Dan Koster Knives: Bushcraft Knife CPM 3V - Black Canvas Micarta

The Bushcraft Knife began as an exploration into how to create a custom handmade version of the ever popular and practical Mora Knife (in the Puukko style). Dan asked customers and buschraft users on what they would want if they could improve on this design. His Bushcraft knife is the result of that process.

The most significant improvement is the addition of a small, but noticeable, guard that still allowed the edge to come right up to the handle. Another improvement is the full tang handle with Corby Pins and a lanyard tube. Keeping true to the original, the blade is ground with a Scandi Grind.

Only the best materials are used to create this knife. The highest performing carbon steel available today is CPM - 3V. It is tougher than O1 and 5160. It is easier to sharpen than D2 or S30V. It can withstand batoning without chipping. Dan makes it from 0.140″ thick material so that it is thick enough to baton, yet thin enough to be lightweight and slice well. The profile is a drop point to make drilling, scoring and notching easy, yet allow enough belly for carving work. The spine is squared off so you can strike a firesteel with it, and rounded off near the handle for comfort. Thumbgrooves on the spine make for a secure grip and will also throw an enormous spark when used with a firesteel.

Blade Specs:

4″ of 3V steel, hardened to 59-60 HRc, 01.40″ thick, “Scandi” grind, Brushed finish on flats, satin-finish on grind, small guard, thumbgrooves, spine rounded at handle front

Handle Specs:

4.5″ long, made from 3/8″ thick handle material, aluminum corby pin and lanyard tube.

Ships with a fantastic KSF Leather Sheath. Our gift with the knife!