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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Ive not had the chance to use the rodan. The bushlore is more robust than the basic. For me the bushlore is perfect.
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Anything made by Condor and you really can not go wrong. I have the Bushlore,I got the Hudson Bay 8.5-Inch from Condor for bat-toning.From what I see about the Rodan the blade is not sharpened all the way up to the handle could create some problems when you try to do some detailed work with it.
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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
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I own this knife and it just works for many of the tasks without any problem. It's strong, it's light, sharp , and easy to work with. Sharpens easy as well. Great tool..Awesome sheath....
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the sk5 definitely has the requirements for a bushcraft knife and i carry it with me/in my car every day. there are knives out there that are spec'd more towards bushcraft than the sk5, but the sk5 is technically a survival knife.but in being a survival knife, youll be able to do everything you need to do in the bush, and a little heavier work as well. once you get one in your hand youll have to have one for yourself
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GH- I use a Wright and McGill "Magnum Plug" 10' 6", Medium Fast Action + Heavy Power for trolling and mooching Chinook, sliver and humpy salmon. I've even jigged for ling cod but it's not as efficient as a shorter, stouter glass rod. I'm able to back bounce for steelhead as well. However, it can be alot of pole length on a busy drift boat so I borrowed my sons Okuma Blu Diamond BD-C-762MLa 7' 6" and it proved challenging with a fish on in big volume water. I'm happy with the trade-off of having one rod for multiple uses as opposed to multiple rods. Both of my boys just started salmon fishing so I like the economy of these rods, hopefully they will be durable as well. Hope this info helps-ML GH- I use a Wright and McGill "Magnum Plug" 10' 6", Medium Fast Action + Heavy Power for trolling and mooching Chinook, sliver and humpy salmon. I've even jigged for ling cod but it's not as efficient as a shorter, stouter glass rod. I'm able to back bounce for steelhead as well. However, it can be alot of pole length on a busy drift boat so I borrowed my sons Okuma Blu Diamond BD-C-762MLa 7' 6" and it proved challenging with a fish on in big volume water. I'm happy with the trade-off of having one rod for multiple uses as opposed to multiple rods. Both of my boys just... » Read More GH- I use a Wright and McGill "Magnum Plug" 10' 6", Medium Fast Action + Heavy Power for trolling and mooching Chinook, sliver and humpy salmon. I've even jigged for ling cod but it's not as efficient as a shorter, stouter glass rod. I'm able to back bounce for steelhead as well. However, it can be alot of pole length on a busy drift boat so I borrowed my sons Okuma Blu Diamond BD-C-762MLa 7' 6" and it proved challenging with a fish on in big volume water. I'm happy with the trade-off of having one rod for multiple uses as opposed to multiple rods. Both of my boys just started salmon fishing so I like the economy of these rods, hopefully they will be durable as well. Hope this info helps-ML « Show Less
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I bought my chogan and kangee for two separate purposes. The chogan I bought as a Bushcraft tool. I lashed the sheath to my pack and use it hiking. The kangee is more of a fighting hawk.
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the reason i went with the Firefly is because i heard it was more flexible than the other Firestiks. so if you'll be going through thick brush or low hanging trees i'd get the Firefly. with a HD spring i can bend that thing all the way back and it's fine. i've hit it on everything and it's still holding up.
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I have a robust and a couple companion and like them both. They are carbon steel and easily sharpened, thus they hold an edge well and are very sharp. The robust has a Thick blade and can with stand much work. I have batoned wood with it and it has stood up well to the striking. The companion knife is a thinner blade but is excellent for carving wood and general bushcraft task. I wouldn't baton with it though. The robust has worked for me for striking sparks on a magnesium stick or fire steel. The back of the blade is to smooth. Both knives are excellent. The handles fit fine in most hands. Since they are inexpensive I would recommend buying one of each. I have a robust and a couple companion and like them both. They are carbon steel and easily sharpened, thus they hold an edge well and are very sharp. The robust has a Thick blade and can with stand much work. I have batoned wood with it and it has stood up well to the striking. The companion knife is a thinner blade but is excellent for carving wood and general bushcraft task. I wouldn't baton with it though. The robust has worked for me for striking sparks on a magnesium stick or fire steel. The back of the blade is to smooth. Both knives are excellent. The handles fit fine in most hands.... » Read More I have a robust and a couple companion and like them both. They are carbon steel and easily sharpened, thus they hold an edge well and are very sharp. The robust has a Thick blade and can with stand much work. I have batoned wood with it and it has stood up well to the striking. The companion knife is a thinner blade but is excellent for carving wood and general bushcraft task. I wouldn't baton with it though. The robust has worked for me for striking sparks on a magnesium stick or fire steel. The back of the blade is to smooth. Both knives are excellent. The handles fit fine in most hands. Since they are inexpensive I would recommend buying one of each. « Show Less
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They're roughly the same size as the LMF Scout steel, which is approx 3000 strikes. Depending in your skill, your tinder and environment, that could mean anywhere from a few hundred to a couple thousand fires per steel. They're a good deal for backup steels, though i'd recommend getting a larger firesteel to practice with! Coghlans is good for not much money, LMF Army is still the standard! Good luck!
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Those are two different concepts. Yes, it's a perfect size bushcraft axe. It's not a felling axe, so dropping a 9" tree is more up to your tenacity :) if your plan is to regularly drop trees that size, I would bump up to a full size axe.
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which crank actually fit and worked with your Buck commander? Do you have any regretts with the bow or crank? Russ Fisher russell.fisher@navy.mil
1900751
A Nomad NT-C-703M-MH is a "Casting" rod and accepts a top mounted 20-30 width reel. It is good for trolling, jigging and deep sea fishing. I have caught Sail, Wahoo, Mahi and other large fish on mine.I takes up to 60# test braid and each Nomad has 2 tips to ameliorate line weight and flexibility. The Spinning version is NT-S-703M-MH. It takes a 65 to 80 class spinning reel and works in the sale venues as the NT-C-703. I actually have both versions. These are good quality, strong but sensitive and can manage fish ip to 85 lbs. Look into Cedros Reels to match up for salt water use. I also own both Inshore models and they are great.
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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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Okay Gary, I just heard back from our contact. Here is what she said:They could check different bushcraft forms and blogs sites to see what others said about the Emberlit. Here is a good video to show the customer for comparison of the 2 stoves https://youtu.be/0vXoZwSoVA8. The boil time is a lot faster than the Solo.We offer a life time warranty on all of our products and if they are not satisfied with it you can return with a full refund. It also depends what they are using the stove for the solo doesn't pack flat and you would have to lift your pot up to feed it fuel where the Emberlit has a side port to feed the fuel. Okay Gary, I just heard back from our contact. Here is what she said:They could check different bushcraft forms and blogs sites to see what others said about the Emberlit. Here is a good video to show the customer for comparison of the 2 stoves https://youtu.be/0vXoZwSoVA8. The boil time is a lot faster than the Solo.We offer a life time warranty on all of our products and if they are not satisfied with it you can return with a full refund. It also depends what they are using the stove for the solo doesn't pack flat and you would have to lift your pot up to feed it fuel... » Read More Okay Gary, I just heard back from our contact. Here is what she said:They could check different bushcraft forms and blogs sites to see what others said about the Emberlit. Here is a good video to show the customer for comparison of the 2 stoves https://youtu.be/0vXoZwSoVA8. The boil time is a lot faster than the Solo.We offer a life time warranty on all of our products and if they are not satisfied with it you can return with a full refund. It also depends what they are using the stove for the solo doesn't pack flat and you would have to lift your pot up to feed it fuel where the Emberlit has a side port to feed the fuel. « Show Less
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I purchased this rig last fall for elk hunting. It makes a great case for having survival necessities easily accessible for those deep hunts, especially if you were injured. Outside of hunting, I use the condor for tactical shooting. I can hold 6 5.56 x39 clips and extra gear as well. Additional ammo or accessories like flashlights, Red fits, etc. it is well built and the chest expands internally allowing for water bottles, even a bladder . Only knock I can think of is the shoulder straps. I am 6'6" but thin as a stick. So they slip a little. I have remedied this by having my wife see a cross strap near the neck. Problem solved . Also, the pouches Velcro AND button. I say buy it. I purchased this rig last fall for elk hunting. It makes a great case for having survival necessities easily accessible for those deep hunts, especially if you were injured. Outside of hunting, I use the condor for tactical shooting. I can hold 6 5.56 x39 clips and extra gear as well. Additional ammo or accessories like flashlights, Red fits, etc. it is well built and the chest expands internally allowing for water bottles, even a bladder . Only knock I can think of is the shoulder straps. I am 6'6" but thin as a stick. So they slip a little. I have remedied this by having my wife see... » Read More I purchased this rig last fall for elk hunting. It makes a great case for having survival necessities easily accessible for those deep hunts, especially if you were injured. Outside of hunting, I use the condor for tactical shooting. I can hold 6 5.56 x39 clips and extra gear as well. Additional ammo or accessories like flashlights, Red fits, etc. it is well built and the chest expands internally allowing for water bottles, even a bladder . Only knock I can think of is the shoulder straps. I am 6'6" but thin as a stick. So they slip a little. I have remedied this by having my wife see a cross strap near the neck. Problem solved . Also, the pouches Velcro AND button. I say buy it. « Show Less
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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.
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Unsure of which one you're buying or intended use, however generally there is not a better knife value around. My experience is limited to sub 5" Moras in camp and moderate bushcraft roles and maybe in a secondary role as defensive fixed blade when better tools were not allowed. If that matches your roles, then YES. I haven't seen their stainless edge retention and toughness bettered by any of the other non-"supersteels" and the other elements do what needs done.
1990502
The robust has a much thicker blade than the other two, so if you want to use it for bushcraft/survival purposes this would be the bestbofbthe three. And because of the scandy gring mora knifes are easy to sharpen, but just as a recommendation for bushcraft and survival you might that a knife like this is to short for some tasks, that's why an almost perfect combination is a small act like the fiskars x15, long enough to de real work and short enough to be caryable.
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Yes! All of the Condor T&K; products that I have tried made of 1075 steel perform very well for striking with fire steel.