tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-273117379255366470.post7110118809790013319..comments2023-12-29T09:59:41.016-05:00Comments on Bens Backwoods: Choosing a Bushcraft / Survival KnifeBenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09055531614079612187noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-273117379255366470.post-70952727605538782572012-06-01T13:46:46.808-04:002012-06-01T13:46:46.808-04:00I find that the thinner carbon blades are still pl...I find that the thinner carbon blades are still plenty strong and actually cut through food better because of less drag...The newest Mora ROBUST is 1/8" thick carbon and is very tough.Benhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09055531614079612187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-273117379255366470.post-14331390424327666392012-05-07T13:35:40.689-04:002012-05-07T13:35:40.689-04:00Hi Ben,
Do you find the fact that the carbon blad...Hi Ben,<br /><br />Do you find the fact that the carbon blades are 2 mm wide, a problem? (comparing to the 2.5 mm of many stainless steel blades)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-273117379255366470.post-67057249071285718102010-06-15T09:09:12.069-04:002010-06-15T09:09:12.069-04:00Neil, You can fit a 3/8" ceramic rod in the f...Neil, You can fit a 3/8" ceramic rod in the firesteel loop, but in general fire is more important.For short term survival you wont need a sharpener if you know how to use a knife...I keep a sharpener in my pack.Benhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09055531614079612187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-273117379255366470.post-69097774924868411332010-06-11T17:18:58.024-04:002010-06-11T17:18:58.024-04:00Thanks for the excellent article Ben. I agree a 4...Thanks for the excellent article Ben. I agree a 4" knife and a 20" axe is an excellent combination. I've noticed bushcraft sheaths often hold a ferro rod but rarely hold a sharpener. I wonder why? Is there a good way to sharpen your knife in the field without a sharper?<br /><br />NeilNeilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14758808632636130858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-273117379255366470.post-72298970702811555712009-07-02T00:42:59.404-04:002009-07-02T00:42:59.404-04:00As an addicted knife owner, I say what ever knife ...As an addicted knife owner, I say what ever knife you have on hand is the right survival knife at that moment.<br /> I prefer to carry a 2-knife system, one knife has about a 4-inch blade while the other, the larger of the pair has a 8 or 9-inch blade. They both are carbon steel blades very similar to the scandi blade styles. <br /> Any knife is suitable for survival/bushcraft situations - some are just better than others...Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10466251496416659252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-273117379255366470.post-53556292347991399722009-06-11T13:29:15.603-04:002009-06-11T13:29:15.603-04:00It all depends on what you need your knife to do. ...It all depends on what you need your knife to do. If I need more heft with this size knife for splitting wood or cutting down saplings I just use a baton with the knife. You have to use what is most comfortable to carry for your intended chores...thanks BenBenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09055531614079612187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-273117379255366470.post-32426166584028390462009-06-10T22:56:52.330-04:002009-06-10T22:56:52.330-04:00I realize everyone seems to prefer a 4” knife or s...I realize everyone seems to prefer a 4” knife or so, but I actually like a knife in the 5 1/2" to 6" range. Dont get me wrong, a small knife is just about necessary for some things but have you ever tried to quarter a deer (much less an elk) with a pocket knife? A little bit of heft is good when you need to hack something, building shelters and whatnot is much easier with a knife with a little bit of heft. I rarely carry an axe in the woods, but I always carry a knife.Tylerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07864881767788523876noreply@blogger.com