What Knife should i get for general bush craft use?

[zilow4]

Hey
I'm just starting to develop an interest in different aspects of bushcraft but i need to figure out what knife I should get. I don't wan't to spend loads but has a good life span.
(also if anyone could give me ideas design for a shelter that doesn't use thatching)
cheers

 

[Retired Member southey]

How about a Mora like this one chap, Great knives and very tough, and take a wicked sharp edge

 

[JonathanD]

What he said.

 

[spandit]

Mora knife
Tarp shelter

 

[lannyman8]

as above mate...

debri shelter should sort you out mate.

regards.

chris...

 

[redandshane]

Hi and welcome
I would normally just say Mora as well but I think.......

You may also want take a look and compare the relatively new boys available now in the UK The Hultafors range http://www.hultafors.co.uk/www/live/gemensam/iframe.aspx?TreeID=23981 either the Craftsmans knife or one which is a bit heavier duty than that and the Moras would be the HEAVY-DUTY KNIFE GK that's getting good reviews for bushcraft use and they can be picked up cheap just do a search for the best price-tip builders suppliers tend to do it cheaper but Amazon is reasonable.
I don't own one and nor do I need one but will probably succumb before the price inevitably goes up; as I suspect will a lot of people at the price

Shelter You just need to get a green tarp and some paracord job done

 

[zilow4]

Cheers for suggestions. Mora sounds like a good idea
Have a good one

 

[MrJamieM]

I've got a Mora 2000 and i wouldn't change it for the world. Even after using it to split quite thick logs and as an emergency tin opener it keeps a mighty sharp edge. After 3 years of use and i think i've only sharpened it 3 times.

For price to quality ratio they are the best imo.

 

[rik_uk3]

2010, great knife and won't break the bank.

 

[wizard]

Mora Companion or Clipper and a good tarp, at least 3m x 3m. That is all you should need for a knife and shelter until you can't sure the desire for a custom blade!

 

[Faz]

A big one......

 

[comeonbabylightmyfire]

Any Mora knife, like the others said. If you don't mind stainless steel you can get a Mora Clipper in Clas Olsen for £3.99.

 

[gowersponger]

i use a condor bushlore henniehaynes sell them for £30 the 2011 model is much beter than the older model as the grind runs to the handle the leather sheath is realy snug to iam loveing mine.

 

[dozzer]

helle eggen top quality and looks great with the curly birch handle