Being an owner of both the Bushtool and the M.K. Tribute, I can lend testimony to the excellence of both blades as champions of "working wood really, really well". Some might argue the particular points contrary to their own preferences, but there was great thought behind these points; one being the shallow Scandi grind. Too shallow, and you'll lose the ability to accomplish multiple cutting tasks; too deep, and you'll chip or roll your edge while working even the softest of woods. Blade geometry aside, I find the most important attribute of a knife to be the handle and how it fits the hand; and how your hand feels after hours of hard work necessary to prepare for a cold night in the bush. This is where the two knives differ; and although only slightly, the Bushtool is more of a fit for my hand if long hours are expected. Yet, the Tribute, with it's slightly more compact design, lends more towards the finer whittlings, but can still do the major work in quick time. Is the Tribute a worthy "survival" knife? Well, close your eyes and imagine being in that situation, and what tasks will be required to ensure you do in fact survive. Is it a good chopper? No! Is it good for food or game processing? Not really! Can it do those things if you had to? It sure could if you had nothing else and knew how...... No Sir, I wouldn't give up these two blades for anything; and I'm never out in the bush without at least one of them, and I know my life could depend on them, they are that well made. After nearly 70 years, and at least twice as many knives I've fumbled with along the way, I've found two grails............ and neither will take ten years to get ahold of one..... not yet anyway. Check out "RobEvans Woodsman" here on UA-cam, and see what he has to offer. His videos are great fun as well. Cheers Everyone!!! 😎
Great videos. Watched a selection including your coppice and pollard videos. Have been invited to move onto a 30 acre farm that needs of lots of TLC in mid Wales. A few quick questions: 1. can you just stick cuts from elder flower into the ground like the willow? 2. will marsh willow behave in the same way as the types of willow shown in your willow video? 3. how long were the willow cuts you stick in the ground? 4. If you want real pure bee's wax (no additives) I can supply in weights from 50g up. Currently have about 3kg on hand. Let me know and I'll drop you an email so we can thrash out the details. Kind regards Greg
Yes I couldn’t agree more, Rob is a tremendous knife maker.
Great review!
Being an owner of both the Bushtool and the M.K. Tribute, I can lend testimony to the excellence of both blades as champions of "working wood really, really well". Some might argue the particular points contrary to their own preferences, but there was great thought behind these points; one being the shallow Scandi grind. Too shallow, and you'll lose the ability to accomplish multiple cutting tasks; too deep, and you'll chip or roll your edge while working even the softest of woods. Blade geometry aside, I find the most important attribute of a knife to be the handle and how it fits the hand; and how your hand feels after hours of hard work necessary to prepare for a cold night in the bush. This is where the two knives differ; and although only slightly, the Bushtool is more of a fit for my hand if long hours are expected. Yet, the Tribute, with it's slightly more compact design, lends more towards the finer whittlings, but can still do the major work in quick time. Is the Tribute a worthy "survival" knife? Well, close your eyes and imagine being in that situation, and what tasks will be required to ensure you do in fact survive. Is it a good chopper? No! Is it good for food or game processing? Not really! Can it do those things if you had to? It sure could if you had nothing else and knew how...... No Sir, I wouldn't give up these two blades for anything; and I'm never out in the bush without at least one of them, and I know my life could depend on them, they are that well made. After nearly 70 years, and at least twice as many knives I've fumbled with along the way, I've found two grails............ and neither will take ten years to get ahold of one..... not yet anyway. Check out "RobEvans Woodsman" here on UA-cam, and see what he has to offer. His videos are great fun as well. Cheers Everyone!!! 😎
Great comment, thank you!
Another great review Trev! Its amazing how some seemingly small variations make a huge difference in comfort and performance.
Thanks Brett, hope all is well with you?
@@bundufundiAll good here Trev! Got a great package from strongway tools. Very impressed. Take care.
good job
She's a beauty
Thanks Joey!
Looks like a cracking knife Trev.
Thanks Tim. How things over there?
@@bundufundi good mate, lots of mosquitoes lots of work, sunny weather,, daylight all night. Same as last summer. How you doing down there?
@@KuukkeliBushcraft lots of rain! 😂 otherwise keeping busy mate.
The scandi bevel is a little too low compared to the metal on the knife 🔪.
But maybe you may love it .
Enjoyed watching
Thank you
Happy to see you again!🎉
Thanks!
Nice! Loods like some good gear. The leatherwork is pretty impressive too. Was that an Akubra hat your wearing?
Hi mate, good to hear from you! Yes finally got an Akubra after seeing one in Perth 23 years ago and wanting one ever since.
@@bundufundi awesome! They're made in the next town, only half hour from my place, love em
Great videos. Watched a selection including your coppice and pollard videos. Have been invited to move onto a 30 acre farm that needs of lots of TLC in mid Wales.
A few quick questions:
1. can you just stick cuts from elder flower into the ground like the willow?
2. will marsh willow behave in the same way as the types of willow shown in your willow video?
3. how long were the willow cuts you stick in the ground?
4. If you want real pure bee's wax (no additives) I can supply in weights from 50g up. Currently have about 3kg on hand. Let me know and I'll drop you an email so we can thrash out the details.
Kind regards
Greg