Woodlore alternative

[MikaelMazz]

I have been thinking of getting a new fixed blade knife for a wile now but could not find one with that utilitarian and organic look to it and also a good reputation with a good steel. I came acrost the Ray Mears woodlore knife and I like it. The wood handle the 01 steel the single bevel come together to make a very usefull and attractive knife. But even if I hade the 250 euros (thats 340 US dollors to me) I would not want to spent that much on a knife. I am only 17 and I cannot get a job cause I live far out of town and I have no transportation so convincing my parents to lend me 340 dollors for a knife would be an imposible task.
So is there an alturnative to this knife that cost less but has the same qualities? I looked on ebay but they seem to cost more there than any where else. http://64.233.169.104/search?q=cach...wItem+woodlore+bevel&hl=en&ct=clnk&cd=6&gl=us
Thanks,
Mikael

 

[Greg]

Why don't you try this:
http://www.outdoorcode.co.uk/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=635

You won't get a Woodlore knife for the money your looking at, they are presently selling between £300 & £600
In fact there is one on Ebay at the moment with a bid of over £600.

Most people on here would recommend you by a Mora Knife because they are so cheap yet outstanding knives.

 

[davep90]

try SWC I made a kit up a while ago and the blades are really well made. http://swc-handmade-knives.com/

 

[Bruce Letto]

SWC is indeed a good option. It is really nice to make your own knife out of a kit.

Or you can try http://www.newforestbushcraft.com/

I'm going to order one in the near future

Looks nice for only £50

 

[sandbag47]

hey bruce letto ,that site you but but a link to looks good..not a bad priced knive ,i've sent an email to ask i see some more pictures of the knive as the couple of pictures on the web page are not that good...if i get some i'll show them on this site a soon as i get them.

 

[MikaelMazz]

Thanks everyone, I am looking into the SWC kits. I like to make what I use from scratch but making a knife would cost me and I would probably wind up with a not so good knife. I am more familiar with wood so I like the ida of doing the handle. If I do decide to get it I am worried that it will have trouble getting through costumes and I will have to pay extra. I geuss I better start saving.
Again thanks for all the replies.
Mikael

 

[PWork]

Since you are in the States, you might want to check out www.ragweedforge.com
Many quality blades to choose from, and most aren't very expensive at all.
The SWC would be a fine choice too. I'd like to have one myself.

 

[Shinken]

I think that as you are in the States you should look stateside. America is the best place to get a knife pricewise and some of the best makers are there. You could get a custom knife made to your own specks for a fraction of the price it would cost here!