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Hi, Im currently looking to purchase a new knive and this time I want to make sure I get a knive that I will want to bring with me anytime I hit the outdoors. Sorry to say Im not a big Buck fan, never been happy with the way they dont seem to hold the edge. Can anyone recomend some knives that would be good for hiking and camping. Something that would be strong and yet hold a nice edge.. Thanks
 
carbon fibre CRKT M-16 your choice of blade styles. Very light wieght sharp sharp sharp and if you lose it it is not the end of the world cause they are relativly budget friendly.
 
If you want something a little better than a CRKT, and are willing to spend more money look into the Al Mar SERE 2000. The VG-10 steel used holds a great edge, and isn't that hard to sharpen. It locks open very solidly, and the fit and finish are top notch.

If you don't want to go the liner lock route look at the Chinook. I ahven't tried one yet, but all of the reviews I have seen are positive. It uses a lockback, and CPM-440V steel. The only downside I can see is that from what I have read 440V can be harder to sharpen.



Erik
 
Fixed or Folder? Price range? Will you need it for chopping, prying or food prep?

Cheers,
Gord
 
My fault, I should have mentioned Im looking for a fixed blade. I probably would use it to chope once in a while. I'd really wouldnt want to go much over 250..
 
If you really, really need a knife to chop with, try Ontario Knives, Becker Knives, or Busse Knives.

For a more efficient combo, invest in a good hatchet like the Gransfors Bruks Mini hatchet and a decent fixed blade utility knife like a Benchmade Nimravus or Camillus Talon 154CM.

Mike

PS ... Add in a good Victorinox SAK Rucksack or Pioneer and have all your bases covered. M
 
Ok, so if you where to only have one knive for what Im looking to do with it what whould you say it would be. I do alot of backpacking so everything you have is carried on your back so I'd only opt for one knive in order to keep my total carried weight down. Thanks:)
 
How about something from CRK, like a Sable IV? It will chop in a pinch, but more importantly, it has a nice all-purpose blade shape, A2 steel, and CRK quality. If you want more of a chopping blade and want to save a bunch of $ in the process, try a Becker C/U-7. Great bang for your buck. It has become my camping/hiking blade of choice. It also has a really cool sheath with accessory pocket that is perfect for an Altoids survival tin.

- Mark
 
Hi :) Busse Combat makes some great knives for the outdoors. The Steel Heart is listed at $297, but you can most likely find her for much cheaper and closer to $250. The Steel Heart has plenty of umph for chopping, and can certainly handle the small campsite type needs.
 
If you only want to buy a knife once, go for the Busse Steel Heart-E.

Covers the spectrum by handling chopping like a BIG knife, and still nimble enough to be able to fillet lunch.

Go check the Busse site at www.bussecombat.com

Best customer service going, best warranty going. Toughest knifes going, period.

Good luck.

Mike
 
For fixed blades, Busse has a rather dedicated following. Chris Reeve's one piece line would be another good choice. The Becker Knife & Tool line by Camillus would be excellent for less money.

Folders...The Buck 110/112 is a classic outdoor knife. The CRK Sebenza is a great choice:). The Victorinox Rucksack is one of the best outdoor folders going for very little money.

Paul
 
I'd go for the Cold Steel Carbon V tanto or the SRK. They're not gonna cost you an arm and a leg and from what I've heard can withstand quite a bit of abuse. The blade is coated with teflon(?) so rust and corrosion should not be a problem even in extreme conditions.
 
Originally posted by BOK
I'd go for the Cold Steel Carbon V tanto or the SRK.

If you go for a tanto blade you will find it hard to perform delicate tasks with the tip. They may look cool but a bowie or drop point will win anytime.
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Its hard to beat a Cold Steel Bushman for $20.00
You could go for one of the Becker fb's and a Swiss Army Knife, you can get both for under $100.00
 
For hiking, I take my Spyderco Moran drop point and a SAK with a wood saw (most often a Victorinox Huntsman), you can probably get both for a little more than $100, if you shop around a bit.
 
I am a Buck fan but agree that they are difficult to sharpen. Busse and Chris Reeve make excellant outdoorsman's knives. I have several of each and really recommend both. Jerry Busse and Chris Reeve are both honorable men who are great at what they do. They will both stand behind their products (as will Buck). If tough use, chopping, digging, prying and abuse are possible I would have to give the nod to the Busse line with a special appreciation for the Steel Heart II/E. There are many tough outdoor knives but the Busse knives are in aleagure by themselves.
 
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