I was wondering if anybody could recommend a bushcraft knife that is well-made and also affordable around the $70 range or less recommendations are much appreciated
bushcraft knife
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I use a USMC style kabar.
I have a Gerber LMF II infantry knofe
How about a Mora?
Morakniv Bushcraft Carbon Black
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B009O01H0Y/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_-.6EybK2856C0
Morakniv Bushcraft Carbon Black
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B009O01H0Y/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_-.6EybK2856C0
The Condor knives deserve a look.
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Hi,
I'll second the Mora/Pukko knives. Tried and tested for over a 1000 years in real life survival situations. Still incredibly inexpensive to buy. I personally favor the traditional rat-tail tang wooden barrel handled ones. I do have a fondness for my Condor Nessmuk too. Fantastic camp knife pattern.
And don't forget to add a small pocket sized folder. Like a Scout pattern knife like an Alox Victorinox model like a Farmer. Leave the Spydercos and Benchmades at home. This isn't their venue.
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I'll second the Mora/Pukko knives. Tried and tested for over a 1000 years in real life survival situations. Still incredibly inexpensive to buy. I personally favor the traditional rat-tail tang wooden barrel handled ones. I do have a fondness for my Condor Nessmuk too. Fantastic camp knife pattern.
And don't forget to add a small pocket sized folder. Like a Scout pattern knife like an Alox Victorinox model like a Farmer. Leave the Spydercos and Benchmades at home. This isn't their venue.
Bluewing
Condor is a good value. I have and like the Bushlore line. No frills, good steel. I've heard mixed reviews regarding the grind on the blade, but my Condors have been great from the factory.
The Grohmann Canadian Belt knives have been a solid choice for decades
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Hi,
Love my Bird and Trout version in carbon steel. Best hunting knife ever. But for me, not quite up to bushcrafting. Perhaps because the Bird and Trout is a bit lighter and small than the standard Grohmann.
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It is a LOT smaller. Comparing it (far right) to the Grohmann Survival knife (far left), there is a significant difference. Of course, one can always "Go big or go home". Just pick up a Randall 14 and be done with it all
Tad more than $70 though. The Ontario USAF Survival knife is a pretty decent
choice for about $40
Tad more than $70 though. The Ontario USAF Survival knife is a pretty decent
choice for about $40
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I never used one cause I still carry an Ax and a bow saw camping. I have a old timer 165 Woodsman and a Old Hickory Cabbage Knife for Camp stuff.
Hard to beat a Mora for companion knife. I have a bunch of the models but I tend to reach for my fav: model 601. Some folks don't care for the finger guards but I like them. Heck for $70 bucks you can score almost a half dozen Moras. Some of the basic models can be found for under $10. I have yet to put their new Eldris and Kansbol knives to the test but I have little doubt that I will love them.
Condors are great. I prefer their Kephart to their Bushlore but both are solid values. I scored a HG Kukri for X-mas...that thing is a beast but not recommended for an intro blade.
Determine the specs that you like: i.e., stainless or carbon, blade profile, sheath, etc and let those guide your selection. Also, Delta Boy is spot on. Let a knife be a knife. Carry an axe/hatchet if firewood needs to be processed, IMHO.
Condors are great. I prefer their Kephart to their Bushlore but both are solid values. I scored a HG Kukri for X-mas...that thing is a beast but not recommended for an intro blade.
Determine the specs that you like: i.e., stainless or carbon, blade profile, sheath, etc and let those guide your selection. Also, Delta Boy is spot on. Let a knife be a knife. Carry an axe/hatchet if firewood needs to be processed, IMHO.
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The whole "bushcraft" genre gets funny, but Moras are spectacular bang for your buck - you can keep one in every bugout bag, just in case you lose your $,$$$ knife.
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my buck 119 special is always on my hip when i venture out into wilderness, hasnt let me down at all. i put an edge on my dads airforce k-bar and its stood up well.
I actually got the Condor Bushcraft blade blank, and did a paracord handle.
Do also have their Nessmuk, and a steak-knife-looking one; forget its name. Also a throwing axe, come to think, and a really good model called the Toloza (below).
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I put the Toloza in a Spec Ops sheath; a really good rig I should use more.
http://www.specopsbrand.com/knife-sheaths/combat-master-knife-sheath-short.html
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http://www.specopsbrand.com/knife-sheaths/combat-master-knife-sheath-short.html
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True. I will still use my little antique hatchet for fire wood, rather than buttoning my knife. But it is nice to have a knife that you know is up to it if needed.
When I worked in the bush I also always had my buck 110 on my belt, and that was good for kindling and small stuff.
If $70 is your max, get an Ontario SP1 for less than $40.
https://smile.amazon.com/Ontario-Ma...F8&qid=1484854396&sr=8-1&keywords=ontario+sp1
and a Mora, there are several models for under $30
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/search/...484854669&low-price=10&high-price=30&x=9&y=14
https://smile.amazon.com/Ontario-Ma...F8&qid=1484854396&sr=8-1&keywords=ontario+sp1
and a Mora, there are several models for under $30
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/search/...484854669&low-price=10&high-price=30&x=9&y=14
