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Your favorite bushcraft knife with 3 to 5 in. blade?
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mtnfolk mike
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Thanks Pit. I know where you can get one.
Jeff
i am debating on placing an order for one of those myself... i really like it.. looks like a great little knife, excellant job on the design Jeff...:thumbup:
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Thanks Mike.
The size of this knife, and the fact that I can back-pocket it, makes me carry it and use it more often. I find myself taking this along when I would normally just carry a folder.Jeff
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For me its all about a combo of the Becker BK2 and a Mora 840 MG.
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I've got two and I can't decide which one is my favourite. Both are great.
Brian Andrews Bushcrafter:
Martin Knives "BT" (Bushcrafter Tactical)
The BT tends to scare people when I pull it out at a campsite, but it's a very robust knife and durable as hell. The Brian Andrews Bushcrafter is a little less intimidating but still a highly capable knife. Both are great and like I said, I can't decide which is my favourite.
Very nice where did you get that hansom sheath?
'Economy' knives:
1. ANY Mora. For the money, you can hardly go wrong.
2. The Air Force Survival Knife. IIRC, it is an adaptation of the Marble's Ideal line, made originally for the Navy and called the 'Jet Pilot's Knife'. The first design came with a 6" blade. This was later reduced to 5" and made by a number of contractors, most notably Camillus and Ontario. Quite a few Vietnam era special forces troops preferred it to the KaBar. It's carbon steel, pretty stout and relatively cheap. Most likely you will need to do some work on the edge. Good bang for the buck.
For a Few Dollars More:
1. Bark River. I probably use my Imp more than any other sheath knife. It's like a fixed blade SAK. They make quite a few knives that could be used for 'Bushcraft' but along with the Imp, the NorthStar and the Bravo1 are the one's I have.
I stumbled into a deal on a sheathless Randall Fireman Special that I couldn't pass up. I think of it as a 'Super-Mora' or an Imp on steroids. The 1/4" thick, 4" blade is a passable chopper and though fine work suffers some, it's workable.
1. ANY Mora. For the money, you can hardly go wrong.
2. The Air Force Survival Knife. IIRC, it is an adaptation of the Marble's Ideal line, made originally for the Navy and called the 'Jet Pilot's Knife'. The first design came with a 6" blade. This was later reduced to 5" and made by a number of contractors, most notably Camillus and Ontario. Quite a few Vietnam era special forces troops preferred it to the KaBar. It's carbon steel, pretty stout and relatively cheap. Most likely you will need to do some work on the edge. Good bang for the buck.
For a Few Dollars More:
1. Bark River. I probably use my Imp more than any other sheath knife. It's like a fixed blade SAK. They make quite a few knives that could be used for 'Bushcraft' but along with the Imp, the NorthStar and the Bravo1 are the one's I have.
I stumbled into a deal on a sheathless Randall Fireman Special that I couldn't pass up. I think of it as a 'Super-Mora' or an Imp on steroids. The 1/4" thick, 4" blade is a passable chopper and though fine work suffers some, it's workable.
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Grohman #1 canadian belt knife
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Grohman #1 canadian belt knife
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I loved my Breeden R.U.C.K., a collaboration between Bryan and myself that in my opinion turned into a very good woods user.
Lots of makers out there that make a good knife and before ordering, I would suggest that you decide how you want the knife to fit your hand. I like the handle to fill my hand for a good grip in a variety of knife possitions and hand holds. A smaller handle seems to make me have to work harder during use and my hand tires more quickly.
Lots of makers out there that make a good knife and before ordering, I would suggest that you decide how you want the knife to fit your hand. I like the handle to fill my hand for a good grip in a variety of knife possitions and hand holds. A smaller handle seems to make me have to work harder during use and my hand tires more quickly.
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Wow, some of those knives are works of art! I've been making my own knives for a long time, crooked knives and hook knives too. For me it's just part of the fun. Maybe one of you would be kind enough to tell el viejo how to post pictures so I could display a few. Would appreciate it. Thank you.
I like this thread!
Few more great knives...the Howling Rat is probably king of this group for me although the S5 is gaining ground....especially with a nice edge on it...the Koyote is pretty new to me- nice playing with a thin blade for a change- it's a cutter!
Few more great knives...the Howling Rat is probably king of this group for me although the S5 is gaining ground....especially with a nice edge on it...the Koyote is pretty new to me- nice playing with a thin blade for a change- it's a cutter!
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Coyotebc, what brand knife is yours? John
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The Turley Soldier River is my favorite. It is a full height grind convex, made from O-1. I have owned it for about a year.Plain Jane OD micarta slabs with brass pins. It has cleaned 2 IA deer(that is like 4 normal deer), Made about a dozen bow and drill sets, cut down sapplings, and made many split wood fires. It is like a Woodlore on steroids. It is my go to knife.
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Well, I just got this one a couple of days ago and have only used it a little bit so I can not say for sure yet as I can not speak as to the durability of it yet. However if it stays this course this Bushfinger by Andy Roy is in line to become my favorite bushcraft knife. As to why? I love how Andy has combined great craftsmanship and artistry with a very functional and user friendly design that feels good and sturdy and still handles like a dream. I love the way it feels in my hand in multiple grips, I love the sweep, I love the density of the 5/32 / 4mm steel, I love how the hi-sabre convex grind cuts and slices, I love the curvature of the spine, I love how the edge is just a hair lower than the handle so it works great for food prep but doesn't look like a kitchen knife, I absolutely love the shape of the tip, and I love how it flows in my hand like an extension of my own body.
I've got a new one to add, a Roselli Carpenter. I've had it for about 10 months or so now and am very happy I got one! Plus for the £52.95 from http://www.moonrakerknives.co.uk/ it was a bargin.
Just after I polished the sheath after dying it:
Next to my main user, my Enzo Trapper O1 (with sheath I made):
The name of the knife fits perfectly as the blade is just great at carving. I really like the handle too, after a couple of hours of carving and my hand still feels as good as new. It also holds an edge like a dream too.
A bit about the sheath; Its a decent functional sheath, though it's a shame it dosen't have a big ehough belt loop, I tend to use a bit of paracord as a loop and tie it to my belt which seems to be working well. Or as in the photo I've started carrying it as a neck knife (a first for me), I keep it under my shirt, it's really light and if I went somewhere with people who might find the idea of someone with a fixed blade on the scary you'd never know I had it under my t-shirt (although it might help I am a big lad, 56" chest).
I wan't a big fan of the plain pink colour. So I dyed it British Tan, I'd say it looks alot better.
Just after I polished the sheath after dying it:
Next to my main user, my Enzo Trapper O1 (with sheath I made):
The name of the knife fits perfectly as the blade is just great at carving. I really like the handle too, after a couple of hours of carving and my hand still feels as good as new. It also holds an edge like a dream too.
A bit about the sheath; Its a decent functional sheath, though it's a shame it dosen't have a big ehough belt loop, I tend to use a bit of paracord as a loop and tie it to my belt which seems to be working well. Or as in the photo I've started carrying it as a neck knife (a first for me), I keep it under my shirt, it's really light and if I went somewhere with people who might find the idea of someone with a fixed blade on the scary you'd never know I had it under my t-shirt (although it might help I am a big lad, 56" chest).
I wan't a big fan of the plain pink colour. So I dyed it British Tan, I'd say it looks alot better.