Something to go along with my mora bushcraft survival knife and my fiskars f7

[CAMPKNIFE MAN]

I am in the market for a new bushcraft/survival knife. I already have a Mora Bushcraft Survival Knife and love it for carving. I also have a Fiskars X7 hatchet. I am very interested in the Ontario RBS6 to go along with the current blades I use. Any suggestions/feedback on the Ontario RBS6 would be greatly appreciated.

 

[HARDBALL]

Hi CKM,

Welcome to Blade Forums. Since you already have a MORA and a Hatchet.......(if you don't already own) I HIGHLY recommend a nice SAK (Swiss Army Knife). Perhaps a SAK with the SAW blade such as a "HIKER" model. I'd seriously do this first before purchasing another belt knife. That being said.....for the money, why not consider a nice (IN-expensive, but useful) 14" Machete. Heck, you could buy the SAK and a nice Machete for less than another Belt Knife. Check out (a BF member's) cool site. http://www.baryonyxknife.com/tramontina.html

HARDBALL

 

[HARDBALL]

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[collim1]

Hi CKM,

Welcome to Blade Forums. Since you already have a MORA and a Hatchet.......(if you don't already own) I HIGHLY recommend a nice SAK (Swiss Army Knife). Perhaps a SAK with the SAW blade such as a "HIKER" model. I'd seriously do this first before purchasing another belt knife. That being said.....for the money, why not consider a nice (IN-expensive, but useful) 14" Machete. Heck, you could buy the SAK and a nice Machete for less than another Belt Knife. Check out (a BF member's) cool site. http://www.baryonyxknife.com/tramontina.html

HARDBALL

My thoughts exactly, a good multitool would complement what you have. The Mora is a great woods knife, no real need IMO to replace it. SAKs are great, but I prefer a Leatherman Wave.

 

[hhmoore]

I have no experience with the Bush series; but I have a Ranger. FWIW, I prefer the BK7 over the RD 7. Other than that, it really depends on what role you want the next knife to serve.

 

[Kels73]

If you don't own a saw, then I would definitely suggest putting that at the top of your list.

Also, as others have said, you might want to consider adding a SAK or a multi-tool to your system. They can benefit you greatly in the woods. Whether you need a small saw to make a trap trigger or a pair of scissors and an awl to accomplish a field repair on a backpack, SAKs and multi-tools are hard to beat.

Having said that, I understand the desire to add another fixed blade to your system. The Ontario RBS 6 appears to be a good knife; however, if you're looking for a knife that size, I'd recommend the ESEE 6 or KA-BAR Becker BK-7. They are simply outstanding knives for the money. Here's a picture of my BK-7 when it was new. I absolutely love it.