Underdog Posted February 20, 2015 Report Share Posted February 20, 2015 My mate just got to the top of the waiting list for one of those, he ordered it 7 or 8 years ago!Yes, his books are full. He gets the odd cancellation or does a special. He made me a special :-). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curly87 Posted February 20, 2015 Report Share Posted February 20, 2015 How about a good old Mora knife? Or can personally recommend Dave Budd for a decent knife blank. A blacksmith based on dartmoor who works out of a woodland. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
photon Posted February 21, 2015 Report Share Posted February 21, 2015 There is no single knife that will do everything you want VERY well, most are a compromise regardless of price. You should consider a small 2-3mm thick sharp knife a larger 4-5mm- thick knife, both with a scandi grind for easy sharpening in the field, a folding saw and a small axe depending where you are going and for how long. There has been good advice on here from people who have no doubt had experience with what you intend to do. http://www.heinnie.com/hultafors-heavy-duty-craftmans-combo Above will not break the bank and it will give you the opportunity to find out what works and what don't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southeastpete Posted February 21, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2015 Thanks photon, you make some good points, and that combo looks very handy to have. I have a folding saw, a smaller folding knife, a hatchet, a medium axe, a maul and a chainsaw lol. The knife that broke was a 5 inch sheath knife that filled a specific hole in my requirements. I don't like taking too many items a lot of the time, I want one I can grab and abuse. Straight 5/6 inch blade, relatively flat back to the blade, full tang etc. so far that w12 knife looks brilliant, just wish it was £30 less. I will most probably get it next month. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
photon Posted February 21, 2015 Report Share Posted February 21, 2015 Thanks photon, you make some good points, and that combo looks very handy to have. I have a folding saw, a smaller folding knife, a hatchet, a medium axe, a maul and a chainsaw lol. The knife that broke was a 5 inch sheath knife that filled a specific hole in my requirements. I don't like taking too many items a lot of the time, I want one I can grab and abuse. Straight 5/6 inch blade, relatively flat back to the blade, full tang etc. so far that w12 knife looks brilliant, just wish it was £30 less. I will most probably get it next month. My post did come across as you would only have one knife with you but that wasn't my intention just badly written. Good luck with your search Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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