BCNW-O1 or Skookum Bush Tool?
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yes it is an ugly sheath, I do them with either a leather, kydex or leather kydex mix.Ahh but does yours come with the ugliest sheath ever made ?
If your going to get an original SBT get it in 3V . I have one in A2 and 3v great knives but I am not a big fan of micro bevels, thats why my grinds are shorter and zero ground.
The ugliest sheath ever made comes with the Spyderco Bushcrafter. The BCNW is not a vast amount better. Rod's sheath for the Skookum is quirky but works extremely well.
Not sure you will be able to get a SBT. I emailed an order over a year and a half ago, no reply, no notice, no knife. No changes to the website since then either. Not sure there is a SBT any more.
I have two of robevs73's excellent Bushtool model and they are an excellent knife and a great value. I like the grind, the 3mm blade and the sheath is also well done. Rob is both a fine knifemaker and a truly nice person to deal with. I highly recommend his work.
I also have a BCNW-01 knife, bought it recently to try out on a course. Mike at BCNW was really helpful and rushed me the knife so I would have it in time. I had the knife in plenty of time and I have had time to work with the knife a bit. The course is later this month, so it will get a proper workout then. I like the BCNW knife, it is sturdy, fits the hand well and super sharp. I am waiting to see the 2011 model which is probably going to be 3mm, which I may prefer for the lighter weight.
As far as the laminated bamboo, well it is not a pretty wood like spalted maple or curly birch but it is strong, has a good feel in the hand and reminds me of my Chouinard-Frost 70cm ice-axe with a laminated bamboo shaft that I used for many years of mountaineering in the Pacific Northwest, Alaska and the Alps. I appreciate the bamboo more because of the classic axe!
As for a recommendation, I think one of Rob's Bushtools or a BCNW-01 would each serve you well, tough choice to pick only one. Cheers!
I have two of robevs73's excellent Bushtool model and they are an excellent knife and a great value. I like the grind, the 3mm blade and the sheath is also well done. Rob is both a fine knifemaker and a truly nice person to deal with. I highly recommend his work.
I also have a BCNW-01 knife, bought it recently to try out on a course. Mike at BCNW was really helpful and rushed me the knife so I would have it in time. I had the knife in plenty of time and I have had time to work with the knife a bit. The course is later this month, so it will get a proper workout then. I like the BCNW knife, it is sturdy, fits the hand well and super sharp. I am waiting to see the 2011 model which is probably going to be 3mm, which I may prefer for the lighter weight.
As far as the laminated bamboo, well it is not a pretty wood like spalted maple or curly birch but it is strong, has a good feel in the hand and reminds me of my Chouinard-Frost 70cm ice-axe with a laminated bamboo shaft that I used for many years of mountaineering in the Pacific Northwest, Alaska and the Alps. I appreciate the bamboo more because of the classic axe!
As for a recommendation, I think one of Rob's Bushtools or a BCNW-01 would each serve you well, tough choice to pick only one. Cheers!
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BOD
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Both look nice but this looks as if it should be a contender; the Bushfinger
http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=59915&highlight=Bushfinger
http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=59915&highlight=Bushfinger
does anybody actually use the welded butt cap and the lashing holes ( mine has the holes but no welded cap )
they do seem to ave a very pointy point
the other a stubby but strong point
so i guess it really depends on your style an the way you use a knife wether its lots of digging and prying or lots of fine detail carving and pickin your toenails
why not get a blank of both to handle and see if you like either that would cost less than buying one then you could sell them or you will havea user toll the waiting list thins out a bit if you got for the Tool
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I agree with your thoughts about laminated bamboo. I also used a Choinard-Frost axe cut down to 45cm for many years, in fact I still have it. I found the shaft to be lighter and more durable than the standard hickory and would have no hesitation in using this for a knife handle. I agree that laminated bamboo is not as attractive as many available options but imo it stands up well against "standard" micarta.
I too still have my Chouinard-Frost. I no longer do any mountaineering, but the axe is part of each climb and each memory. I will have it till the end!
I have come to the conclusion that any knife with micarta scales is heavy. I wonder what the real weight difference is over a nice wood?
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