Spyderco Bushcraft

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Who has one of the Bushcraft knives? I am really wanting to get a BC, and really like the looks of this one. I would love to hear some opinions, both on the knifes blade shape/use, and how the steel is.
 
I own the original version with the maple burl handles. I use it like any other fixed blade, nothing specialized or anything. If you like it, pick one up. You'll never know until you try it.
 
Rev, how do you like the O-1? What's it like? I have never owend a knife in this steel. Thanks for your input.
 
The handle is awesome (I have the burl handles though, and can't attest to the new G-10), and the blade shape is pretty much the standard bushcraft shape and grind. It's a nice fixed blade which should hold up to any bushcraft uses you might have. 0-1 is one of the standard bushcraft steels, chosen because it's easy to sharpen and it holds an edge very well. It is a carbon steel though, and will rust if not cared for.
 
I really like mine, I hunt frequently and have used it for skinning, campwork, etc...

I have the G10 version, and hear the original had some issues with the handle cracking. The blade has a good balance, and I really like the grind. It sharpens like crazy, but I do have to do some rust prevention when I am done in the field.

There are cheaper bushcraft options, but I like mine.
 
L2bravo said:
Rev, how do you like the O-1? What's it like? I have never owend a knife in this steel. Thanks for your input.
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It's a really good steel. While I don't baton with it, it works really well for medium to heavier duty use. The steel takes a great edge, and stays pretty sharp throughout the day. I've only sharpened it on the Sharpmaker to bring it back, like 5 swipes per side on the white ceramic stones. The handle is very comfortable. The mistake I made was not cleaning it last summer, and it developed some surface rust, like a brown haze on the flats and choil area. But, some TLC can fix it right up I'm sure. The design is from Chris Claycomb if I am not mistaken, and it about the perfect size for bushcrafting. One final thing is the leather sheath it comes with is very well made. Get one if you are interested, it's worth it.
 
RevDevil said:
It's a really good steel. While I don't baton with it, it works really well for medium to heavier duty use. The steel takes a great edge, and stays pretty sharp throughout the day. I've only sharpened it on the Sharpmaker to bring it back, like 5 swipes per side on the white ceramic stones. The handle is very comfortable. The mistake I made was not cleaning it last summer, and it developed some surface rust, like a brown haze on the flats and choil area. But, some TLC can fix it right up I'm sure. The design is from Chris Claycomb if I am not mistaken, and it about the perfect size for bushcrafting. One final thing is the leather sheath it comes with is very well made. Get one if you are interested, it's worth it.
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You sold me. I will be ordering one of these shortly. Been looking for a while, just wanted to make sure it was the bees knees. As for common bushcrafter steels, I thought 1095 was the more common, no? Thanks Rev.
 
You are going to really dig it. I didn't leave mine as a Scandi grind though, it has a secondary bevel, and while not as sharp as the zero grind, it makes life easier. From what little I know about the history of bushdrafting, the traditional steels vary, 10 series and O-1 have been the OGs.
 
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