Sitting around the fire pit knife.

[jpm2]

I prefer any ~3" folding liner lock with slight negative angle blade that mostly resists rolling and chipping during moderate use/abuse.

 

[NJBillK]

Here is a Becker BK16 that I modded and made a dangler for. They went a member of the forum.
Just because it doesn't check the boxes initially, doesn't mean it can't.

 

[JOELSM]

Silver Stag Corky Cutter, and a tin of burbon.

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[59Bassman]

BRKT Gunny Hunter in 3V. Love this knife.

 

[sabre cat]

Get two knives. First, the Mora of your choice. Second, some sort of traditional. My I suggest a Case Seahorse. It is designed for whittling.

 

[NJBillK]

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Not the best photo. 2 out 3. Rule #9 & Mini Appalachia.

Still hoping for a full size Appalachia and one of the other.

 

[NJBillK]

These are just some quick photos I took and not that great but maybe they will help. I also added one with the JK PA in the middle. On my website on the "Handmade Knives" page there are some in hand photos of each. I also have a "Videos" page which shows a closer look at each knife.

There is the Regular Appalachia, Mini and a midsized option.

 

[Quiet]

My firepit setup?

A Swamprat Rodent 9 for chopping, splitting chores, and an Alox Farmer for everything else. Blade to whittle with, and more importantly...a bottle opener. :thumbup:

 

[Tragg]

This is a fine knife for whittlin', the Hunt'n Fisch by CRKT. Nice G10 handle, artful 3" blade, and beautiful leather sheath. <$60

 

[KingMC]

My firepit setup?

A Swamprat Rodent 9 for chopping, splitting chores, and an Alox Farmer for everything else. Blade to whittle with, and more importantly...a bottle opener. :thumbup:

Or, to combine both ideas into one knife, a Becker BK11! You can whittle until you want a drink, then just pop a beer and keep whittling without even letting go of the knife.

 

[sabre cat]

My firepit setup?

A Swamprat Rodent 9 for chopping, splitting chores, and an Alox Farmer for everything else. Blade to whittle with, and more importantly...a bottle opener. :thumbup:

I knew there was a reason why I own so many Vic soldiers.

 

[Dean51]

During our winter which typically last anywhere from 2 weeks to 2 months here in SW Florida we like to sit around the fire pit on weekend nights. What knife would be a good choice for making wood shavings from firewood to get the fire started and maybe do a little whittling during the burn? Folder or fixed? What do you use; pics appreciated.

Any knife can make wood shavings to get the fire started. If you're going to whittle during the burn then a traditional stockman or whittler pattern would be best.

 

[slayer01]

I use my Fiddleback Forge Bushfinger for just about everything around the fire (it is probably the nicest knife I've ever owned), but you can almost any reasonably sized knife to whittle wood and most of them will be less expensive.

That's so nice of you to take your knife out the the beach! Did it meet up with friends and pop volley balls? Lol[emoji3]

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[The Zieg]

Great thread and great answers as we get into cooler weather here in Colorado (though it's going to be in the 80s this coming week, I hear). I second the Opinel N° 10, because it's my regular carry last year or so, and the Mora, as it's such a great whittler, carver, and slicer. I also LOVE the BK-16 mod and sheath and that makes me also put forth my BK-15 as the other candidate. But my fave here would be my Malanika-made puukko as it has all the above attributes: Old school looks like the Opinel, whittling ability of the Mora, and slightly thicker blade than the Opinel and Mora, like the Becker. Nights around the fire call for something with heart and soul like a custom knife and the Malanika has that in spades and at a very affordable price, to boot. Treat yourself. Go for a custom. Plenty of makers here on BF.

Zieg

Sorry for the recycled pic:

 

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[SW-EDC]

more importantly...a bottle opener

That's a given &#128077;

 

[Quiet]

Or, to combine both ideas into one knife, a Becker BK11! You can whittle until you want a drink, then just pop a beer and keep whittling without even letting go of the knife.

I actually had one of those, but ended up gifting it to a good friend. I didn't like how the opener dug into my hand. I have the BK14 still in my arsenal for when I feel like carrying a great stout little fixed blade, well that and plenty of others. LOL

I knew there was a reason why I own so many Vic soldiers.

They are excellent companion knives. :thumbup:

 

[Bugs57]

Nights around the fire call for something with heart and soul like a custom knife and the Malanika has that in spades and at a very affordable price, to boot. Treat yourself. Go for a custom. Plenty of makers here on BF.

Zieg

Sorry for the recycled pic:

Agree and that's the plan. I have never owned a custom knife. I'm just not sure which one at this point. That Malanika Puuko sure looks good in hand.

 

[NJBillK]

I have yet to try a true puukko, so for now I will have to stick with what I know.
Fantastic looking knife with some heritage that speaks to its usefulness and capabilities.
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I have a custom made by Dalibor and I Absolutely Love it!
Mine is a bit larger than this, but he will make a knife to your exact dimensions for little coin.

A Great guy forging Great knives for Great prices!

Here is another knife forged from ball bearing and heat treated as 52100.

I've tried to forge it to fit in Bird 'n trout design, and to keep it good looking and simple.
Please note, it's made from "regular ball bearing" not the ones from M18 "Hellcat"

Flats are left raw, just soaked overnight in vinegar and wire brushed after forging.
After heat treatment, flats are brushed with scotch brite.
Bevels are made in satin finish with scotch brite.

Details:

Blade length - 105mm (4,13")
Blade width - 25mm (0,98")
Thickness at the back of the spine 2,6mm - (0,102")
Overall length - 208mm (8,19")

Handle material: Textolite (vintage phenolic micarta over 30 years old), black G10 liners, brass pins and lanyard tube.

Handmade 4mm thick (0,16") vegetable leather sheath.

You can PM/email me: seckardalibor@gmail.com
Thanks for looking.
Dalibor.

 

[Stump Buster]

For really cold/wet weather, an insulated handle/hidden tang is what I'll pick. Something like a Mora, a Camp Tramp or my favorite synthetic handled medium blade knife... Basic Euro 6