new bushcraft knife advice

[moley1508]

hi all, I'm looking to buy an off the shelf or 2nd hand bushcraft knife. i don't want to be paying lore prices or have the wait, it will be a user hence budget.

the wish list is as follows;

budget circa 125-150

scandi grind

carbon steel

3-4mm spine

traditional style like wood lore (but not) given budget

want it for a general allrounder but will carry an axe and poss mora 106 to carve in detail

i like the style of the Arthur Wright Bushcraft but the reviews are very inconsistent.

the TBS Boar is another consideration but ideally want a tip more capable of finer whittling.

i already own an Enzo Trapper, i love the grind and steel would like something that fills my hand more.

please don't say Mora, i know they are great and i do own and use them but i want something with a bit more character and old fashioned style, just because.

are there others i am unaware of that you can vouch for having actually used them?

many thanks in advance for all your help, Moley.

 

[homesicksteve]

http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=143788

 

[moley1508]

thanks, i did see this but have no clue as to the builder, reputation etc, no offence intended at all

 

[homesicksteve]

thanks, i did see this but have no clue as to the builder, reputation etc, no offence intended at all

I've not had the pleasure personally but the service & the tools seem well received over on the other channel (BB).

 

[Leshy]

This

http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=143931

Looks fantastic and the maker is a reputable member of this community.

Then there's also Dave Budd!!!
He makes the daddy of all bush knives pal ... The green man!!!

Google him or PM him here !👍

Can't go wrong with either I reckon

 

[Stew]

What sort of handle material or are you open to a range?

 

[moley1508]

wood preferably, thanks for the suggestions to date

 

[Gcckoka]

This

http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=143931

Looks fantastic and the maker is a reputable member of this community.

Then there's also Dave Budd!!!
He makes the daddy of all bush knives pal ... The green man!!!

Google him or PM him here !👍

Can't go wrong with either I reckon

+1 for this , if I had the funds this would be on the top of my list !

 

[Janne]

Check out the Swedish Karesuando knives, Finnish Marttiini or Norwegian Helle.

(Btw the Mora Classic has a lot of character and has been made for well over 120 years so pretty oldfashioned style. But I understand....)

 

[Stew]

thanks, i did see this but have no clue as to the builder, reputation etc, no offence intended at all

Rob has a good rep!

 

[robevs73]

I'm a great bloke........
Handsome too.

 

[Nice65]

http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=143788

Good call. Excellent knives at very good prices, and a gent to deal with. However, with Dave Budd, Stew and Rob in the offing you're spoilt for choice.

If it puts your mind at rest, Ive had several dealings with BogdanS and I'm more than happy with product and service.

 

[Nice65]

I'm a great bloke........
Handsome too.

I've not met this one, but we've had a few good PM chats

Longstanding member with an excellent rep across the forums.

 

[moley1508]

thank you all, i shan't say who I'm favouring at the moment but thank you

 

[Klenchblaize]

The only product clues I'm gonna give you:

a. Red dot
b. 177

Enjoy!

K

 

[falcon]

This

http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=143931

Looks fantastic and the maker is a reputable member of this community.

Then there's also Dave Budd!!!
He makes the daddy of all bush knives pal ... The green man!!!

Google him or PM him here !

Can't go wrong with either I reckon

I would strongly endorse this.....

 

[Barney Rubble]

Check out www.markhillknives.com he's also known on this forum (often puts a knife for sale in the classifieds). His handmade knives are amazing and fall within your budget. My brother has one of his woodlore type knives with oak scales and I am green with envy whenever he shows it to me.

 

[moley1508]

Thanks for all your advice.

I have found what I was looking for and have placed an order.

the makers you recommended were very helpful and it is easy to see why they were recommended so highly

Rob, sorry for any confusion. my fault entirely.

Thank you again

 

[Hibrion]

Bit late now, but why not just put fuller scales on the enzo?

 

[DocG]

Well, late or not, Rob Evans has a couple of really nice Bushtools for sale in the Makers Market on here. If you have the cash, buy one: you won't regret it.

I've had one for about two years now and have yet to find a problem with it.

On a Ray Mears course last year everyone (instructors included) was interested in it, then, lo and behold the new Ray Mears knife appears with more than a nod in the direction of Mors Kochanski's original idea.