I want a big knife

[TeeDee]

Alchemist , I have one of these as reviewed by Joe O'Leary here http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=56937&highlight=schrade

Not massive in the blade length ( I think ) but offers more handle to generate for force.

 

[Alchemist]

Alchemist , I have one of these as reviewed by Joe O'Leary here http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=56937&highlight=schrade

Not massive in the blade length ( I think ) but offers more handle to generate for force.

Thank you for the heads up. A bit too light in the blade and finger grooves on the handle (uuurrrgggghhhh).

I am thinking that I could build a leuku or pimp a paratrooper or MOD survival knife. That way I save cash and test out the nagging feeling I am getting to make knives.

 

[Alchemist]

You might also look into the Becker line of knives.

I just have been. Off the shelf the 9" (sold as the survival knife on the Hennie website) is actually the closest to what I want. I have lots of leather in the post so a sheath will be on the cards. £90. Thats all I am allowed for Christmas!
It really has caught my eye though. More than the other knives.
I find it funny with these knives in particular how they are regarded with disdain by a lot of people in the UK. Almost like the stupid mans tool. The reality is that most people (eg- Saammi, survivalists) still favour a big knife small knife combo. It makes sense to me.

Many thanks for the suggestion.

 

[Hoodoo]

I just have been. Off the shelf the 9" (sold as the survival knife on the Hennie website) is actually the closest to what I want. I have lots of leather in the post so a sheath will be on the cards. £90. Thats all I am allowed for Christmas!
It really has caught my eye though. More than the other knives.
I find it funny with these knives in particular how they are regarded with disdain by a lot of people in the UK. Almost like the stupid mans tool. The reality is that most people (eg- Saammi, survivalists) still favour a big knife small knife combo. It makes sense to me.

Many thanks for the suggestion.

Everyone needs a "big knife" if for no other reason than to just to try it out to see if it's right for you. My personal favorite of the Becker line is the 7" model. It's light enough that I don't mind lugging it around once in awhile.

 

[Waldganger]

what about the Kershaw Outcast?

It is a recurve with santoprene handles, not sure how well it would go as a draw knife but for chopping it has few rivals (according to the reviews)

Myself I have a Busse Battle Mistress, which the only thing I don't like about it is how hard it is to sharpen. And the $$ involved are more than a 10" bladed custom I am having made for me.

Good luck!

 

[trail2]

I have the OKW RAT6. Works for everything I need it for.
Have a Becker BK2 as well. like them both.
Have to laugh at the folks who give you the "Rambo" comments. They usually are the ones running around carrying Golocks and Kukris through the woods.
Should add I'm not knocking any of the other big knife carriers. Just some of them need to take a look at what they are wearing.

 

[British Red]

I've got a Becker Brute from the Camillus days. Lovely knife to really get into the rough work with. I've got a mint one too since they don't make them anymore....I'm told they are collectable now - but who knows?

Good design though, I like it

 

[Hoodoo]

I've got a Becker Brute from the Camillus days. Lovely knife to really get into the rough work with. I've got a mint one too since they don't make them anymore....I'm told they are collectable now - but who knows?

Good design though, I like it

It was well named. The most burly of the lot.

 

[jacwyn]

I got the kabar/becker campanian, seven and nine inch knives and out of the lot the 9 is my favorite. the handle design makes it extremely comfortable in a variety of holds and is one of the best things about these knives.

 

[lannyman8]

try the issue army survival knife, might be a little heavy for whay your after though, you can get them for around £40 ish...........

 

[brancho]

Or get a Leuku blade and put a handle on yourself.

I too recomend a Leuku


Leukus by alfred.branch, on Flickr

 

[widu13]

I've had the issue knife since I went to Norway in 87. Simply brill. Takes a good edge, chops well, skins adequately, feathers etc. Heavy but useable. Not the best but the best for it's money IMO.

 

[Badger74]

Does anyone know the thickness of the Martindale machete's and have you heard of Silverline Machetes and their thickness?

Thanks

 

[ex-member Raikey]

Maybe give a MOD knife a face lift ? I'm just in the process of tarting one up now, mainly to use for splitting and heavy tasks around camp

hahahahahaha

 

[_scorpio_]

this is a bit of an old thread, but if you like the becker knives then try these for a lot less:
http://www.heinnie.com/Knives/Magnum-Knives/Magnum-Camp-Bowie/p-92-167-2953/
http://www.heinnie.com/Knives/Magnum-Knives/Magnum-Machete/p-92-167-2955/

 

[Puddock]

What about the Ka-bar heavy bowie - I love mine

Images here

 

[marcelxl]

I have been thinking of a bigger knife for while now, considered an A1 but really can't justify the cost right now.

But then a chap I know who likes his Zombie slayers got one of these:
http://www.thebushcraftstore.co.uk/ka-bar-johnson-adventure-potbelly-knife-3065-p.asp

Not usually my thing at all, but I had a play and I am very impressed! So much so, one is on its way to me!!

 

[DavidBFPO]

hello,
http://sogknives.com/store/S37.html
Have both the SEAL & SEAL Pup, received one of these a while
ago during my service, great piece of kit.
Regards
David

 

[maddave]

For a chopper I have a Cold Steel Kukhuri.... Great knife and all for under £30

http://www.heinnie.com/Knives/Cold-Steel-Knives/Cold-Steel-Kukri-Machete/p-92-127-4024/

 

[cletus]