Bushcraft or Nessmuck

The SBT or the Nessmuk are my two faves.

Both are THIN so you can slice and dice.

Comparing the two types the average Nessmuk is THIN so you can really slice and dice.

Most Bushcrafts like FB said are thick so while they might CUT deeper than a Nessmuk and for sure DRILL better they don't slice better.

The Koster and several of the UK bushcrafts I own are THICK. Good for batoning and stuff but not so good for food prep, although the slightly longer grind on the Koster gives it more slicing power(bushcraft)

Seems like more are taking the lead from the Skookum and making some bushcrafts with thin slicing blades:thumbup:

Then the choice will be do you need the point the bushcraft has or the wide blade the Nessmuk has?
 
Well I had decided on Koster's but I really like Fiddleback's handles. Oh man my head is spinning!
 
jawilder said:
Well I had decided on Koster's but I really like Fiddleback's handles. Oh man my head is spinning!
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I've handled both and I like Fiddlebacks WAY more.

With Dans you DO get the really sweet steel choices but (to me ) FB has the better design both the handle and the overall shape.
 
Its hard for me to hear that I do anything better than Daniel Koster. (He even has more kids...(haha).) Not that I don't appreciate compliments. Thanks HD.

I think the differences between our styles invite such statements, but let me say categorically that Dan Koster is a class of knifemaker above myself. (JMHO)

Also, he's been a major influence, and has tought me a lot of what I do (he and Scott Gossman). He does thinner handles and spends less time contouring and shaping the handles, I got these ideas from HD, and I think he's right on. But my skills at the grinder don't compare to Dan's.

Also consider that Dan is full time, and can get you a knife in a timely manner, AND that he takes orders, where I do not. This leaves you hoping you catch one of mine on the exchange, or for sale in the knifemaker section. So if you need something for a specific trip or something, you can't go wrong with a ~100 dollar bushcraft from Dan's shop.

I'm not trying to discourage buying my knives. Just trying to be practical, and humble.
 
Fiddleback said:
Its hard for me to hear that I do anything better than Daniel Koster. (He even has more kids...(haha).) Not that I don't appreciate compliments. Thanks HD.

I think the differences between our styles invite such statements, but let me say categorically that Dan Koster is a class of knifemaker above myself. (JMHO)

Also, he's been a major influence, and has tought me a lot of what I do (he and Scott Gossman). He does thinner handles and spends less time contouring and shaping the handles, I got these ideas from HD, and I think he's right on. But my skills at the grinder don't compare to Dan's.

Also consider that Dan is full time, and can get you a knife in a timely manner, AND that he takes orders, where I do not. This leaves you hoping you catch one of mine on the exchange, or for sale in the knifemaker section. So if you need something for a specific trip or something, you can't go wrong with a ~100 dollar bushcraft from Dan's shop.

I'm not trying to discourage buying my knives. Just trying to be practical, and humble.
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I'm not knocking Dan. Love the hell out of his blades and 3v in the bushcrafter is a stroke of genius:thumbup: But on this model I like yours better;)
 
hollowdweller said:
I'm not knocking Dan. Love the hell out of his blades and 3v in the bushcrafter is a stroke of genius:thumbup: But on this model I like yours better;)
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I appreciate that HD.:thumbup:
 
Fiddleback said:
Its hard for me to hear that I do anything better than Daniel Koster. (He even has more kids...(haha).) Not that I don't appreciate compliments. Thanks HD.

I think the differences between our styles invite such statements, but let me say categorically that Dan Koster is a class of knifemaker above myself. (JMHO)

Also, he's been a major influence, and has tought me a lot of what I do (he and Scott Gossman). He does thinner handles and spends less time contouring and shaping the handles, I got these ideas from HD, and I think he's right on. But my skills at the grinder don't compare to Dan's.

Also consider that Dan is full time, and can get you a knife in a timely manner, AND that he takes orders, where I do not. This leaves you hoping you catch one of mine on the exchange, or for sale in the knifemaker section. So if you need something for a specific trip or something, you can't go wrong with a ~100 dollar bushcraft from Dan's shop.

I'm not trying to discourage buying my knives. Just trying to be practical, and humble.
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FB, from this humility, you sound like an outstanding guy and the type of person I would like to deal with. I hope to get one of your knives one day.
 
Thanks JW.

If you buy one, do it because you like the design as it relates to the intended function.
 
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