Suggestions for somewhat light fixed blade

Hiking in the mountains with a 5.5 - 7.5" blade...stalking the wiley bighorn? Chasing down a bull elk? Caping out a bear? :)

I understand that this to be an emergency item, but I have seen too much destruction, even here where trees abound.

I can and have made bivys or camped with only a 4x6' piece of plastic, but times have made this untenable and materials have made it unnecessary. To save your life, much can be done with a 3" blade.

A good plan is better than a big knife. :)

Steve-O
 
True enough. But my fallback Fallkniven plan leaves me at about 6". That's no machete, I figure. And things can get weird in the Rockies pretty quick.

Looks like the Fallkniven A1 is only 3 oz. less than the CS!
 
Email me if you are interested. I am a knifemaker, and I just got a batch of D2 in, as well as some A2 on order, and I have some D2 and ATS blades and some O-1 blades heat treated, just need clean up and handle.
 
Shmackey,
If you already have a Buck Special or Buck General on hand, just cut a short piece of bicycle inner tube and roll it on the handle. Instant grippy. Plenty of aftermarket cordura around for either. Same goes for the Cattaraugus 225Q, a better chopper than the Bucks. (However, my next fixed blade will be a Fallkniven A-1!)
 
I would also recommend a Fallkniven S1!!! It is for sure reliable in any situation and I have only the best experiences with it, even when I really "tortured" it. And,....... it's mad of VG-10! The S1 is my choice, when by any other reason the A1 is too heavy or bulky. YOU CAN'T GET WRONG WITH THE A1!!!

Greetings,
Gerry
 
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