Beyond the Woodlore....

I have 3 "bush" style blades, a Ray Mears by SWC, a Mora Bushcrafter Black, and a Enzo Trapper in N690co. I bought the Ray Mears knife cause I believe in what Ray is about and what he teaches. I don't think you could find a more stand up guy involved in bushcraft and survival today. The quality of the knife and sheath are just...magnificent. Everything from the the box it came in, to the letter explaining about the knife and the sheath, to the knife, it was an experience! so for me it was a easy "pill to swallow". The Enzo and the Mora are exceptional bush crafting knives also, very capable, hope this helps.
 
Mannlicher said:
There is no substitute for getting off yer butt, and just going afield, and doing something. You are apt to learn a lot more that way, than going round and round on the internet.
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So very, very true.
Knowledge gained from reading and videos can help a little bit, but until you've actually gone out there and put it into practice, you haven't really learned it.

Just like all those guys with the SAS Survival Guide who could now magically live forever in the harshest environment because they owned a book.
Or all the guys who thought they were Bruce Lee because they'd read the Tao of Jeet Kune Do. :rolleyes:
 
I say go for it! If you want a 400+ dollar knife do it! There is something satisfying about getting the knife you want and will love and cherish! Now having said that do you need to spend that much? No! Can a SAK or Mora or even a saw do the same job? Probably. I also would take a look at Bark Rivers line cuz I thought could be wrong but thought they had something along the lines you were looking for!? The skills lay with the user so get yourself something nice! Treat yourself!
 
I suspect Sufler got his bushcrafty knife need(s) sorted by now....That not withstanding this is a worthy topic for discussion.

In lieu of the gargantuan prices of some of the semi-custom knives mentioned such as the Ray Mears "Woodlore", Rob Bayley, Martin Knives, Bark River (the owner is an azz-hat of epic proportion), et al., I would contact some of the lesser-known makers that frequent these Forums.

There are some great looking semi-custom knives to be had from some of the regulars here. Though some of them are on the spendy side as well (upwards of $200 +/- a bit - though great knives probably) I'm sure there are others who could be found here with offerings a bit less spendy than that.

I haven't seen or heard from Bryan Breeden for quite a while, but I *know* he can put together an awesome knife made from top-notch materials for less than $200.

Otherwise, the Enzo "Trapper" in O1 looks like a great in-between "kit" knife for the general asking price of around $100. I don't think I'd splash out for the finished Trapper, but that's just cheap 'ol me.
 
Thumbs up for Enzo

The 3 7/8" Trapper in either O1 or D2, zero grind are superb knives, very fast in the hand for fine work
The 5" Camper in D2 with a micro scandi is an excellent larger knife
The scandi Necker comes with a perfect zero grind that makes it a very good and inexpensive field knife, just wrap it with cord (leather or zydex sheath is extra)

Brad Jarvis at Thompsons is a delight to deal with
 
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Aaron Wolf of Grey Wolf knives makes some excellent spear point with zero scandi grind and walnut handles at reasonable prices
 
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