I was wondering if anyone had a review of this knife? I need a cheap knife for using around our shoot. Something sturdy inexpensive, it could and will be used for digging holes one minute or hacking branches the next, i dont want to go as far as a billhook as it would be abit big for my wee kit bag, and an axe would be to heavy to cart about, a decent sized do it all knife would be more what i'm looking for, anyone have one of these?
Cold Steel Bushman
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Haven't got one, but have used one. It'll certainly do all of those jobs you had in mind for it.
army issue survival knife, low cost thick blade and squaddy proof........lol......
cost about £30 last time i looked, have an internet search and you should find one there......
regards.
chris.......................
cost about £30 last time i looked, have an internet search and you should find one there......
regards.
chris.......................
British Red did a personal view appraisal of several knives a few years back including a Cold Steel Bushman, Which I bought from him, a copy can probably be found by googling "What knife British Red"
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Wings
It will do the job - just not the best looking knife. I would second Lannyman on the Mod issue one. I got mine secondhand and it lasted me a fair while (It should be noted that I am good at breaking things which I have not made!) You could always go for a nice pukko or a camp knife. As usual I am swift to praise the Gerber big rock (with plain edge) - for only £30 not a bad knife.
Perhaps not the best knife for cold wet winter days if you ask me. Cold & slippy handle I'd imagine.
A wooden or plastic handle would be more comfortable. The MOD for me is too heavy for brush cutting but would be good on larger saplings & branches - it will sure dig holes lol & likely pry the turret off a T32 as well.
Perhaps a Martindale or Tramontina may be worth a look - you can shape the handles to your preference with a rasp etc. The edges usually need a bit of work too though.
A wooden or plastic handle would be more comfortable. The MOD for me is too heavy for brush cutting but would be good on larger saplings & branches - it will sure dig holes lol & likely pry the turret off a T32 as well.
Perhaps a Martindale or Tramontina may be worth a look - you can shape the handles to your preference with a rasp etc. The edges usually need a bit of work too though.
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Do you know how it fares against the T72? Which reminds me - the ex-Russian issue knife is a goodun too. I think it was the NR-40? Could be wrong, met a fella that carried an old one a couple of years ago - seemed to withstand the abuse I gave it.
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I'm not sure if the balde on this would be long enough for your requirements but I have one and it's like a tank. The blade is 6mm thick so it is very strong, easy to sharpen and comes with a good enough sheath. Very good price too.
http://www.heinnie.com/Knives/Blackfox-Knives/Blackfox-Hunter/p-92-589-4036/
http://www.heinnie.com/Knives/Blackfox-Knives/Blackfox-Hunter/p-92-589-4036/
That knife is favored by Chris Nyerges. I remember reading an article by him many years ago where he used that knife to split a tree lengthwise to make a bow stave. Seemed like the perfect knife for the job.
For the money I think the Cold Steel Bushman is great value, and has a interesting minimalist look. I have owned one for about 3 years and it's surprisingly versatile. I use it on outback motorcycle trips as a camp knife.
Bushman it is then, the army one looks abit, well like an army one if you get my drift!! it just needs to be remotely sharp nothing fancy!!!
aka effin bomb proof. no experience of the bushman but I can certainly recommend the issue survival knife.
Andy
I got a Bushman earlier this year, but haven't had a chance to use it yet. I've only heard good things about it as a cheap and tough camp knife.
As far as the handle goes, I wrapped the ubiquitous paracord around it, but bicycle inner tube would be good too.
Try the Cold Steel forum for more (probably favourable) info.
Claudiasboris
As far as the handle goes, I wrapped the ubiquitous paracord around it, but bicycle inner tube would be good too.
Try the Cold Steel forum for more (probably favourable) info.
Claudiasboris
Stumbled across this review on the US bushcraft forum that may be of interest to you? http://bushcraftusa.com/forum/showthread.php?t=6494
They do rock. Almost bombproof.
Like the inner tube idea, because the handle could use some help, or wear gloves. If you use paracord it tends not to fit in the sheath any more.
Also they need to do a left hand version, because think it would give you nightmares if you are left handed.
Like the inner tube idea, because the handle could use some help, or wear gloves. If you use paracord it tends not to fit in the sheath any more.
Also they need to do a left hand version, because think it would give you nightmares if you are left handed.
If you get some inner tube longer than the handle, you can push the rest inside the handle for firelighting tinder, and cut off as and when needed....
My paracord handled Bushman fits nicely snug in the scabbard. In fact it fits better now than before.
Claudiasboris
Claudiasboris
