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Bushcraft vs. Camp Knife

The two terms are tossed about pretty freely and are applied to a variety of knives. Too me both are general utility knives that are used in the wilderness.

For some people the difference between the two is:

Bushcraft Knife: A general purpose utility knife that you bet your life on in survival situations.

Camp Knife: A general purpose utility knife that can make or break your week-end adventure.

But is that really the case or is Bushcraft just a new term for a camp knife. After all some of the old camp knives were built especially for surviving in the wilderness not just spending a week-end drinking beer around the camp fire.

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FeaturedPermalink Reply by dead_left_knife_guy on May 20, 2015 at 16:50

Data, I've been curious about those new Schrades -- really wanting the SCHF42, designed by Brian Griffin, the same guy that designed the SCHF9 (& the TOPS TIBO). Is the grind on that 37 a hollow grind? That's been the one thing that's given me pause -- I believe it is, but I really don't know. If not, I'll probably buy that one & it's younger sibling later this month!

Regardless, it has a strong tip (for drilling divots) & likely a large enough handle to be comfortable for some intense use...

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FeaturedPermalink Reply by dead_left_knife_guy on May 20, 2015 at 16:51

That's a nice looking little knife there, Tobias. Looks like a true companion!

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Permalink Reply by Brad T. on May 22, 2015 at 18:00

Aye! I prefer a Beefy blade for a "Camp/Bushcraft" knife. They're one and the same in my opinion.

I carry more than one knife at any given time, one is always bigger than the other. That way I always have enough knife.

My B.O.B. has an SOG Field Pup and my Becker BK2, plus my Field Pup sheath is carrying my SOG Multi-tool. I also have a Tactical hatchet. I think I am covered as far as cutting implements are concerned.

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FeaturedPermalink Reply by dead_left_knife_guy on May 22, 2015 at 19:36

Brad, I believe you are quite well covered. George Sears ("Nessmuk") recommended a fixed blade knife (most likely a butcher/skinner), a folder (most likely for random cutting tasks), & double bit axe (one bit thinner for felling the other thicker for splitting). You kit does pretty much all that!

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Permalink Reply by Tobias Gibson on May 22, 2015 at 20:26

FTR George Neemuk Sears was very clear on the two knives that he felt were essential. The folder he describes is now known as a Moose and his fixed blade is often called a Nessmuk Skinner. The axe should be double bit.

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Permalink Reply by Ms Data on May 22, 2015 at 21:36

Sorry DLKG, I just saw this. The knife has a hollow grind but it is kind of a slight hollow grind, not like some of my Bucks that have a really curved hollow grind. I do not think you would be disappointed in the SCHF37, especially for the price.

dead_left_knife_guy said:

Data, I've been curious about those new Schrades -- really wanting the SCHF42, designed by Brian Griffin, the same guy that designed the SCHF9 (& the TOPS TIBO). Is the grind on that 37 a hollow grind? That's been the one thing that's given me pause -- I believe it is, but I really don't know. If not, I'll probably buy that one & it's younger sibling later this month!

Regardless, it has a strong tip (for drilling divots) & likely a large enough handle to be comfortable for some intense use...