knifes ?

[1987_uk]

alright, im buying ma first hunting/survial knife i was looking along the lines of a bowie or something like that. Why are they so expensive :-o im lookin to pay around £ 40 - 50 for it anyone no any websites or shops that have cheap knifes, thanks 4 the help :wink:


wayne

[giancarlo]

Keep and eye on this thread, looks like you're both after the same kind of thing.

http://www.bushcraftuk.co.uk/community/viewtopic.php?t=665

Cheers
Carlo

[Stew]

What about the Frosts 780 knife or Frosts Clipper knife (http://www.survivalschool.co.uk/acatalog/Knives.html)? (about halfway down the page)

Only £10 and £11.50 respectively and perfectly adequate to start with.

[1987_uk]

Thanks 4 the replys but i wanted a much bigger knife or even a machete. im looking for a knife with a 7-9 inch blade but dont want to pay the expensive prices for these kind of knifes any ideas



wayne

[Stew]

What do you want to use the knife for, if you don't mind me asking. Depending on what you're going to use it for might help recommendations.

[bushblade]

Thanks 4 the replys but i wanted a much bigger knife or even a machete. im looking for a knife with a 7-9 inch blade but dont want to pay the expensive prices for these kind of knifes any ideas



wayne

I think most people on this site would advise that unless you are intending to use the knife in the tropics, you would be far better served by a small fixed blade.
The recomendations for the frosts mora blades are an excellent choice. I would also suggest getting a couple of books before making your decision. Bushcraft by Mors Kochanski and Bushcraft by Ray Mears, both have good advice on choosing and using knives.

[1987_uk]

thanks again....im just getting into bushcraft so bear with me. Going to buy rays book as soon as i get the chance cheers



wayne

[Martyn]

Thanks 4 the replys but i wanted a much bigger knife or even a machete. im looking for a knife with a 7-9 inch blade but dont want to pay the expensive prices for these kind of knifes any ideas



wayne

Wow, when you said survival, I didn't realise you mant surviving a Bear attack. :D

Seriously though, most folks will advise you to use the appropriate tool for the job. Occasionally, people may advise you that a big bowie knife is the appropriate tool, but not very often and not for very many things. A bowie knife is primarily a fighting knife, it's a weapon first. If you need a big fighting knife or weapon, for fighting Bears or something, then you may get advised towards a bowie. If your needs are for primitive or wilderness living, it isn't the best choice by a long margin.

[1987_uk]

cheers for the advice stew iv just been on the site u posted and ordered the frost 780. i couldnt resist after seeing how cheap it was, what a bargain ! :lol: thanks again


wayne

[faca]

If yor are lokking for a 7"-9" blades I´ll chose BKT7 or BKT9 you can get from
http://www.heinnie.com/cgi-bin/heinnie_store/web_store.cgi
or
https://www.toolshop.de/e/shop/knives_becker.jsp

Check prices.
Enjoy

[Stuart]

Anything more than 4" will be more of a hinderance than a help unless you are going to the tropics

Check out the reveiws section of this site