So, in preparation for a northern Saskatchewan fly in canoe trip, Ive been on the search for a budget friendly, rugged work knife.
I didnt want to take sentimental favourites, as I have been warned that its easy to lose and damage tools on this sort of excursion.
I stumbled across a Condor Bushlore.
The knife was horribly finished (or unfinished as it were), but contained a solid backbone with which to work.
The knife sold, taxes included, for under $50.
It required about 8 hours of filing and sanding, shaping and sharpening, oiling and buffing.
There was a painted coating covering the flats of the blade that I removed by sanding.
I am tickled pink with how it turned out.
There are a few details I could have spent a little more effort on, but I think the finish is useable without being worried about regular use causing any damage.
If anyone has any field use with this blade, I would be happy to hear from you.
I didnt want to take sentimental favourites, as I have been warned that its easy to lose and damage tools on this sort of excursion.
I stumbled across a Condor Bushlore.
The knife was horribly finished (or unfinished as it were), but contained a solid backbone with which to work.
The knife sold, taxes included, for under $50.
It required about 8 hours of filing and sanding, shaping and sharpening, oiling and buffing.
There was a painted coating covering the flats of the blade that I removed by sanding.
I am tickled pink with how it turned out.
There are a few details I could have spent a little more effort on, but I think the finish is useable without being worried about regular use causing any damage.
If anyone has any field use with this blade, I would be happy to hear from you.