My first bushcraft knife

[Hatchet]

Hello everyone,

I plan to get my first real bushcraft knife soon, so I've been doing heaps of research on different knife types and grinds.
Just about everyone recommends a Mora as a first bushcraft knife, but I'm really not sure about them. They're only 3/4 tang, and I really don't like the plastic handle, or the blade shape. But it feels like I'm breaking a rule or something by not getting one!

I've come across the Condor bushlore mini knife, which I like, but there are hardly any reviews on it. If anyone owns one, or has used one, your opinion on them would be appreciated.

If anyone has any recommendations for a good first bushcraft knife, please share!

Thanks,

Hatchet.

 

[outdoord]

I got the Mora as a first knife, not because i did not have the money or i liked it- i thought it was horrid. but its a good blade that i can use to learn how to sharpen, practice knife safety and knife maintenance on but not worry about messing up because even if i do, its £10 lost.
I have had the mora for a few weeks now and am happy and comfortable so I have upgraded my knife.. but to be honest the upgrade was just do it was more aesthetically pleasing, the mora besides from its looks is a strong and great blade.

 

[salad]

I say buy the knife that makes you happy mate if you don't like plastic handles then don't get one with a plastic handle . At the end of the day you will learn to use whatever knife you have

 

[Bluebs4]

A enzo trapper iv just got one in a trade its a great knife was gonna move it on but it's just nice and a good thick sheath give it a Google.... giag mite catch on

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[mountainm]

http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=93869

bit of a bargain for a custom bushy here....

 

[Dreadhead]

try and borrow friends knives and have a play around its not easy getting the right knife for you. iv still never found the right knife

 

[Samon]

get and use whatever knife you want mate. there's no reason a 'bushcraft' knife has to be or even look like a mora, so knock yourself out and get whatever floats your boat!

try here for good service and products:http://www.heinnie.com/Knives/c-1-92/

 

[Squidders]

If you do find a friend who will lend you a knife, try these two highly entertaining lines on said friend:

"Here I sharpened your knife, I think I need more practice though"
"I was cutting some wood and hit a nail"

 

[TheCricket]

If you do find a friend who will lend you a knife, try these two highly entertaining lines on said friend:

"Here I sharpened your knife, I think I need more practice though"
"I was cutting some wood and hit a nail"

There's always the old, I tried to carve a spear head out of this flat stone I found, turns out rock is pretty rugged!!

 

[Hatchet]

I've officially ordered my first bushcraft knife!

I'm a tiny bit excited!

 

[Beefy0978]

So? What did you order?

 

[Hatchet]

I ordered the Condor! I know that Mora's are really good knives and all, but I really like the Condor!
Thanks for all your help in choosing a knife!