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ezzekial

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now i like camping, hiking, biking, fishing and knives, i tend to do these things regularly and was wandering what people thought would be good knives to bring on these excursions incase of emergency or just to have if needed
thanks
 
The single one knife that I think would be most useful is a Leatherman or swiss army knife. If you're going biking, having the extra tools they provide on hand can't hurt.
 
kjbenner said:
The single one knife that I think would be most useful is a Leatherman or swiss army knife. If you're going biking, having the extra tools they provide on hand can't hurt.
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yeah i always keep my leatherman multi tool with me incase
 
I would bring a small (6-7 inch overall) fixed blade. I was at a gun/knife show yesterday and saw a knife by Blind Horse Knives that is really nice. Look them up. Either way, I would bring a small fixed blade, obiousy aside from the SAK.
 
+1 for a Leatherman or Swiss Army knife.
 
You already have a multi-tool so my next suggestion would be a SAK (Soldier w/ alox handles) & either a small fixed blade (Ontario RAT-3) or a nice large folder (Spyderco Endura or Buck/Strider 889) or both :D
 
Again Swisstool, Leatherman Core, or my personal fav the SOG Paratool.

Beyond a good multi, for outdoors activities it's hard to beat a good fixed blade. Depending on what you'd need it for I'd either go with a Marbles woodcraft or plainsman for a utility/camping/hunting knife. OR a Buck Nighthawk if you think you need to use your knife to split wood.:D
 
Ezzekial, since you carry a multi-tool, I'd second the recommendation for a nice, medium-length fixed blade. My personal favorite is Bark River, but there are sure alot of nice ones out there! Maybe see that Blind Horse that Coletrane mentioned....

coletrane811 said:
I would bring a small (6-7 inch overall) fixed blade. I was at a gun/knife show yesterday and saw a knife by Blind Horse Knives that is really nice. Look them up. Either way, I would bring a small fixed blade, obiousy aside from the SAK.
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Hey Coletrane,
A Forumite here in BladeForums provided this link a few weeks back. Is this the one? It sure is nice!
http://www.blindhorseknives.com/product-003.htm
 
Take a look at the Cold Steel G.I. Tanto. Strong, durable, sharp and light, it will practically carry itself. A 5- or 6-inch Cold Steel Voyager or the 5-inch Gunsite also would be nice. And, in addition to two of the above, I'd pack along a little Spyderco Native from Wal*Mart. That knife has a supersharp 3-inch blade that has a tiny, very sharp tip which is great for removing splinters, cutting up fruit and doing fine wood work.

Those are the ones I'd go with.

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obviously keep the multitool, but I would recommend a good fixed blade, not that Ka-Bar you have! JK:D I would go with a RAT 3 or a 5. Many people on here will tell you the RAT series are good knives. I would not look at that MT you want:D :thumbup:
 
Every human being should carry a multi-tool, that is a given.

For a good knife I would recommend something light with a good lock. The Spyderco Delica is a good place to start.
Beyond that just buy what tickles your fancy and learn which styles you prefer, hopefully ending up with a knife you will carry for years on end.
 
After a multitool, I too would look for a small fixed blade that suits you. Right now my personal favorite is the Graham Bros. Ringed Razel but I'm examining other options like the Fallkniven F1, Rat RC-4 (or RC-3), Koster Bushcraft and Spyderco Street Beat. About $100 is a pretty good sweet spot for small fixed blades, IMO. The Moras are excellent but the sheaths leave something to be desired f or active people -- retention could be better, but you can always get new sheaths for them.
 
My current EDC: Kershaw Lg. Cyclone & Leatherman Wave Multitool; I never leave home without them.
 
You have the multi tool, get a 4" fixed blade (like the RAT3 or the F1). Top the whole thing off with some kind of folding saw and you have tools enough.
 
StretchNM said:
Ezzekial, since you carry a multi-tool, I'd second the recommendation for a nice, medium-length fixed blade. My personal favorite is Bark River,
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+1 both on account of the medium fixed blade and the Bark River recommendation. I would suggest something in the 4-5" region. 7" will also serve as a chopper but is heavier to carry. Longer than 7" works well as chopper, but is not practical for woodcraft IMHO.
 
I almost always have my Vic Spirit multitool and I often pair it with either a small fixed blade (pocket-sized Bark River Mini Canadian) or lately, a tradtional slipjoint (Queen Gunstock pattern).
 
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