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Comment by Shlomo ben Maved on May 28, 2013 at 0:39

Robert Burns -- The dryer cloths work far better against black flies and no-see-ums then against mosquitoes. but, alas, the coverage is only for around your head.

The most effective and least offensive (odour wise) is the clip on "ThermaCELL" thermo units...Where we fish, when you walk through a field the sun will literally be blotted/dulled out from the swarms of "skeeters" and nary a bite while wearing them.

Since they came out we've bought a few cases of them every year as we give them to clients to use for those who either forget to get them or they're just not available to purchase where they live in Europe or Asia...The refills fit the table models and they get used every morning and evening.

In commercial repellents I like 3M Ultrathon first, followed by Repel 100 and we tried Cutter Unscented and that was a nice change as is the Repel Lemon and Eucalyptus...Avon and Amway sun screen are also very good and the Amway dryer cloth is supposed to be the most effective but I've never tried them so can't say for sure...They also work great in boots/shoes, sleeping bags and eyeglass cleaner.

To prevent your glasses from fogging up when you come in from the cold take gel shaving cream, rub it on the lenses and remove with a clean cloth...Lasts a couple, three months here in the winter--also works on bathroom mirrors for after a hot shower

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Congrats on your first Scandi!  You'll become obsessed with them after you've gotten a couple of dozen--who's the Finnish maker?  Blade length? 

American authors at the turn of the 20th century really didn't have much contact with English outdoorsman and even into the 1960s Bushcraft knives (derived from the Scandi style) were seldom, if ever, mentioned albeit many USA custom makers embraced the design concept and combined they formed knives like the Loveless drop point hunter..

Comment by Jan Carter on May 27, 2013 at 18:54

That was nice of Mike.

Comment by Clint Thompson on May 10, 2013 at 8:58

Thanks Jan.  Yea Eddie was taken with the TOPS knives....and took them with him.  However, Mike at TOPS sent me another one.  Mike is a good guy who was Special Forces back in the 60's.

Comment by Jan Carter on May 9, 2013 at 18:25

Clint,

I read this article...LOL, you had to give up a pretty sweet knife.  Good article

Comment by Clint Thompson on April 29, 2013 at 13:04

The June issue of Knives Illustrated which will be out on the stands this coming Wednesday, will have an article about TOPS Knives being evaluated by Navy Seal Eddie.  The Article is entitled: SEAL of Approval.

(I am posting this within other groups.)

In Memoriam Comment by Robert Burris on April 22, 2013 at 14:30

I have ordered my first Scandi-grind knife, it was made in Finland. I know alot of ya'll are into Bushcraft and use this type knife. I am not sure where ya'll learned Bushcraft from, I read and tried to learn Bushcraft from, George Sears [Nessmuk], Kepart and Elmer Kreps. They all taught using a thinner knife, along with a Tomahawk or axe. I have never heard one of the old timers mention using a knife for batoning. I am just trying to get more info on this subject and in no way putting this style down. Thanks

In Memoriam Comment by Robert Burris on April 15, 2013 at 10:09

Speaking of Mosquitos, has anyone tried this? You take an unused "Cling Free" or what ever they call those things that go into your dryer, and put it under your hat, for the day. It's supposed to keep those pest away. Please let me know if ya'll have tried it.

Comment by Jan Carter on April 14, 2013 at 8:26

Yay!! It's Spring!! Time to get ready for Mosquito invasions. ;-) Here's an easy & pleasant repellent recipe you can make at home: 

Combine in a 16 oz bottle:
15 drops lavender oil
3-4 Tbsp of vanilla extract
1/4 Cup lemon juice. 
Fill bottle with water. 
Shake.

Ready to use. Make some extra to gift to your neighbors, family & friends. (Trust me.. it'll be appreciated!)

In Memoriam Comment by Robert Burris on April 13, 2013 at 19:58

Wow Miss Jan, I'll have to look into this idea.

Comment by Jan Carter on April 13, 2013 at 8:24

Is anyone doing or considering this?

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