Ebay Bushy 'Tool'

[craeg]

Seen this tool on ebay, any comments?

Ebay Item No: 330311260187

Specifications
Blade material: High Carbon 01 tool steel (British made steel)
Thickness: from 4mm stock
Hardness: 56-58 on the Rockwell scale
Tang: full
Blade length: 10cm
Overall length: 22cm
Blade type: spear point
Grind: flat (for ease of sharpening)
Handle: Polished Rosewood. Brass rivets and lanyard eye.
Sheath: Belt sheath in 3mm shoulder leather, with sleeve for 10mm firesteel

O1 Tools steel is usually reserved for making chisels, and other cutting tools, it is by far the most popular steel for Bushcraft knives as it will sharpen easily in the field to razor sharp.

Spec looks pretty good!
Craeg

 

[Shewie]

It`s a woody clone alright, any idea who the maker is ?

What`s the price ? (I`ve fallen out with ebay at the moment so I won`t be having a look)

Like you say, the specs sound okay

 

[jojo]

Buy now for 99.99 pounds

English Made Bushcraft Knife by Arthur Wright and Sons Sheffield

BEAT THE BAN, EBAY HAS BANNED THE SALE OF THESE ITEMS FROM 10-3-09, HURRY AND BUY NOW!!!

from the sellers...

 

[craeg]

It`s a woody clone alright, any idea who the maker is ?

What`s the price ? (I`ve fallen out with ebay at the moment so I won`t be having a look)

Like you say, the specs sound okay

Hi Mate

Quote, "English Made Bushcraft Knife by Arthur Wright and Sons Sheffield.

Working in the expedition industry a good knife is always high on my packing list, unfortunately ridiculous waiting lists, or massive price tags of knives from closed down factories made me seek a more realistic alternative.

I worked with traditional Sheffield knife maker Arthur Wright and Sons to come up with a high quality durable alternative to discontinued prices or custom waiting lists. Although the knives are “factory made” many of the processes are carried out by craftsmen giving the handmade feel, without the costs incurred."

Priced at £105.49 inc P&P

Any ideas on the maker? I am tempted as it seems a good price but I am hopeful that Elma is going to offer me an artisan handmade tool!

Craeg

 

[rapidboy]

I have handled a couple of them and they are not great , just a bit rough around the edges with a fairly poor grind and a terrible sheath.
A stall at a game fair hada half a dozen last year and they all looked much the same.
I'd say there are much better knives around for the same or less money.

 

[craeg]

Thanks for that mate. I will steer a wide birth of it....Thought this might be the case with it

Cheers
Craeg

 

[Draven]

I've seen reviews expressing the same view as Rapidboy IIRC, I think on BB.

The size of that ricasso is ludicrous! IMO, of course.

 

[wanderingblade]

Better off getting an Enzo kit from Brisa for half the price.