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I think I heard Benchmade has offered the Nimravus in D2, wonder if they did it with the Nimravus Cub? might be worth a look also...
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... anyone recommended Fallkniven, yet?
Fallkniven produces really good knives it seems and I would have bought an S1 if I would not have been changed into a semi knife-nut ... so I got a custom ...
Go to Fallkniven Website for more information.
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Mark23
Fallkniven produces really good knives it seems and I would have bought an S1 if I would not have been changed into a semi knife-nut ... so I got a custom ...
Go to Fallkniven Website for more information.
Regards
Mark23
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Depending on your preference, I'd recommend either a Badger III, Satin Jack, or Natural Outlaw.
The Natural Outlaw is my favorite "do it all" knife. It isn't so heavy that I leave it at home, and it isn't too small to do all I need it to. It only has a 6" blade, but it has enough mass to chop pretty well. It also slices, prys, digs, and hammers tent stakes. Also, you will not be sharpening it very often at all.
You also ought to take some form of swiss army knife or multitool for all the things the fixed blade won't cover. (It's kinda awkward opening a can o' beenie weenies with a big fixed blade)
The Natural Outlaw is my favorite "do it all" knife. It isn't so heavy that I leave it at home, and it isn't too small to do all I need it to. It only has a 6" blade, but it has enough mass to chop pretty well. It also slices, prys, digs, and hammers tent stakes. Also, you will not be sharpening it very often at all.
You also ought to take some form of swiss army knife or multitool for all the things the fixed blade won't cover. (It's kinda awkward opening a can o' beenie weenies with a big fixed blade)
Perhasp a kukri, see Himilayan Imports forum here, if you want something lighter but still robust see the Sirupati, excellent all- around kukri is the WW II model. 5160 differntially treated steel, as tough as knives get, with very good edge holding. Very different from bowie style knifes you have mentioned, however it is worth consideration-
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Thanks again for the replies. Just so everyone knows, I always carry a leatherman. It basically goes wherever I do. As I have been thinking, a 5 to 7 inch blade will do. I'm going to look at some production knives like benchmade mentioned along with the Falki.... and then the Busse knives. Other than that, I have time to make a decision so I'm going to consider all my options. I just recieved my bonus today so I want to spend a little on the knife.
My specs were a little different, but I posted a similar question over on the Wilderness Survival Forum. Hoodoo, who's opinion I respect, suggested the 154-CM and Micarta Gerber Yari, which, if you are not familiar with it, is similar to the Benchmade Nimravus, but with a higher grind. I like it a lot, but I don't know if I'll actually take it backpacking as I've never missed having a fixed blade. On the other hand, you can't use it if you don't have it.
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For an all around perfect camping fixed blade, the Fallkniven choices are hard to beat. Great edge retention, convex ground VG10, and superb balance. F1, S1, A1, pick your size and blade configuration.
But you can't go camping without a SAK or multitool also.
As for Busse, the Steel Heart is a huge, powerful knife - but it's perhaps the one knife to have if you could only have one. Big enough to chop *anything* and still manageable for *most* fine work, it will do whatever you ask of it and stay sharp long after most others have lost their edge...
For less bulk though, the Natural Outlaw or Satin Jack might be better suited to backpacking. The NO is a smaller Steel Heart, while the SJ has a straight handle, a thinner blade and is better suited to slicing. Still, it's INFI powered and will cut anything that needs cutting.
Backpacking perfection? Fallkniven F1 and a SAK. For a little more "heft", the Busse NO and a Leatherman or SOG multi.
But you can't go camping without a SAK or multitool also.
As for Busse, the Steel Heart is a huge, powerful knife - but it's perhaps the one knife to have if you could only have one. Big enough to chop *anything* and still manageable for *most* fine work, it will do whatever you ask of it and stay sharp long after most others have lost their edge...
For less bulk though, the Natural Outlaw or Satin Jack might be better suited to backpacking. The NO is a smaller Steel Heart, while the SJ has a straight handle, a thinner blade and is better suited to slicing. Still, it's INFI powered and will cut anything that needs cutting.
Backpacking perfection? Fallkniven F1 and a SAK. For a little more "heft", the Busse NO and a Leatherman or SOG multi.
Has anyone mentioned the D2 version of the Kabar?
Also, I am considering the purchase of a similar knife, and am currently leaning toward the Timberline Zambezi. It is made from 440C steel and has a really great handle design (something the Fallkniven knives lack, IMO).
If you choose an HI khukuri, order it soon. They have a 20% off sale for August.
Alot of people like the Cold Steel SRK as an all purpose utility knive. Cold Steel's rubber handles have longer guards than those on the Fallkniven knives.
Then there are the various 6 - 7 inch bladed knives by SOG. I haven't read much about them, but there might be good information you could find in a search. The Viet Nam reproduction types sure look nice.
Also, I am considering the purchase of a similar knife, and am currently leaning toward the Timberline Zambezi. It is made from 440C steel and has a really great handle design (something the Fallkniven knives lack, IMO).
If you choose an HI khukuri, order it soon. They have a 20% off sale for August.
Alot of people like the Cold Steel SRK as an all purpose utility knive. Cold Steel's rubber handles have longer guards than those on the Fallkniven knives.
Then there are the various 6 - 7 inch bladed knives by SOG. I haven't read much about them, but there might be good information you could find in a search. The Viet Nam reproduction types sure look nice.
I know this is totally different from what I was thinking, but my truck just got a flat, and the tire was destroyed so I needed to save a few bucks so I purchased the Cold Steel SRK. Its what my local knife store had, and I liked the feel of it. I guess I'll have to wait a while for a more expensive knife. Thanks for all the comments. For now the SRK, and the leatherman will be my combo.
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The SRK is a great choice. After using that for awhile you probably won't want another knife.
If you still want to look at D-2 knives, Ka-Bar just brought out a big brother to the D-2 Impact. It has a clip point blade and another 1.5-2" of blade methinks. I have the D-2 Impact(spearpoint) and it is a great knife. The handle takes a little getting used to, but it is definately a keeper. The edge is thin enough to be very useful.
I also have the Ka-Bar Fighting knife in D-2. Basically the D-2 version of the USMC issue knife. My only problem with that and the Impact's new big brother is that they have serrations at the base of the knife in front of the ricasso.:barf:
Just a personal preference but I like plain edges.
Good luck with your truck tire and that new SRK!
All the best,
Mike U.
If you still want to look at D-2 knives, Ka-Bar just brought out a big brother to the D-2 Impact. It has a clip point blade and another 1.5-2" of blade methinks. I have the D-2 Impact(spearpoint) and it is a great knife. The handle takes a little getting used to, but it is definately a keeper. The edge is thin enough to be very useful.
I also have the Ka-Bar Fighting knife in D-2. Basically the D-2 version of the USMC issue knife. My only problem with that and the Impact's new big brother is that they have serrations at the base of the knife in front of the ricasso.:barf:
Just a personal preference but I like plain edges.
Good luck with your truck tire and that new SRK!
All the best,
Mike U.
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This may not be the optimal/practical combination, but so far (I'm just initially breaking in the Snody) my most useful combination (and you've just about got to have a combo to meet all needs) is a TOPS Anaconda for chopping and heavy duty chores and a Snody/Tad collaberation Explorer EX.
