Hi after some recommendations for a smaller bushcraft knife, I have had a BPS Finn lite but after something abit more robust similar to a Jack lore whittler
Small bushcraft knife recommendations
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Peltonen Knives M23 Ranger Cub knife, kydex sheath, black | Lamnia
Peltonen Knives is especially known for the Ranger puukko, favored by conscripts and wilderness enthusiasts. The M23 Ranger Cub, a smaller but more compact
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I really like the Ben Orford Pixie knife for that sort of size, but it might need to be second hand for under £300.
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Take my advice... Never spend £300 on a knife. Unless (a) you want to look good on the internet, (b), you actually believe a £300 knife will make you a better bushcrafter... spoiler.... it wont. (or C) you really want to own something made by a certain person. (probably the only real reason why you would)
My advice, based on making knives for a living for 15 years... buy a Mora. Its not about looking good, its not about bragging rights, its not about anything other than... do you know how to use it? And if you do... £30, £300, £3000... doesn't matter. Because i've seen shite spoons carved with a £500 knife, and amazing work done with a £10 knife. It's all on you, not the tool.
My advice, based on making knives for a living for 15 years... buy a Mora. Its not about looking good, its not about bragging rights, its not about anything other than... do you know how to use it? And if you do... £30, £300, £3000... doesn't matter. Because i've seen shite spoons carved with a £500 knife, and amazing work done with a £10 knife. It's all on you, not the tool.
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Mora.
Aa above, it's a tool. If the tool is good enough for the job, it doesn't need to cost ££££s.
You could buy the Mora and donate the other £280 to charity.
Aa above, it's a tool. If the tool is good enough for the job, it doesn't need to cost ££££s.
You could buy the Mora and donate the other £280 to charity.
If you have the disposable income for a £300.00 whittling knife then fair play, it's your money, spend it how you like, i know i've been down the same road and have some very expensive tools, all of which live in a drawer now, i used them for a while when i first got them, but soon went back to the old faithful Mora & Hultafors.
Echoing what Mark said above, a Mora will do everything you need and more, it wont break the bank and if you lose it it or damage it, it's pennies to replace, that being said i did use an Enzo (Brisa) Necker, but i've found that since contracting Arthritis that its quite uncomfortable to use, whereas the barrel shape handle on a the Mora Classic 2/0 is perfect.
Horses for courses i guess.
Echoing what Mark said above, a Mora will do everything you need and more, it wont break the bank and if you lose it it or damage it, it's pennies to replace, that being said i did use an Enzo (Brisa) Necker, but i've found that since contracting Arthritis that its quite uncomfortable to use, whereas the barrel shape handle on a the Mora Classic 2/0 is perfect.
Horses for courses i guess.
For that sort of money I would get in touch with Alan Wood, he is a great guy to deal with and you wont lose out if you decide to pass it on. He is over on Edge Matters, you can send him a message on there to discuss your ideal knife and get a price.
+1 for the Peltonen M23 Sissipuuko. It's a great, superbly versatile, little knife that won't break the bank.
The M23 costs more than a Mora but is a better knife - and also ticks the box for being small. I also have one of Ben Orford's Pixie, too: it is a lovely, versatile, hand-made tool but I use the M23 more and, most importantly, enjoy doing so.
By all means, get a Mora, if you find yourself succumbing to the tide of opinion advocating that, but, personally, I'd go for the Peltonen. You won't regret it.
The M23 costs more than a Mora but is a better knife - and also ticks the box for being small. I also have one of Ben Orford's Pixie, too: it is a lovely, versatile, hand-made tool but I use the M23 more and, most importantly, enjoy doing so.
By all means, get a Mora, if you find yourself succumbing to the tide of opinion advocating that, but, personally, I'd go for the Peltonen. You won't regret it.
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There is this: Varusteleka Jääkäripuukko 85, it is somewhat ridiculously strong little knife.
https://www.varusteleka.com/fi/product/varusteleka-jaakaripuukko-85-hiiliteras/61161
Hi
Any feedback on the Finn Lite?
If you like BPS I've just got the Compact which, while small, is notably bigger and thicker...
