Such a thing as a Combat/Busch craft knife?

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Yes I know every knife style serves a different purpose, but is there a mix of a tactical knife that can also double as a Busch craft knife? Seems like a stretch but might as well try and hunt for one. I am aware that I'll lose certain perks from each style, I would just like a nice medium. The BK5 looked like it could be a nice medium but the BK5 is a bit larger than I'd prefer:grumpy: and a bit out of my price range. Well here's the specs I'd prefer
Blade length: 5-1/2 to 6-1/2 (if it is slightly over I'll still look into it just not above 7inch.)
Thickness: nothing to specific. Just one that is thick enough to withstand bushcraft.
Blade style: all straight edge (plain edge for some of you)
Grind: flat grind but I'm open. I'll decide upon that after hunting. Beggars can't be choosers.
Handle: I'd like something quite grippy. The BK series has slick handles which won't work for me sadly.
Steel: once again I won't be too picky. I'll look into it as I hunt.
Sheath: I'd prefer kydex or that secure ex material (I'm pretty sure they're the same). If the knife doesn't have such a sheath, then could anyone give me any idea on where I could get such a sheath made for a knife.
Price range: top is $100 I can always go slightly higher. Also ill search a nice online store and try to find it cheaper. I know the price range really hinders it :(

I am being non-specific because I feel I have very slim pickings as is.

Thanks in advance. I hope at least one person has ever heard of such a knife! Kind regards.
 
All the knives I have seen marketed as combat knives have certain aesthetic qualities that make them "combat" knives, functionally though they're just knives. Find a bushcraft blade you like and have it ceracoated black and it will be a combat bushcraft knife. I've read some good things about the Schrade Extreme Survival knife, it's kind of tactical and crafty looking, more or less a cheap becker.
 
How bout a Becker bk7? I can chop down 2-4 sapling, and spring into action in case a wild pig charges.........

To solve the slickness on the backers, I put a pice of inner tube in there... Work great, works better when wet.. The big rounded butt keeps the rubber right were I need it...
 
A knife to open cans/bottles of Busch? :)

The classic knife-as-weapon is a dagger - double-edged.
A bushcraft knife is typically short, single-edged, and has no guard.

Still, Finns killed large numbers of Soviet troops with these classic bushcraft knives:

Not good for stabbing but cut throats nicely.
 
Sounds like the esee6 would be exactly what your wanting, micarta grip, injection molded sheath. 1095 steel with a really good heat treat and just under 7 inches. If you add the sharpened clip point its more combat oriented without it more bushcraft. In either case a good knife usable for both.
 
My opinion on the subject withstanding; you might want to check out the ESEE CM6. It's marketed as a "combat/bushcraft" type knife. Not sure of price yet but it peaked my interest just because I like ESEE knives.
 
well, what happened? You took the time to write this very long detailed question. People answered, and you never responded. What did you decide did you find something.?seems like kind of a waste of time.
 
Ah yes, the combat/bushcraft knife. For those times when you find yourself in a Far Cry type situation where you gotta knife some guys out in the woods, and then be able to baton through some wood so you can build a fire, amirite? :thumbup:
 
What about the Ontario TAK 1 ? It was designed by Randall's Adventure & Training (the ESEE guys) as a "survival/bushcraft" knife , and was issued to one of the branches of the U.S. military . So it must be considered good enough for combat ;)

4 1/2" long by 3/16" thick blade with a black none glare coating .
micarta handles , cordura sheath
priced around $80


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I would choose a Condor Bushlore. Very pointy blade should be a good combat tool for wrestling bears. Get the version with the micarta handles if you think they might not be as slippery as the wood.
 
It sounds like you'd like the kind of blade created for South American helicopter pilots who fly missions surveiling drug operations and require a survival and combat blade in case their helicopters go down. Maybe someone will design such a thing, someday. If they did, I bet it's name would rhyme with "Bessie Jive". Just a hunch.
 
Have you checked out the BK10?

http://www.amazon.com/KA-BAR-BECKER...1?ie=UTF8&qid=1398647051&sr=8-1&keywords=bk10

It does have slippery handles but that can be fixed in a number of ways (there's a plethora of grip tapes out their or you could buy the micarta handles if you've got the $$$). No plastic sheath, but the nylon sheath it comes with is surprisingly good and high quality (I own a BK2 with the nylon sheath; it's quite nice). Overall it's a great knife, just it doesn't meet all of your criteria :(. Just another option. I also like brinstar's suggestion. That knife looks like it's what your looking for.
 
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