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Bushcraft / Survival knife

marcinek said:
Welcome.

If you are leaning to Bark River...then why not one of the Bark Rivers designed specifically for bushcraft, like the Aurora, Liten Bror, or North Star?

If you are leaning towards the Bravo, then I get the feeling what you are asking us to suggest is a knife that will be used for tasks a bit different than bushcraft. (Though those tasks may include bushcraft.)

Which is fine! It's the reason for the "interrogation" jimh warned about. That "interrogation" is to help us help you get the knife best suited for the tasks you are looking at doing.
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I appreciate the interrogation then. I guess my question should have said "to include bushcraft"
 
This for me:
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Those survive knives are really getting my attention.

I agree with Tknife on his assessment of the Esee and The Bravo. There are a number of custom makers out there that will fit your criteria. For instance, take a Look at Dave Beck knives. He will build you and awesome outdoor/bushcraft/survival knife for a little over what your budget is.
 
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I use the ESEE 4, BRKT Bravo 1, Ontario Pilot survival knife, among others, on a weekly to monthly basis. In my opinion the size and handle of the ESEE 4 isn't the most ergonomic, great blade but i find the barkie a lot more comfortable and more adequate for the job I use it for. I don't have the SS variant, so I put a patina on it and it stands up to anything the North West can throw at it. Bravo 1 is the way to go.
 
1willi4 said:
I appreciate the interrogation then. I guess my question should have said "to include bushcraft"
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Cool! Little beefier than just pure bushcraft. I've really had the hots for Entrek knives of late. Might be just what you are looking for. Take a look. I know I have!
 
For a very highly thought of knife for closer to the $100 end than the $200 end you might look into the Fallkniven F1 - Swedish Air Force Pilot survival knife. I liked the first one so well, I bought a second. I do backcountry SAR if that gives you an indication of what I need a knife to do. YT has plenty of vids and there are lots of reviews. I find this knife *the* perfect size for my needs.
 
CSG said:
For a very highly thought of knife for closer to the $100 end than the $200 end you might look into the Fallkniven F1 - Swedish Air Force Pilot survival knife. I liked the first one so well, I bought a second. I do backcountry SAR if that gives you an indication of what I need a knife to do. YT has plenty of vids and there are lots of reviews. I find this knife *the* perfect size for my needs.
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What he said...

I have a bunch of fixed blade knives, many that have already been recommended. The Fallkniven F1 is the one knife that I believe lives up to all the "hype" you read about on the internet. It's the ideal size for general use.

I have the 3G version which is more expensive than their VG-10 model. I don't think you gain enough to justify the cost difference though.
 
It was not a list of one is better than the other just a collection of blades I felt that would meet the OP need for a bushcraft survival blade. I only chose blades that I own. Cant give a reccomendation on knives I haven't used. However If I had to compare the two

BK7
7" blade mine is camillus model in but newer models are in 1095CV handles medium to light chopping, handles food prep well good woods knife- batoning not to big that it cant do fine work with practice. is capable of self defense integral hand guard built into shape, thumb ramp aids in control. Poor sheath will probably have to have one made for it increasing cost another 30-50 bucks but as is can be had for 55-75 dollars

Aurora
4 inch blade great size for making traps and control. A2 steel, lighter and easier to carry better sheath better for bushcrafting than the bk7 but if one wants a dual purpose survival knife that will handle defensive purposes it lacks a decent hand guard, limited length could be drawback as well as benefit for concealibilty, depends on needs. The convex edge on the aurora will be unfamiliar to sharpen in the field vs the bk7 to a newbie.

Overall both great knives but if I could have only one in a wilderness setting I want the BK7 in a area where the length will be a factor the aurora if I lived in coastal areas I would want something in stainless like the fallkniven f1 or a grohmann boat knife.
 
My head is swimming now. I do think I'm leaning more towards a survival style knife. However, I probably buy 6+ knives a year so a bushcraft will most like be gotten soon.
 
1willi4 said:
My head is swimming now. I do think I'm leaning more towards a survival style knife. However, I probably buy 6+ knives a year so a bushcraft will most like be gotten soon.
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Lots of great suggestions so far. To confuse things even further, check out the Ratmandu from Swamp Rat Knife Works. It's $139. The steel is SR101, which is 52100 with Busse heat treatment. Search the forums for reviews and opinions. It may be the best value in the fixed blade niche you are looking into.

Here is a link: http://shop.swampratknives.com/Ratm...566E722749F9233E6F7209F446BD47.m1plqscsfapp05

One more link that is from 2004... pretty good testimony on SR101 in a 'real-life' survival story. Very tough stuff.

http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php/289315-Hello-everyone/page2

Good luck with your choice... I have a feeling it won't be your last knife purchase. ;) Dang things are pretty addictive....

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You are distinguishing between survival and bushcraft so I guess survival means huge wood processor and bushcraft means carving notches for traps and fishing,ect..

I don't own one, passed on it today for another purchase, but people have nothig but great things to say about Frost Mora Sweedish Military blades.

For 15 shipped you could probaly snag it up along with whatever other huge knife you purchase.

Anyone mention the Junglas yet?? Or a Becker BK9?
 
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