Backpacking fixed blade??

Walk into your nearest Walmart and buy a Buck 119 for $ 55.00, it comes with a good leather sheath also.
 
savageman said:
Hello there, I have a need for a fixed blade knife for a upcoming trip I have planned this summer. I will be backpacking (train) across Canada from Ontario to British Columbia in 2 months. I need a strong reliable fixed blade knife for general camp use and survival needs. This tool will be used in a saltwater environment and needs to hold up well to a bit of punishment. I am looking for the blade to be approx 3-4 inches and the entire package to be from 8-9 inches. I have a maximum budget of approx $120US. What models should I be looking at?? Thanks
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Check out Bark River Knife and Tool. They should have quite a bit up your alley. www.dlttradingcompany.com carries a lot of their product.

Andy
 
Well, since you'll be travelling across Canada, why not try a D.H. Russell Canadian Belt knife made by Grohmann Knives in Nova Scotia.

http://www.grohmannknives.com/pages/outdoor.html

I recently purchased a Original #1 with a flat grind and carbon steel blade. It comes with a leather sheath. I ordered mine with a sheath option that comes with a 6" sharpening steel that fits inside the sheath.
So far I'm very pleased with this knife.

The blades are available in stainless or carbon steel with the regular sabre type grind or with flat grinds and various handle materials.

I've read good reports on the #3 boat knife as well.
 
Another vote for the Seal Pup or Seal Pup Elite. SOG makes a very good, rugged fixed blade.
 
What are your opinions regarding the following choices:
1) Cold Steel Master Hunter in stainless steel with 4.5 inch blade {$125.00 ?Cdn. I believe from Warriors and Wonders in Vancouver; or
2) Cold Steel Pendleton Hunter with 3.5 inch blade {$69.00? from same company}
I like the design of the RAT's in D2 as well and have seen them advertised by Knife Zone, also a Canadian distributor. Is the RAT in D2 a better value then the Cold Steel products and more durable?
 
I would avoid the pendleton hunter as I have read bad reports on this knife.
I think either of your other choices would be good.
The RAT 3 is smaller and a much thinner blade, ideal for food prep etc but a little short if you are going to be battoning wood.The edge retention should also be real good.
The Master Hunter may well be better around the saltwater with it being stainless.It's size also makes it a pretty much all round , do it all knife !!!
If you can live with the extra weight I would go with the larger knife ie. the Master Hunter !
 
If you had a choice to purchase the Master Hunter in either:
Carbon V; or
"San Mai" stainless steel what would be the better blade? Would you be trading durability vs rust resistance or is the stainless blade simply a better choice? I recognize that the Master Hunter can't be purchased directly from Cold Steel in C-V anymore however they may still be available in stores.
 
The CRKT Hammond ABC was specifically designed for hickers, backpackers, rafters (one with the blunt point), etc. AUS-8 steel for this type of knife is quite adequate. The sheath provides several carry options including belt carry and lashing to a backpack. The serrated spine is great when needed but still gives a full length "plain blade". Very comfortable in any type of hand postion. I have over 100 knives and highly recommend this one for all hiking/backpacking duties. A lot of knife for the money. Link below.

http://www.crkt.com/abcaqua.html
 
Fehrman makes one solid blade. I'd get either a 119 or a 655 and be done with it. The 119 is still a hard knife to beat, and does not break the bank in the process. It is truly a classic knife.
 
Get a F1, it is superior to any Cold Steel, period.
If you want a bigger knife, look at the S1 or A1. If you get the A1 though you need a smaller knife too.

My combo that I really like is:
Fallkniven F1, Leatherman Fuse and a Bahco Laplander folding saw.

It works great in swedish pine/spruce forests where there are mostly big trees and little bush and bamboo :)

As I said before, somewhere else. You can buy any big knife, as long as you have a F1 in your belt if something bad happens.

An F1 in your belt and an A1 or S1 in your pack, together with an axe or folding saw will make your trip an enjoyable one.

My other suggestion for you is to go to a knife store and handle the S1 for a while, if you like it, good. Too small, get an A1 and an F1. Too big, get an F1.
If you like "fancier" models look at the NL or TK series.

Good luck.
 
i purchased a RAT-3 and that is a great pack knife and can handle a lot more than you think...solid knife i purchased under $70 shipped.
 
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