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wildmanh
Part time Leather Bender/Sheath maker
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Howdy toddyvol and welcome.
You looking for a folder or fixed blade? If it's folders, then I would go with one of the AutoClips (Mini Outdoor is a good one) or a Serrated Magnadot. And as for fixed blades, the SEAL Revolver would be a good one to have. Also the Field knife and Field pup. Actually most of the SOG fixed blades would be good. It's just that the 3 I mentioned slice food really really well.
My Field Pup, Autoclips and Revolver have made many a Dutch Oven Dinner. I think Heber makes some good recommendations. My camp knife is a SEAL Pup, though I would think the revolver is a more versital choice. Almost exactly the same size, but since I also carry a folding saw (old Felco pruning saw, by the way), the Revolver would give you a two for one.
On the folding side, I would also look at the Flash II, though any of the SOG folders would be fine. I also carry a SOG Pocket Power Tool because of its light weight. It does everything I need (except for scissors) that my bigger tools doe, but in a lighter, smaller package.
Good luck.
On the folding side, I would also look at the Flash II, though any of the SOG folders would be fine. I also carry a SOG Pocket Power Tool because of its light weight. It does everything I need (except for scissors) that my bigger tools doe, but in a lighter, smaller package.
Good luck.
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I'll wade in on the side of SOG fixed blades since I only have fixed blades in my collection and cannot speak re. folders.
For myself, the Tigershark is at the top of my list as a "camp" knife. Big, beefy, heavy, sharp as a razor. I've done some 4"-diameter limb chopping with mine and I was more-than-impressed with how easily the work was done. No hand shock either. A great all-around knife.
2nd on my list is the SEAL 2000 since to me a "camp" knife is supposed to be big&beefy for all those whackin' and hackin' chores, but delicate enough to serve double-duty as a carving knife and steak knife..... and wildmanh certainly knows the truth of that statement. And since I've used my SEAL 2000 in all those roles, I would give it credit as filling that middle-ground position, a notch below the Tigershark.
(Not that the Tigershark hasn't been my knife of choice here at the house for carving of a dinner roast....).
So what did I actually take into the field 2 weeks ago when I was hunting ?? Tigershark, SEAL 2000, SOG Bowie, and SOG Tech II .... nothing like being overdressed and ready for anything.
Cheers,
Carl
For myself, the Tigershark is at the top of my list as a "camp" knife. Big, beefy, heavy, sharp as a razor. I've done some 4"-diameter limb chopping with mine and I was more-than-impressed with how easily the work was done. No hand shock either. A great all-around knife.
2nd on my list is the SEAL 2000 since to me a "camp" knife is supposed to be big&beefy for all those whackin' and hackin' chores, but delicate enough to serve double-duty as a carving knife and steak knife..... and wildmanh certainly knows the truth of that statement. And since I've used my SEAL 2000 in all those roles, I would give it credit as filling that middle-ground position, a notch below the Tigershark.
(Not that the Tigershark hasn't been my knife of choice here at the house for carving of a dinner roast....).
So what did I actually take into the field 2 weeks ago when I was hunting ?? Tigershark, SEAL 2000, SOG Bowie, and SOG Tech II .... nothing like being overdressed and ready for anything.
Cheers,
Carl
Bobby B
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Hello and welcome to the forums!
Personally a good all around knife is the X42 Field Knife for most chores.
It certainly won't chop as well as a Tigershark, but I guess it really depends on the size you need, and how far you are carrying it...
Let us know what you decide!
Rob
Personally a good all around knife is the X42 Field Knife for most chores.
It certainly won't chop as well as a Tigershark, but I guess it really depends on the size you need, and how far you are carrying it...
Let us know what you decide!
Rob