New bushcraft blade recomendations?

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stevefrench

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Hi!

I'm now in the market to buy a new bushcraft outdoors blade, i've been looking at either the esee4 or the tops bob fieldcraft knife.

Which do you guys prefer? Any other suggestions?
 
ESEEs are tough to beat. I'm a huge fan of the 4. My customs stay home and my 4 comes with me when slogging it out in the bush and swamps.
Another nice true" bushy" is the Enzo Trapper in 01. I've assembled a few from kits. Economical, easy, satisfying and you end up with a top notch knife.
 
Check out the maker's sub forum. Some very high quality knives for not much bucks and you get your input into the making.--KV
 
I have owned both of the ones you mentioned and they are fine knives, extremely tough and well made, either would serve you well. I also highly recommend checking out Blind Horse Knives, they have a growing lineup up excellent knives in all sizes and price ranges.
 
What bushcraft knife do you have now and are you looking for a upgrade or a different size or design?
 
scraca said:
Check out the Blind Horse Knives or Fiddleback Forge
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Seconded. ^

But what do you plan to actually use it for? "Bushcraft" can mean a lot of different things. Does it need to also process game? Strictly woodcrafty stuff? Will it be carried in tandem with wood processing tools, or do you need it to be a serious, stand-alone chopper? All of the above? These things might dictate the type of knife you are looking for, and the recommendations.
 
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How bout the GSO 4.1? Or save some cash and do a BK16? You could added Micarta scales to the BK16 and it is still around 100 bucks! The sheath blows but it will still do the trick.
 
Aaron Gray of Gray Wolf knives
http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/member.php/279469-Gray-wolf-knives

The sharpest Scandi grinds...
I have lovely walnut handles with black heat treat finished bushcraft knives
With the sheath as an extra
A wonderful rustic looking knife

The M3 is a 4" woodcraft clone and is way more than excellent for the price point
Ask for thicker slabs as the flatter wood slabs (kitchen knife) are a bit to thin for an easy grip

Highly recomended
Also check out other reviews about his work on here

http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/s...Gray-Wolf-A-brief-review?highlight=aaron+gray

http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/s...candi-Bushcrafter-review?highlight=aaron+gray

http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/s...ray-Wolf-Knife-(model-3)?highlight=aaron+gray
 
I like a combo of a large chopper and a smallish scandi knife. I use a mora (scandi) and a kukri (chopper) together. Ive found theres nothing I can't chop with a kukri, and a mora is superb for detail work. Plus, this combo costs around $50.
 
Revolverrodger said:
Another vote for the enzo trapper and gso 4.1
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The Enzo Trapper is also excellent at a very reasonable price point
The handle is very comfortable and the lenght of 3 1/2" makes for a very usable easy to use blade
Great for smaller finer work
The blade is just a little short for heavier thicker batoning
I have the Zero grind scandi, and it is zero grind with no micro bevel
I have the O1, which tarnishes very quickly and I cannot store it in the sheath ( when not in use) without wrapping it in newpaper
If I could do it again I would buy the D2 in zero grind, for the semi stainless and the better edge holding
But the O1 strops back to very sharp very easily

The Camper is 5" with a scandi with a noticable secondary grind
It will take heavy use
Also a excellent knife at a good price, but it is a different knife for different use to the Trapper

Both of them knock out other knives at their price
 
Those are both nice but don't leave out Ka-Bar/Beckers, these are awesome knives & will not kill your wallet .
 
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