favorite cheap woodsloafing folder

Scott Ridgeway said:
I like the positioning of the awl on the Farmer.
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I love all the alox models but sometimes i really miss the second small blade available on the celidor models. I see the utility of the awl but in truth i rarely use it. Thats one of the advantages of the celidor models, it pokes the awl on the back leaving room for a second blade up front.
However some celidor models use that space for the almost totally useless "small nail-file". Maybe some people use it but personally i prefer a second small blade to a nail-file.
I just picked up a used Cadet II on fleabay, its basically an alox Recruit (includes small blade).
:)
 
Guys,

The awl on the Farmer can be used as a fantastic firesteel scraper!! Just like the can opener, which also works great as scraper for a firesteel. So you can keep the knife sharp, and use it where it's made for....cutting.

I got a plain firesteel (without handle) attached to my farmer. Great combo for the woods, and fits in the pocket nicely.

CZ
 
cz75b said:
Guys,

The awl on the Farmer can be used as a fantastic firesteel scraper!! Just like the can opener, which also works great as scraper for a firesteel. So you can keep the knife sharp, and use it where it's made for....cutting.

I got a plain firesteel (without handle) attached to my farmer. Great combo for the woods, and fits in the pocket nicely.

CZ
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CZ,
The Vic Farmer is my favorite folder, the awl rocks at sparking a FireSteel.
 
MG I have a plain (no handle) firesteel as well. Its on my keychain. You can drill a hole it in then put a ring through it and attach it to anything you like. I clamped it in a vise then used a drill to do the hole. Drill slowly, take your time and remember to use safe tool handling practices!. Keep the rod wet while drilling so the drillbit doesnt ignite the ferro dust. It will take some time but it does work. Heres a thread about it-
http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=478731&highlight=firesteel
 
tholiver said:
MG I have a plain (no handle) firesteel as well. Its on my keychain. You can drill a hole it in then put a ring through it and attach it to anything you like. I clamped it in a vise then used a drill to do the hole. Drill slowly, take your time and remember to use safe tool handling practices!. Keep the rod wet while drilling so the drillbit doesnt ignite the ferro dust. It will take some time but it does work. Heres a thread about it-
http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=478731&highlight=firesteel
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tholiver,
Thanks for the link and info. And yes MG, it is really possible to drill holes in a solid firesteel.......again.......slow, and good tool practices. A lot say it can't be done, but they are all wrong.....

Myakka,
You should really try the canopener some day, it works good too, as backup sparker....hehe.
That Farmer is an awesome little pocketknife! Has all the right tools for the woods.

CZ
 
Todd,

The back of the woodsaw is also very good. A real sharp and squared back is what it takes to throw good sparks. The only drawback is, that you can get your hands injured by the sharp saw.....but it does work.

CZ
 
The claw style can opener on the Wenger knives works great for a striker also. I am thinking about ordering a Backpacker for a woods knife; basically a Victorinox Hiker, but with a serrated main blade, a clip point small blade and 'the Claw'.
 
what about BUCK 110 folding hunter...still can be bought for under $40...pretty cheap for a knife that has been carried by countless generations of american hunters. I almost always have it or my leather man when I leave the house, much less go into the wilderness. The 110 is easy to field-sharpen and is the right size for numerous bushcraft/hunting/fishing tasks. lttle heavier than some the ones mentioned above, but not to cumbersome on a belt sheath, and I prefer the "heft" of the knife. I gues the steel isn't "high speed" enough for some folks though. There is something to be said for a classic though...
 
darthstrevel said:
what about BUCK 110 folding hunter...still can be bought for under $40...pretty cheap for a knife that has been carried by countless generations of american hunters. I almost always have it or my leather man when I leave the house, much less go into the wilderness. The 110 is easy to field-sharpen and is the right size for numerous bushcraft/hunting/fishing tasks. lttle heavier than some the ones mentioned above, but not to cumbersome on a belt sheath, and I prefer the "heft" of the knife. I gues the steel isn't "high speed" enough for some folks though. There is something to be said for a classic though...
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Too big for my tastes- to me, the best length for a pocket knife blade is 3 inches.
3 inch pocket knife, 4-6 inch belt knife, and then a nice hatchet covers all my needs.
 
darthstrevel said:
what about BUCK 110 folding hunter...still can be bought for under $40...pretty cheap for a knife that has been carried by countless generations of american hunters. I almost always have it or my leather man when I leave the house, much less go into the wilderness. The 110 is easy to field-sharpen and is the right size for numerous bushcraft/hunting/fishing tasks. lttle heavier than some the ones mentioned above, but not to cumbersome on a belt sheath, and I prefer the "heft" of the knife. I gues the steel isn't "high speed" enough for some folks though. There is something to be said for a classic though...
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Yeah the 110 is a classic. But I generally agree with GroovyMr regarding the 3 inch blade idea. I like the buck 112 a little better as it is slightly smaller and has a 3 inch blade.
I personally don't have a problem with the buck 420 steel in my 119 and 124. However its nice to have other steel options too.I really wish the Buck Custom shop offered custom 112's! A nice 112 with nickle bolsters/pins Bg-42 blade and waterbuffalo or elk horn would be sweet!
:)
 
tholiver said:
Yeah the 110 is a classic. But I generally agree with GroovyMr regarding the 3 inch blade idea. I like the buck 112 a little better as it is slightly smaller and has a 3 inch blade.
I personally don't have a problem with the buck 420 steel in my 119 and 124. However its nice to have other steel options too.I really wish the Buck Custom shop offered custom 112's! A nice 112 with nickle bolsters/pins Bg-42 blade and waterbuffalo or elk horn would be sweet!
:)
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I guess it all depends on personal preference...I prefer a big folder to a small fixed blade because the sheeple here in SOCAL are afraid of fixed blade knives. I like a 3" blade for a multitude of tasks too, I useually have my leatherman surge with me for that purpose or my SWAK tinkerer. I guess the one down side to buck classic folders is no pocket clips and no lanyard holes, but I typically wear mine on my belt. I like my benchmades/spydercos for thier effiecient carry design and the fact that you don't need a belt to wear it on your waistband in any type of clothing. But benchmades are definately too much $$$ to qualify for the intent of this thread, even a buck might be too expensive when you talk about mora equivalents...;)
 
Opinel No.8 in Stainless. Simple, effective and weather proof.Cheap to buy.

Buck Alpha Hunter. Tough, excellent lockup, nice sheath.
 
darthstrevel said:
what about BUCK 110 folding hunter...still can be bought for under $40...pretty cheap for a knife that has been carried by countless generations of american hunters. I almost always have it or my leather man when I leave the house, much less go into the wilderness. The 110 is easy to field-sharpen and is the right size for numerous bushcraft/hunting/fishing tasks. lttle heavier than some the ones mentioned above, but not to cumbersome on a belt sheath, and I prefer the "heft" of the knife. I gues the steel isn't "high speed" enough for some folks though. There is something to be said for a classic though...
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Darthstrevel,
The Buck 110 is an icon. As a young lad, it was my only wilderness carry. I used it for everything and it performed very well, not as good as some of my new "pricey" blades, but it did the job.

Ron
 
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