Bushcraft blade length and thickness

[TheRiverYeti]

Ok guys, I've been lurking here long enough, it is time I joined in and asked a question.

I've got a good assortment of respectable folders but want to expand on my fixed blades, particularly for camping and bushcraft use. I've got a handful of Moras, all of which I enjoy, an Izula, and a couple other fixed blades specifically for fishing or skinning. I'm looking for something bigger and sturdier for camp use. Keep in mind I've never asked my Moras to do something they couldn't do, but I can imagine doing so. So here's the question...

What length and width are considered best for general bushcraft use? 4 inches seems like the minimum, particularly if any batoning is involved. By the time you are at 6 inches or more you are looking at a total knife length up to a foot, and that seems like a bit much. And I know with a .25 inch thick blade like a BK2 I could fell a tree or cut a small foreign car in two, but again that seems like over kill for my needs.

I've been thinking BK16, Ontario RAT 5, or an ESEE 5 or 6. Your thoughts? Any suggestions on a quality bushcraft knife in the $100 to 200 range?

Thanks!

 

[Todd21969]

A Fallkniven F1 handles all my general outdoors needs when I feel like taking a fixed blade along.

I have yet to find myself wanting or needing a blade longer than 4". It is also stout enough to handle some heavy use.

 

[K.O.D.]

My two outdoors fixed blades are the Benchmade 162 Bushcrafter (S30V, 4.43" Blade length, .164 blade thickness) and the Spyderco Schempp Rock (VG-10, 6.75" Blade, .125 blade thickness). I recommend both, especially the benchmade.