whats a good bush craft knife for around 100$

whew.....

Thanks for the feedback, guys. ALL of it.

I try to make a knife that is functional and cost efficient. My stuff ain't pretty. It will not be a safe queen. If a knife is in a drawer, it is not doing what it was made to do. My knives also reflect this in their prices. I could spend more time "polishing and tweaking" but for what? So I can charge 25-30 bucks more?

I am seeing the light on thinner handles. I have a tactical background and my earlier blades reflected this in their design (easily concealed). I have recently focused on more of a "bushcraft" application, so my handles are showing that in the design (more round and "fatter"). I do not like the edges to be in direct line with the handles. I prefer more of a "chiole" to protect fingers. This may also stem from the tactical background.

I am happy with the progression of my Bushcrafter and the lighter version, the Dayhiker. Feedback from users, my customers and others, is invaluable for newer makers, like myself. BUT.....don't expect to see "pretty" comming from my shop any time soon......

I should take a photography course...
 
Hey David, what blade is that in the middle pick, and how fast can I have it!
 
dfarmerknives said:
whew.....

Thanks for the feedback, guys. ALL of it.

I try to make a knife that is functional and cost efficient. My stuff ain't pretty. It will not be a safe queen. If a knife is in a drawer, it is not doing what it was made to do. My knives also reflect this in their prices. I could spend more time "polishing and tweaking" but for what? So I can charge 25-30 bucks more?

I am seeing the light on thinner handles. I have a tactical background and my earlier blades reflected this in their design (easily concealed). I have recently focused on more of a "bushcraft" application, so my handles are showing that in the design (more round and "fatter"). I do not like the edges to be in direct line with the handles. I prefer more of a "chiole" to protect fingers. This may also stem from the tactical background.

I am happy with the progression of my Bushcrafter and the lighter version, the Dayhiker. Feedback from users, my customers and others, is invaluable for newer makers, like myself. BUT.....don't expect to see "pretty" comming from my shop any time soon......

I should take a photography course...
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What do you mean? Pictures look great. The middle knife looks like the answer to lots of steel junkies dreams.
 
Hi everybody,

Daved said it all if the knife is not being used then what good it is.
For some they may purchase a knife to set on the mantle or in a show
case but that is not what I make knives for I want them to get used.:D
Most of the knives I make are at $100 or less and even the ones that
are over a $100 are not much more than $20 Now that I am getting
supplies at a better price than before. I also changed some things
in my shop that cut down on the time to make them. It is a learning
process all the time. That way I can pass on the savings to those who
buy my knives. Here are a few pics that are $80 and that is shipped to you
as long as you live in the USA. I have orange G-10 on the first two but will
make them up in Green or Brown canvas micarta too.
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These are called the Tysons
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This one is called the Kat knife and is like what Bear the dog is taking
on his trip with the RAT TEAM to the jungle.:thumbup:

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The easy Part is that there are a lot of knives for around a $100 or less
to choose from the hard part is which one to or ones to get:D

Good luck in your search and take care all,

Bryan
 
sicily02 said:
Hi everybody,

Daved said it all if the knife is not being used then what good it is.
For some they may purchase a knife to set on the mantle or in a show
case but that is not what I make knives for I want them to get used.:D
Most of the knives I make are at $100 or less and even the ones that
are over a $100 are not much more than $20 Now that I am getting
supplies at a better price than before. I also changed some things
in my shop that cut down on the time to make them. It is a learning
process all the time. That way I can pass on the savings to those who
buy my knives. Here are a few pics that are $80 and that is shipped to you
as long as you live in the USA. I have orange G-10 on the first two but will
make them up in Green or Brown canvas micarta too.
100_0470.jpg


These are called the Tysons
101_0484.jpg


This one is called the Kat knife and is like what Bear the dog is taking
on his trip with the RAT TEAM to the jungle.:thumbup:

101_0688.jpg


The easy Part is that there are a lot of knives for around a $100 or less
to choose from the hard part is which one to or ones to get:D

Good luck in your search and take care all,

Bryan
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I like your work, send me an email.

SpookyPistolero said:
I was gonna ask the same thing. The handle looks much thicker on that guy. :thumbup:
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it is about 75% thicker (in the handle) than the one you have. It was your feedback (among others) that helped the rework of that blade. OAL 8 1/2 inches, blade 4 1/2 inches. the handle is more rounded and a bit thicker. He ordered zircote, and I think it added a nice weight to the overall piece. Almost as heavy as micarta. This was to a customer spec, and I think it is pretty dead on. He is a BF member, and I hope he sees this.


bear, you are too kind, but my kids take better pictures.....:D
 
tonym said:
Hey David, what blade is that in the middle pick, and how fast can I have it!
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tonym said:
You sir are correct, I need some counceling, I have no will power:o
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I like that one too. The edge looks closer to the bottom of the handle, which I could easily live, with and it looks a little meatier in the handle. I like the way the makers on this forum are able to use others' input and still maintain their "identity" in their knives.
 
Jeff H said:
I like that one too. The edge looks closer to the bottom of the handle, which I could easily live, with and it looks a little meatier in the handle. I like the way the makers on this forum are able to use others' input and still maintain their "identity" in their knives.
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Thats what really drew my attention, when you couple those changes with the edge Farmer puts on all his knives whats not to like:thumbup:
 
Fallkniven F-1 is a great knife for around $100.
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Best knife I have owned in over 20 years of using and buying.
 
David,

I agree with some others. Middle one is really great.

Sicily,

Tyson is one of my faves you have done:thumbup:
 
Thanks hollowdeller. I like that one to but the Kat knife I made for bear I think feels way better and the blade shape I like a little better too. If I ever get off the computer I am going to go in my shop and finish the one I am making for me. LOL and a couple of others for some customers.
yea that middle one that David makes is sweet.
Take care all,

Bryan
 
Hey Bryan,

I got all excited thinking that was my Kat in the bottom picture, but I guess that's for some other lucky soul!

Jeff
 
Yea Jeff that is the one I made for Bear the dog. But I was handling your knife today LOL
I will be working on the sheath thursday. Just to let you know. LOL
I am going head out to the shop and work on another one with an orange handle though. After I view some more on the forums. LOL

Bryan
 
SpookyPistolero said:
I wholeheartedly recommend Dave Farmer. Incredible steel, incredibly sharp.
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Sorry for the poor quality of this one, couldn't zoom in on the teensy curls:
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Add a Fiskars hatchet, and you've got a ridiculously effective combo.
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right on about the David Farmer blades. :thumbup:
Ted
 
tonym said:
Hey David, what blade is that in the middle pick, and how fast can I have it!
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Hold on there Tony...ya beat me to the trigger many a time, but this baby is mine :D. David and I hammered out this design for a slightly longer blade and thicker, more rounded handle version of his bushcraft design with lots of emailing. I get somewhat detailed when requesting/designing a knife, but have learned to ultimately let the maker make what 'feels' right. David is real good at listening and it looks like he nailed this one. I can't wait to get it.
David's convex edge grinds are the sharpest of that profile that I have received from any maker. And his heat, treat however he does it, must be good cause it retains a good edge in pretty hard use.
I used to think his blades were plain and kind of frail looking and when I first received one it was not quite so ugly, but the feel, the balance, control/manipulation are well thought out even w/ the 'thin' handle. It was apparent from first use that this thing was made and evolved from use. It is interesting to me to try to see the mind/intent of the maker in the piece. If you look at David's background/bio it is easy to see that if 'shit' don't work it probably won't stick around as a design. Funny, now that little DF Buxom knife appears quite attractive.
 
dfarmerknives said:
bear, you are too kind, but my kids take better pictures.....:D
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David, I think all you really need to do is step up the size/pixelation (if that's a word) of your photos to get better definition in the picture. Choose a larger format, and see if that doesn't help.

I finally have one of your knives coming, and can't wait to see it!

Andy
 
well, Brian, that green micarta is sure appealing :)

Hopefully tomorrow I will have my bandsaw issues fixed and can finish the ipe scales up!
 
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