How much knife for hiking

I read about a woman who was hiking the entire length of the Pacific Crest Trail, and her only knife was a Victorinox Classic SAK. So it can be done.

Would I want to do that, or have no knife at all? Not me, personally. But i also don't need an arsenal of knives, either. As others have mentioned, there are other important factors to consider besides, and even more important than, which type of knife.

Jim
 
I suppose this is my lightweight hiking/backpacking knife. Although honestly you might find me in the woods with any folder in my collection. For many years I carried an ESEE 4 with a SAK in a sheath "ranger banded" to the ESEE sheath. The ESEE is no longer with me so I'm experimenting with what will be my new main outdoors fixed blade. Lately it's been a Carbon V SRK, an unknown custom I have, or something like a Mora.
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If I was hiking for a length of time and needed to prepare for fires etc... I'd take a small hatchet or saw, 4-5" blade and SAK. If just out for the day a SAK or similar.
 
311climber said:
im making fun of this post you made. you literally said a 20 degree angle on everything "wouldn't work" because god forbid you would need 25 degrees vs 20 degrees in the field. pretty sure i can make a splint or do some other arduous tasks with 20 degrees or with 40 degrees. if you cant, you shouldnt even be in the field.
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I don't know what point you're trying to make. Are you saying that I should prefer the angle you prefer? Or are you saying I should prefer the angle that the sharpener prefers, to the angle that I like? Also, where is the fun part? Making fun means a joke. You just said dumb stuff. That's not fun.
 
GmpaJim said:
The more uncivilized the camping, the less knives get used, if at all.
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I disagree with that part. I don't camp all that civilized, and the knife is always in my hand doing something. Digging, processing firewood, foraging, making dinner, etc.

But if I'm camping I do love a big fixed blade like a machete.
 
campandtravel said:
I don't know what point you're trying to make. Are you saying that I should prefer the angle you prefer? Or are you saying I should prefer the angle that the sharpener prefers, to the angle that I like? Also, where is the fun part? Making fun means a joke. You just said dumb stuff. That's not fun.
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it wasnt to be fun it was called ridicule. the joke is you and your needs for the bush. either way. hopefully you find your perfect angle for your needs and the few ounces disparity doesnt cause you too many additional blisters in your travels. best of luck
 
This Condor is pretty inexpensive and light. The steel responds to a wide range of sharpening media and technique.

Robust enough to dig in the dirt, and polymer handle is easy to clean and tough.

The finish hides the patina a bit. Full tang. Enough material to grind the edge how you want.


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campandtravel said:
I disagree with that part. I don't camp all that civilized, and the knife is always in my hand doing something. Digging, processing firewood, foraging, making dinner, etc.

But if I'm camping I do love a big fixed blade like a machete.
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MolokaiRider said:
This Condor is pretty inexpensive and light. The steel responds to a wide range of sharpening media and technique.

Robust enough to dig in the dirt, and polymer handle is easy to clean and tough.

The finish hides the patina a bit. Full tang. Enough material to grind the edge how you want.


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You guys mention digging. What would an example be?
 
Digging a rock out from under your tent...
Or digging a trench around your tent
 
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