Camp Knives
The heavier-duty sibling of the bushcraft knife — longer blades (12–18 cm) and more robust stock built for tasks that need more chopping power. Where a bushcraft knife favors precision, a camp knife favors capability for tougher jobs around a basecamp.
General uses
- Batoning larger firewood
- Light chopping (small branches, brush clearing)
- Heavy-duty food prep for group camping
- General camp chores that outgrow a smaller blade
- Backup/primary tool for extended trips
Camp Knives — Convex, Flat, or Sabre grind
Thicker stock and a convex or flat grind add strength behind the edge for chopping and batoning. The rounded convex profile in particular reinforces the edge without adding excessive resistance when cutting. A sabre grind offers a similar strength benefit with a flatter bevel, and is a common choice on camp knives built for harder use. Typical edge angle: 40–50° inclusive (20–25° per side) for convex/flat; 35–40° inclusive (17.5–20° per side) for sabre.
Full guide: categories & grinds