Good morning, everyone. I would like some recommendations, but please be patient with me; not only am I new to this forum, but I am new to knives and the like.
One of the reasons I like my SAK so much is because it has multiple tools, two blades, and is small enough to fit in pocket. However, I recently discovered something I was not aware of; it uses a softer steel alloy. That is kinda discouraging as I am the type of person who wants the best quality of any tool, but it must have multiple uses (personal preference). So, if a SAK is not the best EDC pocket knife, I respectfully ask your opinion for a recommendation.
I am very much into big-game hunting and camping. Therefore, there are a total of four knives (that I know of) that I would like to keep in my collection. Of course, you already know about the EDC pocket knife. Another knife I'd like to keep on me or in my pack is something similar to the Buck 110. My father and I have always used Buck 110 for all our big-game hunts. I think it's a good knife for gutting, skinning, and cutting meat. It would probably be used for other tasks that I'm not aware of. If you believe there is something better than Buck for this kind of work, please let me know.
The third knife of this imaginary collection would be something similar to a Schrade Extreme Survival knife. I want a heavy-duty knife like that, but with a hollow handle and full tang. The handle would be used to store things like a small survival kit, or tools, or whatever else may be necessary. I read somewhere that a large stick or something can be shoved into the handle to make a spear. I'm not very supportive of that idea as it doesn't sound too safe! If there is a better knife out there that can be carried on hunting and camping trips, and that is capable of doing some heavy work, please let me know.
The last of my knives that I'd like to add to my collection is a simple bush-clearing tool, like a machete. I've always thought any simple machete would do for clearing brush, twigs, and small branches. However, my limited experience may prove me wrong.
I thank everyone for your time, and look forward to responses.
Dave
One of the reasons I like my SAK so much is because it has multiple tools, two blades, and is small enough to fit in pocket. However, I recently discovered something I was not aware of; it uses a softer steel alloy. That is kinda discouraging as I am the type of person who wants the best quality of any tool, but it must have multiple uses (personal preference). So, if a SAK is not the best EDC pocket knife, I respectfully ask your opinion for a recommendation.
I am very much into big-game hunting and camping. Therefore, there are a total of four knives (that I know of) that I would like to keep in my collection. Of course, you already know about the EDC pocket knife. Another knife I'd like to keep on me or in my pack is something similar to the Buck 110. My father and I have always used Buck 110 for all our big-game hunts. I think it's a good knife for gutting, skinning, and cutting meat. It would probably be used for other tasks that I'm not aware of. If you believe there is something better than Buck for this kind of work, please let me know.
The third knife of this imaginary collection would be something similar to a Schrade Extreme Survival knife. I want a heavy-duty knife like that, but with a hollow handle and full tang. The handle would be used to store things like a small survival kit, or tools, or whatever else may be necessary. I read somewhere that a large stick or something can be shoved into the handle to make a spear. I'm not very supportive of that idea as it doesn't sound too safe! If there is a better knife out there that can be carried on hunting and camping trips, and that is capable of doing some heavy work, please let me know.
The last of my knives that I'd like to add to my collection is a simple bush-clearing tool, like a machete. I've always thought any simple machete would do for clearing brush, twigs, and small branches. However, my limited experience may prove me wrong.
I thank everyone for your time, and look forward to responses.
Dave
