Chopping Knife?

[mountainmist]

Oh yeah, Logan reminded me, folding saws. I have a silky pocketboy and it is the best cutting instrument that I own for cutting stuff into smaller pieces. Period(.) Better than my ax's, my BK9, and better than my chainsaws for the weight. But let me tell you, nothing, I repeat: nothing, is as fun as a big knife when you're out messing around in the woods, and that is what it's all about.

 

[dimag333]

But let me tell you, nothing, I repeat: nothing, is as fun as a big knife when you're out messing around in the woods, and that is what it's all about.

exactly

 

[mountainmist]

exactly

It helps if it's a good knife too, and thus enter the BK9. Ethan Becker is a stand up guy as well, check out the Becker forum right here if you don't believe me: http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/forumdisplay.php/827-Becker-Knife-amp-Tool

 

[dimag333]

this looks pretty awesome too
http://www.knivesshipfree.com/bark-river-knives-teddy-ii-black-canvas-micarta-matte/

 

[B34NS]

looking for some opinions on a chopping knife for breaking up small logs for a fire, not sure if there is a "go to" like a buck 110 would for a traditional folder, looking to be schooled a bit. Probably will bring it on the boat time to time also, i have a mini fox river and gso 4.1 on order to give you an idea of level of quality i would prefer

steve

gso 10.

 

[hevnerknifereview]

You really cannot go wrong with a BK9. I have one and it chops amazingly.

 

[nick21]

Take a look at the condor heavy duty kukri .this is a good piece of kit for a good price .

:thumbup:

Can't go wrong with a kukri for chopping. And Condor makes awesome stuff

 

[David Martin]

That trunk wood just looks like it needs spliting. You don't do that with a knife. I don't do it every time even with a axe. DM

 

[Noswad0208]

BK9 for sure.

 

[uluapark]

Get a Himalayan Imports kukri 16" OAL balance knife. like this. 5/16" thick blade of 5160 HC steel, 35 oz. weight. cost $120..here is pic

 

[22-rimfire]

For a knife, I don't think you could go wrong with a BK-9. I generally use my Condor Pack Golok or Village Parang for chopping tasks. Hard to beat a silky saw for cutting reasonaby sized stuff to length for a fire actually. Can't see much point wacking away at a 12" log with any knife unless it is a live or die situation.

 

[jfk1110]

Have a look a Fallkniven . Great knives. NL 1 or NL 2. Will work well

 

[popedandy]

Condor makes an excellent line of choppers. They are inexpensive, but very good quality. The CRKT halfachance parang is another good choice.

 

[squarebox86]

Bark River Golok is a very underrated chopper. Anyone who has used one will tell you that.

Just got this in the mail, cant wait to test it.

List for choppers I'm planning to get:
- Survive!Knives GSO10
- Bark River Bravo 3

 

[Jens Schuetz]

Get a Himalayan Imports kukri 16" OAL balance knife. like this. 5/16" thick blade of 5160 HC steel, 35 oz. weight. cost $120..here is pic

Drool.

 

[The cow]

Looking for some opinions on a chopping knife for breaking up small logs for a fire, not sure if there is a "go to" like a buck 110 would for a traditional folder, looking to be schooled a bit. Probably will bring it on the boat time to time also, I have a mini fox river and gso 4.1 on order to give you an idea of level of quality I would prefer

Steve

Ultimately, it depends on how much you want to spend (obviously you have some leeway with they knives that you listed)
ESEE Junglas would probably be right up your alley, complete with a warranty that encourages you to treat it like a redheaded stepchild. It is typically my go-to romping/stomping and scouting blade. Has absolutely no problem dealing with wood 4inches and under chopping.

Ironically, GSO 10, from what I've heard isn't that great at chopping but seems to be exceptionally good at batoning. Also Bussekins seem to be pretty good choppers also.

 

[Lee D]

the 9 and the Junglas are both excellent choices, but when you compare the factory sheaths its a no brainer.... the Junglas wins hands down

 

[skyhorse]

Oh yeah, Logan reminded me, folding saws. I have a silky pocketboy and it is the best cutting instrument that I own for cutting stuff into smaller pieces. Period(.) Better than my ax's, my BK9, and better than my chainsaws for the weight. But let me tell you, nothing, I repeat: nothing, is as fun as a big knife when you're out messing around in the woods, and that is what it's all about.

I've been using the saw on my sak farmer and it's a real time saver.Thanks for reminding me about the pocketboy. I just ordered one after a year of putting it off.

 

[FortyTwoBlades]

[video=youtube;mzS_JdzX2jI]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mzS_JdzX2jI[/video]

 

[buckknifebibletotin]

ontario sp53. theres a video on youtube by gideons tactical where he chops with it. its a absoute beast. i felt one in the store and it is a HEAVY knife. i also recomend the bk-4. not as popular as the bk-9 but i have the 4 and my buddy has the 9, and the 9 is a bit better in chopping but you can use it for more things in my opinion. its makes a great draw knife. i love mine.