status on the bushcraft knife?

Not that it matters, but if I'm looking to buy a bush knife...and I am, it would be scandi and high carbon.
 
Why's every all caught up with the carbon? I thought they were make one in 52100/ traditional and another in stainless/ G-10. Did they scrap one?
 
Uh happy day! I've already put aside some money 5 months ago for this purchase!

A few thoughts:

Although a carbon scandi is very hip amongst the online community I would think a vg-10 flat ground "bushy" would be very well received in the mass market. Everyone here is rejoicing at the thought of an affordable bushy to try but I seriously doubt regular john doe knows about a scandi grind. Are the scales going to be easily removable incase we want to customize. Also what style will the sheath be? Leather drop pouch?

Thanks a bunch Sal. Spyderco has proven to be very adaptable and responsive to their customer base.
 
sherlockbonez said:
Why's every all caught up with the carbon? I thought they were make one in 52100/ traditional and another in stainless/ G-10. Did they scrap one?
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52100 is considered a "Carbon steel" as opposed to a stainless steel.

We'd like to make both models with removable scales.

The sheath will be designed by Red & Tiffers on the UK forums. A fire starter and if I can pull it off, a sharpener.

sal
 
Sal Glesser said:
52100 is considered a "Carbon steel" as opposed to a stainless steel.

We'd like to make both models with removable scales.

The sheath will be designed by Red & Tiffers on the UK forums. A fire starter and if I can pull it off, a sharpener.

sal
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Sal,
This is going to be great. :thumbup:
 
I'm looking to strike good sparks with the fire starter, thus my desire for carbon. 52100 sounds like the ticket.
 
IUKE12 said:
I'm looking to strike good sparks with the fire starter, thus my desire for carbon. 52100 sounds like the ticket.
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If your firestarter is a "standard" firesteel, such as the well known brand "Light My Fire", then the type of steel used in the knife (carbon/stainless) does not matter. What matters is a hard and sharp piece of steel. So, a sharp-angled spine, like on a Fallkniven F1 will do just fine. Actually, even glass works on a firesteel.
For example, most factory Mora's with a carbon steel don't throw much sparks at all. Often the spine needs to be roughened up with a file to work good on a firesteel.

You need a carbon knife if you have to get sparks from stones (flint). (flint & steel)
 
Ted Voorde said:
If your firestarter is a "standard" firesteel, such as the well known brand "Light My Fire", then the type of steel used in the knife (carbon/stainless) does not matter. What matters is a hard and sharp piece of steel. So, a sharp-angled spine, like on a Fallkniven F1 will do just fine. Actually, even glass works on a firesteel.
For example, most factory Mora's with a carbon steel don't throw much sparks at all. Often the spine needs to be roughened up with a file to work good on a firesteel.

You need a carbon knife if you have to get sparks from stones (flint). (flint & steel)
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Understood and thanks. I may be the minority, but I also prefer a nice patina on a carbon blade vs a shiny stainless steel blade, also ease of sharpening in the field. The last thing I'm concerned with is rust.
 
I cant wait to add a Spyderco Bushcraft to my Bushcraft collection below. :D

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I knew afew of the survival guys would be very excited about this project. Any chances, Sal of sharing a look at the design?
 
IUKE12 said:
Understood and thanks. I may be the minority, but I also prefer a nice patina on a carbon blade vs a shiny stainless steel blade, also ease of sharpening in the field. The last thing I'm concerned with is rust.
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But how will you signal the rescue planes with all that patina on your blade? :D

Carbon steel vote here too actually. Can't wait to see some pics of this one.
 
A bit of background is deserved here I feel.

I am very lucky to be friends with Chris and have seen the development of this knife from the very early days! I remember playing with several blades that Chris made at one of the BCUK moots and the quality of work seen there confirmed what I had already suspected from previous meet ups.

Chris is a highly skilled and talented knife and bow maker who is genuinely one of the nicest and most humble people I have ever met. His mum is fantastic as well!

I am so glad this looks like its going forward Chris, you deserve it!:thumbup:

Chris is also a very skilled bushcrafter.

Oh and I know Tiffers as well and she is amazing with leather work!

This is a dream come true project and I can't wait to see the end result.

I would also like a stainless AND a carbon steel option.

52100 is a great steel, but it rusts like almost nothing else. I hope people realise this.
 
So what is this knife supposed to look like? Is there a link to an image somewhere?

I'd be interested in one if it is scandi grind. I have quite a few excellent convex Bark Rivers and some flat grinds already.
 
The General said:
A bit of background is deserved here I feel.

I am very lucky to be friends with Chris and have seen the development of this knife from the very early days! I remember playing with several blades that Chris made at one of the BCUK moots and the quality of work seen there confirmed what I had already suspected from previous meet ups.

Chris is a highly skilled and talented knife and bow maker who is genuinely one of the nicest and most humble people I have ever met. His mum is fantastic as well!

I am so glad this looks like its going forward Chris, you deserve it!:thumbup:

Chris is also a very skilled bushcrafter.

Oh and I know Tiffers as well and she is amazing with leather work!

This is a dream come true project and I can't wait to see the end result.

I would also like a stainless AND a carbon steel option.

52100 is a great steel, but it rusts like almost nothing else. I hope people realise this.
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Swamprat blades use a modified version of 51200 and they don't have any more rust problems than say 1095 or 01 etc !!!
 
Thanks Sal!

+1 for the Scandi and carbon alternative, please.

Another one here curious on the design and potential release date. Man this blade is gonna rock something fierce if the sheath that Sal describes can also be released with this blade/steel combo.

NJ
 
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