Looking for a utility/camp knife

Does anybody know how CPM-3V would hold up in wet conditions? If it would handle being wet occasionally (with proper care and oiling of course), then I think I will get myself a GSO 4.1.
 
If budget is any concern, and you already have an axe, and a larger knife, just get a stainless Mora.
 
lbrent-hurst said:
Does anybody know how CPM-3V would hold up in wet conditions? If it would handle being wet occasionally (with proper care and oiling of course), then I think I will get myself a GSO 4.1.
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It will. It's certainly not stainless, but it has better corrosion resistance than the majority of carbon steels you see.
 
Hard to beat a Mora for quality, cost and sheer utility. I believe they use one of the excellent Sandvik steels in their stainless models. I wouldn't worry about a carbon Mora rusting if that's your choice, though; just dry it off after use.
 
ocnLogan said:
If budget is any concern, and you already have an axe, and a larger knife, just get a stainless Mora.
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This right here. I just got back from a two nighter and my son found a stump that was solid fat wood. The Ontario falcon broke it down and my Mora in stainless was used to make smaller carry sized pieces. Used it for hours yesterday and it could keep on going. I only got that one mora but Man o man can that thing work over some wood and keep a great edge. Still have some large chunks that need working up. Doing another all day over nighter tomorrow night. The mora will be right there probably doing most of the work unless I need a thicker blade.
 
Forgot to mention that the street/map price if the ZT0180 is $220, so just a bit out of the op price range. But with the blade steel, G10 handles, and DLC coated blade, it's my absolutely favorite all purpose blade. (In fact made dinner with it tonight, I know, below its ability, but performed amazing). And comes with a decent Spec-Ops brand nylon sheath.
 
lbrent-hurst said:
Fallknivens are great, they're just too expensive for me.
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I have the same issue with Fallknivens. There are just so many good knives around to focus on them. I kept eyeing a certain F1. Stopped by the knife dealer's store and handled it in person. Really liked it and I purchased the beautiful F1 with white micarta Fallkniven handles. It was pushing $300 and that is a bit pricey for me. The end result is that I am hesitant to use it. What do I use in the woods on a regular basis? Kabar Becker BK-15 which are on sale now. Not stainless however.
 
Hi check out this knife from TRC knives. It's made with ELMAX and I used it for over a month and am still using it. It won't break the bank and is very well made
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ze_0eUsuRzA

The right size for canoe trips and a good scabbard out of kydex o water won't effect it plus a lanyard hole so you don't drop it in the drink LOL.
 
Boris74 said:
This right here. I just got back from a two nighter and my son found a stump that was solid fat wood. The Ontario falcon broke it down and my Mora in stainless was used to make smaller carry sized pieces. Used it for hours yesterday and it could keep on going. I only got that one mora but Man o man can that thing work over some wood and keep a great edge. Still have some large chunks that need working up. Doing another all day over nighter tomorrow night. The mora will be right there probably doing most of the work unless I need a thicker blade.
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I've said it once and I'll say it again. Everyone should at least try a Mora. The worst case scenario is that you wasted~$15 to learn how you dislike a few knife features (grind, length, handle shape, etc). The best case is that you find something that works amazingly well for you for a crazy low price point. Either way you've larger more about what you think is your ideal blade, and the cost for that lesson is quite low.

I've found for me a Mora works great as the smaller knife in a multi tool setup.

For kayaking, the low cost makes sense, as it it seems likely that you'll lose it overboard at some point.
 
A fallkniven f1 or s1 is going to be cheaper than than a gso 4.1, not sure about the price issue there. However, I agree that you should spend the $15 on a Mora before purchasing a pricier blade. You just may fall in love with it. They have a stellar reputation for a reason. Get one and try it out for a few weeks. If you don't like, sell it, gift it, or leave in the car as a spare. Mora knives are not glamorous, but they are perfectly functional. And quite slicey.
 
This #440 mora fits my small hand like a glove, and it has a rubbery handle that is not as slippery as the other hard plastic ones, mine is "neverlost" orange
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Fällknivens triangular handles are not very comfortable, pity, love the a1 blade in particular
 
Lbrent-hurst, stop on over to the wilderness forum, and the outdoor gear forum. You can find the link here in my signature line. Lots of bushcraft and survival/utility blades discussed!
 
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