Bushcrafty knives

lanternnate said:
I’m not looking to be argumentative, but skillgannon asked about knives for friends and family that are into bushcrafting and was essentially told, “bah humbug, bushcraft is nonsense make them a camp/hunting/survival/etc. knife.” Based on what people are discussing using these knives for, these recommendations probably aren’t going to be what his friends and family are looking for. Someone into the hobby of bushcrafting doesn’t generally care about if their knife would be good for processing large game like an elk, nor are they likely looking for a chopper. A scandi isn’t the best slicer, but bushcrafting doesn’t call for a slicer. A bushcraft knife is perhaps best thought of as a in the woods woodworking tool as that is a lot of what the hobby really is. The scandi grind works well for that (it’s also easy to field sharpen). The spear point is also good for many of the more “tool” like uses. Folks may think batoning is silly, but if you are making a knife for someone who is into bushcrafting there is a greater than zero percent chance they want to baton wood with their knife. It’s not because of some survival theory of they’ve lost everything but a knife, but more so because that’s what their hobby does.

Something around 4”, a spear point, a scandi grind, and a full tang would probably make your friends and family happy. Steel choice wise just consider they probably want to field sharpen and they’re going to be a bit rough on it.
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Lanternnate, I completely agree with you. I don't understand why people keep posting about what THEY think is the best bushcraft or camp/hunting knife. And some throwing in pictures of their own designs. Don't get it. "Bushcraft" is a term used for a hobby of enthusiasts. The Grandfather of Bushcraft is Les Hiddend, who first brought it to light. But it was Ray Mears and his Woodlore bushcraft knife that blew the lid off. Mears set the guidelines on the "perfect" knife for bushcraft duties, and many have followed suit.

It's the enthusiasts who determine what constitutes the BEST knife for the activities. And they HAVE! So making a full flat grind blade and calling it a bushcraft knife that is "MORE BETTER-ER" than all the others, is in poor taste. If you don't like bushcraft style knives you certainly aren't under any obligation to design one. Don't worry, I'm sure Bushcrafters won't contact you looking for a knife. :)
 
I honestly feel the same as most of you about the bushcraft thing. I used to read old fashioned survival books when I was a kid and the Knife was 4" to not longer than 6". Sheaths were a bigger deal. I guess I will make something spear pointy that's a bit thicker than I normally do and convex the grind. Meh. I'm going to do them out of AEB-L. There is no way I'm running them at 55-56 Rc
 
kuraki said:
This is the design I came up with in conjunction with a customer for exactly that kind of use. It weighs 6.25 oz and is 3V at 61 RC. It's his elk hunting camp knife. He has another knife for processing elk and wanted one purely for camp chores. But since he does it without a horse, weight was a pretty high concern.

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Kuraki , my friend .........You would never can be a successful salesman of Range Rover :) If someone come to bye Range Rover you will say to buyer .................IF you want Range Rover to get kids from school go and buy BMW :D It is simple .....give to people want THEY want not what you think is better solution for them ...........To make bushcraft knife is ten time faster then to finish your blade , take that advantage to you and make what they ask for ;) Now I m going to make one bushcraft knife to see what all of you a talking about .Any suggestion for good one to copy :p
 
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This is the design I settled on. And I would add that despite some of what has been said there are several popular makers who make knives respected in the "bushcraft world" who make full flat ground models.

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TLR said:
This is the design I settled on. And I would add that despite some of what has been said there are several popular makers who make knives respected in the "bushcraft world" who make full flat ground models.

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TLR said:
This is the design I settled on. And I would add that despite some of what has been said there are several popular makers who make knives respected in the "bushcraft world" who make full flat ground models.

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That’s pretty!
 
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