whats a good bush craft knife for around 100$

[bearthedog]

well, Brian, that green micarta is sure appealing

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

Ipe really is cool, thanks for putting me onto it.

-RB

 

[Outdoors Fanatic]

It's a bit thicker than most like, but the Himalayan Imports R-10 has served well:

And while not as much of a drop point as most like, it's hard to pass up an RC-4:

If you don't need a full tang knife, the Jarvenpaa puukko has served extremely well (I have the one in the middle):

The HI is well under $100, the RC-4 is just over $100, the Jarvenpaa is usually under $50..

Knife Works has the RC-4 for less than 100 bucks. Check it out:

http://www.knifeworks.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWCATS&Category=1450

 

[bearthedog]

Nice RC-4 picture!

 

[Fonly]

Grohmann #3 or #4 in carbon, I prefer stainless when it comes to them but to each his own.

 

[sicily02]

Hi all
Koyote Sounds good and I am waiting on your handle scales to come in hope fully on friday.
Bryan

 

[ilbruche]

Just wanted to throw in my 2 cents here.

I just got a large camp knife by David Farmer that I'm making a sheath for. It's TonyM's knife...but I don't really want to send it to him. The handle on this one is nice and fat and feels great in hand. I have always been impressed with Davids work but this knife takes it to another level.


Also since I make a lot of sheathes for a lot of different makers knives I get to play with fair share of them. I must say that I don't get where a lot of the reviewers are coming from on some of these blades. I have gotten knives that I can draw across my wrist and not even leave a mark. One forum member said to me recently, "If these makers can't ship a sharp knife what the hell am I paying for?"

People don't want to buy a blade they have to spend time reprofiling to get a sharp edge. I don't care how nice a knife looks. If it can't perform it's primary function of cutting it's useless. Any schmuck can profile a blade, throw on some handles and sell it. The proof of a good knifemaker is in the edge IMHO. I mean if a guy can't get an even grind what about steps like heat treating?

So HD I hear you on the hype thing. But Farmers knives are deserving of their reputation as functional sharp as hell working tools.

 

[BarberFobic1992]

for a custom, i recommend koyote, and for production Helle.

 

[monkeybutt]

Just wanted to throw in my 2 cents here.

...People don't want to buy a blade they have to spend time reprofiling to get a sharp edge. I don't care how nice a knife looks. If it can't perform it's primary function of cutting it's useless. Any schmuck can profile a blade, throw on some handles and sell it. The proof of a good knifemaker is in the edge IMHO. I mean if a guy can't get an even grind what about steps like heat treating?

Well said. I agree in total.

 

[OldPhysics]

You can get one of Dan Koster's bushcraft knives in your price range. I think his O1 bushcraft knives are right about $100. I have one in S3V and wouldn't trade it for anything. His forum is here

+1. Mine is a keeper.

 

[tonym]

Just wanted to throw in my 2 cents here.

I just got a large camp knife by David Farmer that I'm making a sheath for. It's TonyM's knife...but I don't really want to send it to him. The handle on this one is nice and fat and feels great in hand. QUOTE]

Hey

 

[Diomedes Industries]

I just talked to Dan Koster about a Bushcraft in 01. He said it starts at 90 dollars.

You can't beat that knife in my opinion.

I have been using my S3V Bushcraft for the last few days. I wittled for about an hour on hard wood - it was not only razor assed sharp - but didn't feel remotley dull after use.

It is flatly awesome.



TF

 

[messer454]

Just wanted to throw in my 2 cents here.

I must say that I don't get where a lot of the reviewers are coming from on some of these blades. I have gotten knives that I can draw across my wrist and not even leave a mark. One forum member said to me recently, "If these makers can't ship a sharp knife what the hell am I paying for?"

People don't want to buy a blade they have to spend time reprofiling to get a sharp edge. I don't care how nice a knife looks. If it can't perform it's primary function of cutting it's useless. Any schmuck can profile a blade, throw on some handles and sell it. The proof of a good knifemaker is in the edge IMHO. I mean if a guy can't get an even grind what about steps like heat treating?

I have been noticing this myself lately and have gotten disgusted on more than one occasion when I receive a knife in the mail. Spydercos spoiled me all those years I guess.

 

[kgd]

Landi MPM is right up there as a good looking bushy knife for $100
http://landiknives.com/?page_id=43

Blindhorse knives just came out with the BHK bushcrafter for $100 - also looks very solid:
http://www.blindhorseknives.com/BHK-Bushcrafter.htm

 

[Diomedes Industries]

I have been noticing this myself lately and have gotten disgusted on more than one occasion when I receive a knife in the mail. Spydercos spoiled me all those years I guess.

I differ on this one.

Put a servicable edge on it because I plan on sharpening the knife regardless. I used to think I needed a perfect edge, and then I realized part of the knife experience for me was sharpening it. Give me great steel and a great knife and allow me to save a little money in the time it takes to put a really good edge on the knife and I will do that.

TF