- Is the Bushcrafter good for batoning?
- Yes. The full tang and 4.17 mm stock handle batoning well, and the drop point works for splitting kindling. Avoid twisting the blade in the wood.
- How does it compare with a 1095 bushcraft knife?
- Cru-Wear holds an edge much longer and resists corrosion better. Carbon steels like 1095 sharpen faster and are tougher at the edge, which matters if you sharpen in the field.
- Is the handle good for small hands?
- It is on the thick side. Shoppers with smaller hands often prefer a slimmer handle or a different bushcraft model.
- What is in the box?
- The knife and its sheath. Check the listing for the exact sheath type included.
- Is it legal to carry?
- It is a fixed blade with a 4.38-inch blade. Fixed-blade carry rules vary widely by state and country, so check local law before carrying it.
- Can it be used for food prep?
- Yes. The drop point and full flat-ish grind slice well, though the thick stock is less nimble than a dedicated camp kitchen knife.
- Where is the Benchmade Bushcrafter cheapest?
- At Amazon, for $350.00, 22% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.
- Where can I buy the Benchmade Bushcrafter?
- 5 stores we checked sell it, including Deadwood Knives, Tennessee Cutlery, Fin & Fire Fly Shop, PowerGear, Amazon.