Larger Knife?

[marcelxl]

I have been thinking for sometime about getting something a little larger for playing about with, plus around these parts there is the ever present threat of zombies so it will be a dual purpose tool!
But basically something with a little "grunt" but at the same time very usable.
I have a couple of F1's which I like, a BcUK by spyderco which suits me and I do use an axe ALOT (I am a chippy and regularly use my Estwing "professionally" & I have a wetterlings, so I do know my way around an axe and would ALWAYS use such a tool for chopping) and I have a CS Kukri machete.

I now fancy something to bridge a gap that now appears, something like an S1 I know have their fans and have always liked the Spydie Forager and I do like the idea of something Nessmukky......

Your thoughts on the above knives or any other reccomendations without spending daft money!

Cheers!

Marc

 

[Retired Member southey]

How about a nice sized leku?

 

[Matt.S]

Tried any Frost/Mora knives? Lot of knife for your money, typically £2.50-£20 depending on model. Very well respected.

 

[Hoodoo]

If you know what you want, you can have it made by a custom maker.

 

[born2roam]

Not cheap but what about a Fallkniven A2?

Loads of possibilities mate to fill that size gap between your kukri and F1 ;-)

Grtz Johan

 

[beachlover]

Try a Fallkie A1. It's surprising how it performs beyond it's size without being Rambo-like.

 

[marcelxl]

Thanks for the replies chaps!

I looked at the A1, and I do like falkies anyway. I'm giving it some serious consideration
I have thought about a custom too as I will end up having a custom L/H sheath done anyway so sooner or later the cost will go up a little. I was going to get a custom made bushy later in the year if i can raise the funds and i have enquired to the guy I'd like to do it about a pair..........................

Might put some stuff up for trades and see if anyone offers me something tasty!

 

[R.Lewis]

Trades eh? Got a Cold Steel Outdoorsman up for sale at the mo, an excellent larger knife....

 

[marcelxl]

Trades eh? Got a Cold Steel Outdoorsman up for sale at the mo, an excellent larger knife....

interested sir, PM inbound!

 

[Dave Budd]

not to blow my own trumpet, but Rob Evans had one of my larger knives on offer recently

 

[Minotaur]

Can you still get a seventh back from the tax man?

I use it for work, honest

Might be worth a look at the Kabar, seems to be the large knife choice.

 

[Mistwalker]

I know several makers that could make you pretty much anything you'd like...but as for production knives, if you are looking at an A1 here is another vote for it. I love how mine handles, the edge geometry is excellent, and it chops like a bigger knife than what it is.

 

[sxmolloy]

I have been resisting buying this large knife for some time now. It doesn't look 'bushcrafty' but looks like a mighty fine tool: http://www.heinnie.com/Knives/Fox-Knives/Fox-Trakker/p-92-142-1019/

 

[ProjeKtWEREWOLF]

A Cold Steel Trailmaster would do the job. Not much more than the Fox knife but tough as hell. That or the A2. I would like either of those personally.

 

[marcelxl]

I have been resisting buying this large knife for some time now. It doesn't look 'bushcrafty' but looks like a mighty fine tool: http://www.heinnie.com/Knives/Fox-Knives/Fox-Trakker/p-92-142-1019/

I have actually glanced at this one before actually, looks good and usable b'locks to how it may be concieved

The trailmaster has also been recommended by a friend who knows his onions as a serious bit of kit..........

I am favouring an A1 or similar though the more I look into it

 

[ProjeKtWEREWOLF]

If the trailmaster is too big (is that possible???) then the CS Recon Scout is pretty good apparently. Seen YouTube ups if it in destruction tests. A lot of knife for the ££s.

 

[marcelxl]

To be honest, I'm not a great fan of CS knives............its very irrational as I have owned a couple and still have the long hunter which is an excellent light use campknife.


I like my fallknivens though!

 

[FGYT]

pretty much finished these after a long spell unde the bench as just blades

Bottom one is a copy of a RAT-5 the other one is my own version adapted for more bushcrafty use
just finishing the Kydex sheaths for em

 

[marcelxl]

pretty much finished these after a long spell unde the bench as just blades

Bottom one is a copy of a RAT-5 the other one is my own version adapted for more bushcrafty use
just finishing the Kydex sheaths for em

Very nice indeed, especially like the bottom one......... although the other one looks ever so usefull!

 

[JonathanD]

I like those two too. Tactical bushcraft knives are cool.