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whats a good bush craft knife for around 100$

Cpl Punishment said:
It's a bit thicker than most like, but the Himalayan Imports R-10 has served well:
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And while not as much of a drop point as most like, it's hard to pass up an RC-4:
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If you don't need a full tang knife, the Jarvenpaa puukko has served extremely well (I have the one in the middle):
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The HI is well under $100, the RC-4 is just over $100, the Jarvenpaa is usually under $50..
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Knife Works has the RC-4 for less than 100 bucks. Check it out:

http://www.knifeworks.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWCATS&Category=1450
 
Grohmann #3 or #4 in carbon, I prefer stainless when it comes to them but to each his own.
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Hi all
Koyote Sounds good and I am waiting on your handle scales to come in hope fully on friday.
Bryan
 
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.
 
ilbruche said:
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.
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ilbruche said:
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:(
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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
 
ilbruche said:
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?
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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.
 
messer454 said:
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.
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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
 
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