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11-04-2010, 11:13 AM
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Bushcraft Knife
any recommendations on an inexpensive bushcraft knife...something that can be used for batoning....carbon steel or stainless. I've been looking at the mora 711 and 946. thanks. NOTE: The remainder of this post can be read by logging in. For free PBF membership click here
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11-04-2010, 03:50 PM
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you'd have to define 'inexpensive' first i think.
ka-bar is pretty indestructible. cold NOTE: The remainder of this post can be read by logging in. For free PBF membership click here
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11-04-2010, 04:17 PM
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how about "cheap" around $20. like the mora brand. is carbon steel better or stainless s NOTE: The remainder of this post can be read by logging in. For free PBF membership click here
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11-04-2010, 07:25 PM
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11-04-2010, 11:50 PM
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have you had any experience with mora 711 $11 (carbon steel) or the stainless steel version for a fe NOTE: The remainder of this post can be read by logging in. For free PBF membership click here
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11-05-2010, 05:22 AM
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The Bushcraft Triflex has a 4 1/4" Triflex carbon steel blade and conventional Scandinav NOTE: The remainder of this post can be read by logging in. For free PBF membership click here
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#7
11-05-2010, 07:54 AM
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Ralph,
Thanks for the good info. I will look at the triflex. Do you think the triflex is bet NOTE: The remainder of this post can be read by logging in. For free PBF membership click here
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#8
11-05-2010, 09:37 AM
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I've never dismantled one of the Mora plastic handle knives so I'm not sure how the tang is handled. NOTE: The remainder of this post can be read by logging in. For free PBF membership click here
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#9
11-12-2010, 07:44 AM
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Kabar Heavy Bowie. Best $50 knife to take into the wilderness. Excellent value works like a charm. NOTE: The remainder of this post can be read by logging in. For free PBF membership click here
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