What kind of bushcraft blade do you guys use?

[ZombaiO]

Vix Trekker,Mora Classic 2 and a Lone Wolf T1.Some times i bring the Buck 110.I'm going to get a Sak Farmer,because i like the Soldier so much,but kinda miss the wood saw

 

[mapper66]

I'll 2nd (or 3rd or 4th) the Koster Bushcraft with Scandi grind and CPM 3V. The 3V is just a joy in the field, stays sharp, great toughness, good corrosion resistance. And the scandi grind is hands down my favorite for bushcraft-type tasks, though the Bravo1 has helped me like convex as well.

 

[Cliff Nieporte]

My Aurora & Nebula get about equal time in the woods , along with this one if you don't mind a little more weight:

Helle makes some good ones too:

Cliff

 

[koyote]

Vix Trekker,Mora Classic 2 and a Lone Wolf T1.Some times i bring the Buck 110.I'm going to get a Sak Farmer,because i like the Soldier so much,but kinda miss the wood saw

Have you looked at the Vic Outrider? Nothing against the farmer, but I have found that the longer sawblade on the locking SAKs makes a big difference. So does the locking blade, for that matter

 

[ZombaiO]

You're right.The saw blade of the 91/93 mm SAK's isn't that godd as the bigger one of the 111 mm.Also that non locking blade - I have cut myself a couple of times with non locking SAK's It doesnt feels good The Outrider is nice,but i like 3 layered SAK's.I also don't like much the side lock-prefer the "classic" version of the liner lock with the locking bottle oppener.I wanted a smaller SAL with a saw,because i carry a folder with a larger blade - the T1,but i guess the Trekker stays And it got such a nice sheath-with the compass and stuff.The scissors are good,but i also carry a Vix Classic SD.

 

[jds1]

Mapper66,

What is that awesome looking chopper pictured with your Koster?

Jeff

 

[mapper66]

Mapper66,

What is that awesome looking chopper pictured with your Koster?

Jeff

That's a Belt Ax/ulu by GL Drew. He is a knifemaker on these forums. I moved it on to someone else recently, as I kinda got into a 'big blade as chopper' phase. I regret everytime I do that.

 

[koyote]

Ah, I carry the outrider specifically because it's the thinnest with saw, scissors, phillips, and corkscrew.

The rucksack or the trekker are great.

I personally am ambivalent about the sidelock. Realistically, the SAK knife blades aren't stout enough for heavy work, so it doesn't matter to me much. For the types of shores I use it for it's adeqaute.

 

[jds1]

That's a Belt Ax/ulu by GL Drew. He is a knifemaker on these forums. I moved it on to someone else recently, as I kinda got into a 'big blade as chopper' phase. I regret everytime I do that.

Thanks for the info. That's a real beauty! :thumbup:

Jeff

 

[ZombaiO]

It's just not so comfortable for me,as the liner lock.I have also nothiced,that the SAK's with side lock have larger blade play than the regular liner lock SAK's.Here in Bulgaria is very hard to find a SAK without a bladeplay
But you're right - they aren't though enough for some serious work.
For me the toughest SAK's are the 93 mm ALOX.
I have a Soldier,but have putted it in my survival kit.
Next week i'll be going fishing for 4 days at a very beautiful bulgarian water dam - Batak and I'm gonna use the Trekker and the T1.For a back up folder it's good,i think,especially with that nice saw blade.
When talking about saws,me and two buddies were camping some weeks ago and one of the dudes had a great saw.We cutted a pine,something like 15 sm in diameter in less than two minutes.It was pretty easy,because it was pretty obligue.When the tree falled,it was like the ground shaked(the pine was pretty tall-around 20 meters).We used the saw a lot-we cutted the tree in smaller pieces,so we can carry them to the camp and have a really nice fire,backed meat and potatoes When i was back in town,i bued one for myself - it costed around 8 $.It's a backlock wood saw,stainless,made in Holland.Pretty good deal!

 

[B Hess]

This is a terrible picture, but here are 2 knives that have been delivered in the last 2 days that I will be using for bushcraft.

I should also be receiving a Breeden 5 1/2" Kelly and a DP Kives 5" Outdoorsman very soon.

 

[riddleofsteel]

All kinds of pics and knives I could tack on here. I am a bit of a blade whore and most of my choices from day to day, trip to trip are based on my current fancy rather than what is "the best."
However, in answer to the question my all time fav is a Stewart Marsh Bushcrafter in O1 and antique Ivory Micarta.

It seems to be the perfect blend of robust heavy build, handle comfort and blade grind.

My #2 woodland companion based on number of trips taken is my blaze orange BRK&T Nebula. I like the stainless blade and the fact if it is lost or destroyed I can afford to get another one.

My NCM BRK&T Bravo 1/PSK combo has been fighting hard for second place but is still too much of a rookie to earn the title.

 

[ZombaiO]

Are the metal liners of the Ritter Grip (those in the handle) larger and stronger than the ones on the regular Griptilian ?

 

[B Hess]

I'm not 100% sure, but I would say no. I have never heard of the Ritter liners being stronger.

Are the metal liners of the Ritter Grip (those in the handle) larger and stronger than the ones on the regular Griptilian ?

 

[ZombaiO]

I was just wondering,because on the Benchmade site they say "It's a must have collaboration knife for any survival gear." I like Griptilians a lot-they,re one of my favourite folders,but i think,that they don't have a very strong hanlde.But for me a folding knive is just for slicing and in worst case - whittling,so that wouldn't be a problem.

 

[koyote]

I guess photos help-

this is one of the modern seax knives. Mine is the same but ipe instead of jatoba. I *know* it's totally bucking the belly trend, but it just works so well I keep carrying mine more and more often.

And speaking of belly, this is what the leuku pattern looks like. The one I cary most often has a 4/75 inch blade, but I've done 4.5 to 6 with this pattern and - again bucking the trend- I think that the 5.5 to 6.5 inch ones are best performing.

In a more traditional mold, is my breed PSKK, which is really sweet to cut with. It's an easy to cary knife, too.

 

[udtjim]

I use mostly Mora's I have a couple of the Laminated steel carving knives and several 4 inch Mora including t he 510 and tri-flex. I have the Ontario that I carried in the navy. Sort of a version of the Kabar fighting knife. I always have a Hatchet. Those Mora carving knives are the sharpest knives I have ever used and easy to keep that way. I bought them from a guy on this site. Darned if I can remember who though but thanks.!!!!!!!

 

[Morablades]

Swisstool Spirit S

Kanetsune Hi and Urushi

Case Wharncliff Large Trapper

 

[IH8U]

I alternate between a few,I have KOA Alpha wolf D2,D.koster bushcraft 01,BRK&T Northstar A2,and I like my OT Buzz saw USA version.

I like a lot of what you have there Tony, especially the Buzz trapper. I have been looking for a good deal on one for a few months now. I ended up with this weird solingen hunter/trapper, its nicely made and makes a good companion.

I just swapped my Bravo 1 for an Aurora, and she is a beauty. No dirttime yet, she just arrived on Wednesday. I had to take some glamor shots, sorry for the fingerprints.

 

[lotoblades]

Lotoblades,

The BlackJack Grunt is an excellent knife. I am not certain but I would bet it is 3/4 tang. It is 3/16ths thick and I doubt it will be broke so easily. We will have a chance to see though, cause NOSS4 has got his hands on one and is testing now.

It cuts like aggressively. The handle is good but not great. It will be my long distance hiking knife. I am confident in it. Oh! the convex edge is super sharp and can carve a fine fuzzstick.

Thank you! I was thinking about picking on up a week or two ago, thought they looked good but was curious of the quality, I look forward to Noss's test, not how I use my tools, but still shows you the weaknesses and strengths of a blade.