Paramilitary 2 for Hiking

[ScottyE]

A PM2 paired with a larger fixed blade is a match made in heaven.

 

[Bob W]

I'd love to get an ESEE 3 or a BK14. What're the pros/cons of each?

There are tons of technical differences between the two that experts and enthusiasts could discuss all day. But from an everyday regular-guy standpoint, the primary difference is the handles. The ESEE are more slab-like with a coarse micarta material. The Becker are molded plastic and more rounded. If choosing between the two, I'd suggest seeing them in person and buying whichever is the most comfortable. For the record, I have both.

I've been considering the Mora 1, but I'm a little skeptical because it doesn't seem to have a full tang. Does the Companion have full tang?

The wood handle Mora knives, at least the older ones, have a full length stick tang. The Mora knives with plastic handles have partial tangs of various widths and lengths. Neither are a true "full tang" design. You can find online x-ray and take-apart photos for most Mora models to see exactly how long the tangs are, or looking at the available blade kits for sale will give you an idea.

 

[Fish Boy]

There are tons of technical differences between the two that experts and enthusiasts could discuss all day. But from an everyday regular-guy standpoint, the primary difference is the handles. The ESEE are more slab-like with a coarse micarta material. The Becker are molded plastic and more rounded. If choosing between the two, I'd suggest seeing them in person and buying whichever is the most comfortable. For the record, I have both.


The wood handle Mora knives, at least the older ones, have a full length stick tang. The Mora knives with plastic handles have partial tangs of various widths and lengths. Neither are a true "full tang" design. You can find online x-ray and take-apart photos for most Mora models to see exactly how long the tangs are, or looking at the available blade kits for sale will give you an idea.

Thanks for all the advice! I'm thinking of getting the ESEE, I prefer the handles to those of the BK14. Might also get a few Mora Classic 1 or 2s.

 

[collim1]

I'd love to get an ESEE 3 or a BK14. What're the pros/cons of each?



I've been considering the Mora 1, but I'm a little skeptical because it doesn't seem to have a full tang. Does the Companion have full tang?

No full tang on the Mora no 1 or Companion. Still a great knife, I have both and use them often.

I have little use for a folding knife outside of the city. I always have my Victorinox Farmer on me as a backup, but my Mora no 1 is usually around my neck and is my primary knife.