Top 5 best bushcraft pocket knives

The Helle Kletten 662 is a compact bushcraft pocket knife. Because of its size you will always have room for it in your gear. The 5.5 cm long blade is enhanced with a scandi edge. Perfect for fine woodwork tasks and other small bushcraft tasks. As such the Helle Kletten is one of the best pocket knives to keep close during your bushcraft adventure. To accompany a larger fixed knife, for instance.

The TOPS Fieldcraft Folder is based on the popular TOPS BOB Fieldcraft bushcraft knife. A knife made for hard-use. In terms of shape and ergonomics this knife looks a lot like its fixed brother. The only difference, however, is that you can fold it. Are you looking for a large and robust bushcraft pocket knife? If so, this is the best choice.

The EKA Swede 8 is an affordable and reliable bushcraft knife. A solid backlock ensures that the knife doesn't accidentally close during use. The handle is made from stunning bubinga wood with ridges for extra grip. This knife comes with a solid nylon sheath to make sure you can carry it from your belt. As such you can always keep the EKA Swede close.

The Casström Lars Fält Slipjoint was developed in cooperation with Lars Fält and therefore deserves a spot in this list. This Swedish survival expert is a real hero according to many enthusiasts. His books are used all over Sweden. This knife, like all above-mentioned knives, is enhanced with a functional scandi edge. You open this knife with two hands and a slipjoint prevents accidental closing. The knife doesn't have a real lock, making it legal in many places in Europe.