Suggest a bushcraft knife for me

I have used condors for years. I am really happy with them, I have a had a couple come dull, just like cold steel, Buck, or Ontario. But generally they have all been sharp and hold an edge well. The only company I have seen better qc from is mora. I have never had a dud from them. Condor Woodlaw and bushlore are both excellent, but they have a lot of models that are good, the new two river skinner, etc.

While mora is great. I would go for a condor when thinking heavy duty. I have the cold steel bushman, a few actually and it's nice. Just not a pretty. I also like the gerber pro BG knife in 9cr but that's around 60 so probably too high. There are some good schrades in there though.
 
I'd recommend using the $50 to get a Mora Companion HD and a copy of Mors Kochanski's book on bushcraft. The book will explain why the Mors is more than enough.
 
A Mora Bushcraft Black will be more then enough. Alternatively Condor and Schrade also make good starter knives for bushcraft. For that price enjoy a good intro to bushcraft, then settle on something more expensive if your tastes evolve to enjoy such things. Let us know what you decide on!
 
The Gerber StrongArm get's good reviews if you're looking for something with a thick blade. Otherwise check out Mora.
 
Phixt said:
Have any of the guys that recommended the Condor above actually use one in the field? Sounds like there are QC issues as well.
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Yes, I've used mine.
I don't recommend knives I haven't used, as a general rule.

Will it cut cardboard covered in sand all day without going dull?
Nope.

Will it cut wood effectively for a whole bunch of hours?
Yep.
 
Asillywalrus said:
I really like the look of the Schrades over the Condor. Is the Schrade SCHF51 a decent knife?
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I used my SCHF51M yesterday making a crane after a fishing trip, and while I do like it's heft, I'm starting to feel that it was a bit overkill. The next time I go out into the woods I'll likely take a hatchet, my new Condor Bushlore to try out, and MAYBE a stainless Mora Companion for food prep. With that ensemble, I just don't see the need to take an extra, heavy weight, chopping tool like the SCHF51M. (Now maybe I could justify taking it if I were to replace the hatchet with a folding saw.)

Just my $0.02
 
Asillywalrus said:
Hey, I'm interested in getting a kife with largish fixed blade 4 or more inches. I'd like significant durability, and that's more or less my only want. I'm in Canada, and looking to spend about 50$. Thanks for the help.
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In Canada? Get a Grohmann #3.

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Asillywalrus said:
I really like the look of the Schrades over the Condor. Is the Schrade SCHF51 a decent knife?
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It is, but I agree with ganu76 that it is a bit of an overkill. If you really like the Schrades then I second the schf42d recommendation. It's a good knife. However, the Mora would probably be your best bet out of the three.

I owned all three at one time. Sold both the Schrades, and kept the Mora.
 
leghog said:
In Canada? Get a Grohmann #3.

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^^^I second this^^^

They are a great all purpose blade,



They can be had in stainless or carbon steel, flat or saber grind, and 3 different sheath options,



Here it is with a KA-BAR for size comparison


Other good options might be the KA-BAR above, or Mark 1 Navy, or the Becker BK-16,


The Mark 1 Navy is actually a smokin' nice knife for the price,


 
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If my budget was $50, it would be a Mora Companion HD and a Bahco Laplander folding saw. Price is right, value is even better.
 
Munzer said:
If my budget was $50, it would be a Mora Companion HD and a Bahco Laplander folding saw. Price is right, value is even better.
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Right on the money IMHO. A folding saw is a must and the Mora Companion HD (or HighQ Robust) are great knives. They are not the most sexy, but they work!
 
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