Kalinga (?)

[steelscout30]

I like the Kalinga, and, while I like the S30V/rosewood version okay, the rubber version with the time-tested 420HC appeals to me more---and I can't complain, it certainly is easier to find and cheaper.

My question is, how many of you own one and is it a good all around knife for chores around the camp, skinning medium-sized animals (whitetail deer, coyote, possibly a mule deer, etc...), and EDC? Is the fixed or folding a better package in your opinion? It seems like a nice knife and it is very appealing to my eye. Thanks for the help and opinions.

God bless you, America, our Allies, and our men and women overseas.

KATN,

Wade
(That Spyderco guy who doesn't know anything about Bucks... )

 

[two110's]

I use a folding 110 carried in my front pocket in the field for gutting, but fixed blades for skinning. Man needs more than one knife What I really want is an older Kalinga that has been used but not abused so I will use it. They are one nice knife.

 

[Buckaholic]

Hi Wade...
I don't have either of the new ones (rubber or rosewood S30V)...so what the hell do I know?
I do have a Kalinga Chipflint Buff handle with Buff inlay on display and my EDC fixed blade rotation has been joined by a 1986 Kalinga.

Verdict is that I really like it as an EDC. The sheath rides lower than the 1xx series sheaths, I love the choil (a ton) and overall ergonomics as well.

It is a "smaller" fixed blade, but the shape lends it to appear larger. This is handy in areas with a blade length law (while Calif as a state does not have a length law, many localities have a 6" blade law).

And, as Two110's stated, you need two on ya...so get 'em both.
As for me, right now as I type, I am carrying a 882SBTG in my hip pocket and the Kalinga 1986 on my belt.

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