Looking for old Tactical Knives article

[Shotgun]

There was an article a few years back about guys who worked in the woods and what cutlery they carried. There was one guy who I think was a surveyor in Canada and he carried an Estwing axe, SAK, and a Buck 110. I was hoping one of you guys would know it, I was hoping to figure out what SAK and axe he had specifically.

Edit: I guess I'll make it more relevant to this specific sub-forum by saying that I'm coming around to the same line of thinking of multitool, good locking folder and a chopper. In my case it would be a CS tomahawk or GB mini with a SAK Farmer. The locking folder I haven't got yet but I'm looking at the Spyderco Paramilitary 2. And what the heck, if you want to tell me I'm smart or dumb for my choice, go for it. Let's see if you can convert me from that line of thought.

 

[fixer]

I'm coming around to the same line of thinking of multitool, good locking folder and a chopper.

you mean something like what's shown in your avatar?

granted, there were no lockblades, or multitools in Nessmuk's day... but the "philosophy of use" sounds roughly similar.

i haven't yet compared the Military against the Paramilitary side by side, so i'm not sure what the differences are. they both look decent, but so does the Manix.

 

[woodsmoke]

Shotgun, I wrote the article. The guy's name is Jon Berger and he wrote the Book "Canoe Atlas of the Little North", about the rivers that drain into Hudson Bay. He is an amazing woodsman spending months in the bush. The SAK is a Rucksack and the Estwing is their largest model. Thanks for remembering the article.

 

[s7brad]

Fairly remember that one, have to dig through my old stash of tk mags this weekend. I always carry a sak hiker paired with a 3"-5" fixed blade. Depending on the location I add a folding saw or machete. To me the saw is more viable than the small axe if you are already carring a decent blade

 

[DennisStrickland]

i have found the small saws are plenty for limbs up to 3 in. saws are also very light. if you're not going to build a cabin the small saw & a straight knife about 5 in. will get you by.
dennis

 

[Shotgun]

you mean something like what's shown in your avatar?

granted, there were no lockblades, or multitools in Nessmuk's day... but the "philosophy of use" sounds roughly similar.

i haven't yet compared the Military against the Paramilitary side by side, so i'm not sure what the differences are. they both look decent, but so does the Manix.

I meant the fact that I wouldn't be carrying a fixed blade. Seems that idea is heresy to some.

Shotgun, I wrote the article. The guy's name is Jon Berger and he wrote the Book "Canoe Atlas of the Little North", about the rivers that drain into Hudson Bay. He is an amazing woodsman spending months in the bush. The SAK is a Rucksack and the Estwing is their largest model. Thanks for remembering the article.

-Woodsmoke

Thanks. I liked that article a lot actually. It's the only one I remember so that should tell you something.

 

[jw2n]

Many years ago I believe TK ran a series or articles which listed the basic cutlery tools carried by whom were considered some of the most knowledgeable oudoorsmen of modern times.

 

[texastonydobbs]

The Rucksack is one of my Favorite models,Cool Trio the man used

 

[Mistwalker]

i have found the small saws are plenty for limbs up to 3 in. saws are also very light. if you're not going to build a cabin the small saw & a straight knife about 5 in. will get you by.
dennis

I have cut through limbs large enough in diameter that only one or two teeth stuck out in the center of the cut...which with the Wenger Ranger I carry now that would mean 3.5" in diameter, plenty for a fairly stout shelter. Granted I'd much rather have something larger in the woods, but I spend so much time in an urban environment having anything very large on hand all the time isn't practical. I am pretty confident in what could be done with my SAK and a small fixed blade in a pinch.