Large Bushcraft Knife

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Hello, I would like some recomendations for a large bushcraft knife. I am open to all blade shapes and grinds. I would prefer it to have a good sheath with multiple carry options, but if it is that good of a blade this is not a must. It would be used mainly for chopping/ batoning and the like, so take that into consideration. It will also be used in conjungction with a smaller knife so it does not have to be well suited for finer work. Also, weight is not really an issue. My price range is around $200, but I will go a little higher if need be. I have so far considered things such as the CS Gurkha Luigi and the Esee Junglas, just to give you an idea.

Thank you for any help, have a good day.
 
fallkniven A1 would be a decent option. tough as a tank, holds a good edge, maintenance free and a good size to carry.
 
CC1996- said:
It would be used mainly for chopping/ batoning and the like, so take that into consideration.
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You don't need a Bushcraft knife, you need a Camp Knife.


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Large Camp Knife - BRK Grasso Bolo III




Big Mike
 
BK10 or BK9. It is simple to modify the sheath to a drop leg swivel set up.







I used some steel rod & a belt keeper or 2 & you can use some shock cord or an old shoelace to hold the bottom to your leg. You can do this cheap mod to any large knife & sheath. Let your leg carry the weight. :D
 
I like the Condor barong. Of all the large knife styles I've tried, I get the most versatility out of this one. The sheath is lacking in my opinion but the blade more than makes up for it.

I know that this is labled as a machete. It handles like a large knife. I love mine and cannot recommend it enough. You can get one for less than $30 without a sheath, have a good sheath made (if you like it as much as I do), and still have planty of money left to put into the next item to catch your eye.
 
Becker BK9. Best chopper under 100 dollars. 1095Cro-Van steel. It is a proven blade. The blade is 9 inches and 3/16"s thick. It has a high saber grind that handles battoning and carving tasks. Becker ergos are really quite nice. The handles and ergos allow you to hold the knife in any grip comfortably and are conducive to chopping tasks. Also, with your budget at 200 smackers you can buy the blade, purchase micarta scales, a new sheath for under your budget, and really make the blade your own.



Honestly you can look at the entire KABAR Becker line, I know it has something for everyone. The BK7, BK4, BK9, BK5, all would fit your bill. If you are not convinced there are a lot of Beckerheads on this forum that can attest to their performance and value.
 
Accidentally you typed "large bushcraft knife" when you meant to type "BK9". You could spend a lot more money if you want, but it wouldn't really buy you a better large bushcraft knife.
 
I am with the rest of these guys. Get the BK9! You will have some cash left over to get micarta grips and a new sheath if you so choose. Or you can keep it original and just chop the crap out of stuff...:)

 
Becker BK9. They don't call it "The King" for nothing.
Ethan Becker, designer of the BK9, has a beard. So does Chuck Norris.
That means "You cant NOT have a BK9".
 
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There is a reason that they do not allow Chuck Norris in the same room as a BK9. Scientists aren't sure what will happen with that much awesomeness in one room.
 
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