"Tactical Bushcraft"

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Wolfy Cleveland

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I am trying to desing a blade but I cant seem to find anything relative to this, I was wondering if any one else might know of any..

pictures are very welcome :D
 
Well, a smatchet or WWII USMC machete would fit that description. Make one a little smaller than the standard size and it could be called a tactical camp knife.
 
JMHO, but tactical knife features impede function of a bushcraft knife. BUT, if you insist, look at ESEE knives. Choils, serrations, and painted blades. Then when doing bushcraft, bring a nice non tactical one so it works well.
 
Define "Tactical".

Define "Bushcraft".

Define the mission parameters the knife needs to meet.

Personally, I find the nomenclature to be absolutely silly. Does a tactical knife have to look "mean" to kill someone? But you can't do "bushcraft" because the knife looks too "military"? God forbid anyone carve a figure-4 set with a USMC Kabar!

The knife should fit the needs of the user. A Kukri has been used in villages for eons, and carried into battle.
 
I have some designs for Tactical Kitchen knives if you're interested, designed for ultimate ninja. I can post pics =)
 
VaughnT said:
Define "Tactical".

Define "Bushcraft".

Define the mission parameters the knife needs to meet.

Personally, I find the nomenclature to be absolutely silly. Does a tactical knife have to look "mean" to kill someone? But you can't do "bushcraft" because the knife looks too "military"? God forbid anyone carve a figure-4 set with a USMC Kabar!

The knife should fit the needs of the user. A Kukri has been used in villages for eons, and carried into battle.
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Agreed.

Here's Merriam's def:

" Main Entry: tac·ti·cal
Pronunciation: \ˈtak-ti-kəl\
Function: adjective
Date: 1570
1 : of or relating to combat tactics: as a (1) : of or occurring at the battlefront <a tactical defense> <a tactical first strike> (2) : using or being weapons or forces employed at the battlefront <tactical missiles> b of an air force : of, relating to, or designed for air attack in close support of friendly ground forces
2 a : of or relating to tactics: as (1) : of or relating to small-scale actions serving a larger purpose (2) : made or carried out with only a limited or immediate end in view b : adroit in planning or maneuvering to accomplish a purpose."

So.... if, at while under enemy fire, you successfully rescue someone with a pair of fingernail clippers, they're tecnically "tactical" clipers. See?

Seriously, the tactical knife of WWII was the M-3, the mark2, mark1 and a host of others.

I see today's tactical knife no different than those of years past save the materials.

Its an ever changeing feast now isn't it?

My vote for current fave would be Bren's knives, and the new Cris Reeve Yarborough.

But I love an old Randall as well.... or for that matter, a Chevalier.

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Tactical Chef's Knife

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Tactical Chef's Knife allows for out-ninja your specialty cooking
 
CotDT, your diagram failed to point out the tactical mount points for the optional tactical knuckle chopper. ;)
 
Fiddleback said:
JMHO, but tactical knife features impede function of a bushcraft knife. BUT, if you insist, look at ESEE knives. Choils, serrations, and painted blades. Then when doing bushcraft, bring a nice non tactical one so it works well.
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Exactamundo.

This knife was designed by a "tactical bushcrafter" , whatever that is.
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the blade of this knife
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with the handle of this knife...
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and to top it off a Kydex sheath on the right with the fire steel
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if any one has photo shop and can some how fuse it all together it would be much appriciateted, and thats about my dream knife....

now I need years of experience a lot of money, time and my own shop....

maybe in 10 12 years I can have it :D just being positive
 
awwhh and the heat treating, I recall of a company that you can send your blank into and they will do it for a fee.

any one know the names of said place?
 
VaughnT said:
Define "Tactical".

Define "Bushcraft".

Define the mission parameters the knife needs to meet.

Personally, I find the nomenclature to be absolutely silly. Does a tactical knife have to look "mean" to kill someone? But you can't do "bushcraft" because the knife looks too "military"? God forbid anyone carve a figure-4 set with a USMC Kabar!

The knife should fit the needs of the user. A Kukri has been used in villages for eons, and carried into battle.
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In answer to your question about bushcraft, I quote this for its function IMO:

GreyOne said:
Got to be able to carve wood, cut rope, skiin and gut game, slice food, baton firewood.

I want durability, good edge, simplicity of design, adaptability to varied use, a good handle that fits and is easy to use, fit and finish that are pleasant to look at and hold.
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I'd like to add to the ideas above that a good bushcraft knife should handle camp kitchen duty well also. I base my 'good bushcraft knife' on Nessmuks description of his belt knife, and the purposes he intended to use it for. So, it needed to be light and have a good sheath. It wasn't a chopper, he had a different tool for bigger tasks, so he wanted the blade thin. It needed to excel at notching and carving, cutting rope and camp kitchen duty.

My favorites have a 4" blade, convex grind, and are between 3/32 and 1/8" thick. They'd never have a choil on them because I want the edge to come to my fist for notching. The handle needs to be tough and comfortable in a fist, chest lever, and reverse grip. It should index itself in your hand so that you don't need to see it to know where the edge is. The spine should be nice and sharp for striking my firesteel. There should be a lanyard tube in a bushcraft knife.

anvilring said:
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This knife would be an absolute PITA to use in a bushcraft situation, and is the perfect example of why I said above that tactical features impede bushcraft use. Notching is not easy because the edge is inches away from your fist. The serrations are useless in Bushcraft, and a total waste of the most important part of the edge. The finger notches in the handle prevent anything but a defensive grip. Upcutting would be uncomfortable. Not good in the kitchen, not good at skinning.

If stranded and some guy pulls this thing out, and ties it to the end of a stick I wouldn't be suprised. I'd expect him to pound his cest, "weapon, grunt, grunt." I'd slip away to the other side of the island before I have to spend my energy trying to save his life.

If you're parachuting into enemy lands, this one would be better suited. But for a woodland tool, I'd rather just have soap.
 
I imagine that the old WWII-era German Boy's knife would fit the bill, with a reduction of the front finger guard. That is, unless you plan to do a lot of tactical stabbing.

Features:

spearpoint
handle and blade spine in straight line
contoured handle grip

http://www.grigsbymilitaria.com/gear_HJknife.JPG

Here's the modern version:

http://www.surplusandadventure.com/images/product/main/german_army_knife.jpg

I have the modern version, issued to West German troops. I've used it for everything from field dressing deer to chopping branches. It's a hardy knife, with a flat grind. A bit thick for fine carving, but then again, it IS designed for military/tactical applications, not whittling out cutlery while hanging out in your lean-to.
 
when making this knife I am also looking for something that is as pleasurable to look at as it is to hold- sense Im going to have this knife for a good long while.

diversity

strenght

flow
 
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