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That's Hazel? Try cutting some Blackthorn from a hedgerow and letting it season for at least 6 months, it shouldn't split once seasoned and is much tougher.
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This was Plum.
There's loads of Hazel & some Blackthorn local but i'm not sure on ethics of taking from these?
If/when I get some I'll store some to season & use at a later date, ta for the tip.
I've got some Beech I chopped back in Autumn too, quite thin mostly but will possibly have some bits worth using.
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Had a play with the Old Timer knife yesterday, really surprised at how good it is for the price of the set.
Made a fork, although this has a hairline crack at the base of the V which will split as the wood dries it was a good learning experience.