10" Camp Knife Recommendations?

[Western Individualist]

I'm looking for a camp knife in the 9.5-10" blade range, preferably 1/4" thick. Came looking for recommendations on knife models and brands. FWIW, I especially love buying from smaller, lesser known knife companies that have their craft together. I am also open to recommendations for custom makers that know how to make a chopper.
Currently looking at the Mineral Mountain Bullnoser but I really don't like false edges, especially when batoning.

Anyway, thank you for any recommendations

 

[pholder]

Michael. Morris. Hunter 8

 

[ferider]

You haven't mentioned budget and how stainless it should be. I like "semi-stainless", so this is what I would do if I were you:

Choice 1) I'd check with Paul / CPE_Knives , he has made several great heavy duty albeit light knives for me, in A2, S7, AEB-L, and M4
Choice 2) CPK light/medium or heavy chopper in D3V, if you can find one and your budget works. Best steel and _very_ ergonomic knives.
Choice 3) A Busse; I'd probably get a Jack Hammer 10, but there are many other options.

Roland.

 

[BP_]

Check out Tony Mont

Had him make this one for me. Excellent quality and craftsmanship. 8670 is the steel on this one

 

[Auglaize117]

Chopper repost

Got a big ole FUN blade here in the camp/Bowie/chopper style!!!! I mated up this awesome blade with my Farm Hand style handle and it really works well!! Blade steel in 1/4in 5160 with black canvas Micarta scales over toxic green G10 liners. The knife is 14 7/16in OA with a 9 9/16in blade tip to...

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Great maker

 

[shane45-1911]

Yup, hard to recommend something without knowing your budget.....

 

[luethge]

Pics needed here.

Many good makers mentioned so far. Here’s another mention for Bill Siegle a lot of knife for the money.

 

[BIGDORK]

Here is the Carother's Medium Chopper, 10" blade

You will have to go to the secondary market for this one, but they do have a 12" Behemoth(er) chopper available on their website
eta (oopsy)

 

[ferider]

You will have to go to the secondary market for this one, but they do have a 12" Behemoth Chopper available on their website

Behemother.

 

[Lorien]

if your budget is sub $200, I'd recommend a Nepal-made khukuri. Super useful

 

[Western Individualist]

Sorry, on budget I'd be willing to go over 300 but would like to keep it beneath 400. Looking for carbon steel, I don't do stainless, sometimes make an exception for semi-stainless D2

 

[Western Individualist]

Thanks for all the suggestions so far. Gives me a lot to review

 

[shane45-1911]

If you want a DEDICATED chopper (vs. a knife that can chop), you need this. TOPS El Chete. It fits all your criteria:

 

[David Mary]

I make big knafs in 8670. If you PM or email me, I am sure we can get you sorted out.

 

[Western Individualist]

I make big knafs in 8670. If you PM or email me, I am sure we can get you sorted out.

I don't think I'm allowed to PM and can't find your email

 

[Western Individualist]

If you want a DEDICATED chopper (vs. a knife that can chop), you need this. TOPS El Chete. It fits all your criteria:

This is strangley appealing. A bit long, though. Their armageddon looks nice

 

[The Grendels]

Joker make a few monster blades they call "Hunting Knives", many of them available with deer horn handles, like the Jibali, Rehalero, and Coyote. They also have a Bowie that's 9.75".

Products | Sports Knives | Hunting Knives | joker.es

Joker knives Albacete, manufacturers and distributors of sporting knives to over 30 countries since 1987.

www.joker.es

 

[David Mary]

can't find your email

In my forum sig, if you're on mobile, turn your device to sideways/landscape mode and it will appear for you.

 

[gazz98]

If you want something "off the shelf" as they say, the ESEE Junglas 1 meets most of your criteria except for blade thickness at .188 . I have an ESEE 4 and the rep of ESEE is well deserved (in my limited experience with it).

 

[David Mary]

.188" is more than enough for a knife of this style.