Might get a new knife.

[bushcraftboy]

I'm thinking of getting a new knife, I have a new DC4 too as my old (a few weeks old) one broke so I was wondering, I think my Clipper is poor at chopping although it has learned me basics and safety, so I want a heavier and chunkier knife, I have a few in mind

What do you think is best?

http://www.heinnie.com/Knives/Condor-Knives/Fixed-Blade/Condor-Knives-Rodan/p-92-130-979-5759/

http://www.heinnie.com/Knives/Condor-Knives/Fixed-Blade/Condor-Bushcraft-5/p-92-130-979-4828/

http://www.heinnie.com/Knives/Condor-Knives/Fixed-Blade/Condor-Bushlore-Knife/p-92-130-979-4941/

I mainly want to the knife for heavier woodwork. But these knifes are suppose to be good, and the reviews good, but I'm not sure. The Rodan looks chunkier, but I like the look of the Bushlore.

[Silverback]

http://woodtrekker.blogspot.com/2011/01/condor-bushlore-knife-review.html

he goes on to say

http://woodtrekker.blogspot.com/2011/05/condor-bushlore-2011-model-review.html

looks like if you plump for the bushlore you need to make sure its the 2011 model

[bushcraftboy]

Yes, the 2011 version has a longer cutting blade, I'll be getting it from HennieHaynes, they have the 2011 I think, either the Bushlore of the Rodan, the Rodan looks like it can do heavier tasks, but the Bushlore is a slightly lighter and shorter, which will be better for lighter tasks, and I have my Clipper for light tasks and the Rodan could be used for heavier ones.

[Silverback]

I have an army issue martindale machete for the heavy jobs and my mora 860 for skinning and fine work although the golok can be used for fine (ish) work too...I can shave with it at the point, the middle is used for heavy work and the heel of the blade is great for draw cutting/slicing or chopping up veg for instance

[bushcraftboy]

You use a golok to cut veg, that's overkill :)

But I think I will get a Rodan over the Bushlore despite the Bushlore design is after the English Woodlore, which look good and works good.

[Silverback]

No i dont use it to cut veg but it would quite happily. Given its the MOD version its a shorter machete anyway.

In a former employ I was used to slicing and dicing, chopping etc with a knife with a 12" blade so its something I'm comfortable with but equally at home using a 5" bladed boning knife.....then again I used to split pigs and lambs with a cleaver not a saw :D

I was a butcher before making some career diversions, did return to it briefly and still can turn my hand to it when needed..... its a skill thats very useful

[bushcraftboy]

I might just get the Rodan, it is coated so it's also more rust resistant.

[JEEP]

I would personally spend a few more bucks and get this one; http://www.todsstuff.co.uk/theenglishcutler/knives/bushcraft-knives.htm

Not affiliated with the shop btw, just a great admirer of his work.

[bushcraftboy]

Hmm 55 quid, I need that money for a new new DC4 as my old one dropped and broke.

[luresalive]

I would personally spend a few more bucks and get this one; http://www.todsstuff.co.uk/theenglishcutler/knives/bushcraft-knives.htm

Not affiliated with the shop btw, just a great admirer of his work.

I've never seen that maker or his work before but that looks like a good price for a nice knife.

[bushcraftboy]

It's a nice knife, but look very much the same to the Condor Bushlore.

[Metal mug]

I would personally spend a few more bucks and get this one; http://www.todsstuff.co.uk/theenglishcutler/knives/bushcraft-knives.htm

Not affiliated with the shop btw, just a great admirer of his work.


I've never seen that maker or his work before but that looks like a good price for a nice knife.

As the owner of one of these knives is can vouch for its quality. It's strong as anything.

[Howling Dingo]

That The English Cutler bushcraft knife looks like a great knife..At 55 pounds a sound like a good deal.!!

[JEEP]

I know his work from being a medieval re-enactor. He is one of the best historical knife makers out there.

[wescobts]

I would go bushlore, I like the blade design better, and notice how the cutting edge goes almost to the plunge line, thats good for tough work.

[bushcraftboy]

Yes I love the look of the blade, and it's a full tang.