I have one of these on its way for that same reason.
Fantastic design I love them, not many reviews, but.they are nice can.get a second inexpensive. Bark river Canadian special OS.also very nice
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Recommendation for TRADITIONAL fixed-blade to use camping hiking
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Fantastic design I love them, not many reviews, but.they are nice can.get a second inexpensive. Bark river Canadian special OS.also very nice
Bigfattyt
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For a medium sized user that can chop and cut food, and is cheap, I like a Hudson Bay by Condor. It works well as kitchen knife too.
I have reset the bevel to be thinner than stock.
That is the low budget option.
For higher end, there are more choices that I can list.
Custom makers are a great place to start.
I have reset the bevel to be thinner than stock.
That is the low budget option.
For higher end, there are more choices that I can list.
Custom makers are a great place to start.
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Yes, I strongly agree with this. I've been delighted with the one I got, very beautiful handles, extremely comfortable to use and it's hideously sharp
Very high quality and under 90USD It lives in my work-pack these days and I find it a great food pepper too.
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Before the internet I was perfectly happy with any one of these.
Schrade Sharpfinger
Buck 102
Buck 110
Buck112
Then I went and bought a Dozier.
Apparently they are like the famous potato chips, you can't have just one.
Another option if you like to work with your hands is a kit blade.
Save some bux and get some real satisfaction out of the DIY aspect.
A Brusletto blade, piece of stag and some brass.
The only power tool used was a drill for the hole in the stag and guard.
The rest was files and sandpaper.
Leather handles are easy as well
Same deal.
Drill, files, sandpaper.
Honestly, I'd still be happy with the Sharpfinger or the Buck 102.
Great little knives for not a ton of cash.
Plenty of knife for camping.
With some of the cash left over you could buy a Sven saw for your firewood.
Schrade Sharpfinger
Buck 102
Buck 110
Buck112
Then I went and bought a Dozier.
Apparently they are like the famous potato chips, you can't have just one.
Another option if you like to work with your hands is a kit blade.
Save some bux and get some real satisfaction out of the DIY aspect.
A Brusletto blade, piece of stag and some brass.
The only power tool used was a drill for the hole in the stag and guard.
The rest was files and sandpaper.
Leather handles are easy as well
Same deal.
Drill, files, sandpaper.
Honestly, I'd still be happy with the Sharpfinger or the Buck 102.
Great little knives for not a ton of cash.
Plenty of knife for camping.
With some of the cash left over you could buy a Sven saw for your firewood.
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Very clean looking! I like it.
If you'd like to try a Kephart style, the Condor Kephart is a good deal and an excellent user. Try to handle one or order from a reputable dealer who will inspect and ship as they can be hit and miss. This one needed a bit of edge work, but is now one of my favorites.
I also use a Grohman #1 that performs small tasks and food prep very well and is easily touched up in the field. I now also use it as a necker.
I also use a Grohman #1 that performs small tasks and food prep very well and is easily touched up in the field. I now also use it as a necker.
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As an avid western wilderness backpacker, I've carried plenty of knives. I am happiest with a Scandinavian knife, under 8 inches. Mora classics, in laminated or non laminated steel, stand to heavy use, and are a great value. I saw a 1/3 tang Mora clipper outlast a full size Ka Bar on a YouTube destruction test by hours: the kabar failed in the first 2 minutes. If you get a traditional Mora, the tangs are full or 3/4 lenght and should stand up to even more use. I have made 2 knive from Swedish Karesuando blanks and I love them. I've put them through the paces extensively on back country trips this summer, and Scandinavian knives are, in my experience, far superior to any design I have previously used, and very accessible in terms of price. Wood Jewel, Lapin Puukko, traditional Moras, and Jarvenpaa offer excellent values.
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^ ^ ^ What he said.
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JK Handmade Knives is a hosted knifemaker of Bladeforums, check him out.
Here is the JK Hiker, 4 inch blade and ebony handle, and JK Kentucky Fieldmate, 2 3/4 inch blade, maple burl.
Here is the JK Hiker, 4 inch blade and ebony handle, and JK Kentucky Fieldmate, 2 3/4 inch blade, maple burl.
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Voila!
Sam
I know I'm bumping an old thread, but what knife is this and where do I buy one pls?
I've been looking at many puukkos lately but I love the handle shape and otherwise simple look of this one. The sheath looks prtty good as well I must say.
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the OP of this thread has not logged on to BF since 07-02-2013
here are some excellent threads about Puukkos
http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/search.php?searchid=6876165
here are some excellent threads about Puukkos
http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/search.php?searchid=6876165
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Blind Horse, just keep in mind that there are no new products being produced because the old company dissolved. The former partners are honoring all warranties on them though. There are a few left here and there, I just picked up a Brumby Lite Jr. Their knives are traditional for the most part. LT Wright and Dan Coppins were the owners.
The Kephart pattern is another great knife. The BRKT and Condor models are available. I've owned some from JK, Ray Laconico and ML knives, among others, but I have kept mine from Scott Gossman and J Neilson. Scott offers Kepharts from time to time on his site, and is a supporter here as is JK. This pattern has been the most useful in my opinion, and paired with a small axe and folder or multitool, you are set for the woods. I prefer a 4" model Scott made for me. Scott has some of the best balance in a knife I've seen.
Many makers on here offer a hiking buddy type knife. Camping, I would say 4" minimum paired with a folder. Hiking, at least in MD, a smaller knife wouldn't draw attention on your hip, at least out in the mountains or down the shore. I do more hiking than camping, a blessing for someone of my size, and I usually carry a 3" Kephart, or a 3.5" Kephart, that Scott made for me.
I don't like scandi grinds, but puukkos are cool as heck, and actually comfortable, at least to me.
Take a gander at older copies of Tactical Knives. I know I know, before you find a steel girder to hang my fat butt from, they published a lot of articles on great bushcraft/hiking/camping blades. No coatings or tactical applications here, just good looking and good performing blades. Cover your eyes when you flip past the tactical articles
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The Kephart pattern is another great knife. The BRKT and Condor models are available. I've owned some from JK, Ray Laconico and ML knives, among others, but I have kept mine from Scott Gossman and J Neilson. Scott offers Kepharts from time to time on his site, and is a supporter here as is JK. This pattern has been the most useful in my opinion, and paired with a small axe and folder or multitool, you are set for the woods. I prefer a 4" model Scott made for me. Scott has some of the best balance in a knife I've seen.
Many makers on here offer a hiking buddy type knife. Camping, I would say 4" minimum paired with a folder. Hiking, at least in MD, a smaller knife wouldn't draw attention on your hip, at least out in the mountains or down the shore. I do more hiking than camping, a blessing for someone of my size, and I usually carry a 3" Kephart, or a 3.5" Kephart, that Scott made for me.
I don't like scandi grinds, but puukkos are cool as heck, and actually comfortable, at least to me.
Take a gander at older copies of Tactical Knives. I know I know, before you find a steel girder to hang my fat butt from, they published a lot of articles on great bushcraft/hiking/camping blades. No coatings or tactical applications here, just good looking and good performing blades. Cover your eyes when you flip past the tactical articles
.The maker is Pasi Hurtilla. If you are looking for a hard working, comfortable puukko you won't be disappointed
And the % of threads that a) go beyond 2 pages and b) still have any bearing on the OP is???
My fixed blade woods knife, with the accompanying saw. Need to really expect a lot of fire making to justify carrying these.
Winter fire tools by Pinnah, on Flickr
Full disclosure though... This Emberlit stove has radically changed how I view the need of fixed blades in the woods. Fairly simple matter to light and maintain a fire in this with relatively small wood, not needing major "processing". A good long soaking rain might demand battoning.
Hot Chocolate by Pinnah, on Flickr
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The maker is Pasi Hurtilla. If you are looking for a hard working, comfortable puukko you won't be disappointed
That is exactly what I'm looking for, although I don't mind it being pretty as well, thanks Spam!
I found his website and noticed he sells some through lamnia.fi as well. Unfortunately they turn out to be a little (about 3 times..
) out of my price range right now, but I've bookmarked them for some time in the future :thumbup:I'll just have to make do with something simpler right now I guess, I'm looking for a secondary knife to my Bushcrafter for a longer stay in the woods this spring/summer & I'm kinda running out of budget already...
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I'd love to but saving up is not really an option at the moment. I'm quiting my job in two months to go on an adventure this year, so I'll be out of an income soon.
But I've decided to go for the Ahti Tikka for now. I've read good things about the Laurin blades and it's seems the perfect size to accompany my Spyderco Bushcraft & replace my Mora 120 as a heavier duty carving knife at the same time. So for the time of being I'll just have to lust over both your pretty Puukkos :thumbup:
But I've decided to go for the Ahti Tikka for now. I've read good things about the Laurin blades and it's seems the perfect size to accompany my Spyderco Bushcraft & replace my Mora 120 as a heavier duty carving knife at the same time. So for the time of being I'll just have to lust over both your pretty Puukkos :thumbup: