Looking for a bushcraft knife, budget $20

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themaniac26

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I'm looking for a knife to use for bushcrafting and other stuff, I found this knife <link removed> I've heard good things about Morakniv(the compainion heavy duty) and this one looks good, I also found this one <link removed> it seems good(a condor bushlore blank), but I'll have to make my own handle and sheath(good practice I guess), which one should I get or do you have a different recommendation? also I'd prefer it be a fixed blade knife.
 
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I have never used a Mora but I hear they are pretty darn good, especially for the price.
 
You won't find a better knife for the money then a Mora Companion IMO, but it is only intended for "light" Bushcrafting...

Whittle wood, make fire sticks, cut what needs cutting, but I wouldn't recommend batoning firewood...

For a more heavy duty and useable "bushcraft" knife, at the the lowest price point, look at the Schrade extreme survival lineup.
Not the "best" knives, but bang for your buck knives. Beat on 'em all you want at that price.
 
Moras are outstanding. Schrade has a couple options under $30 in 1095 steel. Hard to beat Mora though at that price range, and quality for the money. If you went the Condor route, by the time you finished the handle and sheath, you'll have spent quite a bit more just on materials, and could have just purchased something at a higher price point.
 
Yeah, man... Mora companion.

Can't beat it. I bought one a while ago just to see why everyone recommends them, now it's one of my favorites and I use it all the time.

You can't go wrong, razor sharp, easy to keep sharp, decent sized blade for bushcraft, and very ergonomic. Not to mention at weighs nearly nothing, I don't even notice it on my belt. Get the Carbon.

As stated above, if you are planning on trying to chop or baton this is not the tool. And quite frankly, the pickings are slim in that price range for something that will chop/baton and be not junk.
 
I probably don't need to say it... but I'll do it anyway. Mora Companion all day long.
 
@ themaniac26

Hello and welcome to the site. Please don't link to Amazon.

Thanks and enjoy.

Jason
 
ERRN said:
Moras are outstanding. Schrade has a couple options under $30 in 1095 steel. Hard to beat Mora though at that price range, and quality for the money. If you went the Condor route, by the time you finished the handle and sheath, you'll have spent quite a bit more just on materials, and could have just purchased something at a higher price point.
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well my dad has a bunch of spare wood that I can use to make a sheath and handle(albeit it will most likely look terrible and not work well but I could still make them pretty much for free)

Morrow said:
@ themaniac26

Hello and welcome to the site. Please don't link to Amazon.

Thanks and enjoy.

Jason
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sorry won't do it again, but what is the reason why I can't? sorry if the reason is in the rules, I was in a rush so I didn't have time to read it.
 
Did anyone mention Mora Companion? &#128521; LOL

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Gonna have to agree with the recommendations on the Mora.

As for processing wood with a mora? You can. Start a cut along the top of the to be split piece, and then use wedges (you can make them in the field pretty easily) to complete the split. That way you aren't risking the knife, but you can still process firewood with relative ease.

As for making the wedges? Take a chunk off the side via the knife (shouldn't damage it if you're not hammering down on the blade hard). Usually it comes off with ease and you can then refine the tip of the new wedge.
 
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also how and what would you guys recommend to maintain the knife?
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Mora ior any other decent blade in the price is is simple stainless; 12c27, 440a, or Chinese equivalent, or a simple 10xx series carbon steel, so any simple pocket stone will do fine to maintain a useable edge.

If not stainless though (carbon or 10xx steel), any simple oil will do to help prevent corrosion/rust, be it a very light wipe down with mineral or honing oil, or wd40 (just be careful about food prep based on what you use)
Keeping dry is best bet for any steel though.
 
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strategy9 said:
Mora ior any other decent blade in the price is is simple stainless, 12c27, 440a, or Chinese equivalent, or a simple 10xx series carbon steel, so any simple pocket stone will do fine to maintain a useable edge.

If not stain less though (carbon or 10xx steel), any simple oil will do to help prevent corrosion/rust, be it a very light wipe down with mineral or honing oil, or wd40 (just be careful about food prep based on what you use)
Keeping dry is best bet for any steel though.
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even used motor oil? and what cheap pocket stone do you recommend?
 
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sorry won't do it again, but what is the reason why I can't? sorry if the reason is in the rules, I was in a rush so I didn't have time to read it.
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They (rightfully) only allow links to dealers who support this site through paid membership, and the big river site doesn't have one. They don't do anything to help keep the lights on in this place. There's plenty of dealers who do though, and many of them carry the... ahem... Mora companion.
 
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