Kitchen knife for camping?

Michael_Aos · Oct 3, 2004

The Rinaldi TUK looks good too.

Unfortunately, he's not taking new orders. I'll have to admit too, the more expensive and rare a knife, the less inclined I am to use it.

I kind of like the idea of a "production" or at least a makers standard-model knife. I'd be kicking myself if I spent $400 and waited a year for something custom-made and then messed it up or lost it in the woods.

sodak · Oct 3, 2004

I guess I would use the same knife that I use so much in the kitchen - an Eriksson Mora. Seems perfect to me for these duties.

Why do you need a knife for cooking in the woods? I thought beer was all we were supposed to bring. Is someone not telling me something???

averageguy · Oct 4, 2004

God forbid you should consider a CS product, but you really can't do better than a Master Hunter - you can spend a lot more money however.

Michael_Aos · Oct 5, 2004

If I hadn't already ordered the Wusthof, I might be looking at this 4.5" Henckels.

Or maybe the 5" "wide blade" version.

Armin von Kink · Oct 5, 2004

that wuesthof uve got will be one of the best kitchen knive uve ever used but its no good for much else...ive used a carbon steel d.h.russel knife for 10 years with no complaints but lately ive discovered the hai hocho by cold steel-i think its just perfect for camp-cooking activities

Michael_Aos · Oct 5, 2004

More and more, I find I mostly use a knife in the outdoors for cooking.

Maybe opening packages, cutting P-cord (light rope), and sharpening a stick on occasion. I've chopped small green branches to make room for a tent and / or knocked of small branches to create a "poking stick".

I also bring a hatched & a shovel, so not much need for heavy chopping or digging.

The kitchen knives I've mentioned range $40-$50, and a custom sheath would be $45-$75. That's a far cry from a $300+ custom knife.

Mike

misque · Oct 5, 2004

Michael,
I'm posting before reading anyone else's replies so please forgive if it's already been suggested. Have you tried or considered a Spyderco fixed blade Temperance? Full height flat ground 4 1/2" blade of very stainless VG-10 with a chef knife's profile that comes down to a nicely thinned edge. The handle is user friendly and mine performs superbly in the kitchen.

Hope this helps and good luck in your quest!

Michael_Aos · Oct 5, 2004

misque said:
Michael,
I'm posting before reading anyone else's replies so please forgive if it's already been suggested. Have you tried or considered a Spyderco fixed blade Temperance? Full height flat ground 4 1/2" blade of very stainless VG-10 with a chef knife's profile that comes down to a nicely thinned edge. The handle is user friendly and mine performs superbly in the kitchen.

Hope this helps and good luck in your quest!

I've looked at the Temperance. It's just too lightweight, and I don't like the little "thing" between the blade and handle (little cut-out).

Basically zero chopping ability, in the event you needed it.

Mike

Michael_Aos · Oct 6, 2004

JDBLADE · Oct 6, 2004

What about the Spyderco Perrin - I reckon that would make a great camp knife. I have been thinking about it for quite a while - in the meantime I have been using the Spyderco Moran FB01 which has worked admirably but the little bit extra length of the Perrin attracts me.

Neo · Oct 7, 2004

This might be what you're loocking for?

Traditional Japanese Santoku Knife designed for tough outdoor use. Ergonomic design Cocobolo wood handle with integral stainless bolster. 4-1/4 inch VG-10 laminated San-Mai blade. 8-1/2 inch overall. Complete with leather carrying sheath. Weight 3.87 Oz

price $89.95 at seki direct

T. Erdelyi · Oct 7, 2004

I like the Russell Green River Knife Series, they worked in the early days of this countries frontier lifestyle, under $20

If you want the URL for the site Email me.

jackknife · Oct 7, 2004

I'll sedcond the vote for a Swedish Mora blades knife from Frosts. Tough, cuts great, inexpensive.

Whats not to like?

Michael_Aos · Oct 7, 2004

Neo said:
This might be what you're loocking for?

Traditional Japanese Santoku Knife designed for tough outdoor use. Ergonomic design Cocobolo wood handle with integral stainless bolster. 4-1/4 inch VG-10 laminated San-Mai blade. 8-1/2 inch overall. Complete with leather carrying sheath. Weight 3.87 Oz

price $89.95 at seki direct

Wow! I had no idea these existed. Very cool! Thanks for the tip.

Mike

drdoorkicker · Oct 8, 2004

Hey,
I have a blacked out Spyderco/Fred Perrin FB04. I love it. It is lightweight, and i can carry it without drawing too much attention. I use it everyday as a kitchen knife at home, and i carry it on my pack strap when i backpack...It is perfectly balanced and weighs next to nothing.
Jason
A normal person with incredible knives in the service of an AWESOME God.

Michael_Aos · Oct 8, 2004

drdoorkicker said:
Hey,
I have a blacked out Spyderco/Fred Perrin FB04. I love it. It is lightweight, and i can carry it without drawing too much attention. I use it everyday as a kitchen knife at home, and i carry it on my pack strap when i backpack...It is perfectly balanced and weighs next to nothing.
Jason
A normal person with incredible knives in the service of an AWESOME God.

I looked at one and decided it was too lightweight. Assumed it had zero chopping ability. I do still want light chopping, even if it means I'll have to touch up the edge when I get home.

Mike

rnr · Oct 8, 2004

Michael_Aos said:
Wow! I had no idea these existed. Very cool! Thanks for the tip.

Mike

WOW!

I saw these things too and thought that they pretty much filled your order! These are cool! I'm thinking I'm going to be picking one up myself.

Joe Talmadge · Oct 8, 2004

I agree, what a great find that Santoku is!

uitlander · Oct 8, 2004

Like JDBlade above I use a Spyderco/Moran, mine is a drop point. I use it as both a camp knife, and for all my kitchen duties. I can see what he means that a little more length might be nice, but love that handle too much. I wear the sheath at 45 deg. cant on opposite hip and it is easy to draw, yet doesn't seem to hang up on stuff.
I have smaller hands and that handle is so nice..
Have a k-bar on pack for chopping etc. To me a camp knife means light cutting /food prep etc..
oops thx to Michael for pic below, going home to cut up a stir fry..

Michael_Aos · Oct 8, 2004

uitlander said:
Like JDBlade above I use a Spyderco/Moran, mine is a drop point. I use it as both a camp knife, and for all my kitchen duties. I can see what he means that a little more length might be nice, but love that handle too much. I wear the sheath at 45 deg. cant on opposite hip and it is easy to draw, yet doesn't seem to hang up on stuff.
I have smaller hands and that handle is so nice..

That is pretty nice.