Best knife for a beginner

[golightly]

Hi all, new to the art of bushcraft and I do not yet have a suitable knife. Looking at the FÄLLKNIVEN F1. This seems to be a good alround start point without spending a fortune. Will be used for basic bushcraft but not really for carving.

Any ideas or suggestions greatly appreciated

 

[British Red]

Frosts Mora or clipper mate.

Personally I find the F1 a poor knife (many disagree)

Most everyone thinks the Mora hard to beat though!

Red

 

[fred gordon]

Frosts Mora or clipper mate.

Personally I find the F1 a poor knife (many disagree)

Most everyone thinks the Mora hard to beat though!

Red

Can't say fairer than that. I keep going back to the Frost Mora. Its a superb knife for the price and one of the best to start you off.

 

[golightly]

Really, looking at the price of the Frost knives I would have thought you dont get much for that price however it appears not the case here. If I were to go for a more sturdy offering, i.e. to allow some use for limbing etc, what else would you suggest, based on a budget of around £70 GBP

And thanks for the quick reply Red

 

[brancho]

There really is little to justify spending more than the cost of the frost knives other than specific designs, looks and bling.

 

[KAE1]

Frost Clipper or Opinel. I actually prefer my opinel # 7 to my Clipper, though I am mainly using it for gutting/skinning not carving wood. It just seems to fit me well and feel natural in my hand. I recently bought a Brusletto Bamse, its a great knife, but I still go for the little Opinel.

 

[golightly]

Great news. Any particular blade composition for the Mora, i.e. carbon, stainless or laminated?

 

[British Red]

Carbon sharpens easier. Stainless is more rust resistant if you want to canoe and use near salt water). Both are great. I prefer the clipper but its a close call!

Red

 

[stonyman]

I have to agree with the majority Frosts Mora or Clipper.

 

[kb31]

i would go for the stainless mora first
i love my carbon one but i live by the sea
so it's rusts up if i don't keep on top of it
some think a dear knife makes you a good bushcrafter but it's
not the knife it's how you use it

 

[golightly]

Guys,

I have ordered a Frosts Clipper, carbon blade as I live inland and most of my work will be either dry or an a situation where I can keep the blade oiled.

This is my first post on these forums and I have to say I am deeply appreciative of the quick and usefull response I have received.

Your knowledge has enabled me to get a good quality tool without wasting money that could be better spent on other items of kit.

Many thanks

Rich

 

[dtalbot]

You've made a great choice there, good enough to do all you need, cheap enough to have a spare and not be too worried if you loose/trash one!

 

[golightly]

Just received the knife and I have to agree with all that you guys said, great knife unbelievable value.

Once again thanks

 

[Brian.T]

Frosts Mora or clipper mate.

Personally I find the F1 a poor knife (many disagree)

Most everyone thinks the Mora hard to beat though!

Red

This one? http://www.outdoorcode.co.uk/catalog/images/frosts2.jpg

Only £7.50?

Thats made my mind up then

 

[British Red]

Thats the one Brian,

It truly is a superb knife (and trust me I have the best knife in the world to compare it against). There is no better "bang for your buck" to be had. I have owned many knives that cost much more and were far less capable. I stil use a Mora in all my "how to" threads to prove that no fance tools are needed

Red

 

[Brian.T]

Thats the one Brian,

It truly is a superb knife (and trust me I have the best knife in the world to compare it against). There is no better "bang for your buck" to be had. I have owned many knives that cost much more and were far less capable. I stil use a Mora in all my "how to" threads to prove that no fance tools are needed

Red

Cheers Red.

 

[Dougster]

It is funny, game prep, carving and leather work, the clipper always seems to be out....

I have some nice knives (I'm not even going to try to compete with Red) but Frosts are remarkable knives. Most of the knive I make for friends and family are based on Lapplander blades too.

 

[pibbleb]

Just need this guy to make you a nice sheath to go with you new shiney toys! http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=21846

Oh yeah, mind your fingers, they might be good knives for beginners but they still bite! Trust me:aargh4:

Pib