If you had to pick one for good solid bushcraft work,which one, condor bushlore,basic bushcraft 5in, or rodan and why? thanks for your time
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Rodan I've been using for two years it's weird because it's too short to baton and kind of bulky for other tasks for a woods knife bushcraft I'd go with the bushlore
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The Randall RAT 4 is an excellent choice. Similar in price, I think a little less. Currently there is an Ontario version, which is decent, but Randall is the original designer. I also really like the KaBar Becker line. The BK 16 is very close in comparison and cheaper. The Beckers are easier to sharpen, however they have to be cared for to prevent corrosion. And your absolute cheapest, is gonna be a Mora. They can be had for $20ish. Or more depending on quality and sheath options. They are a good cheap blade. But very susceptible to rust. If you have more questions I am happy to answer as best as I can. These arent armchair opinions either. I own or have friends who own, and we use them in the woods. The Randall RAT 4 is an excellent choice. Similar in price, I think a little less. Currently there is an Ontario version, which is decent, but Randall is the original designer. I also really like the KaBar Becker line. The BK 16 is very close in comparison and cheaper. The Beckers are easier to sharpen, however they have to be cared for to prevent corrosion. And your absolute cheapest, is gonna be a Mora. They can be had for $20ish. Or more depending on quality and sheath options. They are a good cheap blade. But very susceptible to rust. If you have more questions I am happy to... » Read More The Randall RAT 4 is an excellent choice. Similar in price, I think a little less. Currently there is an Ontario version, which is decent, but Randall is the original designer. I also really like the KaBar Becker line. The BK 16 is very close in comparison and cheaper. The Beckers are easier to sharpen, however they have to be cared for to prevent corrosion. And your absolute cheapest, is gonna be a Mora. They can be had for $20ish. Or more depending on quality and sheath options. They are a good cheap blade. But very susceptible to rust. If you have more questions I am happy to answer as best as I can. These arent armchair opinions either. I own or have friends who own, and we use them in the woods. « Show Less
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to be honest, it's up to you. price isn't too huge a difference (amazon) and Smith's products have kits and whatnot. the Guided has seramic rods, a hook & arrowhead screws, and a strop. i would reccomend the Guided, because i have that one.
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The Viper SD is the lighter version - it has more aluminum construction (instead of steel.) I have the SD - my son has the classic - and I think the steel one is 4 to 6 pounds heavier. It doesn't make a difference in terms of stability on the tree, but a lighter stand is easier to carry into the woods for long distance, and easier to manipulate while climbing. The steel version can get some surface rust so it requires some watching (and occasional maintenance/sanding/repainting if you feel like it...but that would be as years of hard use accumulate.) I ***LOVE*** my Viper SD. Well worth the money, and an absolute "must" for deer hunting in certain areas of the country. The Viper SD is the lighter version - it has more aluminum construction (instead of steel.) I have the SD - my son has the classic - and I think the steel one is 4 to 6 pounds heavier. It doesn't make a difference in terms of stability on the tree, but a lighter stand is easier to carry into the woods for long distance, and easier to manipulate while climbing. The steel version can get some surface rust so it requires some watching (and occasional maintenance/sanding/repainting if you feel like it...but that would be as years of hard use accumulate.) I ***LOVE*** my Viper SD. Well worth the... » Read More The Viper SD is the lighter version - it has more aluminum construction (instead of steel.) I have the SD - my son has the classic - and I think the steel one is 4 to 6 pounds heavier. It doesn't make a difference in terms of stability on the tree, but a lighter stand is easier to carry into the woods for long distance, and easier to manipulate while climbing. The steel version can get some surface rust so it requires some watching (and occasional maintenance/sanding/repainting if you feel like it...but that would be as years of hard use accumulate.) I ***LOVE*** my Viper SD. Well worth the money, and an absolute "must" for deer hunting in certain areas of the country. « Show Less
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I favor the Elite Rayven over the Stockade. Performance is similar, but the Rayven is quicker to reload.
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Depends on your purpose. The rat1 is better steel with a flat ground blade that is designed for camp chores. The spyderco has g10 scales, is lighter, it will open more quickly (the rat1 is smooth but a wee bit awkward compared to my endura), and the blade geometry might be better for Edc tasks.
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I bought the Dahon and was happy with it. Didnt bother to check out the other brands as Dahon looked like the best one out there.
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100% Kukri. Now dont get me wrong, the magnum is a cool looking blade, but I think they designed that more for the look than the functionality. This kukri in my opinion, is the perfect chose for any survivalist.
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I have a few companions both stainless and carbon and a heavy duty carbon. I prefer the carbon steels, easy to sharpen and take a great edge. I use wet stones to sharpen them. They are great for fine wood work. The stainless require less maintenance. I have not batoned any wood with them because I have other knives for that.... over all great bushcraft knife
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Hi Lilz, I'll be very honest with you and short - you can't compare them. I was a bit disappointed with the quality of these EcoTools bushes. I bought them for my cousin daughter as a starting set. Real technique is much better quality ale they are easily to wash and dry and much silken.
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Mine is called blackbird sk5. I am not certain about the wilderness or hedgehog.
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I love the Galco that I bought, It is a quality item !! Mine was for the 9 1/2 inch Redhawk 454. Good and solid, don't know about sqeaking..I'm real hard of hearing, but do like this product.
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Not full tang, but very well built and excels at most common camping/bushcraft/etc tasks. Don't baton wood with it, though.
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The tamron is supposed to be good, but if you got the money, I'd suggest buying the canon. It is spectacular. The only thing I don't like about it is that the inner barrel is plastic, though I guess this is also true for the tamron.
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Hey Anthony, Yes the grind is tall but I love the knife. D2 is hard to sharpen but it holds a great edge. I highly recommend it for bushcraft!
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I don't have the Bushcraft, but it is indeed a heavy bladed nice sized knife. As previously answered if you need a hatchet get a hatchet, but if you need a knife for skinning and cutting through the pelvic bone or the rib cage of an elk, this will do the trick.
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I really like my sa sports bow. The reading I've done combined with the hunting I've done says this bow would be great for hunting deer or wild pig (with backup short 12gauge like Mossberg 500 or .44 mag in case you wound the animal) or something smaller. I love the simplicity, easy cocking, lightweight and price. If I was hunting bear with a bow I'd step to something much stronger like an excaliber.