Bushcraft reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 311 Reddit reviews across 11 subreddits and 41 posts to rank the best Bushcraft brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/Bushcraft, r/knives, r/Survival, r/multitools, r/victorinox. Top-rated brands include Morakniv (4.4/5), ESEE (4.5/5), Mora (4.5/5).
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Reviews311
Subreddits11
Posts41
Brands42
Products76
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#1
Morakniv
4.4
(66)
"Moras are fantastic knives and even if I had a billion dollars to spend on knives I'd still probably have amora as a mainstay because it's just that good of a knife even if it is a $20 knife"
"Easy, a mora Seriously I bought one and it comes with me camping every time and I don't care about whaling on it."
"Mora (clipper, or companion heavy duty; or bushcraft, that’s a great knife)"
"It might be a really common answer, but I'd still say Mora Companion."
"The Mora companion is a great knife!! I own 3."
"My Mora Bushcraft handle is pleasantly plump. I have hand issues from time to time and I'm finding I like to carry this more because it picks up the slack when I have bad hand days."
"She really loves her Mora Companion. Honestly I have tried to get her into nicer knives but she loves that one."
"Ditto on the mora knife."
"Morakniv Companion"
"If you're planning on batoning, Morakniv Companion HD"
#2
ESEE
4.5
(29)
"ESEE, TOPS, White River"
"I have an ESEE 3 and 4. They're both great."
"If you are willing to spend a bit more the Esee 4 and 6 are awesome options."
"ESEE RB3 has been a favourite of mine since it came out."
"I like my ESEE 4, Fallkniven and Bark River."
"I have both an Esee 5 and a 6 they are super good knives."
"ESEE 4, but some folks do full survival school with something as small as an Izula."
"I carry an esee every day, and it's the easiest knife to sharpen that I own/use."
"I recommended the 5 because that's what I would choose for batoning and hard use in the woods."
"Esee is an awesome company. Awesome knives. Awesome lifetime no questions asked warranty."
#3
Mora
4.5
(26)
"Honestly, Moras are probably the highest utility/$ out there."
"This is a nice knife! Carbon steel, DLC coating, field sharpener, and ferro rod."
"Mora Garberg is a great one."
"Mora garberg, stainless or carbon are both excellent."
"I like my mora garberg in stainless."
"The Garberg is an excellent knife and value."
"On a budget I'd say the best choice is the Mora Companion HD."
"Mora. Mora. Mora."
"I see there is already solid support for Mora on here."
"I have a Mora Companion that I really like."
#4
Silky
4.5
(20)
"IMHO, silky gomboy for the win..."
"Once you understand the correct technique of only pulling, it works almost as fast as a chainsaw."
"I have a Laplander and a Gom Boy which I love (slightly prefer the Gom Boy)..."
"Silky for me... Any of them."
"I'm sold on my silky for bushcrafting."
"I have used Silky Gomby 240 forever but honestly you can't go wrong with Silky or Bahco."
"I've never managed to break a silky."
"Love love love the Silky. Cuts so quick."
"Silky all the way."
"Cuts like a dream."
#5
Leatherman
4.7
(18)
"Leatherman Surge vs Victorinox Spirit/Swiss tool is probably the main debate, and rightfully so."
"The surge can take jigsaw blades with its tshank adapter. Throw a few of those, a field sharpener, and a fero rod into your pack and you've got a hell of a kit."
"Surge."
"I like leathermans, but I’d definitely recommend a surge over a signal for your applications."
"A good quality, feature-packed multitool is utterly game-changing for bushcraft"
"Several, if not all winners of the survival show, Alone, uses a Leatherman."
"My wave has never failed and I prefer having more tools to use in any situation."
"If it's for survival specifically Signal is the better option."
"Ive used my Surge to cut boards, brush, cut bushes back using the wire cutters."
"I have carried a wave for years and it has yet to fail in anything I ask it to do."
#6
Condor
4.2
(15)
"Went through some different brands and types, bought a condor bushlore and never looked back."
"Came here to suggest condor also I have one and am very happy with it."
"Condor bushlore"
"Marttiini Condor series, a Mora alternative. Leather sheath instead of plastic."
"Condor Bushlore $70"
"Recently bought a Condor Terrasaur since I wanted to try something else."
"For half the price of that kbar you can get a condor bushlore."
"Skrama, Varusteleka Puukko 170mm, Condor Terrasaur, Becker BK16, ESEE 4, 5, 6"
"Condor bushlore"
"I’ve been looking at the condor bushlore, real steel bushcraft 3 and black fox Vesuvius D2"
#7
Fiskars
4.6
(13)
"You can get a decent hatchet as well, like the Fiskars X7."
"Have never been disappointed with a Fiskar product."
"I love my x7."
"Got home and tried it out and damn, this thing is great. It's light and the hollow handle absorbs shock."
"They are cheap, last forever, low maintenance and light weight."
"I have had mine for like 10 years and my dad has had a couple for way longer than that. No problems with any of them."
"For a hatchet go with a Fiskars X7. It's a great hatchet, easily beats out ones that cost over a hundred dollars."
"Fiskars X7. Don’t buy a $120+ Swedish axe right off the bat."
"Love Fiskars. I've got the X5, X7 (which I cut the tip of my left index finger off with) , X17, X21, X25, X27, Maul, XA2, XA22, 2 x XA3s, Garden rake, garden fork, a pruning saw that came with one of the axes, the flick out utility knife"
"I once bought a Fiskars K40 knife for 7 or 8 Euros and it is really sharp, keeps its edge, is easy to sharpen and works great for food preparation, carving, DIY things etc."
#8
Victorinox
4.6
(13)
"Ranger for sure. Tons of tools and only slightly bigger than Huntsman."
"A Ranger you have (almost) everything you need for bushcraft, you can add a ferro rod and tinder at your corkscrew for emergency purposes"
"I would choose the Ranger. It’s has the best and most versatile tools set but is still compact."
"Ranger. It’s a beast but is compact."
"Victorinox SwissChamp."
"Victorinox Ranger"
"It's my favorite SAK overall."
"It's probably the most popular SAK for outdoors."
"Gerber Dime or Vic Classic. Most things can be done by whacking or prying with the kabar."
"Though I’d like to upgrade to a Huntsman for added saw"
#9
Bahco
4.5
(10)
"Absolutely Bahco, I have 3 of them."
"I vouch for the Bahco Laplander 100%. It’s an amazing bushcraft saw."
"Love my bahco. It goes with me when I trail walk."
"I lived out in the woods with my bahco for 3 years and still use it every time I go out."
"I vouch for the Bahco Laplander 100%. It’s an amazing bushcraft saw."
"I have the Bahco Laplander and I was pretty happy with it."
"I’ve been using a Laplander for 10 years. No complaints."
"I have the Bahco and it’s fine."
"Laplander is a great all rounder, and very conveniently sized."
"I'm happy with my Bahco."
#10
Joker
4.6
(9)
"Love the Joker knifes, I own an Ember with Scandi and a Bushcrafter with Flat grind. Both are outstanding and sharp AF."
"I bought a joker ember and love it"
"Check out Joker knives, Spanish company. I liked, love, and still use the Ember model."
"Joker Nomad."
"Fantastic knives in what I think is the best bushcrafting steel. Either would be half your budget including the firesteel-ready sheath."
"I also like joker ember"
"Joker nomad."
"I would look into joker knives they provide excellent value"
"Check out Joker knives"
#11
Ka-Bar
4.6
(9)
"I have the KaBar Bk2, can beat the hell out of it."
"Yes, Kabar 7” fighter with serrations. Absolutely indestructible and around $60."
"K-bar or cold steel full tang hi carbon, do urself a favor and don't go cheap."
"Second this, paired will a smaller folding knife and there’s not much you can’t do. Love my bk9."
"A true real KBAR."
"Start with a Kabar and pair it with a multitool you already own... preferably one with tweezers for splinters."
"Alternatively, a Kabar"
"The BK series in general are pretty good IMO. I have a BK11 that's been pretty great."
"Ka-bar bkr7"
#12
Fallkniven
4.4
(7)
"LT Wright Genesis Scandi or Fallkniven S1"
"Fallkniven s1"
"Fallkniven TK1"
"Fallkniven"
"I would buy a Falkniven."
"For 250, I would get yourself a custom. But a fallkniven will be a solid choice as well."
"You may want to check the fallkniven f1, s1 or a1."
#13
BPS
3.8
(8)
"BPS adventurer for an affordable, versatile, slightly larger knife"
"I know a lot of people who like BPS knives too."
"The BPS knives are worth looking at as well."
"Something that won't break the bank but is still good quality is anything from BPS knives."
"I came here to mention BPS. 1066 doesn’t have the same edge retention as some other offerings, but I compared my BPS knife to the Condor Terrasaur recently when camping and I liked it much better."
"BPS adventurer or anything in their line up, almost guaranteed to be your best bang for the buck on bushcraft in the sub 50's."
"Any of the BPS knives is where I would start looking."
"BPS has a few knives on the smaller side and budget friendly to."
#14
Agawa
4.8
(6)
"Agawa folding bowsaw."
"Agawa Boreal 21 is great."
"Agawa Boreal 21."
"Sweet spot of compact when folded, good size for processing larger diameter wood."
"Agawa Boreal 21 is great."
"I prefer the ergonomics of the Agawa Boreal."
#15
Terävä
4.6
(5)
"I would say get a Terava Jakaaripuukko"
"Terävä Jaakaripuuko"
"Terava Jakaaripuukko, best bang for buck bushcraftish fixed blade there is imo."
"Terava. Any terava knives"
"Terava Jaakaripuukko knives are great value for money"
#16
Adventure Sworn
4.8
(4)
"Adventure sworn knives, Turley knives, Beck, Sibert knives, Skookum bush tool, Alen wood/ wood lore knives - All bushcraft customs ranging from 300-2000 dollars, all great knives"
"Adventure Sworn and AA Forge. Both make very beautiful knives in AEBL"
"I personally have an Adventure Sworn Guide."
"Adventure Sworn "Guide" if you can find one."
#17
L.T. Wright
4.5
(4)
"L.T. Wright is my favorite brand. Their knives stand out as having the best quality *to me*."
"For that price I don’t think you can do better than one of the LT Wright line of knives."
"I’ve handled a few by LT Wright and they’re kinda badass!"
"LT wright. Condor bushlore. Varusteleka 110 and 140 mm. I also like the M95 and M07 Peltonen Ranger Puukko"
#18
Benchmade
4.5
(4)
"I have a benchmade puukko that makes me happy every time I use it."
"In that price range nothing compares with the Benchmade Puukko. Grippy, comfortable handle, good blade profile for bushcraft, and the 3V steel is top-tier usually found in knives over $200."
"Old generation Benchmade Bushcrafter"
"Benchmade Bushcrafter"
#19
Cold Steel
4.0
(4)
"Https://www.bladehq.com/item--Cold-Steel-SRK-Search-Rescue-Fixed--52053"
"I currently carry an inexpensive Cold Steel SRK as my main belt knife."
"I use a Cold Steel SRK in Sai Mai steel…works really well."
"Morakniv Companion + Cold Steel SRK are my bushcraft knives."
#20
Bark River Knives
5.0
(3)
"Bark River Knives"
"If money was no object, I would get something in Magnacut. Maybe look at Bark River Knives for that."
"Try Bark River Knives."
#21
Becker
4.7
(3)
"I'm a big fan of the Becker BK16. I've loved mine for years."
"Becker BK2"
"Skrama, Varusteleka Puukko 170mm, Condor Terrasaur, Becker BK16, ESEE 4, 5, 6"
#22
Real Steel
4.0
(3)
"14c28n steel - stainless, tough, easy to sharpen."
"I own real steel bushcraft, its very nice knife with solid D2 steel and budget friendly price, full tang, micarta handle."
"Real steel bushcraft - 14c28n or D2, convex or scandi, 4.33""
#23
Helle
5.0
(2)
"Helle!"
"In my end, for production knives... Fallkniven (F1, F1 Pro, or R2) and Helle are the way to go."
#24
White River
5.0
(2)
"Ursus 45 is what I recommend people when budget isn’t a concern. Fantastic knife."
"I use and love the White River Ursus 45."
#25
Bark River
5.0
(2)
"Up from there, check out Bark River."
"Bark River makes some nice fitting handles and are very nice knives as well."
#26
Corona
4.5
(2)
"The Corona 10” razor tooth saw is a beast."
"The Corona, for example, cuts almost as fast as the Silky but does not snap and break."
#27
Gerber
4.5
(2)
"I’ve used a Gerber Strongarm for years and I love it. I use it for everything from cutting onions to splitting firewood."
"Gerber Strongarm. Available everywhere, cheap, and is far higher quality than you'd expect at that price point."
#28
Tramontina
4.5
(2)
"My $20 Tramontina is possibly the best tool I own"
"The machete is my main knife - Tramontina 14" Bolo."
#29
Buck
4.5
(2)
"The six inch could be a Buck 119 Special. Darn things are practically bullet proof, with batonning a primary design aspect."
"For many years I used a buck 119 for everything. Skinning game, bushcrafting, etc."
#30
Varusteleka
4.5
(2)
"The one you are looking for is the Varusteleka Terävä Jääkäripuukko."
"Skrama, Varusteleka Puukko 170mm, Condor Terrasaur, Becker BK16, ESEE 4, 5, 6"
#31
Hultafors
4.0
(2)
"I like the hultafors knives."
"I suffer with issues with my hands as well and find I can work with most knives (use hultafor as my go to)."
#32
Opinel
4.0
(2)
"I like a bow/buck saw for camp work, and a folding opinel saw for day hikes."
"Opinel makes a decent folder that's relatively cheap with a great blade that's good for small up close work."
#33
Husqvarna
4.0
(2)
"Husqvarna, it's made by one of the other big swedish manufacturers but only costs half as much."
"I have really liked my Husqvarna hatchet!"
#34
Estwing
3.0
(2)
"Get an Estwing Sportsman, learn the art, and if you're still enthusiastic, go for it!"
"Estwing isn't a bushcraft axe. Heavy to carry and sucks for carving."
#35
LionSteel
5.0
(1)
"Buy once cry once and get a Lionsteel M5."
#36
Council Tool
5.0
(1)
"Council tool woodcraft pack axe 24in. Love it more than my gransfors sfa!"
#37
Gransfors Bruk
5.0
(1)
"I suggest a gransfors, huskvarna, or prandi if you have the coin for one of those 3."
#38
ESSE
5.0
(1)
"I’ve used an Esse 4 for around 6 years and have really liked it. Nearly unbreakable, full tang, ambidextrous sheath which I appreciate as a lefty, tough and easy to sharpen 1095 steel, really good value."
#39
Ballistol
5.0
(1)
"Ballistol. Everything I own gets Ballistol, even if it doesn't need it!"
#40
Reiff
5.0
(1)
"Reiff F5 in CPM3V had the best performance I've ever seen on a knife. Chopped a *soft* steel frying pan up & still cut paper without *much* snags."
#41
Nordic Outdoors
4.0
(1)
"Nordic Outdoors - Keswick though they have kind of ‘sold out’ now and become a mini fjallraven outlet... But it’s still got lots of good kit tucked away."
#42
Schrade
3.0
(1)
"Schrade makes some durable and affordable fixed blade knives as well, I've batoned with my schrade f15 before, but I wouldn't bet my life on it."
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