I've been looking for a nice scandi bushcraft blade, and don't want to spend over $150. I tend to be very finicky when it comes to handles, and need a nice full handle with some contouring.
I tried the BHK Bushcrafter, but I didn't like the handle. The strong taper toward the front vs. the very thick back end didn't feel right to my hand, and then the index finger groove made it worse when using the hammer grip.
I also seriously considered a Koster bushcraft, and recently picked up one of his 3V scandi Woodlores. It is very nice, but I had to sell it because of the jimping - it is much too sharp for me. I'm not really a fan of jimping anyway but can live with it. But for some reason Dan makes his jimping especially sharp. This is the only reason I decided against the Koster.
Another blade in this price range that is getting my interest in this price range is the Canteen Shop BHK Woodcrafter. But in looking at the spine shot, the handle really seems to narrow toward the front similar to the BHK Bushcrafter, so I don't know if it will work for me.
So I've been looking at the Spyderco Bushcrafter since people have raved about the comfortable handle and heat treat. I like the look of this blade, it looks to have pretty full, nicely contoured handles, and don't mind G10 for this type of knife because of how grippy it is. This is the way I'm leaning right now..
Any other blades I should consider in this range besides the Spyderco Bushcrafter?
Thanks!
