large camp knife

[Bodge]

Hey TP, I have my large Bowie for sale in the sales thread. Doesn't seem to be much(any) interest so you can have a play with it at NW if you want.

[decorum]

'Camp' enough?



Well within budget



On a more serious note ~ I have a couple of Bill-hooks laying about that you can have a play with over the course of the PK w/e

[sxmolloy]

I have had the Ontario RTAK II for a couple of years now, and to be honest it doesn't get a great deal of use due to it's size. When I have used it though I've been impressed. The coating on the blade doesn't last long though. There are umpteen reviews on youtube, and it stands up to some serious abuse.
There are reports of large chips coming from the blade but I believe the makers replace these knives free of charge.

[brancho]

I would suggest a Leuku


Leukus by alf.branch, on Flickr


P5048828 by alf.branch, on Flickr

[TinkyPete]

'Camp' enough?



Well within budget



On a more serious note ~ I have a couple of Bill-hooks laying about that you can have a play with over the course of the PK w/e

It's nice for a navy knife maybe not pink although MATLO's would snap it up enough but us PONGO's prefer something darker

As for the Billhooks, the more prarctice I can get with a new tool the better.

Sxmolloy, For the purpose that I require the RTAK is definitely up there
Brancho, thanks I am going to try the Leuku up the final list too, especially if I can get a convex edge on one to handle our harder woods for the price.

[sxmolloy]

The 1095 Carbon blade holds a very good edge I have found, even after heavy duty use. It's easy to sharpen and the micarta handle is comfortable enough. My sheath has one front pocket and one fastening strap over the handle. I think theres a new sheath now available with two straps. I have wrapped approx 10 meters of paracord around the bottom part of the sheath and the pocket currently holds a DC4, fire steel and striker and a small folding lock knife. There are MOLLE straps on the reverse of the sheath if thats a carry option you require. If its a tough knife that you require and you can make use of a knife this size then I would say go for it. HTH, Stu

[decorum]

... MATLO's ...

I must admit that I had to 'Fu to make sure of where the insult was aimed ~ that's squaddie rewording for you (Waste of time, my initial thought was correct )

As for the Billhooks, the more prarctice I can get with a new tool the better.

In which case (providing I remember) I'll bring the two bill hooks, the froe and the mini cleaver / kindling splitter .

[Johnnyboy1971]

[scorpion]

I've had the BK2 for around 3 years which I've been using in conjunction with a Martindle golok and a small 4" fixed blade and its a great knife and I haven't felt the need to replace it but I recently got my hands on a MOD survival knife and I prefer it to the BK2, I tested them both out in the woods and the MOD chops much better its to be expected though because its a longer blade and noticeably heavier, I like the blade shape as well it gets broader towards the tip, holds a good edge too.

[brancho]

Brancho, thanks I am going to try the Leuku up the final list too, especially if I can get a convex edge on one to handle our harder woods for the price.

The top knife on my shot (not mae by me) is a brusletto Leuku blade may suit you better but they are about 3 mm thick. Its al in the wrist action you know.

[Frederick89]

especially if I can get a convex edge on one to handle our harder woods for the price.

Self quoting

For 120-125 £ you can get a custom leuku from a finnish blacksmith.

[TinkyPete]

Cheers guys the list is definitely shortening down. I think it is coming to a couple of blades.

[sargey]

yeah but which couple?

i see there's a documentary on national geographic channel featuring the junglas commando units after which the son of rtakII was named. it's repeated at 04:30 tomorrow.

cheers, and.

[TinkyPete]

Many thanks so far guys. My list is shortening down, I am thinking along the lines of the:

Ontario RTAK II
Becker survival (BK9)
Ka-Bar Adventure Potbelly
An Leuku with a convex grind
FYGT XL Nessy with a convex grind?
Falkkniven A2 (even if it is at the top of the price scale for me, i think it is worth a look cause I like the F1)
or possibly the Hoodlum

but I have only seen the Buck stuff about it, does anyone out there use it if so what is it like. here in the UK I can not find a stockist so far so I may have to go to the source, but it looks a very interesting blade.
The Jungulas is a bit out of of my price scale to get it in the UK although it does look a good blade

Thank you for the info so far guys, and more input is greatly appreciated.

[FGYT]

XL Nessy now avalible in 3.5mm o r 5.8mm 52100 bearing steel with mixed bainite / martensite HT for extra toughness with no loss of hardnes
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and if tets go alright maybe with a nice DLC coating in black grey at 97Rc

not that on trying to make the choice difficult

[Johnnyboy1971]

Tinky i will have my FGYT xl nessie with me if you want to try it out. Cracking piece of kit.

[forrestdweller]

i'm using a small(er) parang with a 12'' blade- works well for me...

[TinkyPete]

Cheers Johnnyboy I would like to see and try if I can

[scorpion]

Id go for the RTAK 2 or the BK9, the A2 will defenately have and hold a better edge but is that realy essential for the tasks a camp knife will be used for i think not and have you seen the price

Edit: check out this vid and some of his others http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rpKNf...HE1LzpuZw8I%3D, this guys channel is awesome he talks allot of sense

[Ginn]

Wilkinson Sword CSK185 Survival knife



http://www.customknivesandsticks.co.uk/

[320ccc]

i've used the first three knives on your list and they all were satisfactory.

the MOD knife is about perfect for what you envision.

being somewhat frugal and knowing that i was going to abuse the thing i picked three surplus (US) machetes.

i cut two down to 12 inches and reground them to look like the rtak. they turned out to be perfectly adequate.

the third i cut to nine inches. i use this one the most. it rides in a sheath with a pair of fence pliers and does everything i've needed it to.

the extra nine inches of blade made a pretty fair sheath knife.

when you finally decide pick the one YOU want and make sure it's the tool YOU need.

good luck.

[Samon]

have a look at the ka-bar potbelly knife! http://www.heinnie.com/Adventure-Potbelly/p-0-0-7564/ right beast! deffinately a good chopper and thick enough for all sorts of abuse. the sheath is also pretty neat and I've heard alot of good things about the it.

of course esee is worth looking into.

[British Red]

Could you give me some info on this one please Jonny? I really rather like the blade shape on it

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