Looking for a knife for my girlfriend.

With regard to wet in the woods — frankly, if you go canoe tripping with overnight stays in mind, odds are good that you will get wet, perhaps even thoroughly, from rain at some point. And so will your kit.

There's an old adage: If you take care of your gear, it'll take care of you.

Blades of rustable metal and handles (and footgear) of leather are all part of the deal. See the old adage above.
 
Hmm very wise point AreBeeBee.
I have been eyeing up the Buck 102 and 105 quite recently, any suggestions on preferences or differences? My girlfriend does have very small hands. When she used my buck 119 she did find it a bit too big for her hands.
 
ItalianStallion303 said:
Hmm very wise point AreBeeBee.
I have been eyeing up the Buck 102 and 105 quite recently, any suggestions on preferences or differences? My girlfriend does have very small hands. When she used my buck 119 she did find it a bit too big for her hands.
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Either the 12 or 105 would be highly recommended. The handles are indeed a bit smaller in diameter than that of the 119. I have both a 119 and a 105 and have always preferred the 105.

Between the 102 and the 105, the shorter blade of the 102 might be handier for kayaking.
 
knarfeng said:
Either the 12 or 105 would be highly recommended. The handles are indeed a bit smaller in diameter than that of the 119. I have both a 119 and a 105 and have always preferred the 105.

Between the 102 and the 105, the shorter blade of the 102 might be handier for kayaking.
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I've also heard that the extra blade length doesn't make any sort of awakward difference, is that true? Just based on the fact that the 105 is less pricy than the 102 I'm inquiring about these 2 knives.
 
I think theres a little indian girl canoe GEC in Tulipwood which looks really good. Also the question is she a girly girl? canoe trips and fixed blade knives I'm thinking probably not -thats because I was gonna suggest something from GEC in yellow awabi shell(which looks superb)if you can get one.
ALSO I have a couple of old stacked leather handle FBs that have been severely abused/neglected and the handles are fine. Nobody treats knives like that anymore do they? Short of being left in the river or sea leather should be OK for many many years.
 
ItalianStallion303 said:
I've also heard that the extra blade length doesn't make any sort of awakward difference, is that true? Just based on the fact that the 105 is less pricy than the 102 I'm inquiring about these 2 knives.
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Beats me. I don't kayak. I assume you do. Would a shorter blade be easier?
 
meako said:
I think theres a little indian girl canoe GEC in Tulipwood which looks really good. Also the question is she a girly girl? canoe trips and fixed blade knives I'm thinking probably not -thats because I was gonna suggest something from GEC in yellow awabi shell(which looks superb)if you can get one.
ALSO I have a couple of old stacked leather handle FBs that have been severely abused/neglected and the handles are fine. Nobody treats knives like that anymore do they? Short of being left in the river or sea leather should be OK for many many years.
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Yeah GEC has got some beauties! She'd definitely love a more tactical looking blade with a wooden handle.
 
ItalianStallion303 said:
Hmm very wise point AreBeeBee.
I have been eyeing up the Buck 102 and 105 quite recently, any suggestions on preferences or differences? My girlfriend does have very small hands. When she used my buck 119 she did find it a bit too big for her hands.
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I really like Buck's 420HC.

I also like hollow grind blades for processing meat. But for general kitchen use and all around woods and camp use, I strongly prefer a flat or convex grind blade. Buck has recently introduced the (imported) Selkirk with a flat grind. Comes with a water friendly kydex sheath, fire rod and water friendly micarta scales.
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I find the super thin clip points of the Bucks (and Case) knives like the 102 to be frustrating in the kitchen. I prefer more width and belly when spreading peanut butter. I've come very close to pulling the trigger on a Buck 103 more times than I can count. A bit of work with a flat file would take the top off of the skinner to produce a nice all'rounder drop point.
 
People go on about Mora knives, yes they're decent & interesting but a Marttiini Ilvespuukko from Finland in stainless is a better knife all round in my view.
Tough, good in all sizes of hand due to its bulbous wooden handle, tight fit in the sheath so you can't lose it, sharp on arrival and good to re-sharpen. Something different too and not expensive. Shoots masses of sparks from a steel, so for cabin duties it could be the one. Versatile and authentic, she'll be delighted!:thumbup:

Regards, Will
 
Anza makes some very nice knives w/ wood handles and the blades are made from files. I bet they would custom make you one w the handles you think she would love.
 
Marttiini from Finland in stainless

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I have two of these that I keep in vehicles. Great knives, but a cheap sheath.

Tom
 
Double Ott said:
Marttiini from Finland in stainless

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I have two of these that I keep in vehicles. Great knives, but a cheap sheath.

Tom
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That would be a great choice, perhaps especially in the wood handle. I have the wood-handled skinner, in a pretty decent sheath.
 
Ooo those Martiini are beautiful looking knives!

Well I have fallen in love with the Bark River Gunny Hunter A-2, does anyone know where I can get one in Cananda?
 
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