only one bushcraft knife, which?

[flyfishdk]

Hi all

New to the forum, "HI" If you only had one knife to bring out witch shut it be. What size do you prefer? my choice is between a Busse Natural outlaw or the Fällkniven F1 I'm not sure. the Busse have some advanties in size so I can use it for "bigger/harder" work but The F1 is more handy to use ón smaller stof.

here is 2 pic of the Busse NO

the specs are:

Steel: infi
OAL: 11,5"
Blade: 6"
RC: 58-60

Tell me about your choice.

Nico

 

[JonathanD]

I've never seen or used one of those, but my hands are screaming in pain just looking at that handle design, specially my forefinger . It could be the angle of your piccies, but they look too flat and sharp for long term use, based upon that visually, I'd stick to the F1

 

[flyfishdk]

hi

here is a better pic of it..you see the handle better.

Nico

 

[RovingArcher]

It's a good question and one that can have as many different responses as there are people that will respond to your question.

This may stir up a little controversy, but my opinion is that any blade the user is comfortable and confident with, will work fine, but there are better knives than others for certain chores. The Busse you've got pictured is slightly smaller than the largest blade I've used for bushcrafting type of chores, which is 7". The F1 would be closer to what most would consider a bushcrafters knife than the Busse and I believe the F1 would be a better choice for the chores that a bushcrafters knife would be asked to perform.

Personally, I like the size and handling characteristics of the inexpensive Mora knives, which are what I mostly carry now-a-days. Not fancy, but great knives for the field.

 

[Graham_S]

i'd probably go with my svord drop point.

 

[eraaij]

Any well made scandi knife. I just picked up a Mora KJ Eriksson #1 in Sweden for 56 kroner - about 7 euro.

If I had to make a choice between the Busse and the F1 - the F1.

If I had to make a choice between the Mora and the F1 - the Mora

 

[JonathanD]

From that angle, it would seem that it would be a blister maker on the heel of the palm for me. But as already mentioned, if that is not a problem for you, the choice is yours alone..

 

[Andy]

F1

It's rubust nature is made a bit redundant as soon as you have an axe though

 

[OhCanada]

For me comfort is a huge thing!

I have handled many knives that people swear by but if I am not comfortable (physical+mental) with the blade shape or handle shape I have no confidence that it's the knife for me.

Oh, and I only trust simple knives.

 

[MartiniDave]

I think I'll just stick to my woodlore. I'm yet to find another knife that I can use for so long without blosters, sores etc. If I lost it, I'd order another right away. It may not be the best in the world for slicing tomatoes, but for everything else I've tried its tops, especially with the nice robust micarta handle.

Dave

 

[flyfishdk]

Hi

I HAve used it for several days work and I have never had a blister. The main question was size not speceific this knife. but more what size you preffered

Nico

 

[leon-1]

For me comfort is a huge thing!

I have handled many knives that people swear by but if I am not comfortable (physical+mental) with the blade shape or handle shape I have no confidence that it's the knife for me.

Oh, and I only trust simple knives.

That's fair, I too have handled many different knives that people swear by, but I have handled just as many that people swear at

A choice between the Busse and an F1, I would go for the F1 pretty much every time.

Apart from it's size with the F1 I have the choice because I can buy the blade and make the handle myself which means I get a handle that's comfortable for me everytime and that works for the sheath as well

 

[leon-1]

Nico just read your last post, I tend to use a blade around 100mm long be it the F1 (I have a couple) or a Mora or a brusletto or a Lauri blade.

I find them a lot easier to handle than a larger blade (that does not mean that I haven't got larger blaes, I just find shorter lighter easier to work with)

 

[C_Claycomb]

I have found that 6 inches is the maxinum length I can use effectively for bushcraft stuff. I have a Freelander from Allan Blade, and a Fowler-esque knife that I made with a 5.75 blade (0.75 riccasso) that works well. However, the bigger knife is only really worth it if it is your sole cutting tool, or maybe paired with a saw. Most people I have talked to carry a small axe and a small knife rather than just a larger knife. Hence knives tend to be chosen for carving and fine work rather than chopping.

The activity that shows up handle flaws fastest for me is making feather sticks. I can whittle just fine with some of my knives, prep game, chop, carve spoons and do all the other tasks needed, but start really applying force to make feather sticks and handles that felt great for everything else suddenly start to bite back!

 

[addyb]

When it comes to knives, I only take a swiss army knife. The reason being is that I need a tool that will slice my cucumbers for lunch, as well as tighten a ski binding if one comes loose on a back-country trip. I've never had a problem with a SAK, they hold a marvelous edge, never rust, and last a very long time. My Dad's SAK is almost as old as my Ventile jacket, and it's still going strong!

Just my $0.02

A.

 

[rapidboy]

Between your 2 i'd take the F1.
As a collector I have more than my fair share of knives to choose from but the answer is always the same - my WS Micarta Woodlore.
I use lots of different knives and i can appreciate each for what it has and what it has to offer.
At the moment im playing with an F1 and a 9" Knivsmed Stromeng ,my Allan Blade PackPal is my EDC because it's discrete on my belt but the Woodlore is my choice when im going away or i expect to be using my knife a lot.

rb

 

[MARK II]

I have just finshed the woodlore F,bushcraft course and this was my first go at bushcraft and now I am hooked,they gave us the Mora knife which at first I thought it wood not be up to the job,but after a week of spliting 4 inch logs making feather sticks and carving spoons it is still as good as when they gave it to me,and as they are only £10 to buy you will not be worried about losing it.
why pay more.

 

[Andy]

I have just finshed the woodlore F,bushcraft course and this was my first go at bushcraft and now I am hooked,they gave us the Mora knife which at first I thought it wood not be up to the job,but after a week of spliting 4 inch logs making feather sticks and carving spoons it is still as good as when they gave it to me,and as they are only £10 to buy you will not be worried about losing it.
why pay more.

who's wife is paying you?

for me an f1splits wood better due to teh extra thickness and is better for sami style chopping

 

[tomtom]

if i could only take ONE buscraft knife it would definiely be one of these!

mind you i haven't tryed an F1...

 

[marshall4771]

My Bison Forester is excellent, Highly recommended.

Well done roger H

Shaun