What a knife it’s my dream come true
WOW that’s what I’m saying
Thank you so much
Mark

Beautifully made knife where every detail is purposeful. Everything you need and nothing you don't. I already brought it on a backpacking trip and it was everything I could have hoped for. I'm sure it will last me a lifetime. Thank you!

What a wonderful knife, an extravagant purchase by my usual standards, but it was to celebrate a big birthday! The build quality was the first thing that struck me, the work that went into the knife and sheath are truly sublime and unlike any of the more affordable knives that I've handled up to this point. The handle has a lovely shape to it which sits very nicely in the hand. One of the things that led me to purchase this knife was the fact that the design was influenced by the previous version made by Wilkinson Sword. That knife had a relatively narrow blade design which, I felt, lent itself very nicely to all manner of campcraft and woodcraft projects.

Since taking delivery of this knife a few weeks ago, I have found it a pleasure to use around camp and use it I have, this knife is no drawer queen that's for sure! It has prepared feathersticks, split down primary fuel for the fire, made tent pegs, cooking rigs and has been put to task on a few whittling projects. It takes it all in it's stride and at the end of each day, it's wiped clean, stropped and ready to take on the next challenge. I'm not a knife collector, but I do appreciate good craftwork and this knife exemplifies that, it's quite possibly the last utility/'bushcraft' knife that I'll ever buy.

If there was one thing that I'd change about this knife, it would be the blade thickness. For a multi-purpose knife such as this, I've always felt that 4mm is a bit excessive. 3mm or there abouts is the sweet spot in my humble opinion, giving the user a knife that is more agile for crafting, yet strong enough for the heavy duty tasks such as firewood prep and batoning. But with that said and done, I'm splitting hairs here and the Ray Mears Bushcraft Knife is a fantastic product.

Like anyone who would spend this kind of money on a knife, I have quite a collection of custom fixed blades. The fit and finish on the Ray Mears bushcraft knife is ideal. The hardware as well as the tang is seamless with the scales, it's not uncommon to be able to catch your fingernail on the slightest edge on even some of the best knives out there. Plunge lines are perfect, scandi grind is consistent the length of the blade. This knives quality is very good. It came razor Sharp, and the leather selection for the sheath is very good. In a similar price range I would say that this knife is extremely well made and can compete with and in it's size and function category. It is comfortable in hand for me with large hands and easy on the eyes. For a knife collector I would recommend this blade if you can get your hands on it.

This is a work of art!

Extremely high quality product, the fit and finish is superb and the Leather Sheath is the highest quality.
The Black Micarta Handle is very robust and durable and the use of 01 Carbon Steel the blade is durable and will hold a sharp edge.
The Knife out of the box is the sharpest I have seen, with my collection of Custom Knives including products for the US, Japan, Scandinavia, Europe and the UK, this knife is second to none.
Great service and very quick delivery.

An absolute joy of a knife! Cuts through wood like butter, easy to handle as you carve through wood. Makes good feather sticks , great when used for food prep, and solid enough to split wood if necessary, wouldn't advise it, better to use an axe for such purpose. An excellent knife with Ray Mears, the legend of Bushcraft behind it, its quality and craftsmanship. Love it.

I ordered this knife based on my experience of using one on the Winter Bushcraft Course in the Northern Forest. It is beautiful to look at and is well balanced and very sharp. The handle is comfortable and the sheath holds the knife securely and discreetly. It arrived in a lovely presentation box. It is beautifully made and definitely feels like it will last many lifetimes. I love carving things from wood and this knife is a real pleasure to use. I would recommend anyone who wants a serious bushcraft knife give this one serious consideration.

A long thought about this purchase. Beautifully made, presented in a lovely box, a wonderful knife.

Beautiful, it needs no further words from me.

Have almost purchased one of these knives in their many guises so many times and have always regretted not doing so when they are out of stock. As a tool you can see the thought that has gone into the design process and the workmanship from the makers. The handle fits perfectly in hand ( I'm a size 7 glove) it is contoured in such a way to be comfortable and to give secure confident grip in a variety of holds, the linen micarta scales are symmetrical, warm to touch and have a unique grain pattern, similar to wood but more resilient. The edge is razor sharp and easy to bring to a mirror polish, first testing making a simple feather stick resulted in fine curls and I look forward to putting this to use in a variety of tasks. The price is higher than many other similar knives however you do pay for the artisan craftsmanship from Emberleaf and the lifetime of experience and refinement from Mears, the made locally element also appealed as the maker is only a short drive away. The knife feels like a solid tool, and I have no trepidation in using it and ensuring it is in my kit for longer overseas trips, I believe the right combination of materials had been used and whilst a wooden handle would be more natural the feel, weight and pattern of the micarta gives it a charm of its own. The sheath is very snug and secure and the Woodlore team did swop the sheath to a left handed version, it is a lovely shade and the character of the leather is evident. I am incredibly happy to have joined the Woodlore knife fraternity after seeing my first example nearly 20 years ago as I first experienced bushcraft for the first time and it will be a tool I make great use of going forward. As always service and communication with Woodlore has been second to none.

I absolutely respect the legacy of the Woodlore knife, however, I feel this one falls short of the promise. Don't get me wrong it's a great knife, just that I found so many other knives that are less expensive and have better quality materials. I wish the handle was made out of exotic wood or even wood in general, as in previous models. I find myself paying a lot of money for a plastic micarta, not plastic handle. Whatever happened to the brass rivets that gives the handle distinction? The other thing is that the handle is way too thin and my hand gets tired trying to get a hold of it. The ricasso is too wide, so of the most important parts of the blade is missing by a centimetre. The photo represents a cognac sheath, yet I received one that was nearly dark brown yet the strap was cognac as it was supposed to be (I wanted the cognac as advertised) that I paid for. The handle to blade is incongruous. The blade needs a longer handle. Am I content with the knife, yes, but would I purchase it retroactively in hindsight, no.

Oozes quality. Not had a chance to use it yet, indeed I may decide to just stare at it now and then and shave a few arm hairs off. It is definitely heirloom material and looks like it will last a very long time. If I get to use it properly soon I will post another review.

I haven't been able to get out and use this yet but it comes well presented and perfectly sharpened. The micarta scales and finish is superb plus it comes with a quality leather sheath to accommodate the knife. Yes it's a bit pricey for O1 steel but it is without doubt a quality piece and functionally exquisite.

Beautiful and functional, any Woodlorian knows that a knife has a soul of it's own and my knife sings. It's exactly as Ray would want, a joy and a pleasure to use. My thanks to the craftsman who fashioned this knife, they are worthy.

Excellent knife. I ran it over a strop which gave it a shaving razor edge. Not the cheapest knife you're ever going to buy but definitely one that you'll be able to pass on to your children.

Fantastic quality knife, great fit and finish. This model has a slimmer profile handle which I prefer to the Woodlore knife. Already had plenty of use and will be used on the courses I have booked with Woodlore.

The only knife you will ever need. This is one knife you will never lend out.

Top quality knife and sheath!

I am a fan of the knives designed by Ray Mears - from Wilkinson Sword, Woodlores, SWC, JP and Emberleaf. While the Woodlore is the iconic knife, the quality of them all is excellent. Each successive maker has a reputation to uphold and maintain and it gets more challenging as time moves on. Each of the Mears knives I have are first rate, all perform the bushcraft tasks asked of them, they are easy to sharpen and maintain, they have not let me down. As the latest iteration the Emberleaf model, has some minor changes - size is close to the Wilkinson Sword versions of years ago. Quality is evident. I would like to see wooden scales on a future model. The leather work (sheath) is first rate as well befitting a knife of this provenance. Highly recommended.

Perfect, fantastic bushcraft knife.

I own a few custom bushcraft knives and they are much inferior to the 'fit and finish' of this knife. It is a work of art. The Micarta handle looks amazing, I love the scandi blade shape. In addition, it is the perfect size for my large hands. English craftsmanship is some of the best in the world - full stop. They ultimately sacrifice profit for best quality. Like my Accuracy International rifle, I expect this knife to last lifetimes.

Very good looking knife. Extremely well presented in the box. The sheath is a high standard and understated in its simplicity. The knife is extremely well finished and was very sharp straight out of the box. The blade is a good practical length for field dressing game and general use and is well balanced. The handle dimensions are very comfortable. My only comment is for my hand width, the handle could be another 10 - 15 mm longer and it would be perfect. The sheath does appear to be abit longer than needed for the length of the knife but this may be be to prevent the blade contacting the bottom of the sheath. But apart from that it is very hard to fault such a well presented knife which is handsome in its simplicity and design.

This is a Fantastic bushcraft knife with quality workmanship and attention to detail and I was well informed of its avalibilty, once it came into stock I placed my order and received it the next day. Thanks to ray and the Woodlore team 5 star service

Great knife, perfect workmanship. Best knife I ever owned. Fits like a glove in the leather sheath. Well done Emberleaf.

Dear team Ray Mears Bushcraft.
Among some great knives I own, the Ray Mears Bushcraft Emberleaf Workshops knife is the most outstanding. Exquisitely made, it surpasses all my expectations for demanding use, both in hard work and detailed finesse. The knife is well balanced, keeps a good edge and is easy to maintain a razor sharp edge. It handles the northern scandinavian wilderness challenges perfectly. My best recommendations to upcoming owners. A knife made by skilled professionals, for experienced and discerning clients.
Kind regards, Magne

need more professionally sharpened and polished knife blade

Stunning knife. Feels really nice in the hand. Very sharp and holds its edge for a long time. Fits nice and snug in its hand made sheath. Love it!

This is an excellent bushcraft all rounder. I have never owned such an expensive knife and wondered if the quality differential between different knives would actually reflect the price differential. Well it definitely can. I have never had a knife sit so comfortably in hand, the weight, material and dimensions seem perfect regardless of the user. I have had other, cheaper knives be just as sharp but the difference is the robustness of the blade edge here. The thick material means it doesn't dull as easy and the point is very strong. Haven't had to sharpen it yet so can't report if any differences exist there. The Leather sheath is also great quality, though it has a large belt loop which can leave it slightly loose on some belts. All in all a great product. I was a little anxious spending this money on a knife but I have no regrets, it is well worth it if you are a bushcraft enthusiast.