Outdoor knife

pinnah said:
If you're not camping, I assume that you're going to be doing some hiking, or something close to hiking. If that's the case, then the question of peace of mind can work at a couple of levels.

I keep a daypack with a minimal survival/emergency kit in it in my car and this pack or its contents go with me on any hike. The survival/emergency kit I carry is based on the Mountaineer's "10 Essentials" list. To my way of thinking, "peace of mind" comes from having this list covered and having knowledge of how to use them.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ten_Essentials

FWIW, Harvey Manning, the original author of the 10 essentials list, wrote the following in the 2nd edition of Freedom of the Hills as he advocated the use of a boy-scout style utility knife (aka SAK).
"For special purposes a hunting knife is superior, as are double-bitted axes, cavalry sabers, Gatling guns, and dynamite, but a modest mountaineer contents himself with a modest blade."

In this light, your Leatherman alone is enough, as would your SAK (although I prefer having pliers for repairs).

At another level, peace of mind might be carrying more stuff (more clothing, more extra water, more knife) because you are afraid of the consequences if you don't. Here you get into a tension between bringing things that bring comfort and the comfort of your pack as the weight grows. This can lead to a 40lb day pack. There is a great saying on this... "We carry our fears in our pack."

And yet another level of peace of mind is fun. If you like to carry a knife just to play with a knife then peace of mind will only be achieved by bringing that knife or those knives so you don't miss an opportunity to play with them. That's entirely reasonable.

If you don't plan on hiking and you don't plan on camping, then I would suggest carrying whatever you typically EDC.
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Good God man! He's just going to a local park for the day. I like being prepared too, but he's just asking about a kknife to take.

OP, pretty much anywhere I go, all have the equivalent of everything you are considering on me, including a day hike at a local park. Just pick what you like and want to carry. No need to over think this.
 
craytab said:
Good God man! He's just going to a local park for the day. I like being prepared too, but he's just asking about a kknife to take.

OP, pretty much anywhere I go, all have the equivalent of everything you are considering on me, including a day hike at a local park. Just pick what you like and want to carry. No need to over think this.
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Good god man! It’s almost like you’re trolling him. :rolleyes:
 
Shotgun said:
Good god man! It’s almost like you’re trolling him. :rolleyes:
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Or letting the op know he need not consider most of what was said in that post (remember I asked what the op was going to be doing), as it doesn't apply to his inquiry, and give my opinion on the actual question! Like trying to be helpful to what the op was asking even. Crazy, right?

You on the other hand are discussing me rather than the topic.....
 
I am like the others --a folder(usually my spider monkey) and my esee3 worn hrizontal on my weak side for cross draw.
 
Are you planning on skating at the skate park? If so you might not want something bulky in your pocket so I say the sak in pocket with the mini grip in your bag. Have fun
 
Jordan@DLT said:
I usually just take a SAK and a approx 4 inch fixed blade for camping. For hiking where I likely won't need a knife but its convenient to have one sometimes I take either an SAK or an EDC sized fixed blade.
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I’m with Jordan on this. I usually just carry a small 4 inchish fixed blade. I don’t like cutting food with a folder.

Or like Craytab said, I think it was him, take them all and see which one you prefer on such outings.
 
When I'm camping/hiking, I definitely have my CS SRK with me as well as a robust folder just in case. In this case, they are both Cold Steel..SRK 6", and Swift 4".
 
Depends on what you are doing. If you are going to be hiking or climbing in rugged terrain for miles, go light. Sak or a small folder.

If you are just goofing off in the woods and don't need to be concerned with hiking distances and weight, then bring a bunch as had been suggested. See what you end up using most. You might be surprised.
 
If you are taking only one I'd go with the Griptilian. It's likely tougher than the other two and it's a knife while the others are multitools that have a blade. If you have to have a multitasker then the SAK. If you need a knife then the Mini Grip, although I personally would spend very little money and go with a Mora. I have a carbon steel HD and it's strong and sharp. You can even do light batoning with something like a 2" or a little thicker branch, then making shavings and start a fire, prep your meal and use it for cutting your food.
 
I assume you will have tools to deal with all the fasteners on your board. It looks like there are a number of light, inexpensive multitools or drivers that are specialized for that purpose. If that is covered, then I would bring the Grip. No need for the SAK or Leatherman, so just have a good knife.

Oh. Never mind...
 
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"And yet another level of peace of mind is fun. If you like to carry a knife just to play with a knife then peace of mind will only be achieved by bringing that knife or those knives so you don't miss an opportunity to play with them. That's entirely reasonable."

That was a snapshot from another person, but I could not say it better, carrying a knife just for fun, on a weekend getaway for some R&R......maybe you will find a small stick to whittle into a hotdog poker for over the fire, make some fuzz sticks, cut some fat wood off a stump, use it to scrape some bark, open some snacks on a hike when need a surge of energy, or just need to cut something. Here is another thought, keep it simple and light weight, my opinion only, take either a SA or a Opinel and and a Mora. Some of the others have pointed out a light folder and a four inch fixed blade. Let us know what you take and how it went, and if you did or did not use your knife and if it met your needs. Have FUN. :D

PS - Pics are always welcome....which means you would have to add weight by carrying your phone.:rolleyes:
 
I carry the Spyderco Bill Moran drop point when hunting and camping. Great fit and finish, nice sheath, designed by a master bladesmith, made by Spyderco for a fair price. What more could you ask for?

 
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