Best Woodlore?

Sufler · Jan 9, 2012

You guys 'ought to have an opinion on this.

Who makes the best interpretation (I tried to avoid using the word "copy") of Ray Mears' Woodlore knife? I'm talking either a manufacturing company or one of the local makers on the boards.

Pictures would be great too!

Thanks much.

Diomedes Industries · Jan 9, 2012

Adventure Sworn:

This happens to be my leather on this knife - but Cody makes AWESOME sheaths as well.

TF

JV3 · Jan 9, 2012

spyderco bushcraft...very ergonomic handle.

neeman · Jan 10, 2012

Talfuchre said:
Adventure Sworn:

This happens to be my leather on this knife - but Cody makes AWESOME sheaths as well.

TF

More information please for those of us not in the know

neeman · Jan 10, 2012

For $25 Condor Bushlore is a good knife in the Woodlore style
Not anywhere near the quality of a $130 knife
But well worth the $25

Brian_T · Jan 10, 2012

Here's one from Adventure Sworn (Cody) alongside one from Ray:

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PayetteRucker · Jan 10, 2012

The Tamagami and Enzo Trapper come to mind as possible solutions as well, though I have no experience with either

Sufler · Jan 10, 2012

neeman said:
For $25 Condor Bushlore is a good knife in the Woodlore style
Not anywhere near the quality of a $130 knife
But well worth the $25

I've got the Bushlore coming. I'm beginning to be more and more excited by much less expensive offerings these days.

a.l.hare · Jan 10, 2012

Tal's arete by Andy Roy is like an improved design of the woodlore IMO.

Diomedes Industries · Jan 10, 2012

Wow - thanks a.l.hare.

Here is the information on the Arete by Fiddleback Forge - this is the Prototype:

You have to see what Fiddleback is doing with them NOW. He has taken my design and done his own aesthetic elements to it. 3D spalting on the blade, Micarta pins, laminate handles.... they are awesome.

Such as...

top two of this picture...

Bottom one in this location...

TF

pitdog · Jan 11, 2012

Brian_T said:
Here's one from Adventure Sworn (Cody) alongside one from Ray:

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IMO there can be no better example of a better version than is shown in this pic.....awesome knife !

neeman · Jan 11, 2012

PayetteRucker said:
The Tamagami and Enzo Trapper come to mind as possible solutions as well, though I have no experience with either

I have an Enzo Trapper in O1, although an excellent knife, I did not suggest it
I presume a Woodlore 'pattern' has the spear shaped blade
The Trapper has more a puukko shaped blade with a straighter spine

neeman · Jan 11, 2012

Sufler said:
I've got the Bushlore coming. I'm beginning to be more and more excited by much less expensive offerings these days.

In that case get a $10 #1 Mora with a red birch handle LOL
Seriously, it will give you all the fine bushcraft cutting you will need.

In fact, if you carry both the Bushlore and the #1 Mora, you will be in good shape, where the Bushlore you can baton, chop and beat the hell out of, and the Mora for fine cutting.
All for $35

...then go to a gardening supply and pick up a pull tooth pruning saw...

But they will not be as pleasing as these knives shown!
Some beautiful stuff shown

scruffuk · Jan 11, 2012

I agree with neeman. The EnZo Trapper (and all of the Enzo range) are knives in their own design right. Their influences are clearly puukko and leuku based, not Woodlore based.

That said...they are excellent and from the styles I've handled, much nicer to use.

As for the Woodlore inspired blades, the UK based Bernie Garland makes a good classic version and Dorset Woodlands Blades makes a nice variation on this theme.

Personally I don't like them....but I'd be looking for thinner stock than the typical 4mm / 5/32" if I was to score one....jsust so any food I prep doesn;t end up all over the parish!

Diomedes Industries · Jan 11, 2012

Here is the example of the Bernie Garland Version:

Here is the Spyderco Bushcraft:

As you can see - I have been on the hunt for the perfect knife for some time. In terms of the CLOSEST to the Woodlore - go with Cody "Adventure Sworn". His knife is priced well - the sheath is well made and accurate - and is a great knife.

This has me thinking. I think I will do a post of the knives I have owned, or own, in the search for a Woodlore... or Woodlore derivative.

TF

Liveitloud · Jan 11, 2012

Another vote for Cody from Adventure Sworn. I have one on order from him right now. Just an outstanding blade.

Sufler · Jan 11, 2012

Thanks for all the ideas so far guys. Much appreciated. Keep 'em coming if you got 'em.

How resistant is the "Adventure Sworn" Scandi grind against rolling? Quality heat treat with these?

Best!

ChapmanPreferred · Jan 11, 2012

I have one from Cody at Adventure Sworn which I need to do a review for when I get a couple days off in a row.

Sufler · Jan 11, 2012

Does anyone have the direct web-site for Adventure Sworn? Or, e-mail addy for Cody?

I'm not sure I'm on the right one after using google.

Thanks.

JV3 · Jan 11, 2012

Sufler said:
Does anyone have the direct web-site for Adventure Sworn? Or, e-mail addy for Cody?

I'm not sure I'm on the right one after using google.

Thanks.

i pm'd you the site...didn't want to get an infraction since...ahem, it's a competing forum with this one.

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