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If you had to choose 1 outdoor folder, what would it be?
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One of these - SAK OHT, or a ZTMUDD.
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This last weekend it was a SAK OHT...and a Spyderco JD Smith. That Spyderco cleaned four trout with no problems whatsoever.
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I'll echo these sentiments. Full flat grind, nice point, open construction, good lock, great ergos, light, made of premium materials, and Spyderco quality add up to a great outdoor folder. It may not be as overly built as some others, but is plenty tough for what you would need a folder for. It's awesome at slicing, game/fish processing and food prep, and the G-10 is grippy even covered in fish goo. The blade size and grind make for easy rough woodworking, though it is not the carver a stockman would be. I've gotten to where I prefer it to my Sebenza for messy outdoor stuff.:thumbup:
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If I had to pick -one- outdoors folder? I would choose the SAK Farmer, hands down. I've carried mine all over from Florida's swamps to the big falls in upper New York. It's just a simple, good, affordable, multi-use blade that is easy to maintain, and invaluable in a tight spot. :thumbup:
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Spyderco Manix 2. Hell-for-stout. :thumbup:
I have two Ekas, good little knives!
Watched Ray Mears Walkabout series this week, he was using a small Eka folder in at least one of the episodes.That in itself is a great endorsement!
Of the knives i own I'd go with the new Vic Spirit with the spear-point blade and scissors.
(recently modded my butter-knife bladed Spirit to a spear-point).
Or if you couldn't take a multi-tool/SAK then take a Case large Stockman or Buck 110/112.
For one handed opening i would go with the Spyderco Tenacious.
(recently modded my butter-knife bladed Spirit to a spear-point).
Or if you couldn't take a multi-tool/SAK then take a Case large Stockman or Buck 110/112.
For one handed opening i would go with the Spyderco Tenacious.
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I won't suggest a model, but I will suggest features...
1) Locking. If one has to use this knife in a stressful situation, or if one just wants to avoid a trip-killing accident, get a knife that locks open.
2) Comfortable Handle. Same circumstances, a comfortable handle that does not cause fatigue or hot spots will be very appreciated. Think boring. Fancy handles with lots of shapes and textures usually are not comfortable long term, they are made to look good. Boring handles, usually, feel a lot better. Of course, there are those who think comfortable handles look good, but they are the minority.
3) Acute Point. One need to have one knife that can make delicate small cuts in tight places etc....
4) Easilty re-sharpened. This is a personal preference, but I think that a woods knife needs to be easily resharpened. What good is a super steel if you can't resharpen it? Are you going to take your super sharpening set up with you? Some people are amazing sharpeners, but they are the minority.
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1) Locking. If one has to use this knife in a stressful situation, or if one just wants to avoid a trip-killing accident, get a knife that locks open.
2) Comfortable Handle. Same circumstances, a comfortable handle that does not cause fatigue or hot spots will be very appreciated. Think boring. Fancy handles with lots of shapes and textures usually are not comfortable long term, they are made to look good. Boring handles, usually, feel a lot better. Of course, there are those who think comfortable handles look good, but they are the minority.
3) Acute Point. One need to have one knife that can make delicate small cuts in tight places etc....
4) Easilty re-sharpened. This is a personal preference, but I think that a woods knife needs to be easily resharpened. What good is a super steel if you can't resharpen it? Are you going to take your super sharpening set up with you? Some people are amazing sharpeners, but they are the minority.
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