Best knife for backpacking?

is that how small the BK11, BK 14 is? (not the blade length, but the overall knife).

Thats way too small. I just need one good knife on a backpacking trip to include cutting branches, food and such
 
For backpacking, less is more (desirable). The Complete Walker by Colin Fletcher is worth reading.
 
On a lot of ultra-light backpacking forums, many people suggest a Victorinox Classic....

Or almost as common, the suggestion all you need is a disposable razor blade in a makeshift sheath.

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Some people might not want or need a knife but I think that's taking the whole weight thing a bit too far.
 
Goosey said:
On a lot of ultra-light backpacking forums, many people suggest a Victorinox Classic....

Or almost as common, the suggestion all you need is a disposable razor blade in a makeshift sheath.

:confused: :confused: :confused:

Some people might not want or need a knife but I think that's taking the whole weight thing a bit too far.
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I agree with you here. Some sort of knife is essential regardless of weight.

Its really a debate between bk11 or bk2. Is the BK11 the same size as a pocket victorian knife? Keep in mind, this will be my only knife for food, branch cutting and tinder cutting.
 
Goosey said:
On a lot of ultra-light backpacking forums, many people suggest a Victorinox Classic....

Or almost as common, the suggestion all you need is a disposable razor blade in a makeshift sheath.

:confused: :confused: :confused:

Some people might not want or need a knife but I think that's taking the whole weight thing a bit too far.
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This. That being said, at the very least, I bring a Benchmade Griptilian or similar folder. I can afford to pack around 3 more ounces in the interest of not risking cutting myself severely with a razor blade or scalpel blade or whatever those nancy-assed ultralight backpackers use.
 
If you don't mind a folder try a SAK Farmer. The BK14 has a 3" blade and about 7" oal . Give a smaller knife a try some time,go ahead and take a larger back up, I think you will be surprised how much you can do with a well designed knife with a 2.5 - 3" blade.
 
There are a lot of mora knives that are fairly light, inexpensive, and work well. You might look for a spyderco moran. Light, vg10, but not one for heavy abuse.
 
The BK17 is basically the same blade, but it's saber ground instead of full goat ground, and it has a clip point instead of a drop point.

I was also going to recommend a BK16 or an ESEE3. I like the ffg blade for hiking and camp use. If you also hunt anything deer size or larger, then I'd go with the BK17.
 
More backpackers and serious hikers carry Swiss Army Knives than any other product.

Myself, I prefer a fixed blade for safety, hygiene, and weight savings.

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Good advice here so far. Some of your choice may depend on what kind od area you are in. Any of the Mora's are gonna be great.
SAK Fieldmaster is cool.
How experienced a backpacker are you ? Are you going solo or with a group ?
Ounces matter.
 
Those are all great suggestions! Here is a knife I make for backpacking.


18 grams, Full sized fixed blade, 72 Rockwell Carbide, Opens bottles.. the Ti Backpacker!

The Backpacking, Camping, Fishing, Hunting, Boating, Diving, Survival, Back Country, Mountain Climbing, Every Day Carry Knife and more!

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Keep the sheath on for this part. :D

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I was just going to come back in here and mention your backpacking knife! It looks like a winner, that's for sure.
 
mrn8 said:
I was just going to come back in here and mention your backpacking knife! It looks like a winner, that's for sure.
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Thanks! Usually I don't like to post my own products to help answer a question but heck, it's the Backpacker!
 
SAK or Gerber ultralite for day hikes, Serious back packing BK16 for me.
 
oguruma said:
those nancy-assed ultralight backpackers use.
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There's no reason for name calling. I met a guy who's written several books and has been on every trail, EVERY trail, in the NW in all conditions and spends more time backpacking then he does indoors. He's not a nancy at all and could leave most of us in the dust. He carries a SAK classic. It's all he needs so that's what's right for him. Different strokes. Nothing wrong with that.

My vote is also for the Mora. As light as the becker necker and a lot more useful. If you want something that small(and I carry one that small in summer) you should look more at the Izual 2 as it has a full handle rather than the 3 finger handle of the necker.
 
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