Best knife for a starter

[wildcampthom]

Hi I'm looking for my first bushcraft knife, I'm looking to spend no more then £50.
I've got experience using knives from my army days.

 

[Andy W]

I think a lot of people will say a Mora, and to be honest I cannot disagree. There are a large and varied range of these knives with prices form £10 to £50ish. I also like the Condor range and they have basic but good knives ranging from £25 to £50 - they are never going to win any beauty awards but are very functional - Shop around I have see great varation in prices for the same knives. Thats my tuppence worth I am sure others will give you some more ideas.

 

[tsitenha]

Too right, Mora is the way to go as a starter or even a keeper, recommended to all my apprentices.

 

[John Fenna]

Can't argue with a Mora....

 

[crosslandkelly]

Mora or Hultafors.

 

[shaggystu]

Hultafors, like this one:

http://www.heinnie.com/Knives/Hultafors-Knives/Craftsmans-Orange-Carbon/p-92-913-6867/

Moras are also very good.

Cheers,

Stuart.

(no link to the seller etc.)

 

[ozzy1977]

Cant beat the mora

 

[Squidders]

Agreed... Mora all the way.

I regularly go out with nearly £1000 in knives but still love and always keep a high-vis stainless mora in my pack. As a starter knife, one of these is bout as good as it gets:

http://www.thebushcraftstore.co.uk/...rbon-steel-blade---military-green-11143-p.asp

 

[Chilliphil]

Another vote for Mora here too.

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[Will_]

I've just bought my brother a Hultafors Heavy Duty Knife as his first bushcraft knife.
I'd heard loads about how tough they were, but when it arrived, I was still I was surprised by how good it was.
If you like wooden scales and a more traditional look (leather sheath etc.) I'd recommend the Condor Bushlore.

 

[wildcampthom]

Thanks guys. Took your advise and just ordered a Mora bushcraft black from heinnie.com.

 

[Will_]

Thanks guys. Took your advise and just ordered a Mora bushcraft black from heinnie.com.

Good call - you won't be disappointed with it.

 

[Andy W]

Thanks guys. Took your advise and just ordered a Mora bushcraft black from heinnie.com.

I dont think you will go wrong with that, a well reviewed knife.