I like Traditional Tools, but I just....

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.....can't stop going back to my one-hand folders/multitools and stainless fixed blades for their pure functionality and ease of use and care.

For example, my Skeletool follows me everywhere and does everything I ask.

Am I a bad person? :D

Let's see some alloys and fancy tools that help blaze the trails :thumbup:

This has been my full-day hiking/bushwacking light and redundant combo:

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I like multi-tools, and other stainless folding knives. However, when I am looking for a woods knife, I really do prefer Carbon. I do own a few stainless knives, but they are of the cheaper(inexpensive) variety. I am not sure I really want to buy into a high priced stainless combo for the woods yet. (At least not as a 'main' combo ;) )
 
TheGame said:
I like multi-tools, and other stainless folding knives. However, when I am looking for a woods knife, I really do prefer Carbon. I do own a few stainless knives, but they are of the cheaper(inexpensive) variety. I am not sure I really want to buy into a high priced stainless combo for the woods yet. (At least not as a 'main' combo ;) )
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TG,

I have multiple fixies in 1095, but I find it just as easy to sharpen the 154CM in the field. Plus it requires little or no rust maintenance, and it has seen some wet streams :)

I'm a traditional type of guy, but I'm torn between two lovers :D

Perhaps a custom Kephart in 154CM.........hmmmmmmm ;)

BS

PS - post some multi pics :)
 
brians said:
.....can't stop going back to my one-hand folders/multitools and stainless fixed blades for their pure functionality and ease of use and care.
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Let's rephrase this:

I like my traditional horse and buggy, kerosene lamps and lack of sulfa drugs but I can't stop going back to my 4x4 truck, electricity and modern medicine.

There was a time when gunpowder and steel was "newfangled", but time marches on. I like historical recreations as much as the next guy, but when my ass is on the line, I want the best equipment that a modern industrialized society can provide. I'm sure some people here will disagree, but for me, "traditional" and "historical" is what you do when you're relaxing and having a good time, appreciating the past and what our forebears had to put up with as they hacked their way through the wilderness, not for modern work or survival situations (unless they are for backup for when the newfangled stuff doesn't work).

Just my opinion.
 
I use the same light and Skeletool as the OP.:thumbup:
I'm nut such a gear nut nowadays, but I like modern tools to enhance my skills and knowledge. If I was a purist I'd still be using just my teeth.;)
 
Well, one of my go to blades is a Mora 2000. Sandvik stainless. Still takes the best edge out of my collection. IMO there is nothing wrong w/ stainless as long as you get decent quality stainless steel. I have and love beckers which are 1095 and have other knives that are carbon. I have found i can sharpen both the stainless steel blades and carbon blades effeciently enough for my tastes. If i know im going to be around a lot of water ie boat fishing, i take my M2K. But in all reality, given proper care, the 1095 and other carbon steels dont get rust...at least w/ my use. YMMV
 
I agree.

For EDC I always carry a Leatherman Wave & Squirt tools plus a pocket knife. The pocket knife is usually a Benchmade 520 Presidio or 943 Osbourne. Sometimes it's a Case Barlow, but not very often anymore.
 
I'm definately moving towards more of the traditional stuff, I can feel closer to the outdoors that way. That's not to say you can't make traditional traps and shelters etc with a non-traditional knife, but I find myself shedding nylon and polyester for leather and canvas lately. I take on an entirely different mindset.
 
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