New to Fiddleback Forge and I've decided I NEED one.

Ak Stig

Ak Stig

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Hey guys,

I've been stalking the FFK forum for a few months now and decided I should at least say hi to everyone. I wanted to wait until I actually had one of Andys knives in my hand but that may be some time from now.

This is a great group of knife makers and it's followers. You guys have really done an amazing job helping Ben. Very impressive.It's hard to imagine what the little guy and his family are going through.

Anyway back to the knives. I came across this forum looking for a bushcrafter and now can't make up my mind and basically feel like I may need one of each. My 40th birthday will be at the end of August and I hope to be treating myself to one by that time. Im in search of a knife I can use in the kitchen and take up to our cabin on the weekends and use in the woods as well. Something in the 3-4 inch range. This will be the best way to justify it to the wife as well,who is pretty sure i dont need another knife. Im sure a few of you have heard this story before.So what do you guys think would work best from you're experiences?

Thanks for your time.
Brian
 
Hello AK. Take a look at the woodchuck. An awesome kitchen knife that has also proven itself in the woods.
 
The EDCII is my everyday everywhere carry. Its in the 3 to 4 inch range. anything bigger then that is a bit over kill for me an my needs in the woods. I use it for everything from camping to cooking. I have a extra EDCII brand new unused for sale on the forums now an comes with a sheath

Black Micarta on Black with Green Liners, SFT, 1/8" 01 Steel


 
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Start with a bushfinger. Andy's staple. Next is go hiking buddy. You can't go wrong with those two to start off the collection.
 
Thanks for the suggestions guys. The EDC is one I've been eyeing as well as the Bushfinger. Haven't seen much on the woodchuck but wil definately check it out. Thanks for the offer Crazyfinger I'll keep it in mind. I have been watching the Friday postings and trying to get it all figured out. That is how I'm hoping to score my first one. It's a great idea and challenge for sure. It's also my busiest day at work though.

Thanks again guys.
 
My favorite all arounders are the Asp and Nessmuk. But the Bushfinger would be a good first choice as well. That was where I started.
 
I really would like to get a Woodchuck someday for the same reasons . . . kitchen to woods! But, you mentioned a 3-4" blade and the Woodchuck doesn't fit that bill! It is 9" overall. However if you like the blade style, you coul go with a Bushraptor which does fit in your size parameters.
 
Well...my personal favorite for these parameters is the Woodsman, but I think a guardless Big Paw would do very well at all of the tasks you mentioned.
 
Full disclosure: my suggestion comes more from the absorbed wisdom of this forum than hands-on experience, but the bushfinger or bushraptor seem perfect for your uses.

I can't help but ask: Are you "Alaska Stig" and what episode of "Top Gear" were you on? 😉


Michael
 
These are all great suggestions. I do like the looks of the nessmuk as well as the woodsman. The Nessmuk seems to be fairly popular lately. Man this is going to be a tough one. As to RRaconteurs question. I am not the Alaska Stig. It's the first part of my last name Stigerwalt. Good old German name that everyone seems to mess up the pronunciation of. Man that show has really messed with my nickname for sure. They even have stickers about me! Oh well back to my knife studies. Thanks everyone.
 
I would think the Bushfinger would fit your needs/wants for the one to do all, but so would the Bushraptor (smaller) and the Nessmuk. All 3 have a different 'in hand' feel. Depends on which one fits your personal hand/eye. I say, buy all three!! :D
 
Having one Fiddleback is like eating one Lays potato chip. Have fun on your journey.
 
velosa said:
Hello AK. Take a look at the woodchuck. An awesome kitchen knife that has also proven itself in the woods.
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I second this. It is a great all-purpose knife. The Woodchuck is my first choice. I love the Bushfinger too, but it is a bit limited in the kitchen.

Bushraptor is substantially smaller than the Woodchuck...not just in the blade, but in the handle as well. Again to me, it has less utility in the kitchen.
 
Andy's muk still my current favorite, but I've got several more profiles that I want to try out. Great for food prep, and works just fine in the woods.
 
If your looking for one, I'd go with a 1/8" thick 01 Recluse. The Recluse has plenty of belly, a nice pointy tip, it's a super slicer and it really makes for a great fish/game and food prep blade. If you like going baton crazy, I'd go with 5/32". If you use hatchets and other tools to baton, 1/8" will serve you well.

I can't believe I'm the first one to recommend the Recluse.

Once you feel Andy's work in hand you'll want one of each. I've been addicted to Andy's pointy line as well as his tacticool field line since I joined Bladeforums. I haven't even got into his humpy non-pointy line yet. Getting your first fiddleback is awesome, just wait 'till you get into trading them with your friends, well that's a different thread.
 
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If your looking for one, I'd go with a 1/8" thick 01 Recluse. The Recluse has plenty of belly, a nice pointy tip, it's a super slicer and it really makes for a great fish/game and food prep blade. If you like going baton crazy, I'd go with 5/32". If you use hatchets and other tools to baton, 1/8" will serve you well.

I can't believe I'm the first one to recommend the Recluse.

Once you feel Andy's work in hand you'll want one of each. I've been addicted to Andy's pointy line as well as his tacticool field line since I joined Bladeforums. I haven't even got into his humpy non-pointy line yet. Getting your first fiddleback is awesome, just wait 'till you get into trading them with your friends, well that's a different thread.
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Great advice dudder the recluse is the knife most family members and friends grab out of my collection. It has a more common blade shape most hunters and fisherman can relate to. Great in the kitchen as well.
 
I think the recluse looks like a good option as well. I honestly think everyones suggestions would fit the bill. I don't plan on doing anything overly abusive like batoning. More along the lines of prepping meals and then using it around the cabin cutting rope,limbs and cleaning the occasional grouse or salmon(although I normally fillet them). The Bushfinger definately looks to be the one in the lead. No matter what I get,it will be wearing pants from you bonafide. Your sheaths look awesome.
Thanks again for your time and suggestions guys. This really is a good group of guys.
 
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