woodlore pro,most expensive bushcraft/survival knife?
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Yes.
Go custom and the sky is the limit.
Go custom and the sky is the limit.
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Not a bad looking knife, but wow, at roughly $583 with an O1 blade, they are pretty proud of it.
The original Woodlore knife,designed by Ray Mears and handmade by UK maker Alan Wood routinely sell for between £500 and £900 depending on condition when they occasionally come on the UK market.Seems like an awful lot of money for a piece of 01 with a Scandi grind and a maple handle,as always though anything is worth what somebody is willing to pay.
The same maker will supply you with a Woodlore profile knife (essentially the same knife without the Ray Mears etching) for £295,to be fair they sell very quickly when available.
The same maker will supply you with a Woodlore profile knife (essentially the same knife without the Ray Mears etching) for £295,to be fair they sell very quickly when available.
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What is the best “woodlore” quality clone out there? Adventure Sworn seems like a very viable option with their classic model. Any others?
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Yes but then Mears is popular and if it sells, I guess it isnt 'overpriced.'
Its a nice knife albeit a tad generic. Not a knife, I personally would buy for that price.
You can get a lot of other really nice knives for that kind of money - production and custom.
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And there is one on eBay.....30th anniversary model for $3,000. Sweet Jesus
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Its up to the individual to determine, what is the 'best' knife for him or her, so not somehing easily pinned down.
Not a clone per se but look up Polk Knives from this forum.
I have a superb bushcraft (Woodlore clone) knife made by English maker Tony Harding,I have had both in hand and can honestly say I could not tell any difference in quality And I understand Tony to have worked with Alan Wood in the past.
www.ashardingknives.com
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LT Wright Genesis Scandi ~$210
Bark River Aurora ~$180
Both LT and BR have other similar "bushcraft" knives. I should point out that Bark River/Mike Stewart doesn't have the best rep on this site due to various issues (QC, questionable business practics/ethics, etc). I mention this since someone is bound to say something. I own 2 BR knives that I bought many years ago. As a MI resident, I wanted to support a MI company. Would I buy a BR knife now? I don't know. If you want more info, search (upper right corner) "Bark River" or "Mike Stewart". Just a FYI.
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If you want to spend some dough on a hunting knife look for a Bob Loveless knife.
yes,but those are collectible knives, i am curious about knives still in production or customs that still available to put an order.
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I watched the Bob Loveless video up above 3 times before I saw a knife.
You can always check out the Knifemakers For sale section here. https://www.bladeforums.com/forums/for-sale-fixed-blades.754/
You can always check out the Knifemakers For sale section here. https://www.bladeforums.com/forums/for-sale-fixed-blades.754/
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I think it is a bit expensive for what you're getting. But that's my feeling. You can get a lot of knife for $250 US.
Don't think I would even consider a Loveless choice.
Don't think I would even consider a Loveless choice.
could you plz name a few of those high-end custom makers?
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Instead of me rattling off names, you should list exactly what kind of knife you want (steel, specs etc) and ask for a maker in this sub-forum:
www.bladeforums.com/forums/custom-handmade-knives.678/