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Sold a few of my knives that weren't seeing regular use to fund this bad boy. I'm gradually converting to a fixed blade guy :) .

Enkidude wrote:I'm for function over form. I guess I'll stick with the Mora. If I had disposable income in my fancy pants I would be using a Bushcraft every weekend after driving to the woods in my Porsche. :D

Understandable but at 10 times the price it's hard to justify functional costs for anything. Pragmatically if they both separate matter they more or less are equal, right?

However, on the note of benefits:

One is a tapered tang into a FRN handle, the other full length skeletonized into polished G10.
One has very crude ergonomics, the other a swelled 3D handle for comfort.
One a plastic sheath, the other a beautiful leather one.
One was designed functionally for outdoor folks, the other for Bushcrafters by Bushcrafters.

Not trying to take a jab at you. We all have different priorities but besides aesthetics I think the knife in question has the stats to do a better job (as it should for 10 times the cost). I've had friends with fast Civics but none of them would knock a ZR1 Corvette as a pointless design.

Love scandi-grinds - got a Helle Symfoni for Christmas. I really like the execution of the Spyderco Bushcraft, but found the G10 handle a little too slick.

Blerv wrote:Not trying to take a jab at you.

I'm certainly not trying to stir up trouble either.

I actually use the birchwood handled Mora and find it more than adequate. That said, I've never even handled the Bushcraft, so I can't compare. However, the Mora is a time tested design(over 100 years), so its hard to argue with that. I think the leather sheath is "cool and traditional", but it can't outlast plastic in the long run.

After all this. I still want the Bushcraft. ha!

I totally lucked out and got one of the first factory rejects when they were offered. Absolutely top-notch knife for what it's designed to do despite the (very minor when it comes right down to it) cosmetic issues with the handle.

Hands down the best $90 in a knife I've ever spent. :cool:

Enkidude wrote:I'm certainly not trying to stir up trouble either.

...I think the leather sheath is "cool and traditional", but it can't outlast plastic in the long run.

When your plastic sheath gets exposed to high temperature and/or flame, let me know how it does. There is a good reason my firefighter gloves have leather on the outside.

salimoneus wrote:When your plastic sheath gets exposed to high temperature and/or flame, let me know how it does. There is a good reason my firefighter gloves have leather on the outside.

You must be careful with your gear my friend. Slow and steady wins the race. Rule #1: Fire will burn you and your things. I get your point, but I'm a poor guy who takes the utmost care of things and we can play what if this, what if that on the sheath issue all day.

The factory leather is nice. But I prefer kydex.

This knife is awesome!!!!

Enkidude wrote:You must be careful with your gear my friend. Slow and steady wins the race. Rule #1: Fire will burn you and your things. I get your point, but I'm a poor guy who takes the utmost care of things and we can play what if this, what if that on the sheath issue all day.

Rule #2: We can try and try to keep thing pristine but it's the accidents, circumstances that are out of our control, or when we make a mistake (we are human after all) that really make the difference. Being prepared for the worst is my preference.

I also prefer to use natural materials, like steel and leather, whenever possible. Plastic is made from toxic sludge made in a laboratory, and when it burns the smoke can be extremely deadly. The less of it around the safer the environment for everyone in the area.

Just my $.02, enjoy whatever you end up with :spyder:

Great pictures! Amazing knife,
I got to hold one a couple of times and it really melts into my hands, such great ergonomics.
Wish I owned one :)

salimoneus wrote:Rule #2: We can try and try to keep thing pristine but it's the accidents, circumstances that are out of our control, or when we make a mistake (we are human after all) that really make the difference. Being prepared for the worst is my preference.

I also prefer to use natural materials, like steel and leather, whenever possible. Plastic is made from toxic sludge made in a laboratory, and when it burns the smoke can be extremely deadly. The less of it around the safer the environment for everyone in the area.

Just my $.02, enjoy whatever you end up with :spyder:

I keep my knife on my hip and its not often I'm standing in the fire. :D

People prefer to have plastic-type sheaths for outdoor knives. It just makes since. Refence the post a few above this one. Look at all the knife companies across the board that are going to plastic-type sheaths for outdoor knives. They are more durable and longer lasting. Spyderco only has one (current production) knife with a leather sheath and its for "traditional" reasons. The Pukko has one too for the same reasons. All petroleum based products are "bad", but if you knock plastic sheaths for being toxic you have to knock a whole plethora of plastic products that YOU use daily.

Bottom line: plastic will outlast leather with minimum upkeep.

WOW. :eek: Just received mine and I'm speechless.
This is my first Taiwan-Taichung Spydie and it is a knockout.
Talk about a wood ripper, the scandi grind plows through dry or wet wood very nicely.

The sheath is well made too, but I hope I never miss the plastic sleeve insert. :p