Inexpensive convex bushcraft knife?

John Landi makes a great convex utility knife for a very reasonable price. Look over on the "For Sale" fixed blade forum.

Paul
 
I can't see where you'll get a big change from a convex over a scandi grind on a Mora. But as cheap as they are, go for the convex, it does have advantages you might as well learn to appreciate. And a convex Mora is very different from a convex F1, due to the extreme difference in thickness.

It looks like you're leaning towards the F1. Good move. No knife is perfect for everything, but the Fallknivens are a niche of their own, really unique materials-plus-geometry.

Ultimately, if you want a bushcraft knife as it comes from the factory, I 'd say go with a Bark River. So many knives, so little time ... :)
 
Gossman PSK. The standard size (which I have) is 6 inches overall, but he does make a larger version. Can be had for about $60. Paracord wrap and micarta handles cost extra.

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"it's funny, one of the favorite things that everyone always says about moras is that they are so easy to sharpen, or to field sharpen. i disagree. "

I just had my high school Survival Skills class shapren their moras- used 400 grit, then 600 grit, then stropped. They were all first timers. By the end, they all shaved smooth. Some kids had a hard time keeping the bevels FLAT at first, but they all eventually got it.
 
Also, I bought a Blackjack Small a while back- full convex and SHARP!!! Paid $40- well satisfied.
 
Seems to me the Himalayan Imports knives like the R-10 uses a convex edge. They're usually pretty inexpensive and fairly well liked by those that have them.
 
ejes, I have one of the Rusty knives. It's a sgian dubh. I think they go for around $60. This is an excellent lightweight but heavyduty blade, very sharp, touches up easily. The handle is nicely sculpted and comfortable, too.
 
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$100 bucks is not too steep for a tough user friendly knife.

If you can only have one this is mine.
 
I know it's not an inexpensive knife, but what does everyone think about the Busse Meaner Street as a bushcraft knife? It looks like it has similar lines to the F1, and might be quite a bit sturdier.
 
I'm liking the David Farmer Bushcraft, and the price he quoted me in an email is very appealling. I like the simple look, and handmade is even better.

I appreciate the BRKT closeout links. If I went the BRKT route I would probably go for the North Star or the Aurora. They're just kind of out of my price range. The Canadian models are ugly to me, but I have no doubt that they're performers. My father has one of the original D.H. Russell knives that inspired this design. No doubt about it, it is a great knife. It's just not for me.

I'll keep my opinions about Busse to myself.

Oh, and it's funny you should mention HI. My 18" AK arrived in the mail today, and the karda looks quite serviceable (although badly in need of sharpening because the bevels don't meet in the belly of the blade). I'll have to put an edge on that and see how it fares before I go shopping for a better small knife.
 
ilbruche said:
+1 for a Farmer. :thumbup:
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another vote for David :thumbup:

I have an F1 that I have enjoyed for years. What do I carry everyday? One of my Farmer made blades.
The blackjack grunt is a good knife, but a little large for EDC for me.
The BJ small is a better EDC size for me. but I still carry a Farmer. ;)
be safe... Ted
 
Esav Benyamin said:
ALL the Bark River "Canadians" from the Mikro on up are ugly -- until you hold one! :D
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Yep; Easy on the hands, but a bit hard on the eyes:D

Find myself using my green canvas micarta Canadian Special most at the moment.. :)

Sverre
 
I am really surprized it took so long in this post for someone to bring up Scott Gossman's PSK. Dollar for Dollar you arent going to find a better utility knife (IMNSHO). I have been using my two for going on a year now, and I acutally replaced my TAK-1 with a PSK sr (The larger version) in my woods kit.

Do yourself a favor, get one, and use it. Dont baby it, use the heck out of it. Scott takes a lot of pride in his craftsmanship, but it only really shines when his blades are worked and worked hard.
 
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