Large bladed hiking knife

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I've been looking around for a good large bladed survival/combat knife, to take hiking/backpacking with me. I have been looking at the becker BK9. It seems good, but I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions. in addition to the knife I'll probably be carrying a Gransfors bruks mini hatchet as well.

Any suggestion preferably under 100 dollars would be appreciated.
 
The Becker BK9 is a good option. Other good alternatives in the same category would be the ESEE Junglas, the Condor Boomslang or the KaBar cutlass "machete". For hiking, I'd look at machetes, since all of the knives I just mentioned are fairly heavy. Check out Condor, they have tons of options for small, light machetes, as well as heavy choppers. All under $100. Most of their stuff is under $50. All of it is very good. Welcome to the forums!
 
Out of curiousity, why would you want to carry a "large bladed survival/combat knife" with you while hiking....especially when you will "...probably be carrying a Gransfors bruks mini hatchet as well"?

Either or both would make perfect sense in camp, but do you really wan't/need to be lugging a big ol' heavy basher/smasher/chopper with you while hiking? (Let alone one of those AND an axe.)

Do you carry a 4 inch or so fixed blade while hiking?
 
If you have a hatchet why do you want a big knife? I would think you would want something smaller and lighter for more dexterous tasks and let the hatchet do the chopping.

Fot a smaller ligter blade go with a simple mora clipper, if you insist on a big blade the BK9 will get it all done. Also look at the condor kumunga, condor hudson bay, Kabar heavy bowie, or a tramontina machete.
 
BK9 is a great choice. I use mine all the time for hunting - it rocks!

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I do see your point, thanks for bringing it up. I guess one or the other would do the job effectively. I'm just trying to figure out a good combination.
 
Well....that Becker is a great, fun choice for bashing the bejeebus outta stuff in the woods with. If the majority of your cutting work while hiking involves heavy duty cutting/chopping, it's an excellent choice. But if the majority of your cutting work while hiking is slicing...I'd go with a slicer (like the Mora hughewil mentioned, or a Fallkniven F1, etc, ...or even a SAK Farmer), before investing in another chopper.

Just something to consider.

BTW....an Ontario Ranger RD9 or RD7 would also be a great choice for a chopper/basher/smasher.
 
I cannot say anything more than what has been said, but if you are thinking bigger on your hikes since you will chop or baton, then maybe consider the BK7 the BK9's younger brother and still stout but not as heavy.
 
While I agree that a chopper/hatchet combo is fun, IMO its kinda heavy and redundant. Like a few previous posters have said, the axe or chopper paired with a thin knife like a mora or the like, makes for a very complimentary pairing
 
Consider how far you have to hike and would youlike to carry that much weight all the way there. Most hikers I know try to keep it light,but the ax and a smaller knife sounds good. I wish you all the best and enjoy the outdoors.
 
I rock a Grayman Warrior 7.5 and CRK Professional Soldier on hikes and when camping.
 
Yeah I wouldnt want to take both an axe and a big knife out on the trail. that's alot of weight. Id say if you are happy with using an axe (Im a big knife guy) then stick with that and pair it with a utility blade like the ESEE 4, Swamp Rat Ratmandu, Fallkniven S1, F1, A1 etc... and you should be covered. Usually when I hike I take either a big knife (Junglas or Dogfather or one of my swords Scrapizashi or Waki Rodent) and pair it with my Ratmandu. If I want to hike light I take a do-it-all medium sized blade like the Son of Dogfather or the Regulator.
 
I've done a decent amount of cutting branches with my Kershaw Outcast. It's not the lightest knife to carry around for long periods of time, but it holds an edge and doesn't chip. Takes a while to sharpen though. That D2 doesn't like to reshape easily.
 
nick425 said:
LOVE it. Well balanced and worth every penny. Get the gator back grips, I highly recommend them.
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ok thanks, I've been looking at the model you have (warrior 7.5) i had the money once but went for something else. this might be my next big purchase. I've always liked the pure simplicity and functionality of his designs.
 
It may not be a "big" knife by everyone's standards, but the LMF II has been a good knife for me, and I've actually abused it some. If you're going to be carrying an axe too, the LMF II should be more than adequate for all other needs, and should you lose your axe the LMF II could fill in as a light chopper and can stand a lot of batoning. The sheath is nice too.:)

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