Question about large fixed blades

[knife_nut73]

I had a few questions about large fixed blades like RTAK II or the trail master, or Kabar heavy bowie. If I already have a HI CAK and a Chiruwa Sirupati is there any need of any of those larger fixed blades? Is their something they can do that the khukaris can't as far as chopping and other clearing tasks go?

 

[waterdogs]

I consider knives in the large (9-inch or so blade length) class to be "camp knives", i.e., a good all `round blade to perform a variety of campsite tasks, like chopping kindling, butchering game, etc. A kukri would be pretty low on my list of "must have" items. A lightweight hand axe would be a more effective wood chopper than either of the above....

 

[Steely_Gunz]

I had a few questions about large fixed blades like RTAK II or the trail master, or Kabar heavy bowie. If I already have a HI CAK and a Chiruwa Sirupati is there any need of any of those larger fixed blades? Is their something they can do that the khukaris can't as far as chopping and other clearing tasks go?

Well my 15" Villager model knocked my Trailmaster off as number one knife pick going on 7 years ago. With a good convex edge and a little bit of practice, you can do most things with a khuk that a bowie/hatchet combo can handle. If i HAD to pick just one knife to take with me into the wilds, I certainly wouldn't have to think long in choosing the khukuri. Now choosing which model...that might be a tougher choice

That said, there is ALWAYS room for one more I could have gotten by with just my 15" Khuk over the years. However, that has not stopped me from accumulating another 50 or pieces from HI plus a couple dozen offerings of other manufactures. Even though I don't NEED one, I am thinking about getting one of the new Beckers because they are of good quality and excellent value. I don't NEED a new belt knife, but I am trying to save a couple pennies to land me a Fiddleback Forge knife because they are gorgeous and Andy is good buddy of mine.:thumbup:

I say that if you have a little money and can afford it, try out something new. The worst case scenario is that you find that it does NOT work for you, and you sell the knife. Or better yet, pass on a bit of good Karma and gift it to someone who really can use it