Bushcrafter Sr - Thoughts?

[MajorD]

The title basically says it all. I'm looking for a new Fiddleback but I don't have a specific model need. This is a want more than a need. Admittedly I haven't really looked at the Bushcrafter Sr much but it's slowly seducing me. Thoughts and pics?

 

[Tim the Wizard]

I'm a fan. Everything good about the BC but, imho, better balance. The extra inches really count and it is a strikingly non-aggressive profile for a large blade.

 

[necrolicious]

Blade length is a bit better for batoning wood considering the drop at the point. Finer detail work may be a bit impaired but not by much. I haven't had the opportunity to really put them through the paces but if I had to give one up right now, I'd release the BC and keep the BC Sr. Primarily due to the A2 steel, and blade thickness. 3/16" on the BC and 5/32" on the BC Sr.

 

[Rotte]

The Bushcrafter Sr seems like a refined Kephart design...and that has to be a good thing. So maybe you do need one. Heck, I guess I need one...

 

[M4Super90]

I'ma fan (obviously). If you just have one field knife, I thing the BC Sr. is a pretty solid option. My preferred config in that role would be TT 5/32. You give up a little on either end - super fine detail work its a little too big, and for breaking stuff down its not as good as the Camp, but its a great middle of the road. The other Fiddleback forge 5" knives (the Duke, Woodsman, and Leuku) have longer grips that extend through a palm (my size) and reduces hot spots for me. The BC Sr. solves this issue with the rounded butt like the rest of the HB/BC/Arete family. It makes a nice compact and very usable knife for a 5" blade.

As requested, here's some pics Two of my favorites:

A sheath I made for my primary user:

A foursome

An example in evergreen Shadetree

One of the best looking Fiddlebacks I have....

Size comparison with a BC Jr, BC, and BC Sr.

 

[Scotcha]

Wow!! Some nice ones there.

 

[MajorD]

Very helpful advice and outstanding examples in this short thread. Thank you for the input.

 

[VANCE]

i almost started a thread about the BCSR on friday but it never came to fruition
thanks majorD
it's on my short list for sure

i love my BC & BCJR

 

[Fiddleback]

We made a pretty one this week.

 

[abrasion]

I'ma fan (obviously). If you just have one field knife, I thing the BC Sr. is a pretty solid option. My preferred config in that role would be TT 5/32. You give up a little on either end - super fine detail work its a little too big, and for breaking stuff down its not as good as the Camp, but its a great middle of the road. The other Fiddleback forge 5" knives (the Duke, Woodsman, and Leuku) have longer grips that extend through a palm (my size) and reduces hot spots for me. The BC Sr. solves this issue with the rounded butt like the rest of the HB/BC/Arete family. It makes a nice compact and very usable knife for a 5" blade.

That about sums it up...

This one is 3/16" and it does the small work well enough but I would like to try one in 5/32".