Suggestions on Bushcraft Knife

[British Red]

I would add a couple more to the list - Shinken and Jojo.

Shinken did my Puukko (which is about as traditional as it comes in design terms) and its startlingly good. Jojo made my Nessmuk - again very traditional but brilliantly made.

Interestingly though two more different knives are hard to imagine. One is great for wood and utility. One is more game and camp use.

I have had a Paul Baker and it was a very competent knife - but I would suggest getting something individual that suits your needs and tastes.

Red

 

[Klenchblaize]

Of course there is always the man... Alan Wood.

You could though lose a lot of hair by the time you take delivery and I don't mean for the RM Woodlore!

Anyone know for sure how long the waiting list for one of these is or indeed if AW is still offering it at this time?

Handle material of your choosing I would add as the scales on this are apparently "pants"!

Cheers

 

[Siberianfury]

my only custom is a bernie garland hybrid in damascus,

i love it, it looks great and does everything want it to do, i prefer an upswept blade profile as its easyer to control when cutting wood.

but if not bernie garland id go for some of lances "driftwoodwalker" work, its first class and absaloutly beautiful

ATB
Josh

 

[rancid badger]

You could also give this guy a look;
http://www.customknivesandsticks.co.uk/index.htm

Apparently very nice work and a nice bloke too (according to a good friend of mine)

Never met him or sampled his work personally but I'm working on it

cheers
R.B.

 

[ranger]

I'll put in a vote for Roger Harrington, Bison Bushcraft. His Bushmans Pal is a great little knife if you're in the market for a compact bushcraft knife.

As per others I'd concur that you wouldn't be sorry with anything Alan Wood or Stuart Mitchell either.

 

[markheolddu]

Plus one for Dave Budd proper forged knives and a top bloke.

Mark

 

[bert333]

Amazed that no one mentioned SHING
A Gent and a scholar who created this beauty in D2

Shing :You_Rock_

 

[Ratbag]

A good up and coming knife maker is HillBill,excellent quality and very good prices.

Another recommendation for Hillbill here. Great build quality, great value and a really nice guy to deal with. And I would imagine that you won't have a massive long wait either

He makes a good cup of coffee too

HTH

Rat

 

[NikDarkwood]

How about making your own? Its not as difficult as it looks and its way more satisfying than shopping.

 

[leon-1]

I'll also say look at Roger Harrington, his work is good and solid. The knives are well made, the grind is good and Roger does turn out some lovely looking knives.

Roger has also put a lot of thought into the design of his knives mainly because he uses them on a day to day basis teaching bushcraft.

 

[Forest fella]

The A Wright Bushcraft knives are a Good all round version of the genre,And they all very well priced

 

[Rumcajs]

When searching for good bushcraft knife I found this guy:
http://swc-handmade-knives.com/

Don't have any experience with his knives but they do look good.

 

[Barn Owl]

I'll leave it up to the experts...and you need the right tools!

I've handled blades with ordinary hand tools from the shed.
It's really not difficult and can save you a good bit of money.

Makers blades are quite cheap and they can supply you with bolts and liners usually.

Scales can be gotten easily for practically peanuts.

 

[John Fenna]

Or go on a Dave Budd knife making course and make your own...
It costs about the same as buying a custom bushcraft knife and you will treasure your knife for ever - or even start a whole new hobby.
I know it has changed my life...

 

[Steve13]

Another vote here for Roger Harrington

His bushcraft knives are superb

Also have an Alan Wood on order myself

 

[Siberianfury]

either stu mitchel or bernie garland, both make great knives with brilliant grinds, alan woods grinds are far to acute for my liking, i prefer 22 degrees or less.

 

[Whittler Kev]

Or go on a Dave Budd knife making course and make your own...
It costs about the same as buying a custom bushcraft knife and you will treasure your knife for ever - or even start a whole new hobby.
I know it has changed my life...

Nothing like using one you made yourself - Have a go

 

[wizard]

I put together an Enzo from http://www.bensbackwoods.com/servlet/Categories?category=Knifemaking:Enzo

It came out excellent, a nice size and weight and as sharp as you can get a blade. I went for a Trapper in D2 steel and the Curly Birch scales. It took one day and a few common tools. The only thing I needed to buy was some Tung Oil and Epoxy. I will say, it was cheaper to buy the whole, finished knife and sheath than to "do it yourself" but I did get a feeling of pride from making it up and I had a sheath that fit already. Hope that helps BGAdvo. Cheers.

 

[timf2009]

I can recommend SWC knives.

http://swc-handmade-knives.com/CUSTOM-KNIFE-GALLERY

He'll supply as a kit or ready made. I chose a bushcraft kit which was pretty easy to make. It takes and holds a good edge and the sheath and firesteel are good quality too.

 

[shep]

I'd second Roger Harrington. I've seen his knives up close and can see the thought he's put into the ergonomics.

Of course you could go for a part-time maker on here who manages about 1 knife a year but puts his heart and soul into it ...can't remember his name