In need of a woods walks knife

Swamp rat rmd if you want something you can put throw hell and back and hold an amazing edge. If you want something a little bit lighter weight and lighter use mora is definitely your best bet. Imo


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What kind of price point are you looking at fishcakes? If you can afford it Bob Dozier will never let you down, and keep a working edge forever. A G Russell carries s fine selection, and some of the prices are the lowest you'll find. If that's too much, some of the other ideas here would be perfect, like moras and such. The Woodswalker is great because you have a choice for sheaths. In between , L T wright has a number of models , in a variety of steels in the size range you mentioned as well as BHK knives, who have a design your own knife option in addition to what they normally stock. Check out some of this stuff and guaranteed you'll find something. And Mora recently put out one of their basic models in a stainless version, 14c28n, which is a fantastic steel that's stainless, takes an edge , holds it, and keeps coming back for more. Good luck, my friend.
Thanks, Neal
 
neal70 said:
What kind of price point are you looking at fishcakes? If you can afford it Bob Dozier will never let you down, and keep a working edge forever. A G Russell carries s fine selection, and some of the prices are the lowest you'll find. If that's too much, some of the other ideas here would be perfect, like moras and such. The Woodswalker is great because you have a choice for sheaths. In between , L T wright has a number of models , in a variety of steels in the size range you mentioned as well as BHK knives, who have a design your own knife option in addition to what they normally stock. Check out some of this stuff and guaranteed you'll find something. And Mora recently put out one of their basic models in a stainless version, 14c28n, which is a fantastic steel that's stainless, takes an edge , holds it, and keeps coming back for more. Good luck, my friend.
Thanks, Neal
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Preferably carbon as for steel. Price point i was thinking $70 and under. Im not too big a fan of bhk, i got one of their smaller knives and the grind was so ridiculously uneven i gave the knife away a couple weeks later. Ive looked throught lt wrights knives and some of them look great. Ill check out ag russell too. Thanks for the suggestions
 
Will Power said:
Very much agree :cool:

Here's the Hess Caper in Maple Burl

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Great looking knife. How is it using it for extended periods of time?
 
fishcakes said:
Great looking knife. How is it using it for extended periods of time?
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Thank you! Thanks too to Cory.

It has very thick rounded slabs which offer really good comfort and handling characteristics, the curved handle ensures a very safe grip too. I've found it versatile, a good slicer-because it's a cape knife, but a sturdy blade that can fashion firesticks,whittle and will gut fish and that type of thing. You can carry it in a coat pocket no problem or put it in trouser pocket too. Doesn't work so well on the belt due paradoxically, to its small size so I keep it in a sidepack otherwise. Because the Puukko is the national knife here, I've never liked large or heavy fixed blades with a guard, too bayonet like, so this Hess and other smaller lightweight knives appeal to me.

This basic Puukko from Marttiini is I think called Lynx and has a lot going for it. The Handle is thick yet lightweight and includes a useful finger notch for handling. The carbon-stainless also available-arrives extremely sharp and is easy to maintain. The traditional dangler sheath is highly practical on the belt and is a safe tight fit but it stows in a daypack very neatly too if you prefer. They cost under 30 Euro here, maybe less in America so they're inexpensive but good.

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Thanks, Will
 
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I made an account just so I could post on this thread.

USMC KA-BAR knife, standard size. I use this knife for everything: Hiking, camping, hunting, self-defence. It's a tad longer than what you might be looking for at 7", but holy hell has it been a good knife for me so far.

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It's durable as hell and can do just about anything your imagination can come up with. Need to field dress a deer? Need to dig a hole? Hell, I've chopped wood in a bind with this damn thing.
 
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fishcakes said:
Ive actually seen that rough rider before. Whats the name of that one? I like the burl(?) handle. getting fancy jack black:cool:
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LOL :D I'm afraid I forget what's called, copy of a Loveless pattern, might just be called the Drop-point Hunter :confused: I've also seen it sold without the RR stamps :thumbup:
 
I really like G.L. Drew's knives great knife maker that is registered here. His knives are very affordable and up for a challenge.


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Will, have you had problems with slippage using the puukko? Really, I'd be interested in hearing from anybody, but Will is the one that brought up the puukko. I've always thought that they are beautiful knives, but the fat handle and thin blade means that there's no guard against your hand sliding forward onto the blade during use. Mind you, I'm very rarely doing anything where I'd be using enough pressure to make this a legitimate concern, but it's still a mental hangup I have that's prevented me from trying out a true puukko.
 
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Will, have you had problems with slippage using the puukko? Really, I'd be interested in hearing from anybody, but Will is the one that brought up the puukko. I've always thought that they are beautiful knives, but the fat handle and thin blade means that there's no guard against your hand sliding forward onto the blade during use. Mind you, I'm very rarely doing anything where I'd be using enough pressure to make this a legitimate concern, but it's still a mental hangup I have that's prevented me from trying out a true puukko.
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Ive had the same thoughts. Though the finger groove looks like it would help immensely. I love how the more classic styled puukkos look
 
Cory Hess said:
Will, have you had problems with slippage using the puukko? Really, I'd be interested in hearing from anybody, but Will is the one that brought up the puukko. I've always thought that they are beautiful knives, but the fat handle and thin blade means that there's no guard against your hand sliding forward onto the blade during use. Mind you, I'm very rarely doing anything where I'd be using enough pressure to make this a legitimate concern, but it's still a mental hangup I have that's prevented me from trying out a true puukko.
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That's the reason I chose a Mora with a guard like the one KBA posted, just as an added protection against slippage.
 
I believe those are the"speider " knives, they come with one or two guards, and are the classic Boy Scout pattern produced by Mora, and others.
Thanks, Neal
 
neal70 said:
I believe those are the"speider " knives, they come with one or two guards, and are the classic Boy Scout pattern produced by Mora, and others.
Thanks, Neal
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I believe you're right. When I was looking around before I purchased mine I remember reading that the ones with guards were used for the scouts and considered a beginners knife. But I liked the piece of mind for the guard.
 
Cory Hess said:
Will, have you had problems with slippage using the puukko? Really, I'd be interested in hearing from anybody, but Will is the one that brought up the puukko. I've always thought that they are beautiful knives, but the fat handle and thin blade means that there's no guard against your hand sliding forward onto the blade during use. Mind you, I'm very rarely doing anything where I'd be using enough pressure to make this a legitimate concern, but it's still a mental hangup I have that's prevented me from trying out a true puukko.
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Cory, I had the same thoughts when researching. I just kept reading such great reviews and never actually read anyone having hand slippage. Will has certainly used a puukko more than myself, but will say I have not had an issue. I cant recall ever actually cutting a in straight push forward manner with this knife. I tend to cut from the back of the blade to the front. The grip on it really is timeless. I recommend it highly.





Throw in a stockman and a kukuri and youre set. ;):thumbup: Youre 1/3 of the way there.:D


 
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r redden said:
I really like G.L. Drew's knives great knife maker that is registered here. Hie knives are very affordable and up for a challenge.


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Another recommendation for G.L. Drew. His 52100 has plenty of praise in the forum.

 
OP, I still believe the Mora I sent is the best to start with. I hope you get an idea from of what you may enjoy. Another knife I really enjoyed and will one day find another is the Hess Tiburon.

Edit: just realized i posted 3x back to back, sorry about that folks.
 
Burgers86 said:
I made an account just so I could post on this thread.

USMC KA-BAR knife, standard size. I use this knife for everything: Hiking, camping, hunting, self-defence. It's a tad longer than what you might be looking for at 7", but holy hell has it been a good knife for me so far.

http://imgur.com/a/Vj6gw

It's durable as hell and can do just about anything your imagination can come up with. Need to field dress a deer? Need to dig a hole? Hell, I've chopped wood in a bind with this damn thing.
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Burger86,

Welcome to traditionals. I thought I'd take a moment and comment on your knife review.

It is very clear that you like your Ka-Bar and that point was sufficiently made by stating "... it's been a good knife for me so far." The interjection of "holy hell" is inaccurate because hell is not holy. Those two words used together could be misleading to someone who is uninformed (as to their definition) regarding a place that actually has no bearing in the discussion.

The Ka-Bar is a great knife but it can hardly be "as durable as hell" since hell is eternal. There is no such thing as an eternal knife so that statement is also inaccurate.

When you wrote "I've chopped wood in a bind with this damn thing." I wondered how you determined that your Ka-Bar was condemned beyond redemption to eternal punishment, which is the definition of damn.

Certainly your intent was to share your views on what is in fact a superb knife but please remember we have all agreed (during registration) to leave crude talk and religious discussions out of our postings.

Hope this was helpful, -James
 
A quick comment. Keep the language family friendly (a point in our guidelines). Kind of 1950s Mayberry, if anyone remembers that TV show. Expletives like gosh, darn, golly gee whiz. You get my drift.
Now back on topic. Thanks.

Here's one I've taken along on a walk in the woods. It's a Lon Humphrey Muley. Sturdy and sharp. Hand forged 1095, approx 7" OAL with a 3" blade.

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Cory Hess said:
Will, have you had problems with slippage using the puukko? Really, I'd be interested in hearing from anybody, but Will is the one that brought up the puukko. I've always thought that they are beautiful knives, but the fat handle and thin blade means that there's no guard against your hand sliding forward onto the blade during use. Mind you, I'm very rarely doing anything where I'd be using enough pressure to make this a legitimate concern, but it's still a mental hangup I have that's prevented me from trying out a true puukko.
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I've handled puukko 35+ years now, no slippages.
(Well honestly couple cuts on finger when I was kid, nothing serious. But it did teach me how to handle puukko.)
First thing I was taught by grandpa, was how to handle puukko right, so that slippages -should not- and could not happen.
Guess it's that one just learn to use puukko from kid, so you know it like a good friend, even if it's sharp friend
that can be dangerous if you not respect it..

Grandpa said:
"Fingerguards are for small children!"
 
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