Whats your ideal bushcrafting knife?

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MEJ

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In june,i know its a ways away but im excited, im going to be taking a week-long survival course where all we can take is a knife, blanket, and some provisions. Right now my only bush knife is my esee 3, and im a little worried it might be a bit small. It is a great knife and i love the flat grind but im wondering if i should be getting a bigger or different knife because im inexperience in wilderness survival.

If so, what is a good alternative? (around $100 but flexible either way)
 
I like the Bark River Kephart the best of all of the ones I have tried. The handle seems perfect for me. They are a ton of good one out there.
 
I think you will be fine with a 3-3/8" cutting edge. A Mora is a common Bushcraft knife; its blade is a touch under 4". Only thing I can think of is you might want a pointier tip, but I would not worry about it. Experience will be the best teacher.
 
I would be fine with the three. If you feel you need more get the esee 4. If you want to check out something else how about a BK16?
 
Turley Green River is my ideal Bushcraft knife. Your ESEE 3 is fine if you couple it with a small axe. Look at Condor Knives as well.
 
90% of the time when im out in the woods my only knife I have is my ESEE 3 mil. I have never once felt under knifed with just that. If I know for sure I will be doing a bunch of chopping I may bring a machete a long but more often than not I take knives with me just to use them not that I need them. I would have no problem taking a week long course with just my 3.

Btw just some food for thought. Jeff Randall one of the very best survival teachers in the world has said all you ever need is a small fixed blade and a machete. I would be willing to bet he is right.
 
Like to see anyone survive the -40 degree winter in the bush up here with a 3 inch knife and a machete, an axe in boreal forest is like a machete in the jungle.
 
PatrickKnight said:
90% of the time when im out in the woods my only knife I have is my ESEE 3 mil. I have never once felt under knifed with just that. If I know for sure I will be doing a bunch of chopping I may bring a machete a long but more often than not I take knives with me just to use them not that I need them. I would have no problem taking a week long course with just my 3.

Btw just some food for thought. Jeff Randall one of the very best survival teachers in the world has said all you ever need is a small fixed blade and a machete. I would be willing to bet he is right.
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That would depend more on location and climate than anything else.

In terms of bushcrafting knives, what I've found to be the most to my liking is a 4" blade or just a hair longer. I haven't really found one that really hit the spot just yet, which is why I have a custom on order... :D But any of the knives recommended above would probably be a good option. I've been itching to try out one of the Blind Horse models, the Brumby if I'm not mistaken.
 
I really like the Cold Steel Pendleton Lite,its cheap,takes a mean edge,awesome heat treat and comfortable handle,I've done any and all little tasks with it and I love it :D
 
pialia said:
That would depend more on location and climate than anything else.

In terms of bushcrafting knives, what I've found to be the most to my liking is a 4" blade or just a hair longer. I haven't really found one that really hit the spot just yet, which is why I have a custom on order... :D But any of the knives recommended above would probably be a good option. I've been itching to try out one of the Blind Horse models, the Brumby if I'm not mistaken.
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I had a BHK Bushcrafter with a flat grind on it. I must admit that was the best pure woodworking knife I have ever owned. You will not be sorry with a Blind Horse they are amazing knife and for a really good price given what you get.
 
My current favorite is my BRKT Aurora. It's got the most comfortable handle (for my hand at least) of any knife I own, including a couple of custom bushcraft knives.

That said if I didn't the the cash for the Barkie, I would be perfectly happy with a Mora or an ESEE 4. ;)
 
This knife by Tim Olt is my favorite for woodscraft and camping. 6 inch S30V steel blade, Bocate wood handle.
I designed the knife in 2009, and call it my "Osceola Companion", after the Osceola NF in Florida, where I camp and hike often.
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Another vote for the Aurora, it's just a great knife, comfortable to use and doesn't weigh a ton. They can be had lightly used for around your $100 mark and worth every cent.
 
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