Bushcraft knife directory and why use what you use?

[Shinken]

This may have been done before.

Could you all please post up a pic of the bushcraft knife that you use.

It would be nice if you could give a brief discription why you use/like it as well.

Just thought it would be cool if we could see what everyone uses.

Take care,

Ash

 

[leon-b]

well i use a clipper and everyone on here knows what one looks like so im not going to post a picture
leon

 

[Shinken]

Here is mine

This is a knife i handled from a fantastic Stuart Mitchell Blade, it just feels really nice in the hand and holds a wicked edge.

Length 9.5 inches overall

Blade legth 4 inchess

Blade thickness 4mm

Handle is made from dyed golden lacewood.

 

[Nicklas Odh]

I have the following to choose from: Fallkniven F1 and for backup I have four extra F1, an S1, a WM1 and finally a H1. I have a Leatherman Fuse I carry around everywhere and I usually use the F1.

 

[leon-b]

shinken that is a fine knife
leon

 

[British Red]

Generally these days this one

One off by Magnus Axelson (who has since won the Swedish Championship)

Blade: Göran Enocksson, Sleipner steel.
Handle: African blackwood, buffalo horn,
pewter and brass.
Sheath: Predrilled stitches, button with
mosaic pin, brass and pewter.

Why do I like it? Its beautiful to hold in any grip and the formed holds work holding the blade up, down, reversed and in a chest grip. I also confess to enjoying having a thing far more lovely than I could ever make

Red

 

[singteck]

I carry one of these three. First one is a cheap mora, second is from John Millington and the third one is a UHC Carpenter from Roselli.

They all get used one after the other and depends on the mood

But nowadays I try to use this modified Case CV because I can have it with me all the time.

singteck

 

[British Red]

I love that Case Singtek...I am currently talking to someone about a "fine and precise" bushcraft knife 0 I hate these clumpy "semi axe" bushcrafters. I use a cold steel ti-lite as my folder with a belt knife as I love the fine precision of the blade - I have decided now to let an axe do axe work and go for a much more subtle belt knife!

Red

 

[bushwacker bob]

one of these usually
http://www.barkriverknifetool.com/bushcraft/omfknife/index.html

 

[ArkAngel]

As requested

Standard use is my WS Woodie with one of Rapidboy's superb belt sheaths. Depending on how i want to it carry i also have a neck sheath.

If i fancy it i also have the old dependable Mora

Usually knocking around somewhere is my Victorinox multitool. Useful for all sorts of situations (bottle opening )


http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k98/ArkAngel_06/Woodlore knife/AllKnives.jpg

And a SAK "waiter" attached to my keys at all times along with my little LED torch

PS. I have posted the link to the picture, how do i get the image to be viewed without clicking on the link? ie the picture on view in the post itself?

 

[leon-b]

yes my sak gets taken with me all the time
leon

 

[singteck]

I love that Case Singtek...I am currently talking to someone about a "fine and precise" bushcraft knife 0 I hate these clumpy "semi axe" bushcrafters. I use a cold steel ti-lite as my folder with a belt knife as I love the fine precision of the blade - I have decided now to let an axe do axe work and go for a much more subtle belt knife!

Red

Ya, it's a lot better now with that "grind". Modiffied it after it fails to cut through an apple. I am not a fan of concave grind, the top of the grind just gets in the way of cutting

A mini axe and a folder is all I need but I miss the knife so I am like that famous guy whose name starts with N.

singteck

 

[steveo]

any one of these depending what mood I am in.



the svord is my most used though...

by the way cool thread...

 

[Too Much Kit To Carry]

I have several knives

But my favourite "daily runner" in a 6mm 01 Stewart Marsh with Diamond Wood scales. I think that it is beautifully made - the patern of the scales match perfectly on both sides, it hold a great edge and It's really chunky and fits my hand a treat. To be honest is my pride and joy.

I'll edit this and post some of my other knives including the knife I've used for over 20 years.

Phil.

 

[gregorach]

Oh, go on then...

Here's my Paul Baker New Graduate, along with an Opinel No 7 for comparison. Not the best photo, but it's a good knife.



01 tool steel, full tang, three zone differential hardening, convex grind, oak scales... It's got a "better" handle profile than a lot of other knives I've handled ("better" being an entirely personal and subjective judgement), very comfortable to use, does exactly what it says on the tin. I have to admit it was something of an impulse buy, but I'm jolly glad I bought it.

 

[Shinken]

Red i absolutly love Magnus's knives but i would be too afraid to use one!

 

[British Red]

Red i absolutly love Magnus's knives but i would be too afraid to use one!

When I bought it from Magnus I said " its gonna get used - will it stand up to abuse?"

He said "sure it will - please use it and send me pictures"

(shelter made using just a belt knife)

It seems to be standing up well so far!


Red

 

[scoops_uk]

Feel quite sad that I have a portrait of my knife handy!

I blame Hoodoo, he always has great photo's of his kit

 

[Diamond Dave]

I use a Shing Bushcrafter. Very comfortable and sturdy

 

[eraaij]

A knife, an Axe and a pocketknife.

Here is my bushcraft knife :

I drew up this blade design after experimenting with the Woodlore and Bison bushcrafter type blades. I like the handle of the Woodlore, but prefer the clip point and shorter blade of the Bison - skinning and cleaning game goes better. It is about the height of a Mora blade, which makes it more maneuverable in Woodcarving. The edge starts were the handle ends, which I prefer.

So a mix. The blade is done by Steve Wade Cox in O1 and is about 4mm thick and flat/scandi ground.

I handled this one in English Walnut and it rides in a Waxed sheath.

Keeps a mean edge too

-Emile