Recommendations for Camping and Cooking Knife?

[SimplyMinded]

This is what inspired me.

And so when i car camp. I drag out the pot belly stove and chopping board and food up with the off grid grizzly knife. And cook up a proper meal.

And it all takes a few hours. But it is nice. And I feel like I have achieved something

You make that for 4-6 people, including kids? That's a lot of work.

 

[Drop bear]

You make that for 4-6 people, including kids? That's a lot of work.

No. I just did 2. And I buy the bread. And my last attempt was a steak sandwich and chips.

But it still turned out kind of amazing. And I had fun. Just sitting around talking junk, making some food and enjoying the space.

It depends what the focus of the camping session is.

 

[kobold]

I would do as much food prep as possible at home, but that's just me.. horses for courses.

 

[fielder]

Maybe not ideal for everything, but I find the Bradford Guardian 5.5 in Magnacut is a good all rounder.

 

[cbach8tw]

We did do a camp fire for stew one time, wasn’t cast iron and it turned out good, but had to watch how hot it got and keep from burning the bottom. That was slicing and dicing. Then our friends, on another trip used a cast iron Dutch oven to make peach cobbler, not much cutting in that cas, open can dump into the pan and cover with pie topping….again from a can.

The Grohmann #4 would be a good camp knife if in a flat grind, and the OP says he likes 440A, I had mine reground to a flat grind and it is sharp.

 

[Sagandavis]

Not what the OP is after but I do whip up some nice spreads when camping and the Carothers FK2 and UF2 are two of my all time favorites for camp chores and they are no slouch in the kitchen, in fact a joy to use

 

[EngrSorenson]

Here ya go. 3 mm spine thickness at the heel.
I bet with a slightly steeper sharpening angle, you could do some light chopping/batonning just fine.
a knife doesn't have to have the name "Camp", "Nessmuk" or "Kephart" to be used in the woods.
It will meet all of your requirements. Just don't hand it over to Joe X.

 

[jayjaygee]

Yes. I think the problem is that you're responses are from people who do a lot of camping and backpacking, and are not Michelin rated chefs.

Oh yeah. It's clear a lot of people are replying without knowing what they're talking about. That's okay though, there have been so many really good suggestions, I'm not concerned with the peanut gallery.

How much knife do you need for canned chilli, spam, hot dogs, brats, burgers, the fish you catch and lunch meat? Because that's basically camp

Ick. Note to self: don't camp with this guy.

You could also look at a Grohmann #4 in stainless.

Yeah! I was looking at the #1 and #2 but hadn't really thought of the #4. Do you use it? What do you think of it as a camp and camp cooking knife?

Where does it say they are made overseas?
I've never heard That before, are you jumping to conclusions or just making Sh*t up?!!

It's called Reading Comprehension friend. It's a skill anyone can learn if they try.

 

[jayjaygee]

Mincing? No idea.

Okay then you're probably not the best person for this.

The Grohmann #4 would be a good camp knife if in a flat grind,

What do you think about the #1 and #2? I'm not against the #4 by any means if I am sure it'll work, I just believe small-as-will-work is a good philosophy. Have you used the 1 and 2? I already have my "survival" knife, and it's in a completely different kit than my camping knives. Ideally I'd like to get something that's very different, just for the fun of having a variety. But if it would really work well for this, I'd go with a Grohmann #4 for sure.

you could do some light chopping/batonning just fine.

No, and you've given away that you're just talking and haven't tried this idea you're so sure of. I tried this - used a decent chef's knife as my knife, even made a little temporary sheath for it. it sucked pretty bad. I ended up using my swiss army tinker for everything (except cooking).

Also - why would I do batonning with my knife? You crazy kids today.

 

[jayjaygee]

Thanks to everyone who answered the question. I have seven or eight solid suggestions, and I've narrowed it down to three or four, or more likely two. I wish someone with cooking expertise had actual experience with the Grohmann #4 but anyway thanks everyone. I've got my answers and I'll unwatch this thread now.

/thread

 

[Crag the Brewer]

Thank you for showing interest of my work on my main BF page, but I don't want to do business with you.
I deleted your post on my page.

Thanks again.....

 

[ferider]

This looks great. Have you ever done camp chores with it? Does it strike a ferro rod?

So our Michelin camp cook can’t carry a BIC lighter ?

 

[Pr3inar]

Helle Dele

 

[Pr3inar]

 

[Hammer67]

So our Michelin camp cook can’t carry a BIC lighter ?

Bushcraft Rule #107: Thou May Only Resort to a Lighter after a Minimum of 25 Attempts to Get a Fire Started with a Ferro Rod (and preferably with the camera turned off).

 

[GmpaJim]

Thanks to everyone who answered the question. I have seven or eight solid suggestions, and I've narrowed it down to three or four, or more likely two. I wish someone with cooking expertise had actual experience with the Grohmann #4 but anyway thanks everyone. I've got my answers and I'll unwatch this thread now.

Please don’t come to our woods. Thank you.

 

[ferider]

Bushcraft Rule #107: Thou May Only Resort to a Lighter after a Minimum of 25 Attempts to Get a Fire Started with a Ferro Rod (and preferably with the camera turned off).

I have to remember the Ferro Rod for my next “mise en place” ….

 

[EngrSorenson]

No, and you've given away that you're just talking and haven't tried this idea you're so sure of.

I've never brought a chef knife into the woods, but then again, that's never been a requirement...
... because I don't pretend to be Emeril Lagasse sitting out in the woods without a cutting board.
Or maybe you bring a cutting board but can't bring two knives?
I have used a $5 Dexter Russell paring knife for other tasks than cooking and it did okay. 7/10, would recommend.

I tried this - used a decent chef's knife as my knife, even made a little temporary sheath for it. it sucked pretty bad.

It would help if you could articulate how it sucked. Was it ineffective at chopping the mortices for your log cabin?

I ended up using my swiss army tinker for everything (except cooking).

Gee wiz, it's almost like it's a great idea to take a SAK along.
You've independently discovered the perfect solution.

Also - why would I do batonning with my knife? You crazy kids today.

I'm not saying you should, I'm just saying you probably could.
You might be old, congratulations, but I can tell you're new here.

 

[jlauffer]

I can see it now..."Gordon Ramsey Camp Kitchen Nightmares"

 

[EngrSorenson]

I can see it now..."Gordon Ramsey Camp Kitchen Nightmares"

My Chinese Clever won't whittle this tent peg, it's about to rain, and this pot roast is just going to be an absolute mess without the peppercorns and creme fraiche.