Up next Feature Snowmobile: 2020 Polaris Switchback PRO-S Published on January 29, 2020 Author Tread Staff Tags blade, Bushcraft, knife, skinner, tang, Share article Facebook 0 Twitter 0 Mail 0 6 of Our Favorite Fixed Bushcraft Blades Fixed Bushcraft Knives When one thinks of survival, a good bushcraft knife most likely comes to mind. Bushcraft, the art of wilderness survival, lends itself to camping, and the skills needed for both camping and survival lend themselves to a good bushcraft knife. Whether you’re out in the Alabama Hills or in the Appalachian Mountains, a good bushcraft knife can help you set up camp, start a fire and so much more. They are versatile and can be used for many tasks, such as wood carving. One can even attach it to a stick to form a spear. Bushcraft knives, needing to be sturdy, usually come with a full tang, meaning a strong, sharp blade that won’t easily break with heavy use. So check out these offerings of bushcraft knives and grab one before your next camping trip. WILSON COMBAT/ MOMBASA SKINNER Overall Length: 7.1 inches Blade Length: 3.25 inches Blade Material: CPM154 Blade Thickness: 0.125 inch Handle Material: Desert Ironwood Weight: 3.8 ounces MSRP: $574.95 wilsoncombat.com Subscribe to our weekly newsletter TOPS KNIVES/FIELD CRAFT 3.5 Overall Length: 8.25 inches Blade Length: 3.75 inches Blade Material: 1095 RC 56-58 Blade Thickness: 0.019 inch Handle Material: Tan Canvas Micarta Weight: 5.5 ounces MSRP: $145 topsknives.com L.T. WRIGHT/WOODLAND PRO 4.0 Overall Length: 8.4 inches Blade Length: 4 inches Blade Material: A2 Tool Steel Blade Thickness: 0.125 inch Handle Material: Micarta Weight: 5.90 ounces MSRP: $214.50 ltwrightknives.com FALLKNIVEN/F1XB KNIFE Overall Length: 8.661 inches Blade Length: 4.016 inches Blade Material: Laminated Cobalt Special Steel with Tungsten Carbide Coating Blade Thickness: 0.197 inch Handle Material: Thermorun Elastomer Scales Weight: 7.831 ounces MSRP: $330 fallkniven.com BRADFORD KNIVES/GUARDIAN 5.5 Overall Length: 10.05 inches Blade Length: 5.05 inches Blade Material: CPM-3V Blade Thickness: 0.170 inch Handle Material: Micarta, G-10 and Carbon Fiber Weight: 7.60 ounces MSRP: $239 bradfordknives.com GERBER/VERSAFIX PRO Overall Length: 14.30 inches Blade Length: 9 inches Blade Material: Corrosion-Resistant Stainless Steel Blade Thickness: N/A Handle Material: High-Durometer Overmold w/Textured Rubber Grip Weight: 11.2 ounces MSRP: $48 gerbergear.com
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