Hi Woodlore, After coming on a Fundamental Bushcraft course in September I've been enjoying walks around the forests near where I live in Scotland. After seeing a traditional Kuksa in a couple of Ray's programmes, I thought I'd give it a go; having only carved one or two spoons before I knew it would be quite a challenge. On one of my walks I found a recently fallen ash tree with a large enough burr on the side of it to try to make my cup. I started by hewing the rough shape out with the Small Forest Axe and carving the bowl out. After a slightly over enthusiastic hit with the axe I unfortunately snapped the handle. A quick repair job later and the cup looked fine, so kept on going. [caption id="attachment_3212" align="aligncenter" width="400"] Campbell's in-progress Kuksa[/caption] After boiling in salt water, drying, repegging the handle and finishing the carving, then sanding and oiling it, the Kuksa is finally done. A piece of nettle string that I made during the Fundamental Bushcraft course through the handle finishes the whole thing. Now time to enjoy a good cup of coffee! [caption id="attachment_3213" align="aligncenter" width="400"] The finished article[/caption]   [caption id="attachment_3214" align="aligncenter" width="400"] The finished article[/caption] I'd love to know what you think. Thanks, Campbell Metcalfe