Im happy with just the one knife, although I went through quite a few, finding it. [I didnt get along with the Alan Wood Woodlore.]
In the end I opted for the Paul Baker Bushman TZ, but If I had to change it, I think I'd choose the same as your one.
fixed blade. what you using
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Im happy with just the one knife, although I went through quite a few, finding it. [I didnt get along with the Alan Wood Woodlore.]
In the end I opted for the Paul Baker Bushman TZ, but If I had to change it, I think I'd choose the same as your one.
As my work is taking me to some great wet and wild places and out into the field much more than ever. I have retired my 01 version with stag slabs and Mr Mitchell has made me a new full flat version for 2012 in RWL and stabilised giraffe bone. That should do me in African savannah, UK seashores, wetland and woodlands without as much maintainance.
I can do everything I could with a scandi and more with the full flat versions, so I'm a full convert now. Never thought I'd be saying that.
As my work is taking me to some great wet and wild places and out into the field much more than ever. I have retired my 01 version with stag slabs and Mr Mitchell has made me a new full flat version for 2012 in RWL and stabilised giraffe bone. That should do me in African savannah, UK seashores, wetland and woodlands without as much maintainance.
Ohhh I like that , you have some nice bone there
Im using a fallkniven F1 for normal stuff and a nice heavy savage bushcraft blade for heavier work but have just asked Duncan at Dorset woodland blades (FGYT on here) to make me a dorset woodland clone so thinking that may be my main user in the future.
and this one, modernised leuku in g10
all with FGYT blades and my handles/sheaths, except the 52100 which duncan used to demonstrate his mystical skills and what not.
I love this. Pretty much fits my conception of the perfect 'big' knife!
I have a bunch of knives to choose from.
Fallkniven F1. My former favourite knife that has been with me some years now.
Fallkniven S1. My current favourite, in combination with a WM1.
Fallkniven WM1. My "clean" knife when outdoors with the S1.
Fallkniven U2. This one hangs on my keyring.
To complement the knives I sometimes bring a Gransfors hatchet, Laplander folding saw or a regular size bow saw
Fallkniven F1. My former favourite knife that has been with me some years now.
Fallkniven S1. My current favourite, in combination with a WM1.
Fallkniven WM1. My "clean" knife when outdoors with the S1.
Fallkniven U2. This one hangs on my keyring.
To complement the knives I sometimes bring a Gransfors hatchet, Laplander folding saw or a regular size bow saw
This is my go to knife. I made it a while back from a ball bearing casing. Not certain what the steel is but it is likely to be 52100 I think.
At the time I HATED the blade. I couldn't get the grinds at all even. And I very nearly threw it away/ gave it away on more than on occasion.
But I finished it off and put a handle on it in my flat in Glasgow using a pruning saw to cut away excess material whilst holding it with my feet.
Handle is made from Antler, unknown burl courtesy of Toddy, pewter, buffalo horn and plum wood.
It holds a seriously wicked edge and is a real slicer. Gets used for almost everything these days.
It went through quite a draw out build. I like my last post having just re-read it.
All the best
Andy
At the time I HATED the blade. I couldn't get the grinds at all even. And I very nearly threw it away/ gave it away on more than on occasion.
But I finished it off and put a handle on it in my flat in Glasgow using a pruning saw to cut away excess material whilst holding it with my feet.
Handle is made from Antler, unknown burl courtesy of Toddy, pewter, buffalo horn and plum wood.
It holds a seriously wicked edge and is a real slicer. Gets used for almost everything these days.
It went through quite a draw out build. I like my last post having just re-read it.
- definitely has. And I even managed to get a scandi style sheath done too. Though you can't see pictures of that because it is pretty rough.
All the best
Andy
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Until recently, a BG Bushcrafter which i did the Woodlore Fundamentals with. Superb knife, takes and holds an edge well and is a joy to use. It's now fitted to my bushy belt kit, in a Black Sheep sheath, so will still get a lot of use even though I've just bought an Alan Wood "Tamarack"
BG Bushcrafter...
Simon
This is a really nice knife.
Im using just cheapo Morakniv clipper. Didnt arrive very sharp but i soon sorted that out on a selection of wet stones.
Proof is in the bald patch on my forearm
Proof is in the bald patch on my forearm
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