Recommendation? Choosing my first Bushcraft, Camping, Hiking knife

Please check out the Condor Bushlore! Right around fifty bucks with an Amazing leather sheath! I think everybody that reads BF should try one out!
 
sac36555 said:
like the title says, I’m looking for a all around knife for general bushcraft, camping, hiking. Im left handed and have smaller hands. I really like the handle on my buddy’s Tops knife that gets grippier when wet. I’ve been putting a list together, but I’m overwhelmed by the endless options and wanted some of your recommendations. My budget is $100-200. I like the idea of stainless, but a coated carbon blade isn’t a dealer breaker if you guys think it won’t rust too bad out in the wilderness. I definitely want a fixed blade for strength. Here is a list of what I’m looking at so far:

-Benchmade 162 Bushcraft

-Esee 5P

-Tops BOB in CPM154

-Bark River Aurora CPM 3V

-Bark River Trakker Companion

-Buck 863 Selkirk

-SOG Pillar

-Ontario Knife Company SK-5 Blackbird

-LT Wright Bushcrafter

-Cold Steel 3V Master Hunter

-Gerber LMFII

-Bradford Guardian 5

-Swamp Rat
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OK SAC, you've received literally a ton of suggestions, please give us a pic of you holding your new knife when you get her. The forum is dying to know. ;)
 
hexenjager said:
That one didn't strike my fancy so much, so we should be safe. The field knife on the other hand... ;)
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I like those also but I do have a Benchmade 162 so it can take the place of the field knife. I am beginning to think I would be better off with the field knife but I'll settle for both just to make sure.
 
sabre cat said:
I like those also but I do have a Benchmade 162 so it can take the place of the field knife. I am beginning to think I would be better off with the field knife but I'll settle for both just to make sure.
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Solid plan. You can never be too careful about these things.
 
I think everybody needs one of everything that Nathan has to offer. Then and only then can you say you're fully prepared. :):thumbsup::)
 
sac36555 said:
How how do I add photos from my phone?
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You add your photos to an outside source and then attach that link here. I've never tried it so I am not the best person to tell you about it.
Sounds simple enough but I am not a very savvy person when it comes to IT type stuff.
 
sac36555 said:
Here are some pics of the new blade. Thanks for all the recommmendations! I will use and abuse it and figure out what I like

https://imgur.com/gallery/aC7BVSM

I also picked up a couple other blades on the forum on the cheap to try out as well. I have a ton of different grinds to try out. Here’s a pic of the others.

https://imgur.com/gallery/9RFclq6
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Nice selection of blade and handle designs to try. Looks like many hours of enjoyment learning a little bit about each one.
 
Good start!

Now... my recommendation would be to stop buying knives, sharpen your sharpening skills and learn to make feather sticks, shavings and various notches.

That 105 would be a great addition to a butcher block in the kitchen for meat. Very nice knife.
 
pinnah said:
Good start!

Now... my recommendation would be to stop buying knives, sharpen your sharpening skills and learn to make feather sticks, shavings and various notches.

That 105 would be a great addition to a butcher block in the kitchen for meat. Very nice knife.
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I agree with pinnah and that Buck 105 looks like a user on both fish & meat + basic camping chores.

Regards
Mikael
 
To me it is "get a Mora" because everyone seems to find them useful (and inexpensive) and then look for something you like better. The only thing I use a Mora for is as a backup car camping (along for the ride) or possibly around the kitchen. Might take it fishing because I might loose a knife in that environment fairly easily and not notice. It is not JUST about the cutting; it's also about liking the knife.
 
22-rimfire said:
To me it is "get a Mora" because everyone seems to find them useful (and inexpensive) and then look for something you like better. The only thing I use a Mora for is as a backup car camping (along for the ride) or possibly around the kitchen. Might take it fishing because I might loose a knife in that environment fairly easily and not notice. It is not JUST about the cutting; it's also about liking the knife.
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I use them for almost anything the 4" blade can cope with.
Do I like them? Not more than I like my hammers, chisels or woodplaners.
I got bored with them already 50 years ago, but, , , I can't be without them!


Regards
Mikael
 
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