Bear Forest Knives: Bushcraft vs. Survival Knife. What’s the Difference?

Bear Forest Knives excels in creating distinctive Bushcraft and Survival Knives. On the surface, the terms “Bushcraft” and “Survival Knife” are synonymous. However, this is not necessarily the case. Bear Forest Knives aims to clarify this, allowing individuals to make informed decisions based on their needs while highlighting their best knives for Bushcrafting and Survival.

Bear Forest Knives specializes in making high-quality knives for outdoor enthusiasts. Whether a bushcrafter or a survivalist, you need a reliable knife that can handle constant use. What’s the difference between Bushcraft and Survival knives, and how do you choose the right one?

The Difference

While both knife types are indispensable tools in the wilderness, key distinctions set them apart. Bushcraft knives are smaller/thinner and suited for wilderness living and camping. They excel at delicate crafting tasks such as carving, making traps or skinning small game, light batoning, building tools and preparing campfires. 

On the other hand, Survival knives are engineered for extreme situations and have thicker blades. Survival knives prioritize functions like cutting through ropes, breaking glass, heavy wood splitting, chopping, prying, digging and self-defense. 

Best of Both

When choosing a knife, the BFK lineup offers both Bushcraft and Survival needs versatility. A good Bushcraft knife is sharp, comfortable, and easy to sharpen. The Simple knife meets all these requirements. It comes in three thicknesses (1/16”, 3/32”, 1/8”) and two steel options (52100 High Carbon, 01 Tool Steel) with a 90-degree spine for Bushcraft tasks. The True Zero Scandi grind is excellent for wood carving, while the Saber grind offers a fine slicing edge.

The Wood Butcher and Thunder are exceptional survival knives based on the American Bowie knife design. They have a clip point at the top of the blade, lowering the tip and improving control. The Wood Butcher (7” blade) is made of tough 80CrV2 high carbon steel, while the Thunder (10” blade) is crafted from 52100 high carbon steel. Both are ideal for butchering meat and wood without damage. Their stout thickness (3/16”) assures you can chop through branches for shelter, prepare firewood and handle any survival situation!

Discover Bear Forest Knives’ Bushcraft and Survival Knives for an enhanced outdoor experience.

Features:

The Simple

Overall Length: 8”

Blade Length: 4”

Thickness: .125” (1/8”) .06” (1/16”) .093” (3/32”)

Steel: 52100 High Carbon/01 Tool Steel

90-Degree Spine

Grind: True Zero Scandi or Saber

Finish: Rock Tumbled Acid Wash

|Handle Scales: Oak (1/8” model)/Natural or Green Canvas Micarta (1/16” model)/Natural Canvas Micarta with OD Green G10 Liners (01 Steel model)

Sheath: KYDEX® black (.080)/OD Green (01 Steel model) 

U.S.A Made  

MSRP: $99.99-$149.99

The Wood Butcher

Overall Length: 12”

Blade Length: 7”

Thickness: .187” (3/16”)

Steel: 80CrV2 High Carbon

90-Degree Spine

Grind: Saber

Finish: Rock Tumbled Acid Wash

Handle Scales: Micarta: Orange Burlap Micarta, Green Burlap Micarta, Black Canvas Micarta, Natural Canvas Micarta

Sheath: KYDEX® Green/Black, Truhide Tequila, Truhide Whip (.080) with Nylon Belt Loop

U.S.A Made  

MSRP: $299.99

The Thunder

Overall Length: 15 3/8 inches

Blade Length: 10 inches

Thickness: .187 (3/16) inches

Steel: 52100 High Carbon Steel

90-Degree Spine

Grind: High Saber

Finish: Rock Tumbled Acid Wash

Handles: Linen

Sheath: Buttsnap Truhide whiskey & black, leather belt loop

Made in the USA

MSRP: $349.99

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About Bear Forest Knives:

Bear Forest Knives shares an abiding love for the great outdoors, the freedom and fresh air, and the chance to connect with nature in all its glorious forms. Bear Forest Knives was created to enhance all adventures and interactions in the wild, standing at the ready for whatever the day or night, climate, or conditions may bring. Bear Forest Knives are purpose-built for these moments and the daily life that happens in between.

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