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Tacticalpyro

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I need a good bushcraft knife. I have been lookin at several lines of knives such as esee, tops, fallkniven, becker, and condor. I would like to keep the price at around or below $100, but I could break that price limit. Please suggest me some good knives for bushcraft. Thank you.
 
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my personal favorite fixed blade...the Fallkniven F1. it isn't pretty, just business...even down to the "ugly" zytel sheath
 
For pure value, it is hard to beat a Mora.
I have a Tops BOB and like it. I especially like that the micarta slabs not slick (like the Bark River Bravo 1, or the Fallkniven Anniversary F1). I've never liked slippery handles on a working knife.
The Scrapyard Safety Mutt is another to consider, about the same price as the BOB at around $120 or so.
 
Fallkniven and the 3G is definitely worth the extra coin IMHO.
 
jfk1110 said:
Fallkniven and the 3G is definitely worth the extra coin IMHO.
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agreed, but if the money isn't there, their VG-10 is good stuff. I have a F1 in VG-10 that has seen years of use at deer camp and its worth every shiny penny I spent on it
 
Mora makes some good utility knifes, I have one of their 5.8in allrounds and I have yet to need anything more than it can offer.
 
I recommend the original DPx HEST by Rowen fixed blade if you can find one. Maybe my most versatile fixed blade. That thing's at home anywhere....steak house to the swamp. I think DPx is bringing it back....Best first bush blade I know of other than a SAK maybe. The 1095 HT by Rowen is great and the prybar is very handy and saves the tip.

All the knives mentioned are good ones. I tend to go with the B.O.B. as a good one for the money. Seems to be like a Subaru....everyone who has one says they love it.
 
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You can get an O1 Enzo Trapper blade blank for as little $40. Epoxy on some wood, Dremel, sand, sew up a basic leather taco sheath. Arguably as good a bushcraft knife as you can get at any price.
 
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I recommend the original DPx HEST by Rowen fixed blade if you can find one. Maybe my most versatile fixed blade. That thing's at home anywhere....steak house to the swamp. I think DPx is bringing it back....Best first bush blade I know of other than a SAK maybe. The 1095 HT by Rowen is great and the prybar is very handy and saves the tip.

All the knives mentioned are good ones. I tend to go with the B.O.B. as a good one for the money. Seems to be like a Subaru....everyone who has one says they love it.
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of the TOPS knives mentioned, I agree completely on the B.O.B... one of their only great designs IMHO. but I disagree with the HEST. that thing has more Gimmick than good thought put into it. any knife will open a bottle and most of them will do it without poking into you with their bird beak pommel.

I have been in love with the fallkniven F1 for the last 7 years. favorite EDC fixed blade
 
For $75 you can get the Tom Krein designed Boker Plus Bushcraft XL:

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9 inches overall with a 4 inch sharpened edge. Full flat ground 440C. Boker really knows how to heat treat the 440C - it is a VERY worthy steel when done properly. And it is stainless, so maintenance is minimal. Comes with a Kydex sheath. The belt adapter is a joke so you may need to fashion your own carry attachment.

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It just recently became available in the USA.

For the money, I don't think you can find a more comfortable and capable bushcraft knife.

Here is mine:

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Eric



edit: I mentioned how comfortable it is but it is not obvious in the photos. The G10 scales have a nice contour that fills the palm and just fits the hand. Kind of a Loveless Style contour, you just want to hold it all day because it feels so good!

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The 'bushcraft' knife that works best for me is by Mark Hill, over in the UK. His Eagle model. O1 steel, scandi grind, Bocote wood handle

 
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