BPSKNIVES Bushmate 2.0 Designed by DBK - Bushcraft Knife - Fixed-Blade Carbon Steel Knife with Leather Sheath & Firestarter - Outdoor Full Tang Knife - Camping Survival Knives

Bought the first one, the sheath sucked but the knife and fire steel were great. Got this version and the knife and sheath are awesome! Very quality... and the back is still sharp and should strike a fire steel well... not this fire steel tho it sucks. otherwise the package is amazeing.. Im giving it 5 stars because of the value for what you get. replace the fire steel tho. EDIT: apparently you need to scrape off a decent amount of protective coating on the fire steel before you get to the good stuff, and then it strikes very nicely. 10/10

This is a nice knife that fits my hand well and has a good wooden (looks like walnut) handle angle and length. The blade is thick enough for the tasks I ask of it. It is well thought out and functional angles, the scandi bevel is easy to sharpen and it cuts very fine shavings...but is also able to split wood easily when batoning. Thin and light, it is still a sturdy cutter that is comfortable in the hand with no hot spots. The spine of the blade is square and sharp edged producing good results when powdering wood or striking a ferro stick. The blade is versatile, able to perform all of the tasks I set it to. The knife comes with an excellent sheath that holds the knife snugly while still allowing an easy draw. The leather quality and stitching are top notch and there is a round that holds a small diameter ferro rod that is also included. The included rod has a small knob that makes it easy to hold, but I still prefer a long and thicker rod. The steel is 1066 which some consider to be fairly soft, but it takes an edge quickly and holds it well without deforming under stressful conditions. I keep mine oiled, carbon steel rusts when left wet too long. This brings me back to the sheath, there is a drain hole in the bottom that is either part of the design or simply a product of the design...either cause, the sheath can drain if immersed in water. If you are looking for a good knife for practicing bushcraft, the utility and design of this one will work well!

Don’t get me wrong. It’s a very functional knife. There was no lanyard on the knife or the ferro rod and neither were inserted into the sheath. So it isn’t form fitted. That’s not a problem. Shove it in and wait over night. I wrapped the handle in paper and stuck it in the sheath so it can form a tad larger for ease of use. But the blade looks like it was not ground to completion and looks like someone tried to hand sharpen it, I don’t think that’s the case though. So it was sharp but not razor sharp and some parts of the edge were sharper than other parts. But I enjoy sharpening knives so I’ll tackle that tomorrow. Now I did hit it on a leather strop about 10 strops on each side and that did help a lot. It will shave hair with ease now. The handle is plain wood. No treatment but the fit is nice and tight. I can stain the wood or polish it, just depends on what you want. So for a scandi grind, high carbon steel blade, for the price, it’s a good deal. The backbone of the blade is a very nice 90° angle and sharp and it will strike a ferro rod nicely. I tried that and it’s great. The leather sheath is good leather but no drain hole. I can fix that with a small drill bit. Now I’m guessing had they fixed all this before shipping it out, the price could easily have been more than doubled. So I’m good with it as I can work on it and sort of customize it to my preference. Has a good feel in my hand too. I can’t give it 5 stars due to all I listed above, but it has the potential to become a 5 star knife with a little time and again, I enjoy these things. It’s not heavy but it’s also not light. Meaning it feels like quality material. Balance is around the front handle screw. Definitely a keeper.

The BPS Bushcraft knife was as described in the listing, and in the DBK you-tube review. For the price, this is the best working knife around. The blade is sharp out of the box. A couple of minutes on a strop and it was slicing paper. The handle is ok. It isn't a Bark River handle, but the knife is also a fraction of the price. So, in reference to the price, it is a high quality, functional handle. The sheath is ok. The leather is high quality. The retaining strap is decorative as it does not retain the knife. The knife can be pulled out of the sheath with the retaining strap closed. Again, for the price, this is not a complaint, merely an observation. This is a very functional, usable survival/bushcraft knife. This is a knife that can be used, and used hard. The 1066 steel probably is prone to rust if not properly cared for. However, the steel is easy to sharpen. Overall, I would buy again from BPS and am glad to have learned about their products.

A handsome, solid build with a nice sheath. A worthy consideration for affordable, and relatively high quality components. It’ll serve me well.

The stand-out feature for me is the spine. It's sharp and rough enough to strike fire steel rods better than a few of my dedicated fire steel strikers. I threw sparks over 6 feet with it. The rest of the blade is decent. It's my first 1066 steel knife, so I have no experience with its durability, edge retention, rust resistance or difficulty/ease of sharpening. It's a drop point with a smooth belly (perhaps good for skinning?) and a scandi grind, about the same thickness as a Buck 119, and sharp enough out of the box to make feather sticks. However my 119 is noticeably sharper and makes feather sticks more easily, so there is room for improvement. Fortunately that highlights one of the scandi grind's strengths: easy field sharpening. Can't wait to try it. Beyond the blade is an excellent handle and sheath. The wood handle is well contoured, smooth, and very comfortable. A little thin for my hand (XL), but the length is about perfect. No pommel; instead the butt of the knife smooth, allowing you to comfortably push hard with one hand and twist with the other. Great set-up for tasks like making bow drill divots. It's way more comfortable than my dedicated awl. The sheath is very thick leather that grips the handle tightly ... very tightly. I'm hoping it loosens its grip with use, because as-is I need both hands to draw the knife. Overall it's a great piece, but when you add the fire steel and consider the price, this is a home run.

The sheaf would NOT fit the fire stick! The hole was too small for the fire stick to fit into. Therefore, I can't attach the firestick to the sheaf. The knife is good quality though. Very sharp out of the box and feels comfortable in the hand.

With the box being damaged & re-taped,the knife & sheath were in perfect condition. Knife has nice ergos and balance. The leather sheath is very well made. Thanks to BPSKNIVES for a great product at amore than fair price.

Très beau.

Excelente calidad, pagas más que lo que obtienes

Bra kniv. Men mycket dåligt knivfodral. Inte genomtänkt allas. Kniven faller ur trots jag modifierat den.

Crazy knife for the price. Beautiful leather sheet, beautiful firestarter en perfectly honest service. If I could give 10 stars I would. The price makes it a no brainer for yourself or as a gift ✌️

The knife is sturdy but lightweight. The wood is perfect to be oiled and looks better afterwards. The edge was razor-sharp. Strikes a ferro rod as it should. The sheath however is a bit of a bummer. Thick black leather, nice, but with awful white stitching. Also the extra retainer strap is totally useless, it just folds around but retains nothing. If I would have to choose again I'd buy a Jäkääri Puukko from Varusteleka and not this one. But for this price it overall still is a good budget knife.