Knife for wife for hiking/backpacking

[A.P.F.]

The Spyderco Tenacious is arguably the best value to be found in the knife world. It is well made, heavy in construction and a good knife for general utility, with a good 'belly'.

 

[LowTEC]

I've got that one on my hip right now. Great knife.

If you were looking for a folder, might I recommend a Spyderco Tenacious? It seems to fit your needs.

+9 :thumbup:

If you're that worried... get her a pistol and training.

I mean this with all respect as while I'm trained in martial arts and I do carry a knife, and sometimes my Glock 19, if the SHTF, a pistol is what she'll really need.

He didn't mention she wants a weapon. Knife is a tool, different things, really

 

[Stainz]

Everyone is different. My wife is 5'10" - and loves her rainbow finish Kershaw Chive. See what size is 'comfortable' to her - the WallyWorld near me still has a good collection of Kershaws and Bucks. Try the Kershaw Scallion, Leek, Blur, etc for fit. Heck, the best bargain there is the Buck 110 - a big classic. Too big but like the style? Check out the Buck #503 Prince there - similar but much smaller. Let her give you some feedback. Too bad they don't still carry the Spyderco Native - it was a real bargain and a favorite EDC here (My 551 sits in the drawer!). My wife thinks it is too big!

Stainz

 

[dmonay]

My wife just saw the picture of the Izula above, and said" Oooh, is that pink!".
$81 is a bit pricey for that little thing though, relatively speaking.

Here ya go. $55.00 PINK IZULA

http://www.knivesshipfree.com/product_info.php?products_id=3809

OR $42.97

http://yourcornerstore.com/index.ph...=20018&zenid=376b8e35763e38c63581d36194eeb80d

Had a good buying experience with them.

One more link:

http://www.twowolvesoutdoor.com/izula.htm

 

[meliaant]

That would be my suggestion. I see no reason to give the wife a cheaper, lesser knife than the one you carry.

Probably because I can't afford to buy her a $65 knife, nor would she want me buying her a $65 knife...I borrowed my dad's Kershaw Leek last hike we went on, and the size fit her fine...she's 5'4" and petite, so a "bulky" folder probably won't cut it...it's between a Leek of our own, pink mini-grip, and the mini-ambush (she likes the "all black ones"); thanks for everyone's responses on here, appreciated.

 

[fighter1046]

the spyderco native is a great little knife that comes in different colors , I got one at wal mart (black handle with cpms30v blade) for well under 50! Spyderco endura would also be a great choice if looking for a longer blade.