Any views on bushcraft blades? I was watching a BBC doc bout some fellow named Ray Mears. I noticed his knife right off the bat and took a fancy to the shape of the blade. No doubt he has a custom piece with a price tag to match. I'm looking around for production pieces priced for the working man. I saw a nice piece from europe, an F1 Fallkniven. I believe it is the survival knife for the Swedish airforce. Anyone have any experience with these or can suggest sometning similar in a similar price range. Thanks in advance
If you really want to get your hands on a great carbon steel blade that will last a lifetime and function for just about any bushcraft needs, get yourself a Swedish Mora. There are all kinds of varieties out there, and nearly every one should run you no more than $30. The F1 Falkniven is a sweet blade, but more costly.
I make my own bushcraft knife but have not made any for a few months now because of other work commitments.
Very cool blades. I'm a fan of anything 4-6" and carbon steel. I wish I had pics of the Helle blade I handled. I am a fan of the Mora knives too. I keep a couple around for butchering. <------ Check avatar photo for my latest knife.
This is one of my favorites since Bear made it for me a couple years back. This thread has pictures of it's transition from a coil spring to a knife starting with a one brick forge: http://www.survivalmonkey.com/forum/blades/3929-one-brick-forge.html
Moras are real good knives,ive had a few. This is the one i have now its from the 1940s and made by Carl Anderson.
Bushcraft knives It would be hard to beat a Mora knife for the money. If i can find out how to post pictures i will post some of my favorites
Pretty simple, if all goes according to plan. Hit "reply" and up comes a message window. Below that, you'll find a box that will allow you to upload a pic from your hard drive or other widget where the pic is stored. Quick reply won't do it, you gotta go the full monte.
Pictures Thank you i will give it a try after supper (Home made hamburgers with all the trimming and home made fries)
Moras are good knives, especially for the price. While I have many of them, the new craftline series for about $30 look especially nice and have a better tang on them.
This is my main bushcraft knife,I made it from old english carbon steel with a 4" blade and white oak scales.