Favorite 5" Blade?

jdk1 said:
I've read through a few times and unless I keep missing it, you don't say what your "task" is. You've offered some parameters, but the first response to any "which knife should I buy" thread around here is usually "for what?".

You want thin, but strong, with a five inch blade and narrow in the belly. A little fancy I believe. Add the use and we may get a "Bingo!" There are some great suggestions so far. I actually thought the Ontario Blackbird was going to fit the bill, except the fancy part.
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I already have a few knives that do what I need since I ma a bit of a knife nut. I've also given away maybe 150 knives I bought and tested over the years. I just want to know what good choices are out there to test next.

You are correct that there have been a couple of good suggestions, but clearly many people didn't read or comprehend the request when listing thing like the BK2. :)

The task for this knife would be many, all the bushcraft functions you can think of, which any knife will serve. When it comes to processing game things get a little more tricky. I've use anything from some traditional folders with 3" blades to large 7" blade knives. Please keep in mind when I say processing game I mean all sizes and from filed to freezer with the same blade.

The task smaller blades can somewhat handle provided you can get a good grip on the very end of the handle is cutting around the inside of the pelvic bone to pull out the colon. over the last 30 year I've developed a method that provides cleaner processing with little hassle. The big wide blade simple fail this task or will not do the job cleanly.

Yes I know there are many other methods, I just prefer this one.
 
Here is a knife I made for a customer. He called it a long Bird and Trout. His intended uses was for removing the anus of deer and other Utility tasks. It had a 5" blade with lots of distal taper since it was made from 5/32" stock and was just over 3/4" tall at the widest. Just an option to show that has the length but not the mass or width of some of the other knives listed previously.

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wfsltt said:
I already have a few knives that do what I need since I ma a bit of a knife nut. I've also given away maybe 150 knives I bought and tested over the years. I just want to know what good choices are out there to test next.

You are correct that there have been a couple of good suggestions, but clearly many people didn't read or comprehend the request when listing thing like the BK2. :)

The task for this knife would be many, all the bushcraft functions you can think of, which any knife will serve. When it comes to processing game things get a little more tricky. I've use anything from some traditional folders with 3" blades to large 7" blade knives. Please keep in mind when I say processing game I mean all sizes and from filed to freezer with the same blade.

The task smaller blades can somewhat handle provided you can get a good grip on the very end of the handle is cutting around the inside of the pelvic bone to pull out the colon. over the last 30 year I've developed a method that provides cleaner processing with little hassle. The big wide blade simple fail this task or will not do the job cleanly.

Yes I know there are many other methods, I just prefer this one.
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I got ya:thumbup: Since you mentioned this was about trying new things, have you tried the Mora Bushcraft series? You did say you've tried longer Moras, maybe they were it. If not, the Orange can be picked up pretty cheaply. While you said you didn't want partial tang, maybe it would be worth running one of these through your tests. It would be interesting at least and pretty low cost. Good luck.
 
wfsltt said:
clearly many people didn't read or comprehend the request when listing thing like the BK2. :)
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That's the problem with online forums: people eagerly respond to your questions, with answers that don't answer your questions.
 
hughewil said:
Jeff white trade knife

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I've been looking at a Jeff White knife myself. How well do they slice? For me, if a knife has no bite, it just ain't right....I'd sure appreciate it if you could share your experiences with his work. Thanks.
 
To the OP...

I feel your pain!

I have "been-there-done-that" also with 1/4 inch thick blades, or 1.75" to 2" wide blades. For my needs I don't need/want a choil either...especially one that is an inch long (!) because that is the primary cutting area and that's where I'll "catch" any string/cloth/material I am trying to cut quickly.

I know these are still thrown out as "suggestions" because so many people buy them and don't really USE them heavily in the woods or they just regurgitate what they read on other forums... A "dayhike" knife is different than a "survival" knife, and that is different than a "hunting" knife, and that is different than a "skinning" knife, and that is different from a "popular Internet marketing" knife... etc., etc., ad nauseam.

I ain't hiking much now but have put many miles behind me, and still get out on some dayhikes.

I decided that opening Backpacker's Pantry/Mountain House meals, MREs (which I like to insert a sharp clip point into and slit), cutting string, cutting 550 cord, and SMALL bushcrafty tasks were 90% (or MORE) of my needs. Because I CARRIED a tent I never had to make a shelter in all my years (although I admit that it is a needed skill).

Don't even get me STARTED on "batoning"... :rolleyes:

I currently have a few Moras (with the HD Companion being my favorite)
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I am waiting to buy a Peltonen M07 any day now...if you are NOT familiar with this research this one...
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If you are well-heeled and can afford it...this is my "grail" (God I hate saying that...I feel like one of those wussy Internet knife forum posters :o ) bushcraft knife...even though it is NOT a bushcraft knife:
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I hope these suggestions are more germane to your needs...

Dave/David
 
Brommeland said:
I've been looking at a Jeff White knife myself. How well do they slice? For me, if a knife has no bite, it just ain't right....I'd sure appreciate it if you could share your experiences with his work. Thanks.
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They are thin stock and slice like crazy. I have a few and they are very simple and very well made. I use mine in the kitchen because they slice better than my kitchen knives.
 
Here are a couple.



Love my Becker...thin grind and cuts great. The other is a friend's Big Chris that is just amazing. Little thicker than 1/8" in M390 and has amazing geometry.
 
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