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What are the requirements of a Bushcraft Knife?

OK, thanks for the in depth replies, and the links to the previous discussions.

This will give me some grist for the mill, make sure the design I am working on, fits the bill...

Marion
 
When I think of what a bushcraft knife should be, a few things come to mind. First, I know any knife can be used as a bushcraft knife, but i have gone through a lot of knives and the two that excel are a scandi and a nice convex, for me atleast. I picture a Skookum or a Brian Andrews Terrasur, but thats only becasue i like that style.

I used to be into real thick blades, went through my Busse kick, then Fehrmans, now I like thinner knives that are better slicers over choppers. For me, a knife should be able to cut well, and everything else second. So, no matter what you chose for a bushcraft type knife, make sure it has a good edge. I like the way Ray Laconico does his convexed edges, I think we need to talk him into making a video for us.

I have knives that I take when I will be doing a lot of wood working, and I have others I bring when were not practicing making traps but will be doing a lot of cooking. It comes down to the right tool for the job for me. In the end, having a knife that is comfortable for long use, with a good edge, is all you need.
 
man walks into a store and there are two identical knives for sale, one labeled "bushcraft knife" the other labeled 'knife"

wich one gets sold more......

we are a victim of marketing........
 
Bushman5, I really enjoyed that thanks. That scenario is pretty close to the truth for so many things on this planet besides bushcraft knives.:):):)
 
first in my oppinon i prefer o1 tool then a four inch scandi blade with well built scales either canvas micarta g10 good jimping on the spine and a comfortable grip with a thumb indent for the reverse lever grip and a good sheath,

tell you what brother if you buld blades as well as your sheaths i would be down for one no doubt
 
I say choose your bladesteel last if you're designing a purpose-driven knife, to support the geometry, and for the conditions you'll be using it in.

matthewdanger said:
Should be sharp, pointy, and have a handle. Everything else is preference.
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Everything else is what decides how well it will do anything you use it for.
 
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