The Ray Mears bushcraft knife. SWC Version.

[JonathanD]

Be sure to share your thoughts on it with us.

 

[Mesquite]

That's such a beautiful knife! I think I am going to purchase the SWC version

The instructors knife is a beautiful knife.

I've been lucky enough to handle one and it's one of the few knifes I've thought 'feel's right' in your hand.

 

[Frazer d]

Hi guys. Decided to buy the ray mears bushcraft knife. Should get it by the weekend so ill post you my thoughts.
Thanks for the help and advice

 

[Robbi]

well done that man !!

 

[Frazer d]

haha thanks. Cant wait to get my hands on it. The only thing now is the problem of being to scared to use it just in case I scratch something lol

 

[silentpaddler]

If its gonna be a user do you think it will do its job any better than a Mora at £20.

Good point. It would be fun to go back 10,000 years and give a stone-age hunter-gatherer a selection of modern knives and see if he
prefers the Ray Mears signature edition. My guess is he would be a lot less fussy than his 21st century descendants.

 

[Retired Member southey]

Good point. It would be fun to go back 10,000 years and give a stone-age hunter-gatherer a selection of modern knives and see if he prefers the Ray Mears signature edition. My guess is he would be a lot less fussy than his 21st century descendants.

Yeah he would probably just choose the one he liked too.

 

[Robbi]

well said Southey !

 

[nodd]

Like all things kit there is practicality and then there is pride of ownership. Any sharp knife will cut wood but it is nice to own something that you like.
(RM WS Maple handle owner)

 

[JonathanD]

Frazer, why don't you drop Martin a PM, he has some very nice Woodlores for sale at decent prices and is a trusted member...

http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=72129&p=877348#post877348

 

[Frazer d]

Frazer, why don't you drop Martin a PM, he has some very nice Woodlores for sale at decent prices and is a trusted member...

http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=72129&p=877348#post877348

Hey. Thanks for the suggestion those are some really nice knives! I have already ordered the ray mears bushcraft knife from the website though. I should get it tomorrow . I have a question about the wood on the handle. Does it need to be serviced at all if you know what i mean. Do i need to buy any special wood oil to keep it in good shape or can I just leave it without causing any harm? Any advice on caring for the wood would be great since I really want to keep it in good condition.

 

[Retired Member southey]

Hey. Thanks for the suggestion those are some really nice knives! I have already ordered the ray mears bushcraft knife from the website though. I should get it tomorrow . I have a question about the wood on the handle. Does it need to be serviced at all if you know what i mean. Do i need to buy any special wood oil to keep it in good shape or can I just leave it without causing any harm? Any advice on caring for the wood would be great since I really want to keep it in good condition.

Cool beans matey! I just use boiled linseed oil on my wooden handles, you can pick it up in B&Q for a fiver, just give it a quick rub once in a while and all will be well.

 

[JonathanD]

I use Danish oil on all my natural handles and leave it to soak in overnight.

 

[Frazer d]

Thanks for the help. I'll have a look into that. Can the wood be damaged if you use it too much?

 

[Retired Member southey]

Not if you use it as a knife matey, mechanical sympathy, if you use it as it should be used it will last you as long as it should.

 

[JonathanD]

Thanks for the help. I'll have a look into that. Can the wood be damaged if you use it too much?

No, not through normal use. Just don't get it soaking wet and then leave it drying in a hot place. That will warp the scales. If you want to stabilise the wood against the environment even more, then soak it for a couple of days and allow the oil to penetrate fully.

 

[Retired Member southey]

Hey, you could fix some kind of reptile tank heater to that for a good penetrating soak.

 

[JonathanD]

Hey, you could fix some kind of reptile tank heater to that for a good penetrating soak.

OK.

Flamin' smart ar**!!!!

 

[Retired Member southey]

HAHAHA! yay, I still think that's one of the best improv's I've seen for knife care.

 

[Frazer d]

Awesome thanks for the tips