...all-around fixed blade that I can really put to work.
The elusive "one tool" option. This was my view a while back and many people have designed their blades to be tough little workhorses like the R-10. The R-10 looks like a really nice heavy-duty wood working knife.
Although you are not suppose to chop or split wood with a
small knife, you use an axe or saw for that (ref: wildernessoutfitters). But due to this "one tool" view many full-tang knives and heavy bladed small knives are appearing more and more. A lot of folks like them for emergency use like if you somehow lose your pack and all you have is that small survival blade on you, and so on.
But these days after gaining knowledge from forums like HI's and experience in the field I prefer the multitool option, that is:
1 small knife, 3to 4 inch
2 big knife, 10 to 12 inch Kukri or other like a Machete, Golok, Bolo, etc.
3 a saw (or axe).
Maybe add a SAK in there too (or similar tool). It all depends on you purpose or if your camping for one (1) day, a week, or longer.
What do you think?
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