Old Morseth vs buying New Enzo Trapper or Kellam Wolverine for Bushcraft

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Hi there.
I want to get into the outdoors more. My friends and I are planning to do some outdoors
trips and some bushcraft.

I have a Gransfors Bruk hatchet and axe but am looking for advice on
a good bushcraft knife.

My Dad died 2 years ago and left us some nice knives and I am wondering
if one of them might make a really good bushcraft knife
or would you recommend a new purchase of either a Kellam Wolverine
or an Enzo Trapper?

The knife I am wondering about Is a Morseth.

Dad also left a Puma White Hunter but I don't think it is great for bushcraft.
he left some Grohman Russel Belt Knives
an Old Buck fixed blade
an Old Timer fixed blade
a Gil Hibbens knife but that looks more for something different than wood work

I am wondering if their may be some one knowledgeable about the
Morseth and how it would stack up against the newer knives of today?

Thanks!

Will
 
Blade shape is going to be more important than who made them, but I'd think twice before using a Morseth since they have become very collectible and worth some money. The Enzo Trapper is very close to the Loveless Drop Point pattern I've come to use as my main hunting fixed blade and I think it would serve well. If the price is in your range I'd give that a try and hang on to your dads knives.
 
Enzo trapper is a good one. Also check Ahti knives at ragweed; I'm told he makes many of the Kellam knives (and they are less expensive than Kellam).
Rich
 
There are various versions of the Morseth and some are very valuable.

I think for bushcraft I would buy a new knife of the type that you like and save your father's heirloom for posterity.
 
I have many knives and the first one I grab for bushcrafting is the Kellam Puukko. Same knife with a less hard blade. Even then it holds a spectacular edge very long. The wolverine will keep its edge even longer.

95% of my tasks in the woods is done with the Kellam, you'd love it for real Bushcrafting.
 
I too would not us the Morseth, AG Russell is the man to talk to about its value. I have a Puma White Hunter from the early 80s and it to has some value, it's not perfect, more like a jack of all trades.
 
I think I'd use the knives your dad left you. Find one that fits your grip best and use it for awhile (to honor him).

If you're simply wanting to buy a new knife, then I'd recommend an EnZo Trapper. I prefer full-tang knives to stick tang (the Kellam Wolverine is a stick tang knife) and the Trapper is a great design. I would choose the D2 steel version in the Trapper.
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I recently bought a Trapper blade blank and made handles for it (thread here):
http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php/1278151-EnZo-Trapper-in-O1-tool-steel-my-1st-ever-attempt-at-something-like-this!

I'm waiting for EnZo/Brisa to decide on their next stainless steel blade material and will make another knife then.
 
Don't discount those Grohmann belt knives, they don't get talked about much but are great knives built for the outdoors specifically.

I grew up using them (canadian design).

Give them some time and you will like them

And what type of old timer shcrade, that knife will be a great user too
 
You did a great job making the handle!


fmajor007 said:
I think I'd use the knives your dad left you. Find one that fits your grip best and use it for awhile (to honor him).

If you're simply wanting to buy a new knife, then I'd recommend an EnZo Trapper. I prefer full-tang knives to stick tang (the Kellam Wolverine is a stick tang knife) and the Trapper is a great design. I would choose the D2 steel version in the Trapper.
.
I recently bought a Trapper blade blank and made handles for it (thread here):
http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php/1278151-EnZo-Trapper-in-O1-tool-steel-my-1st-ever-attempt-at-something-like-this!

I'm waiting for EnZo/Brisa to decide on their next stainless steel blade material and will make another knife then.
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