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Mora does provide an amazing value knife of that size.
sounds like you have your bases well covered, but If you don't mind me asking, did you choose the Vic over a small fixed blade because of multi tool functionality? or just out of habit? (my SAK's tend to tag along without me even really intending to quite often)
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Yup. Right there you have it.
Though I might switch out the Huntsman for a Rucksack.
Those blades and some thong thunderwear, I'm ready to go.......
Yeah, I said thunderwear.
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geez Murph you're killing me...I heard they actually fixed some of the issues with them
Let's assume "some" means 20%. Cool, that knife is only 80% crap now. Picard disapproves.
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Fixed that for ya
If it wasn't sponsored by Bear, cost 25 dollars less, wasn't dorky lookin, I might consider it as a gift. the only thing they fixed to my knowledge was the pommel issue (that apparently re-manifested in the parangs) and actually listened to their customer base and introduced a non-serrated version. Thanks but no thanks I'd rather spend the extra money on a LMF II if I had to buy a current Gerber product. (but to be fair their axes aren't half bad for a lightweight synthetic option, probably because they are identical to the Fiskars ones)- Joined
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That's a +1.
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The whole Nessmuk thing is a pretty valid idea, so a dedicated chopper a fixed blade and a SAK would cover a lot needs. I like that system, but a collapsible saw/BK-9/BK-15 would be my first choice.
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I can't say I've ever used a Nessmuk its an interesting design for sure.
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I meant the famous "Nessmuk trio". Axe, fixed blade, folder. He carried a small double bit axe, a knife of his design and a folder.
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Oh like George Sears, duh should have put that together
I read his Forest and Stream letters a year or so ago, and I've paddled a lot of the same waters he did in the ADK's, and its an eerie feeling to see the places he described still looking much the same. You find some very interesting stuff along the shores of some of those lakes. I have a drawer up at school full of old glass bottles and stuff I've found poking around.
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I'll admit that I haven't spent much time in the field lately but based on the specifics of the particular adventure, I'd probably feel most comfortable with a middle of the road, do-it-all, mid-size fixed blade plus a reliable backup folder in my pocket or the sheath pocket. Probably not not necessary for most treks, but throw in a chopper or saw to do the heavy processing then you can get all your bases covered. It seems to me that some practical overlap is smart but you don't want or need too much redundancy.
I'm thinking one of these - BK16/Mora Bushcrafter Black/Fiddleback Bushfinger or Kephart/Bark River Northstar Companion,
plus one of these - Victorinox Outrider, Rucksack or Ranger/Benchmade Griptilian/Spyderco PM2/Buck 112/Buck 301,
plus one of these - BK9/Council Tool Velvicut Hudson Bay/Bahco Laplander/Tramontina Bolo Machete/Ka-Bar Kukri.
I'm thinking one of these - BK16/Mora Bushcrafter Black/Fiddleback Bushfinger or Kephart/Bark River Northstar Companion,
plus one of these - Victorinox Outrider, Rucksack or Ranger/Benchmade Griptilian/Spyderco PM2/Buck 112/Buck 301,
plus one of these - BK9/Council Tool Velvicut Hudson Bay/Bahco Laplander/Tramontina Bolo Machete/Ka-Bar Kukri.
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Well said. I was trying to get at the same idea, thought about it too long, made it a little more complicated than necessary and you beat me to it.
Most recently I've been carrying:
BK9, Mora, SAK Farmer
The BK9 out chops my hatchet and is more useful. The farmer has a saw that is useful, a good sized blade, and carries in the pouch on the BK9. The mora stays on the belt, and works great. I'll likely try to replace it with a BK16, svord economy hunter, or a AG Russell Deer Hunter.
BK9, Mora, SAK Farmer
The BK9 out chops my hatchet and is more useful. The farmer has a saw that is useful, a good sized blade, and carries in the pouch on the BK9. The mora stays on the belt, and works great. I'll likely try to replace it with a BK16, svord economy hunter, or a AG Russell Deer Hunter.
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I'm trying to refine my technique with the 9, the good strikes I'm getting sink deep but I don't have as accurate strike placement as I do with an axe or a hatchet. and for what its worth the 16 has my endorsement.
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I won't head outdoors without my FPR BK16 and my Gerber's Sportsman saw. Those two things are really all I need. I have tried taking big knives with me and have rarely if ever had the need for them. I still like to have something heftier along, so since I am now down a BK9 it looks like Sheila will be getting a chance to get some work done. My TM Hunt Magua has become a new favorite though, and would handle small tasks really well, but it is staying in my pocket daily anyways, so I wouldn't stress about that two much.
For those who don't know, this is Sheila. (The big one on the bottom.)
And this is my TM Hunt Magua.
My beloved BK16(s).
For those who don't know, this is Sheila. (The big one on the bottom.)
And this is my TM Hunt Magua.
My beloved BK16(s).
If I'm in a fixed area near transport an axe, a 4, a 15, and a leatherman. Farther out I'm fine with a 15 and a light leatherman ( I really like the pliers for using around the cookfire). Truth is I covered my miles and nights out for many years with a Buck 110 and a Swiss Tinker.