Recommend a bushcrafting blade for my "get home bags"

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thercman

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So I have two "get home bags" that need bushcrafting/multi-purpose knives.

My requirements:
1. Cost </= $100
2. Blade length 4-5"
3. Edge preferably a scandi grind

When you make a suggestion please note that I do EDC an ESEE Izula and I usually have my L.T. Wright Genesis with me or close by but not always.
 
If you already have an ESEE and are familiar with them why not try out an ESEE 4. They can be had for right around $100 and although they're not scandi, I'm sure it'd serve you well.
 
Helle . Mora . Boker plus bushcraft . All good knives for the price .
 
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(FK2) Farmers Knife 5 "
http://www.svord.com/
 
I've had a ton of knives that fit your criteria, and I would go with an ESEE Laserstrike. The ESEE-4 is similar, but has aweful balance. The ESEE-6 is great, but is just a bit too big and has a crappy injection molded plastic sheath. The LS is just right, and comes with the best kydex sheath I've ever had on a production knife. The LS also has a ferro rod inside the handle, and a perfect blade profile for woods chores.

In my experience, it is very easy to damage the cutting edge of a knife with a high scandi grind, so I won't use one for any serious purpose.
 
I would recommend you look at condor. Sometimes there not much to luck at but there really cheap and they have something for everyone!! Good luck:D
 
What environmental factors are you most likely to encounter during the use if the GEt Home Bag in a real situation ?
What size is the bag you are using ?
 
Well, if you edc an Izula and always have a Genesis close by, I'd say buy a couple Mora Bushcraft Blacks.
 
The TOPS BOB or Dragonfly 4.5 are my choices when not using my Genesis (amazing knife, would have two if I could afford it). The Dragonfly came with an annoying secondary bevel that I corrected quickly and I almost find the handle too thin at times. You cannot go wrong with a Becker or larger ESSE though.
 
I would think a get home bag knife would hopefully see little to no use. That in mind, why spend a hundred on it? I bought a couple gerber prodogy's off the exchange for not much money. They are in 2 of my BOBs. I hope to never use them but if I did, they could get the job done and will not rust for the years they hopefully see no use. I of course have nicer knives for actual use.

For inexpensive, the svords, condors, or even a SOG seal pup would all work fine. Heck, 5 or 6 moras and a couple small camp axes would probably be the best choice. If you do want to spend near your budget Esee has great offerings. Laser strike would probably be the best for bushcrafty things, though I don't own it (I have the Izula, 4, 6, & Junglas).
 
Some of your comments have made me take a step back and reevaluate my thought process on what these knives are going to be used for. Thanks!!!! So I have spent hours (I over analyze stuff I know) looking over the suggestions you guys have made. I have watched videos and read reviews. Whew! For me I believe the Condor Bushlore is going to be the knife that fills this task. As mentioned, the chances are slim that I'll use it so spending to much cash is sort of pointless. If however I do need it, (living in the northwest) having a blade that is capable of finer tasks and being able to baton without it falling apart (full tang) is important as well. Thanks again guys! Maybe someone else will find this thread helpful.
 
I hope you have a chance to check out the J. Martinni line of knives, especially their leukos, before you purchase. One has been my favorite bush knife for decades. Very good, high quality knives--and reasonably priced. IMO the leuko blade design is best all around for bush.
 
In a knife that sits in a bag unused for a long time, but you need it in good nick, stainless steel is a benefit.
 
For the reasons stated above about lack of use and need to have a sharp tool if the occasion arrives, I have started buying a small stock of Moras. Fantastic knives that will do what you need provided you use them like a knife and not in place of a cutting torch or battering ram.
 
tops bob Fieldcraft
under $100
under 5"
Scandi
a great comfortable easy to use knife
and strong at 3/16th
 
thercman said:
Some of your comments have made me take a step back and reevaluate my thought process on what these knives are going to be used for. Thanks!!!! So I have spent hours (I over analyze stuff I know) looking over the suggestions you guys have made. I have watched videos and read reviews. Whew! For me I believe the Condor Bushlore is going to be the knife that fills this task. As mentioned, the chances are slim that I'll use it so spending to much cash is sort of pointless. If however I do need it, (living in the northwest) having a blade that is capable of finer tasks and being able to baton without it falling apart (full tang) is important as well. Thanks again guys! Maybe someone else will find this thread helpful.
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I came to this realization earlier this year when putting together several bags. It saved me a lot of money. I thought it would be great to have an Esee 6 or Bravo 1 in every bag but then I realized they would hopefully never be used. That is a lot of dough (3-4 bags) for something never used. I am glad it was helpful!
 
if getting home is important to you, and if you value your hide, if you really feel a knife is going to play an important part in that, why put such a low price on it? :D
 
Cold Steel Bushman. Inexpensive, tougher than hell and you can stuff your survival cookies in the handle
 
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