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cotcrab

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Hi All

On February 12 I purchased a Bushnub w/ OD bolstered box elder burl, Tapered Tang convex on spalted 5/32” O1. I received the knife Saturday. This is my first FBK. For the $360 I paid, the knife is very well made. The blade is razor sharp out of the box. Most knives I have bought from other knife makers are not. It looks more like a collector/custom piece. I'm use to bushcraft knives that look more rustic (for ex. Lt wright genesis, BHK plsk1 etc...). The Bushnub is no plain jane.
My question is this. How well do they hold up under "normal" use? I'm planning on taking the Bushnub backpacking. It would be my primary knife. I dont use my knives for batoning but I do use them for camp chores (feathersticks etc...).
What is the purpose of a tapered tang vs a full tang? Does the blade hold its edge?
Any insight would be great! Thanks
 
The blade will definitely handle all your camp chores with ease! Don't be afraid to use it. All of my fiddlebacks see a lot of use, some even heavy use, and they keep coming back for more. The tapered tang can be for balance, weight, aesthetics, and function of the blade in action! I'm sure you will love your new blade! Welcome
 
cotcrab said:
My question is this. How well do they hold up under "normal" use? I'm planning on taking the Bushnub backpacking. It would be my primary knife. I dont use my knives for batoning but I do use them for camp chores (feathersticks etc...).
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Find threads by mistwalker. His reviews are always bushcraft or bushcrafting centered and focused - which is probably exactly what you're looking for ..

Here's an excellent example .. http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/s...ack-Forge-Five-Year-Review-(VERY-Photo-Heavy)
 
Thank You All for your help! I will be carrying my Bushnub on my next backpacking trip.
 
01 ranks low on the list of tool steels in terms of edge holding. However, the tradeoff is ease of sharpening. Both of these are functions of a property of wear resistance.

In my experience, with a few exceptions, high wear resistance is countered by difficult sharpening.

For use while adventuring, it is good to have a steel that is easy to sharpen. A small ceramic stone, a coffee mug, a smooth river stone, and even hardwood can be used to hone a knife and straighten an edge that has rolled in the field.
 
Instead of starting a new thread.. (and I'm also new to fbknives) this could be a good place for the question...
What grit do the guys at the shop finish their scandi grinds off with before shipping out? I'd like to maintain the look of the grind and hair splitting sharpness of mine.
 
cotcrab said:
Hi All

On February 12 I purchased a Bushnub w/ OD bolstered box elder burl, Tapered Tang convex on spalted 5/32” O1. I received the knife Saturday. This is my first FBK. For the $360 I paid, the knife is very well made. The blade is razor sharp out of the box. Most knives I have bought from other knife makers are not. It looks more like a collector/custom piece. I'm use to bushcraft knives that look more rustic (for ex. Lt wright genesis, BHK plsk1 etc...). The Bushnub is no plain jane.
My question is this. How well do they hold up under "normal" use? I'm planning on taking the Bushnub backpacking. It would be my primary knife. I dont use my knives for batoning but I do use them for camp chores (feathersticks etc...).
What is the purpose of a tapered tang vs a full tang? Does the blade hold its edge?
Any insight would be great! Thanks
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Welcome aboard. Nice choice for a first Fiddleback. Please be assured that although our knives are prettier than most user knives, we only make knives intended for use. Our steels are heat treated here in the shop to be 59-60RC and are ready to go work tools.
 
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