Fieldmaster vs 1 Hand Trekker

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atrain824

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I need an EDC knife that I can use for hunting, hiking, sailing, fishing as well. I have a fixed blade Winchester I also take when hunting. If i went with 1H Trekked, I'd probably get nonserrated version (any thoughts on that?) and a rambler/manager to go with it. So mainly the argument is 91 mm vs 111 mm. I don't necessarily need the locking blade, but I do need saw and Phillips. Thanks for the input!

PS. I would consider SwissChamp or Outriders if i could get a good deal

PPS. I always have a filet knife handy when fishing
 
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The OHT is one of my favorite outdoor knives of all time. I have both the serrated and non-serrated. The serrations are very good, but they're not everyone's cup of tea. The saw on the OHT is excellent. Don't get me wrong, I have a number of 91mm models I enjoy, but for me the OHT is the bomb.
 
If I were carrying it all the time even in an urban environment, I would pick the Fieldmaster b/c of it's smaller size and make sure during those activities you listed I had the Winchester handy or buy a $20 Mora fixed blade for heavier cutting.
If I were just carrying it when participating in the activites you listed, I would go with the OHT/Classic combo. I guess it might also depend upon how you were going to carry.
 
gues: ss it might also depend upon how you were going to carry.[/QUOTE]

In my pocket if that's what u mean
 
Since you mention sailing and fishing, I would recommend the OHT due to it's one handed opening which will be better if your other hand is holding marline or fishing line, etc. I have the non-serrated version.

Otherwise I would recommend the Fieldmaster, one of my most revered SAK's, because it has two blades. I consider the lack of a backup pen blade the main drawback of the Trekker.
 
emperorwang said:
Since you mention sailing and fishing, I would recommend the OHT due to it's one handed opening which will be better if your other hand is holding marline or fishing line, etc. I have the non-serrated version.

Otherwise I would recommend the Fieldmaster, one of my most revered SAK's, because it has two blades. I consider the lack of a backup pen blade the main drawback of the Trekker.
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My solution: a second SAK. An Executive takes up little pocket space, a Rambler even less, and will provide the small blade, plus extras. No need to put everything into one knife, IMHO.
 
atrain824 said:
Django: what are the benefits to the serrated edge?(especially since there's already a saw)
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It works well on tougher materials, like rope, twine, and cardboard. I normally don't like serrations, or even worse- combo blades, but for some reason these work well for me.
 
Django.cj said:
It works well on tougher materials, like rope, twine, and cardboard. I normally don't like serrations, or even worse- combo blades, but for some reason these work well for me.
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Yeah I wouldn't mind the serrations if they were by the handle instead of tip. If OHT had scissors and a small blade there would be no question. And I see myself using the fieldmaster's hook to dehook or carry fish. But the knives I'm replacing are a tinker and a $6 knockoff SAK, so either one is a major step up.
 
Django.cj said:
It works well on tougher materials, like rope, twine, and cardboard. I normally don't like serrations, or even worse- combo blades, but for some reason these work well for me.
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:thumbup: Same here. It was a big surprise to me, but Vic really did the serrated blade right, IMHO.
 
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