http://www.theshepherd.co.nz/blog/ The latest Blog feeds from www.theshepherd.co.nz en-us Fri, 17 Apr 2026 14:36:18 +1200 Rocketspark http://www.theshepherd.co.nz/blog/post/85146/svord-knives--sharpening-tips/ SOME VITAL SVORD TIPS Never wash this knife in a dishwasher.Never leave this knife wet or in water at any time or the knife will tarnish.Always cut on a chopping board and not directly on a stainless steel bench top.To wash your knife, run it under boiling hot water as this imparts a blue-ish tinge to the steel.To sharpen your knife we recommend abrasive sharpeners such as a diamond steel or a stone, traditional oil stone, India stone or Arkansas stone - never use a Butcher's steel as it is desi... Mon, 11 Jul 2022 18:28:33 +1200 http://www.theshepherd.co.nz/blog/#post85146 http://www.theshepherd.co.nz/blog/post/79727/boulder-bluff-whistles/ Boulder Bluff Whistles, also known as BB whistles, are good quality plastic whistles used by shepherds.  BB whistles come in a range of colours - red, white, green, yellow, purple, cream, black, blue and grey.  Lightweight and easy to use.   A good shepherds whistle with a range of pitches.... Thu, 10 Mar 2022 09:27:44 +1300 http://www.theshepherd.co.nz/blog/#post79727 http://www.theshepherd.co.nz/blog/post/75655/logan-lanyards/ Logan have a range of lanyards that compliment their Logan Whistle range. Logan Leather Cord Lanyard & ClipA 2.5mm thick leather cord lanyard that is adjustable by sliding the knots at the back - available in black or brown leather, with a choice of brass or chrome swivel clip.  With any leather, avoid water. Logan Sailing Rope Lanyard & ClipLogan make these super-strong 3mm sailing rope lanyards which are adjustable.  Available in a variety of colours to suit your whistle and your per... Tue, 04 Jan 2022 14:20:02 +1300 http://www.theshepherd.co.nz/blog/#post75655 http://www.theshepherd.co.nz/blog/post/74415/huberds-shoe-grease/ Boots are an investment.  Maintaining your boots by cleaning regularly and conditioning will help length the life of your boots.  Regular maintenance helps maintain the properties of leather, and prevent it from drying and cracking.... Tue, 16 Nov 2021 22:25:58 +1300 http://www.theshepherd.co.nz/blog/#post74415 http://www.theshepherd.co.nz/blog/post/73064/which-logan-whistle-is-right-for-you/ Check out this handy chart which shows the difference in tones and volumes for each Logan whistle. Logan make amazing shepherds whistles.  They are suitable for all types and breeds of dogs. Logan whistles are made from a range of materials - Stainless Steel, Brass, Aluminium and Delrin (non-metallic modern polymer).  Depending on the qualities you look for, the type and size of area, and responsiveness of your team, there is a Logan Whistle that's perfect for you.Logan whistles a... Fri, 08 Oct 2021 10:57:46 +1300 http://www.theshepherd.co.nz/blog/#post73064