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Other Activities => Other Adventures => Topic started by: Odell on November 19, 2015, 02:17:12 PM

Title: Bushcraft Knife
Post by: Odell on November 19, 2015, 02:17:12 PM: Curious about a good fixed blade knife that doesn't break the bank. Anything good around $100?
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Post by: Wazukie on November 19, 2015, 02:20:51 PM: Mora
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Post by: Fl0und3rz on November 19, 2015, 02:35:28 PM: That will probably be the most popular. I like my RAT-7, for a chopper, and the Cold Steel SRK gets decent words.
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Post by: KFhunter on November 19, 2015, 07:44:16 PM: Gerber LMF II might be a good one to consider
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Post by: 2labs on November 19, 2015, 08:10:55 PM: If interested in reviews of quality outdoor gear check out you tube channel Nutnfancy
This guy reviews a lot of knives and backpack gear and guns.
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Post by: dreamunelk on November 19, 2015, 08:17:58 PM: Look at Mora knives. Personally I like my Bark River Bush Crafter.
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Post by: Wanttohuntmore on November 19, 2015, 08:18:32 PM: Cold steel throwing knife. It is like a small, very sharp machete. Cheap too!
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Post by: mossy8352 on November 23, 2015, 10:22:46 PM: I have used a lot of different brands and priced knives in my lifetime from pocket knives to the butcher knives from my fathers store. Good steel stainless or high carbon is a matter of personal preference to me and I have both. I currently have two Mora knives that I end up carrying and using. If you will learn how to sharpen a knife properly almost any one will get the job done. Here is a place to see what is out there and give you some ideas of choices:
http://www.selfrelianceoutfitters.com/survival-knives-3/?sort=pricedesc

A real consideration is the handle and how it feels in your hand, is it to slick to large or to small? Spending a fortune on a custom knife is a personal issue but in your price range there are many knives that will last a lifetime. Good luck!!
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Post by: Kittman on November 24, 2015, 08:31:39 AM: One of my favorites is my Knives of Alaska Bush Camp model.

http://www.knivesofalaska.com/item.asp?id=22&r=store%2Easp%3Fc%3D12
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Post by: KFhunter on November 24, 2015, 08:44:58 AM: Quote from: Kittman on November 24, 2015, 08:31:39 AM
One of my favorites is my Knives of Alaska Bush Camp model.

http://www.knivesofalaska.com/item.asp?id=22&r=store%2Easp%3Fc%3D12

That's been on my things I want but not bad enough to buy immediately list for several years. Good suggestion.

For a tad more than $100 I would get the combo set though, get nice little caper with it. I like that it's D2 steel, hold and edge for a long time but a little longer to sharpen back up.

http://www.diggsoutdoors.com/knives-of-alaska-bushcamp-cub-combo-set.html?jt=1&jap=1o1&js=1&jsid=38611&jcpid=8a8ae4cd4d792ddb014d7acf2af32220&jkId=gcp:se_38611:pp_129185235376:ag_22110563416:cp_403434736:n_g:d_c:cr_81221211016&gclid=CN-HrdPAqckCFQpBfgodtOMOCQ

Looks like Diggs is having a sale too, free shipping and additional 10% off.
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Post by: rainshadow1 on November 24, 2015, 09:12:10 AM: I still have a few of these available...

(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.rain-shadow.com%2F000b1.jpg&hash=428d4df5080c5e003aa66525fb06154ccdf86b61)

They're a true "Bushcraft" custom, handmade. Selling them for $50. Very good edge development and retention. They're made from sawmill bandsaw steel with micarta grips. Simple kydex pack sheaths.

Traditional bushcraft is kind of a one-day backyard knifesmith build, using scrounged materials and minimalist equipment and detail work. That's the tradition I follow making these, although I do heat-treat to recipe with known steel, and finish out the micarta pretty nice.

(These do not represent my one-off custom knives! http://www.rain-shadow.com/knives_for_sale.htm Nor does their price! )
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Post by: huntinguy on November 24, 2015, 11:20:47 AM: http://www.kellamknives.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=7

I have one of theirs, not this one, and it works very well, if used like a knife.

They can be had below $100.00 if you look around.

I wouldn't beat on it. But then again I have never seen a reason to abuse any tool.
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Post by: jdb on December 31, 2015, 05:15:26 PM: I got a buck Selkirk for Christmas and I think it will work out nicely
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Post by: finnman on June 27, 2016, 09:45:06 PM: Bushcraft knives are a special breed!!
I have Blind Horse, Battle Horse, LT Wright, also look at Bark River, and Enzo.