for an extra 3. Delivery...

Come and spend a day with Stuart learning to make your own spoon. See it transform from a block of wood to the finished utensil. A whole day with a skilled woodland craftsman. Beginners can explore their potential. You will be guided through choosing wood, cutting and cleaning, basic axe skills and simple...

Come and spend a day with Stuart learning to make your own spoon. See it transform from a block of wood to the finished utensil. A whole day with a skilled woodland craftsman. Beginners can explore their potential. You will be guided through choosing wood, cutting and cleaning, basic axe skills and simple...

COST PER PERSON 165.00, MINIMUM OF 1 PERSON, MAXIMUM OF 2, HELD ALL YEAR ROUND . PLEASE CONTACT STUART VIA EMAIL WILDMANSTICKSBUSHCRAFT@GMAIL.COM OR TELEPHONE 078100 46563 FOR DATES AND VENUES. Can be flexible for courses on Sundays, Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays. In this workshop you will use traditional...

This is a stick press for straightening sticks (shanks) which is used to straighten seasoned shanks - an economcial and time-saving tool. For your shanks see the link here http://www.wildmansticksbushcraft.biz/category/hand%20picked%20shanks You can either use heat or steam to straighten sticks - I teach...

Handcarved badger in wood on a chestnut shank. All detail handpainted, with glass eyes. The head is handpainted in acrylic paint and varnished for durability and protection. Unless otherwise stated, the standard shank is chestnut. Screw joints are an extra 18 to enable the stick to be taken apart for...

Grade A antler - shape denoted by more even proportions in the arms - will produce an excellent thumb stick once shaped and polished.

Wooden V thumb handle for making your own stick. All wood is kiln or air dried and the shapes are cut using a bandsaw. A selection of wood is used depending upon what is currently available. If you have a specific type in mind let me know and I will match it as closely as I can. Shapes are cut to a dimension...

This workshop will take you through the process of making a wet molded leather waterbottle from a pre-cut veg tan template. First you will mark, make the holes and hand stitch the the two faces of the waterbottle together. Then you will learn about wet molding and form the shape of the water bottle....

This workshop will take you through the process of making a wet molded leather waterbottle from a pre-cut veg tan template. First you will mark, make the holes and hand stitch the the two faces of the waterbottle together. Then you will learn about wet molding and form the shape of the water bottle....

White Crown Antler with Copper Collar on Padauk Unless otherwise stated, the standard shank is padauk. Black buffalo cap on the end of the handle. The whole shank is coated with a hardwood protective all-weather oil which creates a high sheen finish. Ferrules are rubber as standard but can be in brass...

Wide Handle Black Buffalo Gunstick with Cow Horn caps and brass collar on ash shank, which comes as standard for this item. Screw joints are an extra 18 to enable the stick to be taken apart for travelling or when limited space is available. Ferrules are rubber as standard but can be in brass or steel...

Wide handle black buffalo gunstick with cow horn caps and cowhorn and buffalo separators. Unless otherwise stated, the standard shank is chestnut. Screw joints are an extra 18 to enable the stick to be taken apart for travelling or when limited space is available. Ferrules are rubber as standard but...

Handcarved wooden hiker. The handles are available in either beech, oak, sycamore and speckled sycamore subject to availability at time of ordering. Unless otherwise stated, the standard shank is hazel. Shanks are also available in a choice of oak, ash, hazel, sweet chestnut and peeled chestnut - 18...

Handcarved wooden market crook - nose in. The handles are available in either beech, oak, sycamore and speckled sycamore subject to availability at time of ordering. Unless otherwise stated, the standard shank is hazel. Shanks are also available in a choice of oak, ash, hazel, sweet chestnut and peeled...

Wooden handcarved V thumbstick. The handles are available in either beech, oak, sycamore, or speckled sycamore subject to availability at time of ordering. Unless otherwise stated, the standard shank is hazel. Shanks also available in a choice of oak, ash, peeled sweet chestnut or sweet chestnut - 18...