Top 5 best bushcraft knives for food prep

The LionSteel M4 is an allround fixed knife. Made for both survival and bushcraft tasks. Each detail was carefully though through to make sure this knife is as user-friendly as possible. The wooden handle, for instance, is enhanced with grooves to provide you with enough grip. The blade is made from Sleipner steel. A robust and reliable type of tool steel.

The Mora Kansbol is a stunning example of a versatile bushcraft knife. The blade is thinner towards the tip. As such this knife is perfect for food prep. For many cutting tasks in the kitchen you merely use the tip. The start of the edge is thicker for the more demanding cutting tasks. Like wood work. But also vegetables are no match for this knife.

The Real Steel Bushcraft III is a cool all-round bushcraft knife. The convex edge is strong and cuts perfectly. An interesting choice, especially for this price. The blade is made from D2 steel. This is a tough steel that retains its sharpness, is resistant to breakage and is also easy to sharpen. You do need to be careful with acids, salt and moisture: D2 is not completely stainless. We, however feel that this hardly outweighs the advantages of this tough type of steel.

The Casström No. 10 Swedish Forest Knife is a classic outdoor knife, made in Sweden. When you hold this knife you immediately notice the amazing ergonomics. The blade is made from Swedish Sandvik 14C28N steel. Stainless and easy to sharpen. It also retains its sharpness well. This version is enhanced with a flat grind. As such it excels at food prep.

Last but not least is the G10 version of that Lionsteel M4. With a flat grind blade you can easily cut food and with the sharp tip you can work very precisely. The handle is secured with screws. As such you can easily take the M4 apart to properly clean the knife. Great if your knife is covered in fruit juices.