If you had to choose 1 outdoor folder, what would it be?

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Not including SAKs, I would have a Buck 110 on me. I have used and abused mine over the years and it hasn't failed (me) yet.
 
Id have to go with my spyderco manix beefy but a great slicer strong enough lock to stand up to reasonable abuse and great extured g-10 handles.

the other option is a leatherman wave.
 
CRK Sebenza. Hands down.

I've got a few others that would serve well, but my first choice is the Sebenza.
 
J's Knives-N-More said:
Chris Reeve Umnumzaan!!! :thumbup:

(I'm biased towards it since it is my latest EDC :D)

Thick blade, Titanium handles and frame lock, S30V blade steel. Realistically the Sebenza would be preferred since it has an easy take down with a single allen wrench. Great for cleaning in the field, especially with it's open build construction.

Just my .02, J.
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Man, that's not really a fair question, but if I have to answer it as presented, then it would be the Umnumzaan for me as well. If it's the only folder I can ever take with me in the field and it has to last, then I'm going to go for strength and reliability.

I would probably get more utility out of my SAK Famer short-term, but I wouldn't trust it as my only folder for all time unless I was able to take my "only fixed blade".
 
I would have to choose my Schrade 8OT or my Farmer. But 8OT is the first choice. It's an amazing knife. Then there is my Cabella 110 which would be my other choice.
 
Locking: Spyderco Barong, though I'd go with the Pacific Salt instead if I knew I was going to be spending a lot of time in a very damp environment. VG-10 isn't exactly prone to rusting, but having H1 would just mean one less thing to worry about. But the Barong is just an amazing cutting tool.

Slip joints: Vic Pioneer Harvester or Master Electrician. I prefer these over the ever-popular Farmer because of the options offered by having a second, differently shaped blade instead of a can opener. Unless you're car camping, who lugs canned goods along on a trip? (Though I wouldn't object to the bottle opener being replaced with a combo tool on those models...)
 
Historically, it's been a Buck 110. Second place is a Vic SAK - the OHT or Farmer would be a better choice today.

Stainz
 
Split between my PE Grip or Buck 110. One is super-tough, the other has great edge retention. Both are key factors, so I'll call it a draw and grab whichever suits my mood.
 
If I'm choosing from what I already have, it would be my GEC #23 Pioneer. It is a solid, robust, large knife that will do anything short of batonning. I have been carrying it around lately in a nylon LM Surge pouch along with a Vic Spirit multitool - an excellent edc or light woods combo, IMO.

Otherwise, it would be some sort of large Spyderco. The stainless steel and synthetic handles would handle moisture better, and a clip and one-handed opening would be useful.
 
My sebenza or id take my swiss tool. Saks are also great but I havent got around to getting a new one since I lost my last one.
 
Used to be a Buck 110. Then I discovered the Benchmade Griptilians. No contest, I like the Grip. Also like the OH Trekker.

If *all* you carry is a folder it has to have a locking blade IMO. My philosophy for some years is to carry a fixed blade (used to be a Buck 119 and now is a Fallkniven F1) and a pocket knife of some sort (used to be a Buck 501 and now a Farmer or OH Trekker).
 
woodentsick said:
Hey guys,

I know fixed blades are generally better for the outdoors, but if you had to choose 1 folder for the outdoors, what would it be?
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Not necessarily so, 'Stick. I know several folks who'll swear to you that they've never so much as carried a fixed blade. The knife is only as good as the man using it (as an example, I give you John McPhereson. I've read a bunch of the guy's stuff and can't think of him picking one knife over another in any of it.)

Fixed blades are just preferred by many of us. But, back to your question:

SAK One Hand Trekker Plain Edge.

Blade for cutting and whittling.

Saw for sawing notches and such.

Awl for...awling something...

three screw drivers, a can opener in case I find a coffee can for boiling/cooking.

Easy to sharpen.

Takes a good edge.

With SAK's proven performance.

Everything I need except a good, warm woman.
 
If I can have a fixed blade too- Vic Camper.

If I am going one folder and nothing else- my Benchmade Pika. I would go with the Buck 110, but I really prefer the ability to get it out quick.
 
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