Monday, 15 December 2014

A message from Chris Grant/MaChris Design.

A message from Chris Grant.

Just a wee note for the purpose of clarity…
On ‘MaChris’ and ‘MiniMac’ sheaths; As standard, the belt loops are fixed with a screw rivet called a ‘Chicago Screw’ the threads are fixed with superglue and won’t come loose. A ‘D-ring’ is also fitted as standard, many folks find it handy…
I choose to fix it his way, because it is very strong, neat, time efficient and can be removed and replaced easily, if ever desired (ie you decide to remove the ‘D-ring’, or to modify it another way).
MaChris Special Edition, Double Set:
'MaChris Bushcraft Carver' & 'MiniMac'
52100 ball bearing steel blades with stabilized ‘poisoned’ Yew handles.
Design by Jon Mac © 2014

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    Sunday, 7 December 2014

    A study in Beech.

    A study of winter copper Beech.









    I've been sent a nice little portable natural stone by Greenwood Direct.
    It's a double stone, Arkansas one side with Belgian blue the other.
    Just the right size for a pack or pocket.
    It seems to polish up my Westermann axe a treat not to mention my MaChris.
    I'll write it up in the next few days.
    J.

    Thursday, 2 October 2014

    Spooncarving firststeps spoons for sale.


    A few recently carved spoons for sale.
    Hand carved by Jon Mac.
    These spoons are carved using Axe, Knife and Hook knife.
    All are coated with Tung oil supplied by Liberon.


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    No 1.
    Plum spoon.
    Chip carved.
    5 inches long.
    £35.00 plus p+p
    .....SOLD.....
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    No 2.
    Plum spoon.
    Chip carved.
    5 inches long.
    £35.00 plus p+p
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    No 3.
    Spalted Birch spoon.
    Plain/banded.
    6 inches long.
    £25.00 plus p+p
    .....SOLD.....
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    No 4.
    Plum spoon.
    Chip carved.
    5.5 inches long.
    £35.00 plus p+p
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    No 5.
    Spalted Birch spoon.
    Plain/banded.
    6 inches long.
    £25.00 plus p+p
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    No 6.
    Spalted Birch spoon.
    Plain/banded.
    6 inches long.
    £25.00 plus p+p
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    No 7.
    Spalted Birch spoon.
    Plain/banded.
    5.5 inches long.
    £25.00 plus p+p
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    No 8.
    Spalted Birch spoon.
    Plain/banded.
    5.5 inches long.
    £25.00 plus p+p
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    No 9.
    Spalted Birch spoon.
    Plain/banded.
    6 inches long.
    £25.00 plus p+p
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    No 10.
    Plum spoon.
    Chip carved.
    5.5 inches long.
    £35.00 plus p+p
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    No 11.
    Spalted Birch spoon.
    Plain/banded.
    6 inches long.
    £25.00 plus p+p
    .....SOLD.....
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    No 12.
    Spalted Birch spoon.
    Plain/banded.
    6 inches long.
    £25.00 plus p+p
    .....SOLD.....
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    No 13.
    Plum spoon.
    Chip carved.
    5 inches long.
    £35.00 plus p+p
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    No 14.
    Spalted Birch spoon.
    Plain.
    6 inches long.
    £15.00 plus p+p
    .....SOLD.....
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    No 15.
    Spalted Birch spoon.
    Plain.
    4.75 inches long.
    £15.00 plus p+p
    .....SOLD.....
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    No 16.
    Spalted Birch spoon.
    Plain.
    5.5 inches long.
    £15.00 plus p+p
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    No 17.
    Applewood spoon.
    Kolrosed with a compass rose.
    The compass capsule is an oil filled aircrew emergency navigational device.
    Special thanks to Kevin Endicott at Endicotts Army Surplus for supplying the compasses.
    More on the way.
    6.5 inches long.
    £50.00 plus p+p
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    To place orders contact me at... 
    firststeps@thewood.eclipse.co.uk 
    I accept Pay Pal.


    Thank you in advance.

    Jon Mac.











    Wednesday, 1 October 2014

    The ACME of survival spoons.

    Well, here you have it.
    The ACME of survival spoons.
    Working closely with Kevin Endicott of Endicotts Army Surplus Store, Exeter.
    I have produced the first of a batch of bushcraft/survival spoons with a fully functioning compass housing.

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    I will post the finished spoons on a separate page with pricing as soon as possible.

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    Jon Mac.

    Carving a Dragon Kuksa.

    Carving a Dragon Kuksa.  I have been carving Kuksa from green Birch for 15 years or so, I’m self taught. From the beginning, I limited mysel...