recommend Hiking Backpacking knife under 300 bucks

You don't need an excuse. It's your money; you can do whatever you want with it. If you want a ZT and you can afford it, you should get it, without question. I just got one this week and I'm very happy with it. You should get yourself one and enjoy it as well. Good luck with whatever you choose to do.
 
I carry a folder in my back pocket and a fixed blade inside of my pack.
Spyderco Military is good, so is an Endura.
I use the folder way more than the fixed blade.
Good for cutting up my apple at lunch.

Fixed blade is good for building fires.
 
I almost always EDC a fixd blade. Why do so many people relegate them to pack knives? If I had a fixed in my pack and a folder on me, the folder would get used more. I have a fixed on me and so it gets used more...small fixed blades carried horizontally on my belt actually carry better for me than anything in a pocket. That's me though...

Still, to original poster, I think a multi tool would be smart which is why I recommend one. The Sage 1 from spyderco is a great, light slicer and it would do well for you too..
 
kbog said:
I almost always EDC a fixd blade. Why do so many people relegate them to pack knives? If I had a fixed in my pack and a folder on me, the folder would get used more.
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I've tried it but I find that they tend to push up on my belt when I want to sit down, or get caught on stuff in the woods.
I literally don't even know the folder is there the whole time I am out, until I want to use it.
I like that.

Plus, I like folders as well as fixed blades, so having one of each is a win win for me.
 
for hiking it should be a fixed blade like Fallkniven F1 or Bark River Gunny or Bravo 1 + a back up folder such as Spyderco Endura 4
 
Spyderco Endura 4 in FFG all the way. VERY light and easy to EDC. I beat the Hell out of mine camping 2 weeks ago and it didn't show signs of quitting. LOVE that knife
 
marcovgv said:
i think you are right a multi tool will serve me better im not an ounce counter but it easilly justifieds the extra weight in several tools and there is a knife blade in there also. now which one man leather man offers a shitload of them
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Why does a leatherman justify the extra weight for its tools? Do you really need large pliars and full size screwdrivers while hiking??? The only multitool I'd consider would be a keychain one - the small screwdrivers and ultrafine pliars are the right size for tweaking screws on a gas canister stove.
 
GentlemanlySteve said:
Spyderco Endura 4 in FFG all the way. VERY light and easy to EDC. I beat the Hell out of mine camping 2 weeks ago and it didn't show signs of quitting. LOVE that knife
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+1 on this, it is an awesome knife-this is becoming one of my favorites ,after years of dismissing it due to it's size, but I gave it a chance-glad I did.
 
meanwhile said:
Why does a leatherman justify the extra weight for its tools? Do you really need large pliars and full size screwdrivers while hiking??? The only multitool I'd consider would be a keychain one - the small screwdrivers and ultrafine pliars are the right size for tweaking screws on a gas canister stove.
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I've used the pliers to repair/adjust crampons and tent poles, but I have one of the fairly basic Leatherman models, which is pretty light, and even then I usually take a small SAK instead.
 
Take a look at a Buck Tops CSAR-T. One of the best folders I've ever had for the price, and practically indestructable.
 
Lugging a big knife (or knives) up to Angel's Landing or through the Narrows of Zion isn't going to be fun. Lighten up your total pack weight and enjoy the absolutely incredible landscape. It's truly an amazing place. Gotta get back there.

I'd probably look for a folder that can easily be cleaned out because the abrasive dust and grit seems to get everywhere. Since open fires probably not allowed, a saw isn't going to be on the top of your list of tools but a fine pointed blade might come in handy if you run into any cacti and you need to scrape out some thorns. A good set of tweezers (better than those on a SAK) might be a good idea.

I'd look for a knife that speaks to me (fun to use) that might be on the lighter side and use the fixed blade for most of the bigger chores, whatever they may be.
 
We rented a house in the woods of PA this week and did a lot of hiking and some cooking at the lake . My ESEE 4 did the batoning and my Paramilitary2 did the food prep for less then 200. I got my PM2 from the forum $97 and the ESEE-4 $85 all new. Good combo for hiking and camping.
 
Great answer. It really boils down to comfort. I found a way to carry a small fixed in a manner that is completely invisible to me, which is most important. If a folder gives you that comfort, stick with it for sure.
 
Junglas and a multitool. sometimes I carry a manix 2 lightweight for small tasks. There's little I've ever asked of the junglas and multitool combo that they've not been able to accomplish.
 
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