what Budget knife recommendations
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well it is more of how much do I need to spend to get something usable. is £50 or less enough?
Something like this: https://heinnie.com/boker-plus-outdoorsman-fixed-blade/
A knife is a tool. You can do plenty with a Mora Companion HD, never found it lacking in strength.
A knife is a tool. You can do plenty with a Mora Companion HD, never found it lacking in strength.
As said, prices have gone up. There was a time you could pick up quite a decent full-tang for £35ish - but there's not a lot below the £70 mark now.
I'd go on the Heinnie site, enter 'full tang' in the search, set the product order to price low-high, then scroll through to see what fits if anything.
I'd go on the Heinnie site, enter 'full tang' in the search, set the product order to price low-high, then scroll through to see what fits if anything.
Look on Moonraker Knives aswell https://www.moonrakerknives.co.uk/
They have the Beavercraft Knives (made in Ukraine) for ~£40.
Also notice the Manly Patriot in D2 is £48.
Plus a few Condors
They have the Beavercraft Knives (made in Ukraine) for ~£40.
Also notice the Manly Patriot in D2 is £48.
Plus a few Condors
I vote for the Mora companion HD (heavy duty) model its a good knife and pretty robust and are very cheap. As FixSwords said you can do plenty with a Mora Companion HD, it comes in orange too 
What’s it for? Yes a knife is a tool, but it helps to have the right tool for the job. The more info we have, the more we can help.
For example, a Scandi grind blade is great for a lot of bushcraft tasks, but if you’re wanting to do food prep, skin/gralloch critters, butchery in the field etc. there may be a better option out there.
Take a look in the classifieds for a second hand bargain too!
For example, a Scandi grind blade is great for a lot of bushcraft tasks, but if you’re wanting to do food prep, skin/gralloch critters, butchery in the field etc. there may be a better option out there.
Take a look in the classifieds for a second hand bargain too!
I know nothing about specifically bushcraft knives. I mostly use cheap mass produced folding knives but:
Take a look at the design of those knives that are described as bushcraft tools. Then look for anything that appeals to you in that shape/weight and that you choose to pay for. The Mora will do everything you want in the early stages.
I use two fixed blade knives. I whittle. It’s crap compared with what you see here but I enjoy it. I use a Morr Ison that cost £3.25 new last year.
I prepare fox pelts using a Stockwell Cohen that cost a pound on that emporium’s remaindered shelf.
(T. E. S tockwell CO hen)
These knives do the work that I require of them on the occasions that I require it. Of course I spend more time than many in sharpening the tool but so what?
(My diamond sharpener cost £4)
Don’t be confused by a huge choice. You will do well with the Mora and it doesn’t cost much. If you find that it limits your work then review in a year or so. You’ll be working from knowledge rather than hype.
Somewhere on this forum I’ve seen a post that suggested that if it weren’t for hype we’d all use Moras. I wouldn’t go that far, there are some specialists here. You may become one of them.
Of course a more expensive knife might simply appeal to you. Now THAT is a different matter. If it is an article of desire and you would enjoy owning it then great, buy it for the pleasure of ownership rather than necessity.
Take a look at the design of those knives that are described as bushcraft tools. Then look for anything that appeals to you in that shape/weight and that you choose to pay for. The Mora will do everything you want in the early stages.
I use two fixed blade knives. I whittle. It’s crap compared with what you see here but I enjoy it. I use a Morr Ison that cost £3.25 new last year.
I prepare fox pelts using a Stockwell Cohen that cost a pound on that emporium’s remaindered shelf.
(T. E. S tockwell CO hen)
These knives do the work that I require of them on the occasions that I require it. Of course I spend more time than many in sharpening the tool but so what?
(My diamond sharpener cost £4)
Don’t be confused by a huge choice. You will do well with the Mora and it doesn’t cost much. If you find that it limits your work then review in a year or so. You’ll be working from knowledge rather than hype.
Somewhere on this forum I’ve seen a post that suggested that if it weren’t for hype we’d all use Moras. I wouldn’t go that far, there are some specialists here. You may become one of them.
Of course a more expensive knife might simply appeal to you. Now THAT is a different matter. If it is an article of desire and you would enjoy owning it then great, buy it for the pleasure of ownership rather than necessity.
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I think a mora will meet my immediate needs while I save up for something of higher quality.
Althought thanks to to links posted i did come across a bps adventurer that looked interesting.
heinnie.com
Althought thanks to to links posted i did come across a bps adventurer that looked interesting.
BPS Adventure CSHF Fixed Blade
The BPS Adventure CSHF uses 1066 carbon steel honed to an incredible edge with a traditional Scandi grind. Formed and balanced to be an all-rounder for skinning, fire and food prep and more it has a generously sized handle made from Walnut wood.
heinnie.com
I think a mora will meet my immediate needs while I save up for something of higher quality.
Althought thanks to to links posted i did come across a bps adventurer that looked interesting.
BPS Adventure CSHF Fixed Blade
The BPS Adventure CSHF uses 1066 carbon steel honed to an incredible edge with a traditional Scandi grind. Formed and balanced to be an all-rounder for skinning, fire and food prep and more it has a generously sized handle made from Walnut wood.
That's a tidy knife for the money.
Look at the HK6 in stainless, it's a cracking knife and great value for money.I think a mora will meet my immediate needs while I save up for something of higher quality.
Althought thanks to to links posted i did come across a bps adventurer that looked interesting.
BPS Adventure CSHF Fixed Blade
The BPS Adventure CSHF uses 1066 carbon steel honed to an incredible edge with a traditional Scandi grind. Formed and balanced to be an all-rounder for skinning, fire and food prep and more it has a generously sized handle made from Walnut wood.
Haven’t been on since my reply but I was thinking condor bushlore, which has been mentioned they have gone up in price. Have to attempt my favourite more is garberg but the cheaper ones are fine and I used them for many years.
