Best Bushcraft Knife Under 50

Finding the best bushcraft knife under 50 dollars seemed like a cake-walk of an assignment. After all, with over 20 years of survival experience I certainly have tested more than my fair share of survival knives, but in reality I had never used a purely bushcraft knife before.

Let’s just say my survival style involves ammunition, okay? I’m not one to be living off the land, even though I have gone living off grid for a bit in the past. Still, although I’m very familiar with knives in general I strongly believe in the right tool for the right job, so I jumped into the bushcraft knife scene like a 70’s style ninja.

I have several fantastic bushcraft knives listed below, only the ones with the highest user reviews made the list (Pro Tip: Always rely on actual consumer/buyer reviews) and yes, a particular model did stand out from the rest as the one bushcraft knife to rule them all…

And the winner is…..

#1 – Morakniv Bushcraft Carbon Steel Survival Knife with Fire Starter

When you’re all-in when it comes to bushcraft knives, then look no further than our #1 recommendation, the Morakniv Bushcraft Carbon Steel Survival Knife with Fire Starter.

This bushcraft knife is second-to-none in terms of quality, durability, and of course user experience with over 1,000 positive reviews on Amazon.com, making it by far the most popular and well-loved bushcraft knife available at this price point or at any price.

The Morakniv Bushcraft Carbon Steel Survival Knife with Fire Starter has a 4.3 inch high-carbon steel blade and the knife has a total length of 9.1 inches. The blade’s thick carbon steel is powder coated to prevent corrosion, but the ergonomic handle with high-friction rubber grip may be this knife’s best feature…

Or maybe the best feature is the built-in firestarter that produces up to 7,000 effective strikes and sparks at 3,000 degrees Fahrenheight – even when wet! Either way, with a lifetime manufacturers guarantee, this is sure to be an investment you can sleep easy knowing you have made a wise decision.

The Morakniv Bushcraft Carbon Steel Survival Knife with Fire Starter is least expensive at Amazon.com, but it can also be found at many brick-and-mortar camping and outdoor supply stores. This is definitely the best bushcraft knife available and we are more than confident to give it our highest recommendation.

Honorable Mentions: Best Bushcraft Knife Under 50 Bucks Category

Some say the runner up is the first loser, but definitely not in this case. These dedicated bushcraft knives are nobody’s second-rate, in fact you would be doing yourself a favor just to know how cool these guys really are.

#2 – Perkin Handmade Bushcraft Hunting Knife

We are still in amazement at the quality and function this knife brings to the table at such a very low cost. The fact that each Perkin Handmade Bushcraft Hunting Knife is still made by hand is equally incredible, but we’re happy to enjoy the blessing!

The Perkin Handmade Bushcraft Hunting Knife is full-tang construction and measures a total 8 inches in length with a blade that is 4 1/2 inches long. The 420c stainless steel blade comes from the factory razor sharp, seriously. The steel used in this knife measures between 56-58 Hrc on the rocwel scale and if you can tell from the images, that 100% genuine walnut wood that comprises the handle on this beauty of a bushcraft knife.

You can find the latest pricing on the Perkin Handmade Bushcraft Hunting Knife on Amazon.com by clicking this link. Be warned, you may not believe the price of this knife when you see it (in a very good way) so maybe this would make a great gift for the special outdoors or survivalist person in your life!

#3 – Condor Tool & Knife Bushslore Survival Knife

The amazingly popular Condor Tool & Knife Bushslore Survival Knife makes the list primarily for that reason – reviews, over 1200 positive reviews averaging 4.4/5.0 stars in undoubtedly impressive. What we can’t understand is why is this knife so damned ugly?

It functions like a dream according to most reviewers and it’s easy to see why. The knife’s sturdy plain wood handle encloses a full tang stainless steel blade of 9.3 inches (4.3 inch actual blade size). And the fact the knives are usually sold on Amazon.com directly from the manufacturer is another reason that these ugly knives are often sold out when you consider Condor Tool & Knife has been making these things since 1787, yes George Washington 1787, so yeah they gotta be pretty good to last this long.

If you’re looking to chop down a cherry tree to make a boat in which to cross the Potomac, then you’d better not miss out on this piece of history. Spoiler – these knives are actually imported from El Salvador now. Wow, WTF?? Oh well, they’re still great and selling like hotcakes to go with that great coffee from Senor Valdez.

#4 – Schrade SCHF36 Frontier

We like this basic bushcraft knife a lot mostly because of the way it feels in your hand, but nearly 1000 other Amazon reviewers like the Schrade SCHF36 Frontier a lot too. It’s 10.4 inches of powder-coated carbon steel with a 5 inch drop point blade. Again, it feels great to hold this knife, but feels even greater holding on to all the money you’ll save by choosing this baby. Try one out and you’ll see why the Schrade SCHF36 Frontier had to make our list.

 

#5 – KA-BAR Becker BK2 Campanion Fixed Blade Knife

Now admittedly, this knife is not under 50 bucks, but you should consider it all the same. Yes the KA-BAR Becker BK2 Campanion Fixed Blade Knife costs a bit more, but with nearly 2,000 positive reviews you should know why everyone is raving about this bushcraft knife. Uncompromising quality, that’s the reason.

The KA-BAR Becker BK2 Campanion Fixed Blade Knife:

• is made in the USA (Olean, NY)
• is 10.5 inches in total length
• has a 5.5 inch powder coated high-carbon steel blade
• drop-point constructed with versatile 20 degree point angle
• includes a glass-filled hard shell locking nylon sheath

Let’s face it, the KA-BAR Becker BK2 Campanion Fixed Blade Knife is a kick-ass knife that can handle fine jobs like skinning game or heavy duty jobs like splitting firewood and kindling (yes the knife is that strong). So, even though it’s a few bucks more it still makes our Best Bushcraft Knife Under 50 list and gets a great big two thumbs up from us here at Survival Checkpoint.

 

Best Bushcraft Knife Under 50 Bucks Summary

When considering a dedicated bushcraft knife, the most important thing to keep in mind is you will be using the heck out of this tool to make other tools you will use the heck out of. Hence, quality, durability and usability are of the utmost importance. The bushcraft knives above are each very high quality, but most importantly they are highly reviewed by other survivalists and outdoors people like you. Learn from their experiences to make your own even more rewarding.

 

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