Safely removing arrows from wood without a knife!

[Cyril Darling]

Thanks for that link.

I was intending to pop into our local cop shop for a chat, I might still do so as I'd like to be clear on the firearms laws, offensivve weapons laws, etc regarding archery.

...but this is pretty much as I thought.

knifes of the style I posted a link to, are obviously designed as tools and not as weapons, so if I keep it in a locked tool box in the boot of my car, I should be safe from prosecution.
The reason is that I have the oppotunity to visit the club every day as I pass right by it. So I have the excuse of woodcraft and archery. Keeping it in a locked toolbox demonstrates that I am not carrying it for the purpose of a weapon.

After looking at that site, I think i obvious that archery is a valid excuse for carrying a knife. The probelm comes when you are not actually doing the archery - going to and from the archery ground. If you pop into a news agents for a packet of fags on the way to archery, it's probably best not to have the knife on your belt!

The other thing is that you allowed a knife in this case as a 'tool', if the knife isn't suitable for the task, then you could be in trouble. So a survival knife with a 12" bowie blade is probably over the top. You would certainly have a problem arguing that a Fairburn-Sykes commando dagger is the best tool for the job.

A little while back, my mum asked me if I could pop round and help her with a cabinet -- she said "bring a screwdriver". Anyway, I left the screwdriver in the front of my car. I friend of mine pointed out that if I got stopped that I would probably get done for carrying an offensive weapon, or for 'going equiped' (In reality, the screwdriver would probably just be confiscated). If I put the screwdriver in the boot, where you would expect tools to be kept, I would be okay, but if I kept it in the door compartment, any policeman would be asking why?
The funny thing is, I currently keep a box of knives in the boot of my car... I have about 6 scaples, 2 carpet knives, various snap blades and a box of X-actos.

[Insanity-Rocks]

Originally Posted by Jerry Tee

This avoids the hassel you may get for carrying a sharp object in a public place.

But I like carrying sharp objects in public places!

[HOTHOUSEDOG]

If you want a really nice knife make your own. Loads of good Knife making sites on the web. Try "www.brisa.fi" all the kit you'll need and instructions, check out the galleries, some real works of art in there. Once I've sussed how to post photos i'll show you some i've made. With a Dremmel ( or Argos equivalant) it is'nt too hard. A nice finish takes some time working down through glass paper and wire wool grades. Danish oil gives a nice waterproof finish.
There is nothing more satisfying than making your own kit, far superior to any thing you can afford and totally unique. Give it a go!

[N.Vodden]

i found the best shape of blade for heling to get arrows out of the wood is a Tanto style point, as it has a flat unsharpened back to the blade, so you can push it in pretty much alongside the arrow and start working the hole without risking taking chunks out of the arrow.

saw this done twice with a gent @ the Pentref Spring shoot who had a Kabar black short tanto and it worked a treat! ordered myself a similar knife a few days later to replace the pos i had before

[Malcy]

I got a Helle "Hunter" from Fly Bow Irelands Traditional Archery Supplier

It's great for getting arrows out of trees. The blade is Stainless Steel and really thick so there isn't much chance of it rusting or snapping.

[Duss]

One hammer and one or two flat-blade screwdriver(s)

for anyone using screw in points, (still) i found years ago doing field archery that a t-bar with a threaded insert worked wonders,unscrew shaft then screw t-bar onto point and turn, but one piece points,any sturdy blade will suffice.

[gwynn]

Marlin spike from a chandler's -
chisel tip or spike - strong as you like and made to dig errant arrows out of trees

[Robin the Hood]

Originally Posted by Cyril Darling

I know what my dad would say... "The scewdriver is the most dangerous tool in the workshop", "Only ever use a tool for what it was designed for", and "keep cutting tools as sharp as possible at all times".

You can't beat a good Chainsaw.
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[caveman]

Originally Posted by Cyril Darling

I really think you might have a job explaining that to the typical british bobby.

This knike has taken my fancy:-
Karesuando

that really is a nice knife . you should talk with (reckless) he buils knife's