predict the bushcraft trend for 2010

[Frostyfingers]

I hope it goes far! Nothing wrong with high-performance low-cost choppers!

Not sure they'll stay low cost once they become more popular...for better or worse, they'll start making them in premium steels, etc, then we'll all have to spend more money! :foot:

RAT's Junglas is just the first step. Good lookin' blade. :thumbup:

 

[RoyalM]

Knives of any kind will be so 2009, lasers is where we're headed in 2010.

 

[FortyTwoBlades]

Year of the Condor?

Yes please!

I honestly don't think that anything that has an online price higher than $100 will be able to be considered a machete still, unless it's custom work. Just look at all the top-dollar choppers out there.

 

[TheGame]

I will stay with Convex, as far as grinds go. Scandi and Convex. As far as blades, I will get whatever RAT puts out. I try to stay away from things that are only trends, unless it works.

 

[Gossman Knives]

I don't see much changing as far as grinds. They all work and have worked for a long time. I do see a trend toward small to medium blade lengths. I'm getting more orders in the 3 to 6 inch range. I still have orders for the 7 and 8 inch camp knives but not as many as before.
Scott

 

[Oregon Knife Guy]

I believe people will start going with less is more. At 4 3/4" this blade is prefect for most anything I will ever need a knife for. Game processing, shelter building, fire and any other simple camp chores. Or the 3 1/2" Reverse Tanto below, I am fully comfortable with. I don't own a knife with a blade longer than 5". I have used either one of these knives for multiple night stays in very cold temps and was fully able to get by with out the use of a larger blade. I know a lot of guys on here are not fond of the hollow grind, but all of my "survival knives" are hollow grind and they suit me just fine and are tough as nails.
Look at les Stroud, he typically only carries one multi tool as his only cutting implement and gets by perfectly well without an 8" blade. Even if you were not prepared and found yourself in a survival situation with only a 2" picket knife, it still comes down to knowing how to use the knife and knowing what it's limitations are.

 

[j williams]

I don't see much changing as far as grinds. They all work and have worked for a long time. I do see a trend toward small to medium blade lengths. I'm getting more orders in the 3 to 6 inch range. I still have orders for the 7 and 8 inch camp knives but not as many as before.
Scott

Im really leaning into the sub 4in range. Particularly 3.75. I dont see this changing next year. Ill still love tool steel, with a convex edge. Simple workhorse designs.

However the BHK boat tail scandi will show, so there will be some scandi love......

 

[Senang]

I think that the flat or convex grind is the way to go with a superior heat treat. Having good ergo handles made out of something perhaps like TeroTuf composite made by Columbia Industry products. Definately pinned and epoxied with Marine Grade goop. Thonng hole in the middle or more forward in the handle for the large choppers and in the middle and rear for the small blades. Absolutely no stress risers or blade notches near the handle or anywhere on the blade...No funny looking stuff basically that cant be explained on the blade...e.g holes everywhere, sharp corners that bight into the hand, broom handles...etc...Making just a real good grade proven field blade design that does not hurt you hand....My two cents...Peace

 

[gibbyx]

I believe people will start going with less is more. At 4 3/4" this blade is prefect for most anything I will ever need a knife for. Game processing, shelter building, fire and any other simple camp chores. Or the 3 1/2" Reverse Tanto below, I am fully comfortable with. I don't own a knife with a blade longer than 5". I have used either one of these knives for multiple night stays in very cold temps and was fully able to get by with out the use of a larger blade. I know a lot of guys on here are not fond of the hollow grind, but all of my "survival knives" are hollow grind and they suit me just fine and are tough as nails.
Look at les Stroud, he typically only carries one multi tool as his only cutting implement and gets by perfectly well without an 8" blade. Even if you were not prepared and found yourself in a survival situation with only a 2" picket knife, it still comes down to knowing how to use the knife and knowing what it's limitations are.

I too have to put my vote in for the reverse tanto. I'd like to handle one of Doziers reverse T's. I think it's a sweet design.

Gibby

ps - that Les Stroud looks very sweet. But so does all his stuff.

 

[udtjim]

I don't know, I will have to ask Stomper. I do see a Breeden Cub coming next year.

 

[J_Curd]

You guys are gonna laugh, but I've really been enjoying a hollow grind with a convexed edge lately...it's much uglier than these cherry pics I took when it was new, but I did wipe that stupid thumb print off...

I know it's completely atypical, but in my experience it's been doing a swell job of everything I throw at it.

 

[Mentor]

Predictions for 2010:

The 'thin knives' trend will continue.

Pocket fixed blades will be popular, so we will see a lot in the 3.4-4" range, and matching fire steels will be a regular accessory.

More makers will offer knives with patina effects already applied.

All the best,

- Mike

 

[dartanyon]

OKG - that is a seriously nice knife!
(the top one)

 

[Evolute]

Ulus will be the big outdoors knife craze in 2010.

Then someone with military experience and a TV show will release a signed Ulu, with a hollow handle and a sawback.

 

[SpookyPistolero]

Meh, don't expect anything big. I think the machete thing is starting to become a fad, though I don't understand it (machetes do nothing for me, though obviously that's a result of my environment).

 

[hiwa]

I'm guessing scandi neck-knives , and some new-fangled firestarter thing.

I like sticking to the old tried-and-true : Folder, hatchet , and belt knife.

 

[Oregon Knife Guy]

OKG - that is a seriously nice knife!
(the top one)

KS-3 Dozier. It's a pretty amazing knife.

 

[Shotgun]

I'm with some of you in hoping that thin is in. 1/8, 3/32, and 1/16th.

 

[Mistwalker]

In all honesty, I'm interested to see where the Machete craze goes.

:thumbup:


I think that's the winner

If so I'll be right where I'm used to being...untrendy....unless the global warming kicks in really quick and the tropics grow this far north.

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[Bushman5]

I predict a surge in hi end folding hand saws ]