...but what if I need a different knife?

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c10darren

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So, I have my knife. My Becker BK-2 Companion is my go-to knife most of my time afield. However, I am interested in what to keep in my pack as my 2nd knife. Right now I don't really have a good one and I usually pick either an old Gerber folding Mini Gator, a Case Stockman, or an older Leatherman PSTII multitool.

My goal is to have a knife that is usefull for smaller projects like filleting fish or detailed-ish carving, and could also be relied upon if my primary knife failed or was lost. (I don't know what must be going on in the universe for my BK-2 to fail, but you know what I mean.)

Also, its just time for a new knife. I've got the itch.

I have been looking at something like a Becker BK-11 Necker or BK-14 Remora. An Opinel No. 8 also seems like a decent choice. A Leatherman multi-tool may be the way to go, I guess. Swiss Army Knife?

Now to my question: What is your second knife and how do you usually use it? Any thoughts on filling the role with one of the knives I mentioned?
 
put a warden in the pack for field use. planing on a leatherman Tti once they are available again. this should be enough knife for the field. was thinking of a large chopper but the additional weight couldn't be justified
 
Check out Moras. I always bring one with me. They are so light you wont notice them and I never thought 15 dollars could buy so much knife. I use mine for any detail work i need to do like very controlled carving. I can't say more good things about Moras. I have the 731 and have batoned it through several logs with no problem and it holds an edge very well. Great knife.
 
Keep the BK11/14 around your neck and a Mora in the pack. I didnt understand the hype of the Moras until I got one. My Mora classic is now my dedicated to kitchen use. I got the Mora Companion for outside use.

Also, go over to the Becker forum and look at the sticky threads. Read through the tweener sticky!

EDIT - Direct link to tweener sticky
 
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Well, your BK2 can and will do some pretty detailed stuff...

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... for cleaning large game, etc. I prefer my BK11, but for detailed work, the BK2 is just more comfortable (IMO). You also mentioned SAKs I think. Can't go wrong with something like a Huntsman - I use mine all the time - even when I'm carrying my BK2 (or BK9).

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Depending on what I'm doing I sometimes don't have a backup knife but when I do it's either an Izula 2, SAK soldier, or a mora. Both fixed blades(with sheath) are right around 4 ounces and the SAK a little less then that.
 
You already have a smaller "good" knife to do the things you mentioned, the humble Case Stockman.
 
Mora.

Love those things and they make a great companion for your Campanion. :D

Or, a BK14/BK11/Izula is a nice choice to.

Don't forget about SAK, I never leave home without my RuckSack.

Lots of choices, lots and lots and lots......

I like knives, really I do. :D

Moose
 
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