noob question sorry!

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seanystrangle

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sorry for another noob question
but would the RC-6 be too long of a kinfe to carry as a compliment to a fallkniven f1/3g when backpacking/camping?
if it is what would be better? i was going to use the fallkniven S1 but i cant seem to find one hahaha
thank you
 
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No need for apologies. And Welcome to BladeForums!

You can carry whatever you wish, but I don't see the point of carrying those as a pair.
 
i was told once that if i carry a knife that small and brittle i should bring something a little bigger to do the things it cant. i have no clue if i really should but i thought it would be a good idea to have a backup anyways lol
 
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Seanystrangle, they are both nice blades and either would be fun and useful to carry :thumbup:. The answer to your RC6 question depends on why/how you want to use it.

I have an F1. I carry a folding saw with it so that I can cross cut wood, otherwise I might carry a chopper or a machete with the F1 - depending on the vegetation where I was camping. From what I've heard the RC6 is a good cutter with decent length and it has an easy to sharpen steel; I may get one for fun or for variety :D but (and this may be wrong) it's not a 'great' chopper (if that is what you are asking?:confused:).

Edit - just read your second post: The F1 isn't a flimsy brittle thing, the edge may be slightly more brittle than the RC6 edge but you would be hard pressed to snap your F1! Of course, YMMV ;).
 
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lol thanks and my i ask what i should carry as a chopper? or something to do the more brutal work i guess you can say
 
If I'm backpacking, I'm not going to carry anything bigger than a 4" fixed blade. But for general wilderness stuff, I'm pretty happy with a 5". 6" would be better for chopping, obviously, but you don't get that much extra utility outside of chopping for the extra inch IMO. S1 is my choice for a 5"

For a chopper, carry a small hatchet, again if weight isn't a big issue.
 
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For a chopper, carry a small hatchet, again if weight isn't a big issue.
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A hatchet is an excellent suggestion, eg Gransfors or Wetterlings.

In truth it depends what you want to play with - some other suggestions for fun:

A saw is 'safer' when processing wood and arguably burns less calories, eg bahco or silky folding saws.

A machete is for large amounts of cutting of lighter weight vegetation like grass and vines, eg Tramontina.

A khukuri has more forward weight for chopping at wood and thicker vines/branches, eg Himalayan imports or Cold Steel.

Big bad boy knife to chop at wood and concrete blocks, Busse Battle mistress or possibly a Fehrman.

Now buy them all, post reviews with lots of pics and us know which ones we should all buy! :D
 
seanystrangle said:
i was told once that if i carry a knife that small and brittle i should bring something a little bigger to do the things it cant. i have no clue if i really should but i thought it would be a good idea to have a backup anyways lol
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The RC6 weight is not bad, I carry an RC5 for camping and it weighs much more. It is a well designed knife, and yes would compliment a smaller stainless knife very well. The fit and finish are as close to perfect as you will get, and the warranty is unbeatable.They really are great field knives. I'd recommend it.
 
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