Knife shopping

[ga2.s]

Hi All

I am in the market for the "perfect" knife. A bushcraft every day carry. I don't want to buy something so personal over the Internet.

i don't know where I can go and shop for such a thing. Can anyone recommend a shop with a decent selection and good knowledge. I am in Hampshire but don't mind an hour drive for somewhere good.

thanks

 

[Mesquite]

What's your budget?

 

[crosslandkelly]

Have a look here.

http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=104160

 

[homesicksteve]

A long drive to Heinnie's : http://www.heinnie.com/

or buy this : http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=130393&p=1675794#post1675794

 

[TeeDee]

Hi All
I am in Hampshire but don't mind an hour drive for somewhere good.

Maybe best to decide on an idea of realistic budget 1st , IMO you'd be good to go with a Mora but its a bit like Cars , tastes vary and so do prices but they all drive A TO B.

 

[crosslandkelly]

A long drive to Heinnie's : http://www.heinnie.com/

or buy this : http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=130393&p=1675794#post1675794

Maybe best to decide on an idea of realistic budget 1st , IMO you'd be good to go with a Mora but its a bit like Cars , tastes vary and so do prices but they all drive A TO B.

The OP is looking for an EDC.

 

[mick91]

Contradictory terms in a way there. Edc is fine for opening packages etc, every day things, I personally favour a multitool. But realistically for outdoor use you're going to want fixed blade at the very least a good locker

 

[Silverback 1]

There is no such thing as a one off perfect bushcraft knife that will cover all chores, you will need at least 2, and an axe.
Most knife shops won't have a clue and be able to give good advice, if you are wanting something that is truly 'bespoke' you are better off finding a custom maker near to you, and getting one made.

 

[Dark Horse Dave]

Maybe a bit more than an hour's drive, but what about a trip to the Bushcraft Store in Enfield? They do their own range of folding scandi blade knives that might tick the edc bushcraft box; if not they also do a range of fixed blades. (I've only ever seen one of their folders in real life, and it certainly looked decent)

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[ga2.s]

Hi All

Thanks for all the helpful comments. In terms of budget I think £150 max. The Bushcraft store in Enfield looks good and is an hour and a half away so I think that's a must to go visit. To try and shed some light regarding the other questions. I am soon to depart on an over landing trip to Thailand so I have saws, tools, multi tools, axes all ready to roll. I was looking for that one special piece that will be with me 24/7 the jack of all trades master of none but is there when you need it and not buried deep in a hold somewhere.

Heenies is also an option, although somewhat further. Do they have a store. I always assumed they were online only?

Thank again

 

[bushwacker bob]

Contradictory terms in a way there. Edc is fine for opening packages etc, every day things, I personally favour a multitool. But realistically for outdoor use you're going to want fixed blade at the very least a good locker

Why? I do 90% of my 'crafting with a 2.5" penknife.
Hiennies do have a store and would be well worth the drive.
(E.Sussex isn't in Hampshire IIRC)

 

[mick91]

Why? I do 90% of my 'crafting with a 2.5" penknife.
Hiennies do have a store and would be well worth the drive.
(E.Sussex isn't in Hampshire IIRC)

Personally outdoors I find non locking blades entirely useless. I put my knives through pretty heavy use though, battonning, using it as a splitting wedge, open cans with it, skinning and game prep, pretty much anything and everything. Depends what you're into. But a fixed blade can do everything an "EDC" can and so much more. I've actually stopped carrying my grasshopper after an eye opening outing. Now it's a multitool instead, looking into a decent SAK though

 

[Sparky415]

If you are going to visit Heinnies give them a ring before-hand and say what you are after so they can get them out ready for you

 

[bushwacker bob]

Personally outdoors I find non locking blades entirely useless. I put my knives through pretty heavy use though, battonning, using it as a splitting wedge, open cans with it, skinning and game prep, pretty much anything and everything. Depends what you're into. But a fixed blade can do everything an "EDC" can and so much more. I've actually stopped carrying my grasshopper after an eye opening outing. Now it's a multitool instead, looking into a decent SAK though

Getting a SAK would be a good idea. They have can openers on them.

 

[adestu]

wouldn't any knife regardless have to go in the hold?

 

[mrcharly]

Personally I would not get a £150 knife for a big trip. On such an expedition you need tools that you do no hesitate to use - even when you know it may damage them or you may lose them. The cheap mora that gets abused will have been more useful than the £150 beauty that stays in it's sheath. 2-3 cheap mora's will be useful, a leatherman with tools even more so. Buy both.

It was a professional yacht skipper who taught me this; he came aboard my boat equipped with multiple £1.50 supermarket serrated veg knives - they cut rope just as well as a fancy knife and you never hesitate to use them when needed.

 

[John Fenna]

In the days I lead expeds to various points around the globe I always took a Mora. Sometimes the Mora had a custom (by me) handle and or leather sheath (I am not a fan of plastics) sometimes it was bog standard. Sometimes I gave the knife away before coming home.
Backed up with a Leatherman the Mora was the perfect tool for exped work and I had no worries about losing it

 

[ga2.s]

Fair comments about the mora. I already have one and its servers me well.

 

[robevs73]

You could get a custom for £150.