hello benner, I have been looking for a good all around knife and I have my eyes set on a bushmaster. I read and seen earlier that you have one, how is it? how well does it hold an edge? is it easy to sharpen (don't really know how to sharpen a knife properlly )? do you have to mod the handle so it won't slip? How about the hallow handle will be a cause of concern when wet will it rust inside? sorry for the numerous questions, thanks in advance. PS do you have any other suggestion for a good all around knife.
Donald
Hi ya Donald,
It's funny you should mention the Bushman as I have just got in after using it in the garden. I really like it, especially when you consider how cheap it is. It holds an edge pretty well and as for sharpening, it is so easy even I can do it!
As for the handle, no I have left it as it is and I have had no problems with it slipping at all. The taper of the handle makes it easy to grip hold of. With regards to rusting, well the black coating covers the inside of the handle as well and as both ends of the handle are open, water and moisture can easily escape so I don't see this as a problem.