Bushcrafter 162

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Picked up a 162 today and am just blown away. It feels very nice in the hand. Some of the reviews I had seen or read had me worried that the grip would be too blocky but I was pleasantly surprised to find that it doesn't feel blocky at all. Even though it's a pretty good chunk of S30v it feels pretty lively and nimble. The bevels are very even and it came with a decent edge. Scales look nice and aren't too slick. Sheath isn't bad either. Overall this is a pretty well put together blade. I like it!
 
Sorry for the crappy cell phone photo. Did get a chance to use the 162 for some food prep yesterday and Saturday. Not a kitchen knife by any means but it sliced and diced better than I thought it would given it's thickness. The more I mess with it the more I like it.

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Glad your liking it, use it in good health. Don't be afraid to use it for hard use either, it's a tough knife. That's why I bought 3:D
 
rajincagin said:
Glad your liking it, use it in good health. Don't be afraid to use it for hard use either, it's a tough knife. That's why I bought 3:D
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Sorry ragincagin , number 5 on the way for me :eek::)
I found my grail knife. Still use others , but the 162 is #1 for me.
 
I got rid of mine (reluctantly) in a trade recently and I have like an addict needing another hit ever since.. I have got to get me another one soon. I love the knife but I absolutely hate the sheath...

Anyone have any alternative sheaths like kydex?
 
Jazic said:
I got rid of mine (reluctantly) in a trade recently and I have like an addict needing another hit ever since.. I have got to get me another one soon. I love the knife but I absolutely hate the sheath...

Anyone have any alternative sheaths like kydex?
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Look through the thread linked below, specifically page 5 and look at the posts made by "Godspeed Tactical". He shows several styles of Kydex sheaths he makes for the 162.

http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/s...Inquiry-about-the-Sibert162-Bushcrafter/page5


A link to "Godspeed Tactical" website is below:

http://www.godspeedtactical.com/bushcrafter-162/


Addendum/disclaimer: I have no association with "Godspeed Tactical", nor will I receive a stipend for this post. :)
 
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harris2 said:
Look through the thread linked below, specifically page 5, post #85 made by "Godspeed Tactical". He shows several styles of Kydex sheaths he makes for the 162.

http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/s...Inquiry-about-the-Sibert162-Bushcrafter/page5


A link to "Godspeed Tactical" website is below:

http://www.godspeedtactical.com/bushcrafter-162/


Addendum/disclaimer: I have no assoiciation with "Godspeed Tactical", nor will I receive a stipend for this post. :)
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My wallet aches... it screams from the beatings...

What is the use for the arrowhead on the Scout Sheath?
 
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It's an ESEE AH-1 Arrowhead that is kept in survival kits and used to make an emergency arrow or spear. Something for the hard-core survivalist crowd. Imagine yourself jumping off the limb of a tree landing on the back of a Boar, jabbing and stabbing your ESEE AH-1 into it until dinner is ready - Lord of the flies style. :)


P.S. For those that don't understand the "Lord of the flies" reference, visit your local library or at a minimum buy the original British 1963 movie version.
 
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I've always been really skeptical about super hard steel in a large blade. With a name like bushcrafter, one would assume this knife would be used for hiking or camping chores, which I think would lead to some broken tips or major chips.

I had one of the original 630 skirmish in s30v which was a monster blade. It took a tumble onto a slab of sandstone one day--while closed mind you-- and the tip broke off nearly half a cm.

All that being said, I much prefer a softer, more workable steel in a hard use blade.
 
My understanding is that the heat treatment is key to S30V's strength versus brittleness and Benchmade has made great strides in their current heat treatment process. I read somewhere that early production S30V blades did have some brittleness, but it is no longer an issue. I hope it's true because I own several Benchmade models that use S30V, including the 162 and haven't had any of them chip yet.
 
harris2 said:
My understanding is that the heat treatment is key to S30V's strength versus brittleness and Benchmade has made great strides in their current heat treatment process. I read somewhere that early production S30V blades did have some brittleness, but it is no longer an issue. I hope it's true because I own several Benchmade models that use S30V, including the 162 and haven't had any of them chip yet.
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I suppose that does make sense as I purchased that 630 circa 2004 when s30v was starting to make a big splash. Still though, carbon steel makes for easier resharpening and alteration of the edge for specific chores. I don't know if you work on your s30v blades often, but I've found it sometimes takes a lot more patience, skill, and an expensive set of stones to craft a desirable edge versus high carbon steel. To each their own though.
 
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