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marcelxl
04-08-2010, 18:01
I have been thinking for sometime about getting something a little larger for playing about with, plus around these parts there is the ever present threat of zombies so it will be a dual purpose tool!
But basically something with a little "grunt" but at the same time very usable.
I have a couple of F1's which I like, a BcUK by spyderco which suits me and I do use an axe ALOT (I am a chippy and regularly use my Estwing "professionally" & I have a wetterlings, so I do know my way around an axe and would ALWAYS use such a tool for chopping) and I have a CS Kukri machete.
I now fancy something to bridge a gap that now appears, something like an S1 I know have their fans and have always liked the Spydie Forager and I do like the idea of something Nessmukky......
Your thoughts on the above knives or any other reccomendations without spending daft money!
Cheers!
Marc
How about a nice sized leku?
Tried any Frost/Mora knives? Lot of knife for your money, typically £2.50-£20 depending on model. Very well respected.
If you know what you want, you can have it made by a custom maker.
http://faculty.gvsu.edu/triert/images31/savage_mod1b.jpg
born2roam
04-08-2010, 19:33
Not cheap but what about a Fallkniven A2?
Loads of possibilities mate to fill that size gap between your kukri and F1 ;-)
Grtz Johan
beachlover
04-08-2010, 19:41
Try a Fallkie A1. It's surprising how it performs beyond it's size without being Rambo-like.
marcelxl
04-08-2010, 22:09
Thanks for the replies chaps!:D
I looked at the A1, and I do like falkies anyway. I'm giving it some serious consideration
I have thought about a custom too as I will end up having a custom L/H sheath done anyway so sooner or later the cost will go up a little. I was going to get a custom made bushy later in the year if i can raise the funds and i have enquired to the guy I'd like to do it about a pair..........................
Might put some stuff up for trades and see if anyone offers me something tasty!:cool:
Trades eh? Got a Cold Steel Outdoorsman up for sale at the mo, an excellent larger knife....
marcelxl
05-08-2010, 16:57
Trades eh? Got a Cold Steel Outdoorsman up for sale at the mo, an excellent larger knife....
interested sir, PM inbound!
Dave Budd
05-08-2010, 17:13
not to blow my own trumpet, but Rob Evans had one of my larger knives on offer recently ;)
Minotaur
06-08-2010, 11:02
Can you still get a seventh back from the tax man?
I use it for work, honest :)
Might be worth a look at the Kabar, seems to be the large knife choice.
Mistwalker
06-08-2010, 11:13
I know several makers that could make you pretty much anything you'd like...but as for production knives, if you are looking at an A1 here is another vote for it. I love how mine handles, the edge geometry is excellent, and it chops like a bigger knife than what it is.
sxmolloy
06-08-2010, 13:37
I have been resisting buying this large knife for some time now. It doesn't look 'bushcrafty' but looks like a mighty fine tool: http://www.heinnie.com/Knives/Fox-Knives/Fox-Trakker/p-92-142-1019/
ProjeKtWEREWOLF
06-08-2010, 13:42
A Cold Steel Trailmaster would do the job. Not much more than the Fox knife but tough as hell. That or the A2. I would like either of those personally.
marcelxl
06-08-2010, 13:51
I have been resisting buying this large knife for some time now. It doesn't look 'bushcrafty' but looks like a mighty fine tool: http://www.heinnie.com/Knives/Fox-Knives/Fox-Trakker/p-92-142-1019/
I have actually glanced at this one before actually, looks good and usable b'locks to how it may be concieved;);)
The trailmaster has also been recommended by a friend who knows his onions as a serious bit of kit..........
I am favouring an A1 or similar though the more I look into it
ProjeKtWEREWOLF
06-08-2010, 14:45
If the trailmaster is too big (is that possible???) then the CS Recon Scout is pretty good apparently. Seen YouTube ups if it in destruction tests. A lot of knife for the ££s.
marcelxl
06-08-2010, 21:49
To be honest, I'm not a great fan of CS knives............its very irrational as I have owned a couple and still have the long hunter which is an excellent light use campknife.
I like my fallknivens though!
pretty much finished these after a long spell unde the bench as just blades
Bottom one is a copy of a RAT-5 the other one is my own version adapted for more bushcrafty use
just finishing the Kydex sheaths for em
http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o109/FGYT/Sharps/Dsc_4279.jpg
marcelxl
06-08-2010, 22:03
pretty much finished these after a long spell unde the bench as just blades
Bottom one is a copy of a RAT-5 the other one is my own version adapted for more bushcrafty use
just finishing the Kydex sheaths for em
http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o109/FGYT/Sharps/Dsc_4279.jpg
Very nice indeed, especially like the bottom one......... although the other one looks ever so usefull!
JonathanD
06-08-2010, 22:05
I like those two too. Tactical bushcraft knives are cool.
leealanr
06-08-2010, 22:13
I have a very nice Kukri, made in Nepal 2003, issue type I believe that would fit the bill.
Not expensive either.
Failing that, check British Blades for Variant 13 designed large Bushcrafter made by Stu Barker. I have that as well, VERY good knife and design.
Alan L.
Mountainwalker
07-08-2010, 09:36
Cold Steel bushman bowie, really cheap, very sturdy, great for bushcraft and handy for a horde of zombies :)