We played this same game as kids in Rhode Island. It was quite popular and we called it Kingers. There was a huge chestnut tree about a mile away from home where we would collect our prized fighters. We would soak them in Vinegar and store them til next year to increase their hardness. Thanks for taking me back!
@cyclist01222 I guessed it would be a widespread game but wasn't aware of all the names for it. We also used to soak them in vinegar, bake them etc to get the best ones. Not sure if it worked but it was all part of the fun, and playing the game again after so many years, especially on film took some doing hitting the things. Cheers.
Looks great!! I want a set. I live in Upstate NY, USA. I am constantly hearing about Hazel trees in UK and Europe. Do we have any of those? Never heard of or seen any. British bushcrafters are always carving on a Hazel branch. God bless. John
@snaponjohn100 I do believe a programme was introduced in the 20th Century to introduce a Hardy Hazel to the Northern States. I understand there are restrictions on importing Hazels to the Western States, but I am not sure of all the details. I will check further into that and maybe post something about it on my blog. Thanks
@MosquitoFood Thanks, getting video and sound right has been a real learning curve for me. But I always think its nice to be able to hear whats being said.
That is great!! I live in Upstate NY, but I think that this would be valuable for me as well. Have a blessed weekend. John
snaponjohn100 8 months ago
@greyhackle54 Thanks, just plodding away with the publicity now.
survivingoutdoors 8 months ago
We played this same game as kids in Rhode Island. It was quite popular and we called it Kingers. There was a huge chestnut tree about a mile away from home where we would collect our prized fighters. We would soak them in Vinegar and store them til next year to increase their hardness. Thanks for taking me back!
cyclist01222 8 months ago
@cyclist01222 I guessed it would be a widespread game but wasn't aware of all the names for it. We also used to soak them in vinegar, bake them etc to get the best ones. Not sure if it worked but it was all part of the fun, and playing the game again after so many years, especially on film took some doing hitting the things. Cheers.
survivingoutdoors 8 months ago
Looks great!! I want a set. I live in Upstate NY, USA. I am constantly hearing about Hazel trees in UK and Europe. Do we have any of those? Never heard of or seen any. British bushcrafters are always carving on a Hazel branch. God bless. John
snaponjohn100 9 months ago
@snaponjohn100 I do believe a programme was introduced in the 20th Century to introduce a Hardy Hazel to the Northern States. I understand there are restrictions on importing Hazels to the Western States, but I am not sure of all the details. I will check further into that and maybe post something about it on my blog. Thanks
survivingoutdoors 8 months ago
Fantastic quality.
MosquitoFood 9 months ago
@MosquitoFood Thanks, getting video and sound right has been a real learning curve for me. But I always think its nice to be able to hear whats being said.
survivingoutdoors 8 months ago
You have put a lot of work into this.That is obvious.Looks like a great DVD.Good luck with it.
Sandy
g0vqw 9 months ago
@g0vqw Yep, collating all the information into one DVD has taken some doing. There are book etc out there but I believe this is one of a kind.
survivingoutdoors 8 months ago
Wow man! Great job, i hope someday i could buy this DVD.
Greetings from Russian woods :-)
Unzaman 9 months ago
@Unzaman Hi, I have included Russian subtitles, but your English seems pretty go to me. Thanks Unzaman
survivingoutdoors 8 months ago