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I recently had the opportunity to field test the "Simple Bushcrafter" by JK Handmade Knives. When the knife arrived, my first initial impression was how the simplistic beauty of the knife really appealed to me. Secondly, the edge of the blade was all business. It went through paper and cardboard with ease and even left one of my arms with several hairless patches..
It was truly "hair popping" sharp!
Here are a few specs:
- 4" blade (01 Steel)
- approx 8 1/2" OAL
- 1" blade height
- 1/8" blade thickness
- Convex with "V" edge
- Tulipwood handle
Over a period of several days, I used the "Simple Bushcrafter" for light bushcrafting tasks (sharpening sticks, creating fuzz sticks, making small fires). The spine of the blade was perfect for creating showers of sparks with my Fire Steel.
In addition to the bushcrafting tasks, I used the knife in the kitchen for making pork schnitzel. The blade cut the pork like a champ.
Lastly, I want to mention the leather sheath that came with the knife was incredibly well made and very comfortable. The "dangler loop" proved to be my favorite way of carrying this knife while in the woods and around the house.
Although my "field testing" was not exhaustive or abusive, it did prove one thing to me....the "Simple Bushcrafter" is a no-nonsense blade, with exceptional craftsmanship that just plain gets the job done. Thanks to John Kiedaisch for the opportunity to play with this blade. I'm actually gonna send this one to another Blade Forums member so he can field test it. I guess you could call this a "miniature pass around".....
It was truly "hair popping" sharp!Here are a few specs:
- 4" blade (01 Steel)
- approx 8 1/2" OAL
- 1" blade height
- 1/8" blade thickness
- Convex with "V" edge
- Tulipwood handle
Over a period of several days, I used the "Simple Bushcrafter" for light bushcrafting tasks (sharpening sticks, creating fuzz sticks, making small fires). The spine of the blade was perfect for creating showers of sparks with my Fire Steel.
In addition to the bushcrafting tasks, I used the knife in the kitchen for making pork schnitzel. The blade cut the pork like a champ.
Lastly, I want to mention the leather sheath that came with the knife was incredibly well made and very comfortable. The "dangler loop" proved to be my favorite way of carrying this knife while in the woods and around the house.
Although my "field testing" was not exhaustive or abusive, it did prove one thing to me....the "Simple Bushcrafter" is a no-nonsense blade, with exceptional craftsmanship that just plain gets the job done. Thanks to John Kiedaisch for the opportunity to play with this blade. I'm actually gonna send this one to another Blade Forums member so he can field test it. I guess you could call this a "miniature pass around".....
