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Recommendations for Camping and Cooking Knife?
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Yeah I saw that one before. It is a nice looking knife, but not what I'm looking for in this context. That's much more of a kitchen knife, and I'm very happy with my kitchen knives. But thanks for suggesting it!
Hey I didn't die, just figured the thread is played out. That Kuuk doesn't seems to fit any of my needs, except maybe knuckle room? And I don't like the style at all, and I don't want a folder for this. I like your first suggestion more - the Schwarz. Especially since I see it sells for less than half the price I originally saw it for. I might add them to my knifemaker tour I have coming up soon since they're in Idaho. But only if they fix their website issues first. I think it's important to be proactive about who you give money to. Anyway, that was a great suggestion and I appreciate all the feedback! Have a good weekend!
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-insert sarcastic tone- Kuuk is a joke!
Oh, okay. Hey, I don't judge what other people like so even if it wasn't a joke that's totally cool. It just wasn't my style. Anyway, have a good weekend and I appreciate all your help!
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Now that the OP's gone, I feel better about contributing.
Someone already mentioned it but the Canadian Belt knife is a great camp kitchen knife, albeit I'm not as surr about the Grohmann version. I had a custom made one with a thin FFG blade and longee, 4.5" blade. The canted blade gave knuckle clearance, thd blade sliced well without wedging produce, the length fit well on a small cutting board, and the handle was big enough and blade stout enough to handle basic camp tasks like fire prep, cutting roasting sticks, and some crafting. Wouldn't want to build a shelter with it though.
Hudson bay style knives work well if you thin the blade. The profile is good, many are just too thick. I had one from John K in 1/8" that was great for food and camping as it was a really tall blade and very neutral handle shape. I think @fishiker has that one now after I designed something that works well for me for thay task. It replaced the CBK also.
For stock options, I actually like the overall feel of the esee 6hm. The profile is there, just needs a little thinning. I've been waiting to see if they come out with one in S35Vn like some of their other knives.
My bush camp and bush brute models are what I like, though. I ran a thinner batch of the brutes and they slice really well and still held up well to lighter camp tasks. AEB-L is a great option for such a use as it holds a fine edge well but the blade is also tough enough to hold up to rough use. May need to strop it between shelter building and dicing veggies though.
The CBK I used to use. Did well for several years before designing my own. Had the sheath made by @Makael so it stayed clean in a pack. Cut a lot of meat with that one. I had the tip clipped for a finer tip compared to the standard CBK design. I believeCrag the Brewer designed something similar that looked even better.
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My personal favorite and current choice for a camp kitchen knife, the bush brute (right).
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I've used Kephart styles a lot and do really like them, but I like the increased belly more, whereas the Kephart's lower tip is a better bushcraft blade.
More recently, I've really like a tall petty madr of 5160, a propee kitchen cutlery piece. But, it would not do well with camp tasks, the edge is thin and I would want it for crafting or fire prep. It's a just a very good, packable size. For the 3oz it weighs, maybe another for a basic edge cover, it wouldn't be much to take it along. I might this camping season. The 5" Kephart for size comparison (JK Mud Turtle)
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Probably one of my favorite type of knives...
This I think is the knife you mentioned that John made for me. He's actually one of a few makers that I drew inspiration from with my designs. I love how timeless his look, and that's always something I strive for.
This is a everyday camp knife I designed, and had David Mary make me.
This is another great camp knife by LT Wright, called Traveler. I just wish their steel was harder. Close to being a perfect camp knife.
This is my design I made, ideal for picnic, backyard BBQ, or camping. 63-64HRC Nitro-V
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Lots of interesting discussion. There are a few aspects of one knife for camp chores and cooking not mentioned yet.
1. A knife used for camp chores will soon become dirty and will not clean up with a simple wipe of a cloth. I would not prefer to use that blade for cooking if I had a choice.
2. A knife used for camp chores will loose a "food knife" sharp edge fairly quickly.
The camping I do affords sufficient storage so I bring good food knives and good camp chore knives.
The back pack camping I have done, well I packed both a camp chore knife and a cooking knife.
1. A knife used for camp chores will soon become dirty and will not clean up with a simple wipe of a cloth. I would not prefer to use that blade for cooking if I had a choice.
2. A knife used for camp chores will loose a "food knife" sharp edge fairly quickly.
The camping I do affords sufficient storage so I bring good food knives and good camp chore knives.
The back pack camping I have done, well I packed both a camp chore knife and a cooking knife.
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If the OP doesn't mind a folder, this seems kind of what the Spyderco SpydieChef was designed for. The blade is LC200N steel to be almost corrosion proof and has a gentle curve to keep your hands up. Even with other knives available, I like using this in the kitchen also.
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YES, this is the one the OP should get, there’s a nice one available in the exchange right now with CF handles and red liners. The steel is CPM154 so it’s stainless enough and easy to maintain, looks to have a grip angled perfect for the intended use.
It's also very stainless and easy to keep sharp.If the OP doesn't mind a folder, this seems kind of what the Spyderco SpydieChef was designed for. The blade is LC200N steel to be almost corrosion proof and has a gentle curve to keep your hands up. Even with other knives available, I like using this in the kitchen also.
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Just buy a professional chef’s knife.
Alternatively, take a look at the LT Wright large northern hunter knife.
Alternatively, take a look at the LT Wright large northern hunter knife.
That's a good point I am ignoring as long as I can. (Which means - until the first time I have to cook with the knife I land on).
Yes! More excuses to sharpen my blade, which is half the fun of owning one.
So does mine. I never said I needed to do this. I just want an excuse to buy a new knife.
I don't have enough experience, but I could see points one and two being even more important when you don't have the water supply and time you have at a campsite.
Victorinox is also very good for pocket food knives if you want a budget option.
Again very stainless and the simple slick/shiny designs make it easier to clean.
Seriously. Just get that off grid grizzly. That is the most enjoyable cooking knife I own. Super versatile. Pointy enough to slit open packets or vacuum packs. Flat enough to flip food with it. And it comes with a sheath.
Then get a pocket knife like a Victorinox soldier or something. Which will probably handle every other knife task you need. (Having a think about this. If you wanted to stay on theme. The picknicker which has the corkscrew might be better. But it is a two handed opener which can be a bit difficult)
And if you really want to be captain BBQ in the wildernes get a gerber compleat which is a KFS set with tongs and a spatula
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Yeah, it's on the shortlist and it does look very capable. I've been trying to talk myself into it since you first suggested it but honestly I just don't like the look of it, or the sheath, and it doesn't feel like a "camp" knife to me. I wouldn't want it on my belt I don't think, and I'm sure I'd end up using some other knife for camp chores, and if I wanted to do that, I'd just keep bringing a chef's knife. So, it was a great suggestion. I just don't think it's the one I'll land on.
As far as pairing with a SAK, I already have a SAK Hunter (or is it Huntsman?) - the 111mm one that is not a one-handed knife. I tried a Rangergrip and found it to be awful in my hand, maybe the first Vic I ever didn't like. I haven't tried the other type of one-hander they make, and I won't, because that style doesn't have the tweezers. As far as a corkscrew - I consider this a requirement. But I don't call it the corkscrew, I call it the detangler. Best knot untie-er ever made.
I'm mad at Gerber, haven't bought from them since 1998. I forget why, but I'm sticking to it.
Trailmaster has the tweezers. But no corkscrew.
Tha garant is the picknicker with tweezers and a corkscrew. But a two hand opener.
I feel like that also describes the Forester if I remember right? My Huntsman (Hunter?) is the same as these, but with an additional curved skinning blade.
Yeah I saw that a while ago. I thought about buying it but no corkscrew is a dealbreaker for me. That and the tweezers are literally my most important camp tools, after a blade. The corkscrew also holds an eyeglass screwdriver, which I use a lot when I'm camping. I wonder if the scales for the Garant or Trailmaster would fit on a one-handed Forester? I wonder if they make a one-handed Forester. Anyway, that's a different rabbit hole.
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Oh sorry, the Hunter (Huntsman) I have also has a saw, which is something I like for a camp SAK. Being two-handed doesn't bother me much, so long as I have some fixed blade or one-handed knife in addition. That's where the camp/camp-kitchen knife would come in. In fact you've reminded me that this, and the fact that I got a ferro rod for Christmas, are the reason I'm on this trail now.
If I get a one handed SAK, I'll ditch the camp/camp-kitchen knife and ditch the ferro rod experiment, and carry a tiny fixed blade and go back to using a kitchen knife.
Basically, for every camping trip I kit myself out a little differently.
Oh sorry, the Hunter (Huntsman) I have also has a saw, which is something I like for a camp SAK. Being two-handed doesn't bother me much, so long as I have some fixed blade or one-handed knife in addition. That's where the camp/camp-kitchen knife would come in. In fact you've reminded me that this, and the fact that I got a ferro rod for Christmas, are the reason I'm on this trail now.
If I get a one handed SAK, I'll ditch the camp/camp-kitchen knife and ditch the ferro rod experiment, and carry a tiny fixed blade and go back to using a kitchen knife.
Basically, for every camping trip I kit myself out a little differently.