What is your favourite UK legal carry bushcraft knife?
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That is a really sweet knife Silverback. Was it specially made for you or can you buy them off the shelf?
I'm currently liking the Opinel Knives for their simplicity and value. I have a no.7 but it's a little small. A no.8 arrived today in the post and it's a better size but will also need fettling to make it an EDC.
I have a no.9 on order which has a thicker blade and bigger still handle so that should be perfect after grinding the blade down?
If multi tool knives were allowed I would have a SAK, something like a Rucksack but the model with scissors? The saw is just invaluable.
I am working on MY ultimate folder, a EDC with 2 Opinel blades, a saw blade, a spoon hook knive, maybe scissors and ferro rod.
Steve
I have a no.9 on order which has a thicker blade and bigger still handle so that should be perfect after grinding the blade down?
If multi tool knives were allowed I would have a SAK, something like a Rucksack but the model with scissors? The saw is just invaluable.
I am working on MY ultimate folder, a EDC with 2 Opinel blades, a saw blade, a spoon hook knive, maybe scissors and ferro rod.
Steve
I used to favour my Spyderco squeak as an EDC but now its my SAK Alox solo. Light, compact, sharpens up well enough and has a very strong back spring - quite a bit stronger than my SAK alox farmer's which is also a bit too noticable in my pocket as an EDC. Still an excellent knife though.
When I compare my squeak to my solo, I cant beleive the solo is less than a third of the price of the squeak. I really dont know where Spyderco gets these prices from??
For £15 I would recommend the SAK solo to anyone.
When I compare my squeak to my solo, I cant beleive the solo is less than a third of the price of the squeak. I really dont know where Spyderco gets these prices from??
For £15 I would recommend the SAK solo to anyone.
Hi Ecoman, glad you like my Shing Raven, and if you are looking for a super strong UK legal slippy then Shing is your man.
The backspring and build on these is on another level, not built to my specs but one of a range that Shing does.
I'm sure he will build one to your liking, mine has a D2 blade and all stainless fittings and liners which makes it quite a heavy knife, but i don't mind that.
Not cheap and a bit of a wait, but a definitely a knife for life, so buy once, cry once.
Fully strippable for cleaning and maintenance as well, no connections etc. just a happy customer.
Link to Shings goodies
http://www.shingcrafts.com/
I've got a nasty SAK scar or two. I don't use them anymore, but pick what I might actually need for the job. If it involves poking with the tip of the blade, then I carry a locker or fixed.
I tend not to worry too much as I live in the country where a knife is acceptable. Last year I freed a sheep stuck in bramble and Clematis with a Benchmade Griptilian, it was the tool for the job, but I was only walking over the hill to the pub. Nobody would have batted an eyelid, least of all the shepherd who didn't have to struggle up there in the dark and snow to do something I was able to do.
I love my ukpk! Got it from a very kind chap on BB a few months ago, I use it most days and I still haven't had to sharpen it yet! Brilliant bit of kit!
I have a Spyderco Bug on my keyring and so it is a genuine edc that gets constant use from sharpening my pencil in the workshop to slicing my lunchtime apple. Tiny knife but sooo useful!
http://m.spyderco.com/catalog/details.php?product=374
On the other hand, when I'm out for a bimble I always take my Fallkniven U1.
http://www.heinnie.com/-UK-Legal-Carry-Knives/Fallkniven-UK-Legal-/U1/p-641-648-961/
http://m.spyderco.com/catalog/details.php?product=374
On the other hand, when I'm out for a bimble I always take my Fallkniven U1.
http://www.heinnie.com/-UK-Legal-Carry-Knives/Fallkniven-UK-Legal-/U1/p-641-648-961/
It would either be my SAK Altimeter plus model or the huntsman for knife and UK legal multitool would be either my SOG Paratool or Leatherman Sideclip based off the original model but with it's own clip. Guys remember with multitools if the blades lock then they are illegal (wave and charge models as well as others)
Undoubtedly my SAK farmer, for the saw if nothing else. I rarely leave home without it. Used to use an SAK with more layers but decided that some of the tools are really surplus to requirment.
Got a Spydie Bug on my keys which comes in handy every day for daft little jobs.
I have a modded Svord for proper cutting but I am lusting after that Shing folder.
I've got a Shing baby Bushy & build quality is phenomenal. If I wasn't on the Naughty List
i'd ask Santa for one!
Simon
I have a modded Svord for proper cutting but I am lusting after that Shing folder.
I've got a Shing baby Bushy & build quality is phenomenal. If I wasn't on the Naughty List
i'd ask Santa for one!
Simon
I have one of these and they are a lovely slippy with a perfect for me blade profile. How do you find sharpening it, I have trouble getting mine hair popping sharp?
Steve
Wow there are some nice uk legal edc knives out there! More than I'd realised.
I've decided (for now) to go for a full size Svord Peasant and to clip the end, as some suggested.
I'd really like to get hold of the TBS Boar folder, but for £50 I'd want to be 100% sure about it - maybe I'll get to use one at a meet up or something some time...
My main edc knife (when at work etc) is a Victorinox Solo and I love that. Small, strong, slim and light. A Peasant for the woods though sounds like it's worth a try...
Thanks for sharing your personal favourites & do keep them coming...
I've decided (for now) to go for a full size Svord Peasant and to clip the end, as some suggested.
I'd really like to get hold of the TBS Boar folder, but for £50 I'd want to be 100% sure about it - maybe I'll get to use one at a meet up or something some time...
My main edc knife (when at work etc) is a Victorinox Solo and I love that. Small, strong, slim and light. A Peasant for the woods though sounds like it's worth a try...
Thanks for sharing your personal favourites & do keep them coming...
