my first good knife

[youngbushcrafter]

Hi everyone

I am going to get my first and hopefully only high quality bushcraft knife. I am thinking of the Timberwolf Bushcraft knife by Garry Mills sold by the bushcraft store. If i am to get it then i will certainly get the kit to make my own handle as it halfs the price. i have never bought a hand made knife before and need some advice, does anyone know anything simmilar but slightly better in the same price range?
Thanks!

 

[JDO330]

Enzo trapper maybe?

 

[Robbi]

you won't go wrong with anything Gary does mate....go for it and enjoy it

 

[Jonboy83]

To be honest for your first good quality knife save a few quid and go for a mora they are cheap, strong, sharp, swedish, handmade & will last you a long time
You don't need a knife that is the best or most expensive or coz bear or ray have they're name stamped on it,a good knife needs to hold a good edge and be reliable
but thats just my opinion ATB on your new knife Jono

 

[youngbushcrafter]

Thanks for the advice, i have a mora but mine has a bad edge retention and i like the idea of 01 high carbon steel as i am told it holds an edge, and is easy to maintain in the field

 

[youngbushcrafter]

Enzo trapper maybe?

i had a look and it seems that you get alot for your money!

 

[cowboy]

Go for the enzo trapper kit mate, great quality! choice of different handles that are part shaped for 60 quid!

 

[Bigfoot]

I went for the trapper blade and handled it myself to save money but I must say I thoroughly enjoyed making the handle and found it quite therapeutic Having input to the finished article also gives you a wee bit extra pride in your new knife. The trapper is a good blade too, I am very impressed with it, it cuts well and is easy to sharpen.

Pics here http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=74540

 

[youngbushcrafter]

I went for the trapper blade and handled it myself to save money but I must say I thoroughly enjoyed making the handle and found it quite therapeutic Having input to the finished article also gives you a wee bit extra pride in your new knife. The trapper is a good blade too, I am very impressed with it, it cuts well and is easy to sharpen.
Beautiful handle that you made there, how long did it take you?

 

[mountainm]

Contact FYGT on these very forums for a well priced selection of O1 blade blanks. I'm a very happy customer.

 

[Bigfoot]

Beautiful handle that you made there, how long did it take you?

I didn't count the man hours but as I recall I did it over a couple of weekends. I was probably being a bit careful and didn't try to rush things. I reckon you could do the whole shaping and assembling thing in a few hours, the final finishing needs more patience (overnight drying for each coat of oil).

Edit: forgot to mention the initial time needed for epoxy to set on scales/liners!