Best Folder for Cooking & EDC???

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moses333

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Hi All!
I'm new to blade forums (my first post!) and looking to continue building my knife collection!
Soon I will depart on my travels around the world and need some advice on a great folder for cooking and anything else that might need slicing or cutting while on my travels.
Was thinking of a 3-4 inch blade, what blade type would be best for slicing veg and meat? i.e. Tanto or Spear edge? What kinda curve would suit best?
I don't know much about blade types etc but would really appreciate any help with this..:confused:
Nothing too expensive please, $50-$120.
Thanks for your help in advance :D
 
Will the cutting be on a cutting board or otherwise soft surface?
If it touches any thing ceramic or metal, you can forget about having any edge retention.

It would probably be better to have a small plastic handled kitchen utility knife with suitable serrations for your food purposes and keep a folder for your other needs.
 
I use my Spyderco Military everyday for dinner and my Spyderco Salsa as my peeling knife.

The Military is nice because it is easy to clean, has a nice belly for meats, and has an ergonomic handle. Also, edge retention is good (I have the 440V version) and the blade is flat ground, albeit a bit thick.

You can find the military for a little over $100 on internet sites or try searching the for sale forums here.
 
kel_aa made a great suggestion on the cheap kitchen knife for food, just something to think about. The first folder that comes to mind in your $ range would be the Ritter RSK1. Great drop point blade design and thinly ground for great slicing. If you do a search for the Ritter Grip or RSK1 you will find alot of info. on these forums.

I hope your worldly adventures are safe ones. Happy shopping.
 
For a folder; a Spyderco Delica is a proven design, an excellent workhorse and very reasonably priced.
 
Benchmade 707 - $93
Benchmade Griptilian - $55
Benchmade 943 or 940 - $112

Kershaw Leek $40 - $85 depending
Kershaw Splinter

I think for an average EDC knife you'll want a standard medium belly and not a tanto. I would get a plain edge and also if you're going to take it everywhere think about sticking close to a 3" blade because that's legal most everywhere. ;)

Enjoy and good luck.
 
AG Russell (search) offers a folding kitchen knife in 2 sizes that you might ike. They are not too expensive.

I make a large folding kitchen knife but it is expensive.

You might want to check the laws in foreign countries before you bring in any knives.
 
Kevin Wilkins said:
AG Russell (search) offers a folding kitchen knife in 2 sizes that you might ike. They are not too expensive.

I make a large folding kitchen knife but it is expensive.

You might want to check the laws in foreign countries before you bring in any knives.
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I just checked out that knive on AG Russels site, looks like an impressive kitchen performer all right!-think i'll get one of those.. A good point about the laws of different countries and as some others quoted I shoud maybe just bring 2 different knives.
For travelling I like the idea of folders as they can pack away in the smallest of packs while still having a decend blade length, essential for cooking purposes!
Thanks for the info guys, really appreciated..:p
 
moses333,

I like tantos, but I have to admit, they are not really the best chice for cooking. sometimes I use a k-Bar Mule in the kitchen (because right now thet's the sharpest knife in the house) and it makes s fine job, although hollow grind knives aren't the best choice for this kind of duty.
 
Pick up an Opinel, #8 size would be good, and that should handle your cooking work. Good blade shape for food work, works nicely on cutting board due to design and no guard .... and for less than $10 you can make it a dedicated cooking knife and carry something else for other jobs if you want, which avoids problems with food contamination, blade maintenance and cleaning. But the Opinel is a good utility knife too, don't see how you can lose.
 
Dog of War said:
Pick up an Opinel, #8 size would be good, and that should handle your cooking work. Good blade shape for food work, works nicely on cutting board due to design and no guard .... and for less than $10 you can make it a dedicated cooking knife and carry something else for other jobs if you want, which avoids problems with food contamination, blade maintenance and cleaning. But the Opinel is a good utility knife too, don't see how you can lose.
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An Opinel is a good idea, but don't forget, most have carbon steel blades, which will both corrode quickly and leave a metallic taste in the food. So if you go this route, make sure you get an Inox Opinel. (Inox = stainless)
 
Gryffin said:
An Opinel is a good idea, but don't forget, most have carbon steel blades, which will both corrode quickly and leave a metallic taste in the food. So if you go this route, make sure you get an Inox Opinel. (Inox = stainless)
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Good point, Gryffin. I didn't mention it because I've never owned a stainless Opinel ..... I assume they're as good as the carbon steel? I suppose too I'm kind of fond of that patina carbon steel knives get after they've been used for a while preparing food. :)
 
I will second the Spyderco Military. Its a great knife around the kitchen preparing food, or around the house, or around work, around the boat, around camp, etc. It's just an exceedingly comfortable knife to work with.

The closed length is a bit long but, the very light weight makes this knife easy to clip in your pocket and forget about (most of the time anyway).
 
Try CRKT Alaska Bwana Russ Kommer Design, it's high point hollow ground will be good for cooking. Liner Lock make easy for cleaning. The Aus-6 easy to resharpening and easy to maintainace.

It price around $40

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I seconds the Opinel. They have a few w/ stainless blades now. Buy a little easy sharpener thing(ceramic rods set in plastic) and you'll be in business. for about 20 bux total.
 
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