Knife for a girl

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A female friend and I would like to go camping this coming spring/summer, and I want to get some of the gear together that we'll need. We'd be hiking to whatever camp site we'd be using, so I know I need good packs and pads and such. But what she's really wanting is a good knife, especially after seeing mine. But she has small hands, so my knives (which fit my big hands) really aren't the right size for her. Any ideas? I was looking at the Gerber Big Rock Camp Knife, or some of the Helles, which appear to have small handles.
 
For what its worth, my wife really likes some of my smaller knives. She carries a Spyderco Dragonfly every day and her favorite fixed blade is a Buck Diamondback.

Take her shopping and let her pick one. She'll be more likely to use one that she has picked out than one that was suggested by strangers. even if its something that you normally wouldn't consider, if it gets her interested, its worth the coin.

R
 
if your shooting for a fixed blade, simmonich makes a few small ones, bark river makes a lot, and you can't go wrong with a rat rc-3
 
That's what I like about this forum. No matter what time you post something, SOMEONE will respond in a short period of time. Yeah, I'm shooting for a fixed blade, big blade but not huge. She's a delicate flower, etc etc etc. ;)
 
A: what kinda knife do you have?
B: what does she wanna use it for exactly? (a folder isnt gonna chop and a machette isnt gonna fit in her pocket...)
 
Perhaps a bit small with a 3" blade rather than the 4.5" of the Gerber, and not particularly to my taste, but Boker has released some Bob Doziers under the Boker Plus line up. AUS 8 with walnut or olive wood handles and a bit of file work on the spine could make a good sharp present. It's only a couple of quid more to buy than the Gerber and the ragged look wood gets as it ages strikes me as the reason some people like it, it personalizes it. I've got no idea about the heat treatments of either but the Boker steel is certainly better.
 
Fallkniven WM1 is ideal for small hands. Even the bigger Fallknivens would do, the F1 of S1 for example.

Kind regards,

Jos
 
Jos said:
Fallkniven WM1 is ideal for small hands. Even the bigger Fallknivens would do, the F1 of S1 for example.

Kind regards,

Jos
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About as useful a knives as one might find but several times the price of the little budget Gerber. Other than that...
 
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eccvets said:
A: what kinda knife do you have?
B: what does she wanna use it for exactly? (a folder isnt gonna chop and a machette isnt gonna fit in her pocket...)
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what kind of knife did that girl use on BOBBIT?? just wondering. i'm sure your girl would'nt do THAT.:rolleyes:
 
I would second the Bark River Knife & Tool recommendation.

They offer many knives that fit smaller hands well. :thumbup:

A knife like their Northstar offers a 4.25” Buchcraft style blade in quite a useable package that works very well for a variety of hand sizes.

Plus they offer plenty of beautiful handle choices, and we all know that woman like pretty things. :rolleyes:




"If you're not living on the edge, …you're taking up too much space."

Big Mike
 
I recommend a Grohmann - either a DH Russell no. 1 or no. 2 belt knife.

The advantages - very reliable blade (your choice of carbon steel or stainless, with optional full flat grind), comfortable handle that is perfect for smaller hands, deep leather pouch sheath, and an aesthetically pleasing design.

All the best,

- Mike
 
My wife likes and carries a Benchmade Activator 201, which has traditional looks - wood handle, leather sheath, and butterflies on the blade and sheath :). It`s a great slicer in D2 and I`d carry it myself except the handles are small and narrow:

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TECH SPECS:

Blade Length: 3.63"
Blade Thickness: 0.140"
Blade Material: D2 Tool Steel
Blade Hardness: 60-62HRC
Blade Style: Utility
Weight: 5.00oz.
Clip: No Clip; Sheath Included
Lock Mechanism: Fixed Blade
Overall Length: 8.13"
Closed Length: 8.13"
Sheath Material: Leather Belt Carry with Snap Over
Class: Blue
 
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A) I prefer the Ka-Bars and large bowies for such work
B) Normal camp duties. Shaving tinder, cutting rope, slim chance of being used on food this trip. I will be around (hopefully) but I want to be sure she has what she needs to care for herself in camp and in case of an emergency. I'll look into all these suggestions when I get home from work. Thank you, gentlemen.
 
Get her the best Mora you can, then offer to replace it with anything she'd like at a later date, if she finds it a utilitarian tool.

oh, and of course, a simple...repeat...simple, SAK.
 
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