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Pared down camping multi-tool?
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I don't think I'd seen the Rucksack, Shrub. It's not on the Victorinox site currently. I do see it on Amazon.
It's a little like the Hunter: http://www.swissarmy.com/us/product/Swiss-Army-Knives/Category/Hunting/Hunter/53641 . The reason I didn't choose that one was that its lockblade is not a liner lock. I don't know how it functions, though. The Rucksack also has a "slider lock" according to a site I saw.
By the way, there is a non-one-handed Trekker. That may be more ergonomic. Although it is an ounce heavier than the 3.7 oz Hunter.
It's a little like the Hunter: http://www.swissarmy.com/us/product/Swiss-Army-Knives/Category/Hunting/Hunter/53641 . The reason I didn't choose that one was that its lockblade is not a liner lock. I don't know how it functions, though. The Rucksack also has a "slider lock" according to a site I saw.
By the way, there is a non-one-handed Trekker. That may be more ergonomic. Although it is an ounce heavier than the 3.7 oz Hunter.
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I'd suggest the SAKs that folks have said. I also question "my" need for a locking blade. I really can't think of when I'd be in a camping state and need to lock a blade. I'm sure there are reasons, but I don't see myself stabbing anything that would not allow me to grab a stick, fashion a point and then stab with that. Just my take. I'm planning a big hike and debating the simple fixed blade (titanium backpacker from Daniel Fairley) and a VIC Classic vs a SAK farmer. I've yet to figure out how to cut my toe nails effectively without buggering them up and having to sleep in a sleeping bag with the little "burrs" digging into the nylon or worse yet slipping and cutting a toe. I now use use big, heavy toe nail nippers and they are well, big and heavy.
I also agree pliers are a force multiplier.
I guess the answer is really to be had in front of the kitchen scale and figuring out the lightest combo that achieves the most.
I also agree pliers are a force multiplier.
I guess the answer is really to be had in front of the kitchen scale and figuring out the lightest combo that achieves the most.
I always use to carry two knives when backpacking in the mnts here. A 5 inch fixed blade Scandi (not a Mora-too whimpy IMHO) and a SAK,either a Deluxe Tinker or a Craftsman.The Scandi would go on my pack and the SAK in my pocket tethered to my
belt .Rarely needed a real saw; most wood can be snapped or broken to use for fire wood. I know some guys who hauled an axe with them and never used it. For backpacking, esp long distance/time stuff, must keep the weight of the pack to a minimum. Mine usually ran about 30-35 lbs. for a two week trip.
Rich
belt .Rarely needed a real saw; most wood can be snapped or broken to use for fire wood. I know some guys who hauled an axe with them and never used it. For backpacking, esp long distance/time stuff, must keep the weight of the pack to a minimum. Mine usually ran about 30-35 lbs. for a two week trip.
Rich
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Personally I don't think a locking blade is really necessary for most tasks.
I'd suggest a fixed blade knife & a pliers based multi-tool in the pack and keep a Victorinox Farmer in the pocket for the many things that such a tool is useful for.
I'd suggest a fixed blade knife & a pliers based multi-tool in the pack and keep a Victorinox Farmer in the pocket for the many things that such a tool is useful for.