Affordable bushcraft / jungle knife like RMJ Tactical Jungle Combat

[slakercruster]

Something like this...just a lot less, but still decent quality.

 

[Cyclops_hammer]

if you could find one I think the Buck Hoodlum is a great option

https://www.bladehq.com/item--Buck-Hood-Hoodlum-Knife-Survival--9364

 

[ferider]

 

[NWFRS]

The KBAR/Becker knives are solid. The BK7 jumps to my mind first when seeing that RMJ, but there are several other flavors of similar Becker in the $90-$130 price range. Made in the USA.

 

[jstn]

If you really want the RMJ, I'd save up and get it. I've tried to scratch the itch for a knife I really want with cheaper alternatives before, and I always ended still wanting and buying the knife I really want.

 

[shane45-1911]

The KBAR/Becker knives are solid. The BK7 jumps to my mind first when seeing that RMJ, but there are several other flavors of similar Becker in the $90-$130 price range. Made in the USA.

BK7, for sure.

 

[Lee D]

Look at TOPS knives

 

[somniloquist]

The Cold Steel Survivalist looks very nice. One piece forged 52100 should perform very well and it has that classic Bowie shape. Very fair price too, considering what you get.

Good luck with your decision!

 

[.577NE]

If you really want the RMJ, I'd save up and get it. I've tried to scratch the itch for a knife I really want with cheaper alternatives before, and I always ended still wanting and buying the knife I really want.

So very, very true.

 

[jeepin]

Something like this...just a lot less, but still decent quality.

That thing is awesome!

 

[KenHash]

By "Something Like This" do you mean a Western 49 style of blade profile, a fuller. or something in Nitro-V steel?

 

[PocketKnifeJimmy]

How about an Ontario Knife Company SP-10 Marine Raider model. I believe they are now made with 1075 carbon steel, where they used to be 1095 carbon... Their reasoning was to gain toughness, while losing some points with edge retention. May be a model to at least consider

 

[mickb]

I live near the equator, the region is classed as paleo-rainforest, same as amazon. Not sure of the exact specs of what the jungle knife is but I see the carry knife as ideally being lightweight profile in this region. keep the weight down as moving in rainforest burns calories, everything wants to hold onto you and your gear. The machete or pack knife is usually more important, any extra weight goes into more length and tip velocity to take care of the light stuff. Bowie type knives are not real popular here for this reason, heavy for length and dont have the reach.

 

[riversidedep]

If you want something that "looks" like that, I'd suggest a Cold Steel Marauder, an AG Russel Sandbox Bowie, or the previously mentioned Ontario SP-10 Bowie.

 

[Bob Denman]

I pretty much detest the term, "Bushcraft"; because it only means that you're cutting stuff in the woods...
Having said that:

 

[mmyron1]

So define affordable and what kind of bushcraft you intend to do with it? Are you looking for a large bowie style to chop with? And forgive my ignorance but what is that knife exactly.

My "bushcraft" knives tend to be on the smaller size, about 4 inches, and more utility style than anything. Large knives tend to be harder to carve with in my opinion.

My go to outdoors knife is a 20 or so year old Benchmade Griptilian. The 154cm blade outlived the handles and sheath and has done everything short of chopping. For that I use either a smaller serviceable machete or hatchet. The example you give is as far from the typical "bushcraft" knife as you can get really. Most are scandi ground in the 4 to 5 inch blade range.

 

[ferider]

I pretty much detest the term, "Bushcraft"; because it only means that you're cutting stuff in the woods...
Having said that:
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I like my Busses, but they are not more affordable than the RMJ.

BTW, OP, the RMJ Bowie came in Nitro V and there is a cheaper Carbon steel version, if I remember correctly.

 

[Bob Denman]