New Young Bushcraft Knife For ONLY 40$

[OhioCampCrafter10]

I am new to the Bush craft / campcraft community. Can anybody recommend a fixed blade that would be good for camping with a she. And is also very strong. I would like for it to be able to be very sharp. & I would want it to be able to Baton and kindle, tinder ect I ONLY WANT TO SPEND 40$! THANK YOU FELLOW BLADERS!

 

[RedLynx]

Welcome.

I would recommend any Mora or Tramontina.

I'm sure others will be along with better/less suggested knives.

 

[bonzodog]

Plus one on the Mora.

 

[moraldilemma666]

I agree with the Mora and Tramontina/Imacasa suggestions that will flow out but would also say look into Ontario in that price range. Specifically 12" machete and PSK or SP2 knives. The 12 " machete would be a good do all at around 1/8" thick. Also support a forum member and get it from Bayronyx knife co....... He stocks all of those options and offers sharpening services at a minimal extra charge.. Ive only heard good things and intend to try out his store myself shortly.

editied to add: IMO It is more important to know the realistic limitations of your tool and proper technique than to have an utterly unbreakable tool. that being said I like "unbreakable" tools but think thinner knives work better for knife chores and general use. Mora's will take plenty of abuse even batoning extensively if used with care. Just one mans opinion and I hope it helps.

 

[collim1]

Big Mora fan here. No 1, Companion, or Bushcraft Black would be great choices.

I'd forget the batoning thing with your first knife. Get out there and start setting up camp and using your knife.

Worry about batoning later
You might find it's not necessary for your needs.

 

[pinnah]

Mora.

 

[Brian_T]

Mora 510. I think they're still under $20 (black handle now)

They require a little work to really make them sing but you'd be hard pressed to beat it.

B

 

[KingMC]

Mora Allround 5.8, I've used it for the past 2 years and it's still sharp after only 1 good sharpening, I've batoned plenty of kindling and shaved plenty of feathersticks. It's also only $20 on amazon.

 

[kvaughn]

Check out some of the Condor offerings on FortyTwoBlades website.--KV

 

[AreBeeBee]

Another vote for a Mora. Very basic, very study, sharp as all get out, and you can buy two for your $40. A Condor Kephart would be a second.

The photo shows an orange-handle Mora at top, the Condor Kephart in the middle, and the Becker BK-16 (which runs more than your upper limit of $40). Moras are also available with handles in different colors: gray-green, blue, red (as above).

This image comes from this thread about Kepharts, of which there are models made in several price ranges.

http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/s...r-thoughts-about-and-photos-of-Kephart-knives

The Condor is the cheapest Kephart, I think, but entirely serviceable. All come with sheaths.

 

[mec003]

I would go with a Mora companion and a fiskers hatchet. Nothing those two can't accomplish. You can get both for less than $40 total. They are two of my favorites.

I have heard good things about the cold steel Pendleton and Condor bushlore. I don't have either and can't speak from experience. I believe they are both in your price range.

Gerber prodigy is another option. Gerbers have a bad rep lately but some of them are still decent, and this is based of off the LMF II which is a solid knife.

 

[link2derek]

As stated, MORA Companion - the HD (Heavy Duty) would be my choice.

And you can get 2 of 'em for $40!! That's what I'm talking about!!

 

[jdk1]

This one's about $12 shipped and darned near bomb-proof. The Hultfors GK. I carved the handle on one, it's easy, and made a neat little woods knife. the steel is tough and holds a great edge. The injection molded plastic handles, while not old school cool, are tough as nails and often very ergonomic.

For about $32 shipped, the above mentioned Mora Bushcraft Orange is a nice knife. I haven't put mine through it's paces yet, but it has a great feel and the steel has a very good reputation. Plus, it's stainless, which can be a plus.

 

[JayGoliath]

This one's about $12 shipped and darned near bomb-proof. The Hultfors GK. I carved the handle on one, it's easy, and made a neat little woods knife. the steel is tough and holds a great edge. The injection molded plastic handles, while not old school cool, are tough as nails and often very ergonomic.

For about $32 shipped, the above mentioned Mora Bushcraft Orange is a nice knife. I haven't put mine through it's paces yet, but it has a great feel and the steel has a very good reputation. Plus, it's stainless, which can be a plus.

Agree with JDK1 on the Hultafors. Tough as nails and plenty of rooms on handle if you have a Henderson paw.
I love mine and have one strapped to me workpack daily.

 

[dogstar]

I would go with a Mora companion and a fiskers hatchet. Nothing those two can't accomplish. You can get both for less than $40 total. They are two of my favorites.

+1 to that.

You should look into the Bushcraft USA forum if you are interested in doing bushcraft. On this forum, the focus is more about the knife than the skills. You'll get a slightly different take on BCUSA.

EDITED TO ADD: BCUSA has a edged tools forum, but it may be visible to members only, so sign up!