What would you choose for firewood spliting (knives only)

Ideal specs: 7.5-10" blade, .25" thick, high or full flat grind, convex edge, full tang, and micarta handles. INFI, 52100/SR101, 3v, S7, or 5160.

I find it very hard to choose between my Busses, Swamp Rat, or Ranger Knives when picking up a chopper.

David
 
This is going to sound kind of stupid but

My CRKT First Strike. Seriously. Its the most "like a wedge or axe head" knife I have. Cheap as heck, doesn't need to be razor sharp and .25" thick throughout.
 
4 Ranges, just so you know, its not a BM-E, its a Magnum EU17. It has more of a clip, a different handle style, and a full flat grind. These were a military overrun offered for sale by Jerry a couple months ago. Only 28 availible to the public. I really love it.

But, back on topic. I think a Khuk would be great for splitting wood. I hope to get one of the HI ones in the future.

Thor
 
Even though the question is similar to asking which is the best hammer to drive screws...
I have to say, for the type of wood pictured in this thread so far, my
Cold Steel Recon Scout
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Of course
;)
 
Something BIG, with a recurve, yeah, that's it.
Let's see here....
Maybe a Busse Bolo aftershock
OR a Tops Armageddon.
Or maybe the real deal Armegeddon,
or something similar.
 
One more vote for HI. I couldn't kill my AK when I tried (and I really did try). Heck I could barely even dent it. Anyone capable of damaging one of those without the aid of a lever or hydraulic press doesn't need a knife to split wood. He'll be able to splinter the log with his bare hands.
 
I guess this is old fashion, but here goes:
7-9" blade approx 1/4 thick, Steel A2 or 1095

Chris Reeve Project I, Sable I, or a RAT-7, RTAK, BRK&T Evolution 1, Madog Bayou Hunter.
 
While not ideal I've had good luck batoning w/ a CS SRK. I've used that knife for all kinds of torturous type sh!t and have no reservations about it. I do have a Camp Tramp on order as well though ;)
 
i've used 3 blades for such a task and all performed well...here they are in order..

1. TOPS Tracker
2. Chax Keemosabe Custom
3. BK&T BK-7
 
i think any of the knives ive had would be good for it, the busse basic 5, 1/4" saber satin jack, 3/16" sj,
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regular bm, tm bm, mr mojo etc.

the only one id like to try that is kinda set up for it though is the 8" pbf
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(one to far right)
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it may look like it has a delicate pionty tip - but it doesnt, at all. they are the most "built like tank" knives ive seen. the only ones that ive seen (but havent handles) that look like they compare would be something like the jsp bladerigger ones that are 14" with a 1/4 ultra low saber grind, or the ranger knives that are built the same way. i think it would handle wood splitting nicely given its long blade and tip that sits way out to hit.


as far as heavy wood chopping (7"+), i do own a chopper that i keep solely for that purpose - the 30" HI ang khola beneath the terror monkey battle mistress
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Dr. Thor:

Hey, thanks for that clarification! I swear it was the BM-E that voracious was selling not two weeks ago. Sweet piece! only 28? Hmmm...gotta do some hunting now!
 
This one chops better then a hatchet, I bought it for my yard work and chopping wood.


Camillus Becker Combat Bowie, model BK-9.


TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Blade: 9" length
.210" thickness
0170-6C carbon steel
Black epoxy powdercoat
Weight: 18.25 oz


All Feature: devastating cutting power proven in the world’s most challenging environments.
Each flat ground blade features an incredibly sharp blade and the most comfortable hard-use knife handle in the world.
Exclusive high carbon steel (0170-6C)
58-59 RC blade hardness
Black epoxy coating
Becker trademark GV6H ergonomic handles
Proudly made in the U.S.A.
 
I like the Becker Companion BK-2 and a mallet or club. Blade is approx 0.250 and sharp,,,,splits wood very efficiently.

Regards,
FK
 
Ive used a kabar and an old w49 bowie Ive had for over 20 years. They both work fine, I just remeber the kabar has some limitations and the western can chop/split most anything. I also know though, it would not be wise to be splitting 8 inche logs, especially in extreme cold weather.
 
I'd like to thank everyone for there input in this thread. ;) It's always cool to see what other people like in knives. Keep them coming, I'm really enjoying the pics.
Scott
 
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