Bushcraft knife recommendation

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Fishbones75

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Hi guys and girls, I am new here and new to bushcraft knives. I am looking to get a good go-to knife of this persuasion. My short list is tops bob, bark river, timberwolf (if I can find one), adventure sworn, helle utvaer.
I am still open to some suggestions. I would love to get a usa made blade but the best fit is the most important thing to me.
Thanks for any help, adam.
 
USA made... bushcraft....
You might want to check out the Becker BK16. I kind of have a crush on mine, and i've never heard anyone say a bad word about them or regret purchasing one.
 
Not a particular brand endorsement, but I am real hot on 3V steel for a bushcraft knife. My Bark River Bravo 1 LT in 3V is amazing how well it works hard and keeps a good edge.
 
Here is a couple examples of my Thicket Buster model which is ideal for Bushcrafting. 100% Handmade.

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19-3ben said:
USA made... bushcraft....
You might want to check out the Becker BK16. I kind of have a crush on mine, and i've never heard anyone say a bad word about them or regret purchasing one.
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OK. Here's a discouraging word: it's hard to get the coating off. It does not protect what actually needs protection, the edge, and creates resistance to cutting. Otherwise, a decent choice.
 
Zuchus said:
Not a particular brand endorsement, but I am real hot on 3V steel for a bushcraft knife. My Bark River Bravo 1 LT in 3V is amazing how well it works hard and keeps a good edge.
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I second this!! 3V is a great camp steel. For a smaller camp knife the Carothers field knife I have had two still have one and my friend bought the other. For a larger Fiddle back forge camp knife. No experience but would not hesitate to buy.
 
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LT Wright makes a "Bushcrafter" model, which is available in either scandi or full flat grinds. Usa-made, excellent design and quality, high-quality leather sheath includes a dangler (which can be removed) and a firesteel loop. Definitely worth a look...
 
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Yeah, anything LT Wright makes would be my suggestion but there's plenty to choose from, all good suggestions so far!

Good Luck!
 
Thank you all for your suggestions. I live just outside of philly, and this weekend is the greater Philadelphia outdoor show. I hope there will be some knives represented at this show. I really want to see some of these for size relationship. 4 vs 4.25 vs 4.625 blades , 8.5 vs 9.25 vs 9.75 total length. I was trying to avoid saying this cause of how it sounds, but I really need to but them in my hands to know if it is what I want.
Adam
 
Thomas Linton said:
OK. Here's a discouraging word: it's hard to get the coating off. It does not protect what actually needs protection, the edge, and creates resistance to cutting. Otherwise, a decent choice.
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Gotta ask, how is it hard to get the coating off? 15 minute soak with a can of jasco, paper towels and scraper and it's off in another 10 minutes.
 
Fishbones75 said:
I really want to see some of these for size relationship. 4 vs 4.25 vs 4.625 blades , 8.5 vs 9.25 vs 9.75 total length. I was trying to avoid saying this cause of how it sounds, but I really need to but them in my hands to know if it is what I want.
Adam
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Not silly at all. One of the benefits of going to knife show is picking them up in your hands. The one bad thing about recommending knives to people is that everyone has different size hands. I have larger then average hands (2xl glove) and I like a longer, beefier handle naturally.

A price range of how much you want to spend would be helpful too.
 
Gazz, price range I would say under $150, being that It will be my first real bushcraft type knife. Hand size is between MD and LG leather gloves. My hand measures approximately 3 5/8 " across. I also think I want to be about a 4" - 4.25" blade
 
I have an LT Wright Bushcrafter HC.. Serves its purpose just fine!! Nice in the hand, easy to sharpen, sharpened spine to throw sparks from a ferro... John
 
Bobby3326 said:
Gotta ask, how is it hard to get the coating off? 15 minute soak with a can of jasco, paper towels and scraper and it's off in another 10 minutes.
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Yeah, I stripped the 15 with some generic Home Depot paint stripper and it worked quite well. Just don't use anything with "eco-friendly" in its name, those things will barely put a dent in the coating.
 
MaximIsayev said:
Yeah, I stripped the 15 with some generic Home Depot paint stripper and it worked quite well. Just don't use anything with "eco-friendly" in its name, those things will barely put a dent in the coating.
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Pretty much, if it can't eat a hole in the ozone then it ain't gonna strip your knIfe lol
 
Well, Bark Rivers are probably out of your price range unless you find some on the exchange (based on quick glance).

ESEE 4. Great Co. and warranty. I have an ESEE 6 and love it.
Tops has several bushcraft knives in your price range. No experience with those tho.

Make sure you check out the knifemakers forum here.
 
I'm personally a big fan of the Spyderco Bushcraft knife, but its spendy..... my secondary is a BK16 and I like it ALMOST as much at 1/3 the price
 
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