Does anyone have this Ontario knife and a Colde Steel Kukri? If so...which would you prefer better for bushcraft?
510057
I have the Ontario and am familiar with the kukri.Both are better suited to combat applications.Get the Schrade series SCHF14,15,or 24.They all have 3.5 inch thick heavy duty blades and are easily kept sharp with a Lansky mini-crock stick.They are made in China,but the workmanship is surprising good,too good considering they are a our enemies,regardless what the pundits tell you.Used to be they put out junk, not now,I wonder if this excellent workmanship has spun off on their weapons of war?Scary!
510058
I'm not familiar with the cold steel product but I own the Ontario and it is far too large and heavy for bushcraft applications. I use a TOPS brothers of bushcraft knife for bushcraft applications and it works like a charm. Comparable in price to the Ontario tanto as well.
510059
kukuri more comfy handle for extended work .but the ontario knife i would trust with my life .its a beast chunk of steel that could cut thru a vehicle :)
510060
The Ontario knife is one big hunk of steel, thick and heavy. It would take a extreme amount of abuse. I own several cold steel knifes, but not the one mentioned. The cold steel knifes seemed to be built of finer Materals but not as heavy
510061
Kukri is better for pure bushcraft, but will not work great for the smaller chores. The Ranger is a better all around UTILITY piece, with fighting capabilities
1025451
Seki City Japan. Using VG-10 steel, FRN handle scales. It's a good quality knife and I did a lot of research before buying it, but at the end I bought it mostly because I loved how it looked. If it were me, I would buy an Ontario Rat Model 2. It looks more simple, but the craftsmanship is way better, zero blade play and built like a rock. And it is half the price. Also look at the Benchmade Mini Griptilian.
202939
I have a Cold Steel LTC Kukri, which is no longer in production. It used to sell for about a hundred bucks, and there's no comparison to a genuine, Nepalese khukuri. With the real deal, you can do some serious chopping.
962258
personal preference, but i like spear points over tanto points any day of the week. blur is a great knife tho, i own three.
1813088
I have an actual military issue pilot survival knife I carried while on the Army. I wanted a second one. After review, I went with the Ontario. I can't see any difference. The knife and even the sheath seem to be the same as the issue one to me.
1245415
Don't know a lot about the cold steel leatherneck series. They look like a K-bar upgrade and K-bar has been a well used and appreciated knife. I have read the SOG knife was chosen by a panel of military inspector types as the best of the best and the elite is an improved model.
50635
The Cold Steel catalog came today!! Talk about good timing. Blade thickness on the ATC is listed at at 2.8 millimeters.
1661355
If you're looking for a nice leather sheath, check out patriot leather company. I bought a "Colonial" from them, fits my bushcrafter like a dream.
649974
I would say any are good choices. For more fine detail work I would probably go with the rodan. The bushlore blade I a great all around bush knife. The edge is very keen and needs to be maintained. For working wood I think the scandi grind is king. But that's me. The scandi does not hold up well to abuse but comes back quickly and easily. Hope that helps. Any day in the woods is better than any day at work
354873
I watched a lot of Youtube videos before buying the knife. I didn't settle for the Mora, I chose it. I can honestly say in its category, I felt it was the best. Remember, that is in its category.... P.S. I was most disappointed in the Bear Grylls knives.
2226702
Buck makes two stock models of their excellent 192. One is a laminate birchwood handle and the other is a high grip type rubber material. I think the 192 is one of the best, all around fixed blade knives on the planet. I build custom knives as a hobby. I can't duplicate their excellent hollow grind, nor the great 420HC steel:)
818645
If you have smaller hands you wont like the grips of the ff6. The Ontario sp6 (same great blade) will fit you better. Yes, I have both and the sp6 sells for less and handles better. I now have two sp6 and one ff6. More free advise-If you're looking at the ka-bar, the cold steel leatherneck handles better. (same reason)
53935
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.
1019201
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
1102802
years ago I purchased a Cold steel Kahana from a knife dealer. I paid 600.00 plus for the product. I gave it away to a family member and I recently sought to replace that sword. I purchase the one from Amazon for under 300.00it is the same sword, cold steel , and a quality product with no defects. I could chop down a tree with this sword, if I ever wanted too.Hope this helps.
1463277
never owned a condor parang I would research it and watch videos but the ontario is rather light and tapers rather quickly making the last half of the blade really thin and full flat ground.... but is a tough steel so I don't know if I were you I'd get it because if you want a sure thing you'd want a cold steel guhkra kukri which starts at 150 bucks and goes up from there....
999534
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.