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Thread: good hiking/camping knife?
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05-02-2012, 10:18 AM #26
Most will probably laugh at this, but I think a small sharp fixed blade knife is probably the best defense against mnt lion. Mnt lion attacks are extremely rare, but there are a bunch of confirmed stories of people fighting them off with knives. Guns are great but in most cat attacks the thing is on you before you know it. Despite being badass creatures they really arent very tough and arent used to their prey fighting back, if you go all mark reid on their face and neck chances are they'll leave you alone.
I have also found my ka bar very useful in starting fires, a little bit of elbow grease and you can cut yoru way to dry wood even if things are kind of damp in the area. Also, any good camping knife should have a very sturdy pommel, for hammering tent stakes, etc.
I've never bothered taking a real knife skiing. I bring a multi tool, hope I never need more than that. I've skied with guns though, but thats for the moose/grizzlies.__________________________________________________ __________________________________________________ ________________
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05-02-2012, 10:22 AM #27
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05-02-2012, 01:56 PM #28
I just finished an army survival school with the bear grylls series knife http://www.gerbergear.com/Survival/K...nife_31-001063. The instructors said it was pretty good and the price is alright.
My issues:
1. Not full tang.
2. The sheath isn't the best and doesn't attach to molle webbing.
3. The striker kind of sucks.
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05-02-2012, 02:25 PM #29
Glad it held up for your course. Anybody considering buying that knife should read this review on Bladeforums: http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/sh...Ultimate-Knife
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05-02-2012, 07:28 PM #30
Gerber and the bear grylls line is garbage. I'm a big fan of spyderco. The endura 4 and the delica 4 are great knives and not too expensive. I carry a delica 4 ss handle daily. The endura ss is a lil heavy on the pocket but is a souls 4" blade. Razor sharp too and holds a good edge. Cold steel fixed blades ate really nice too. I have an oda and it's a sick blade.
Sog also makes some nice blades. The flash series are nice and solid. I also like my crkt blackout. I really like their serration pattern.
You gave to make a choice if you want an assisted, fixed, or folding. That will help determine the price. Emerson makes some sick blades but your talking $200 for a 4" folding blade.
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05-02-2012, 09:16 PM #31Registered User
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Bear Grylls stuff is crap. If you want bomb proof fixed blade have a look at ESEE. Lifetime no questions warranty. Full tang, removable micarta handles, great sheaths and a large selection of blade sizes. You can't go wrong with ESEE. I have 4 of them.
Nice to see some fellow knife nerds on here.
EDIT: Sorry ghcaz, I didn't realize you actually owned that blade. No offence. I am a serious blade snob.Last edited by DudeLebowSKI; 05-02-2012 at 09:18 PM. Reason: Apology
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07-10-2019, 01:01 PM #32Registered User
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Bumping this old thread cause I'm looking for recs on a horizontal carry small fixed blade. The horizontal carry on my motorcycle is not too comfortable.
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07-10-2019, 01:16 PM #33Registered User
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07-10-2019, 02:58 PM #34Registered User
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Not a lot.
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07-10-2019, 03:22 PM #35
More importantly, for what use?
The title of this thread is kind of silly. Camping knives are typically for prepping dinner, maybe whittling up some kindling, possibly gutting a fish, etc. Hunting knives can be for field dressing, skinning, processing, etc. (or actually hunting things I guess).
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07-10-2019, 04:28 PM #36Registered User
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07-10-2019, 04:49 PM #37
Morakniv. Have em. Love em. Will likely get more.
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07-10-2019, 05:14 PM #38Banned
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Morakniv
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07-11-2019, 12:41 AM #39Registered User
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One more vote for Morakniv.
I bring a Light My Fire Swedish Fireknife for backpacking, a high-viz orange serrated Companion for canyoneering (may replace with a floating serrated knife), and a Kansbol for dayhikes (where I'm less weight-sensitive).
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07-11-2019, 05:43 AM #40Registered User
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https://www.knifecenter.com/series/t...d-blade-knives
I've been happy with TOPS knives. Good retention with their kydex sheaths and they can be mounted horizontally( OWB metal clip that can be rotated and is locked with a rubber O-ring/bolt lock). Will post pics when I get home.
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07-11-2019, 10:20 AM #43Registered User
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Also, 1095 steel is super easy to maintain an edge. I don't both with the stainless variety anymore
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09-09-2019, 05:01 PM #44Registered User
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I love my ak47 bayonet. I got it from eBay for $30
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09-11-2019, 11:24 AM #45Hucked to flat once
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Benchmade Hidden Canyon is a horizontal carry fixed blade. I really like mine.
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09-19-2019, 08:08 AM #46
that morakniv is pretty tempting. I am a sucker for a pretty knife like that.
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09-19-2019, 05:25 PM #47Registered User
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Anything from ESEE. I'm partial to the 4 for all things outdoors
https://eseeknives.com/product/esee-4
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09-19-2019, 07:22 PM #48
For cheap folder with sharp blade/easy to sharpen I don’t think you can beat the Ontario RAT 1. Benchmade 940 was really lightweight but expensive and too nice. I lose things (like the 940) and don’t mind replacing the the RAT-1. Pretty versatile and stout.
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09-19-2019, 09:35 PM #49
mora or opinel.
if you want decent axes, Husqvarna are handforged in Sweden and a fraction of the Gransfors price.
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09-21-2019, 06:41 AM #50
I also like the ESEE knives, especially the 3 and the Izula with the handle wrapped in paracord
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