Ontario TAK vs. BK&T 2 & 10

[Diamond Cut II]

Hi all, didn't get a response in the other forum so I thought I'd try here,

I'm searching for a good all around camp knife and have narrowed it down to these three. I need a blade that has good corrosion resistance because it may come into contact with water(salt, but for short periods of time). I'm leaning toward the TAK because of it's blade length(I'd like to carry it around and not raise eyebrows). How is the TAK for prying? I know the BK2 out-prys both knives but sacrifices slicing ability. I don't really like the sheath on the TAK because it looks like it would fall out if worn upside-down, which is how I plan to wear it while camping. Are there any other ~5" knives, within the $60 price range, that you'd recommend?

The knife's gotta have: good coating for corrosion resistance, would like the blade length to be under 5.5", closer to 4.5" is a plus, good thickness for light-medium prying, kydex or kydex/nylon sheath(if not is fine, though it may get wet and I wouldn't like to wait for it to dry), and can be had for ~$60. Would rather have one around the same price as the Crewman.

Thanks!

EDIT: I'm also thinking about a SRKW Howling Rat(warranty's too good to pass up). How does it compare to the knives above?

 

[numberthree]

what will you be prying? I'm a bit more partial to cutting performance, but in any case, I think I'd take the TAK...

 

[anomad]

I have not handled the TAK and it looks like a really nice knife. That said, I am really happy with the BK-10 and it is a few bucks cheaper. It would stand up well to the chores you mention. Rust wouldn't be a problem if you could wipe it down with an oily rag once a day or so, even around salt water.

 

[longbow50]

Maybe a second knife for the more delicate and salt water related chores, like the Mora 2000 or Swedish Army Knife, which will resist the oxydation process and a BK10 for the heavier chores.