the one knife concept

[pitdog]

I prefer a very basic handle with no strange lumps and bumps to limit my grips or create hotspots. This Ryan Weeks knife is a great example and is one of the most comfortable I've used~

 

[adam0321]

Is that his bushcraft knife? I have one coming and can't wait.

 

[adam0321]

The trail hawk is not a chopper. I got one and was immensely dissapointed. You mention its lightness; this is the exact factor that makes it worthless as a chopping tool. I figured with its massive handle it'd at least do as well as my 10" Wetterlings hatchet, nope. The 10" fit in your pocket hatchet (Which is an insanely powerful little thing, way outchops its size) was like a chainsaw, while the trail hawk was like... a stick, it chopped like a stick. I will say this is after reprofiling the CS to take a proper edge. If you're dead set on a hawk I recommend Stephen D. Liley (Coal Creek Forge.)

To the general point. 1 Knife, yeah, I could do that, and would have to go with my 4" ML Kephart in 3/32. It'll do anything a knife could need to do. Knife for my only tool... nope. Gonna have an axe/hawk/hatchet, knives can be resized/shaped for chopping, axes and their ilk were designed for it. Machete if I was in a local that made it viable.

God bless,
Adam

Thank you very much. I am not set on a Hawk. I would actually prefer an axe as i have a lot of experience with them. I think I would just break a hawk trying to throw it.

 

[Magnaminous_G]

That handle looks awefully blocky, though...

 

[scotchleaf]

A question is whether weight is a concern. I would think so. A Fallkniven F1 sized knife seems best.

 

[fmajor007]

I prefer a very basic handle with no strange lumps and bumps to limit my grips or create hotspots. This Ryan Weeks knife is a great example and is one of the most comfortable I've used~

The 1st thought that popped into my head when i saw this was, 'that's a stout little bugger!'. I agree, it looks like the handle is nice and easy on in-hand use. Does it's diminuitive size require your hand to have to depend on "muscle strength" in the grip or is there enough 'purchase' available for your finger joints to 'lock onto'/help when the hand muscles tire? Nice looking knife - very finely made.

A question is whether weight is a concern. I would think so. A Fallkniven F1 sized knife seems best.

Hard to tell the particulars of RescueRiley's original criteria, but he asked, "if you had to pick a do al knife for wilderness skills, and primitive survival what would it be?" If overall weight is important to you, it's important. It seems most of the bush-crafty knives are fashioned from the 'Keep It Super Simple' (or Keep It Simple Stupid) ideaology and lighter carry weight is usually a positive outflow of that.

It helps me to conceive a context for which i'd have only 1 knife with me (otherwise, why limit myself?) - which is generally never. I *do* know that in E&E, weight isn't as much a factor despite the need to move quickly (but never at the expense of silence) and possibly for a long time. That's where a big 'ol 14" x 5/16's chopper *would* be detrimental. There is a reason why the various "Pilot's" knife is not a some big 'ol bruiser (generally for the size/weight limitations in the cock-pit).

 

[grunt soldier]

That handle looks awefully blocky, though...

this made me lol. If the man says its one of the most comfortable we should probably take him at his word. he probably spends more time in the woods than most of us combined. no one is knocking your blade sir just pointing out what didn't do it for us. the finger groove isn't as pronounced with all the bumps and stuff on his but it's still a hand filling handle with a decent contour. looks comfy to me in a very large variety of grips

 

[RyanW]

I prefer a very basic handle with no strange lumps and bumps to limit my grips or create hotspots. This Ryan Weeks knife is a great example and is one of the most comfortable I've used~

Hey Pit, I am glad you are liking the knife and getting some use out of it!

Is that his bushcraft knife? I have one coming and can't wait.

Adam that is actually the "High Uinta" The one I tried to talk you into, not the Sm. Bushie. I am about to get going on it, not too late to change your mind. Haha

Just to keep this thread on track. I think it is a great idea to try to use just one knife for everything, I have tried to come up with the ultimate knife in the past and not been very sucessful. IMO I think the reason there are soo many different knives out there is because there is not one knife that does everything well. I am keeping a close eye on this to see how it goes!

 

[Noddy]

I used to give this answer just to be clever, now I just think it is the answer

Knighton billhook - lighter than other hooks with a more or less flat edge

I'd like something like an A1 in 3V too :0

 

[dbltap45acp]

Well, some of my just one choices that work well for me are a RAT RC6, Bill Siegal custom 5 inch blade, our a spyderco bushcraft model. But, as someone mentioned, I like piggy back designs, I use a Fehrman Final Judgement, with a Fehrman Thru Hiker attached and they make a great combo. I would almost prefer to sub the Thru Hiker for an Izula 2 cause the scales make it more comfortable for long term use. Think its time to have a sheath made.

 

[neeman]

But there is a part of me that longs for the simple grab and go good for all purposes knife..

So as much as I like the Enzo Trapper, I was thinking about "The Simple Grab"


Condor Bushlore

I have been playing with this knife for the past couple of days
$30, unbreakable, balances on the finger for very controlled cutting, can be held at the back of the handle for easy chopping, and very easy to sharpen

 

[KEmSAT-Survival]

KEmSAT is referring to me

I will post a review of it when I get it

Thanks for allowing me to use the design Bro

It's no problem, sir.
I figure the WSK was a public domain design and I'm certainly no better than the man who designed it. Maybe if enough folks use the design and like it, it may give me a new avenue in which to test my drafting and creativity skills (plus another excuse to get my lilly arse into the wild places!).
Looking forward to that review, Bill. BTW, I didn't think to ask, what kind of steel are you using in your version?

 

[FortyTwoBlades]

I used to give this answer just to be clever, now I just think it is the answer

Knighton billhook - lighter than other hooks with a more or less flat edge

I'd like something like an A1 in 3V too :0

Along similar lines, by "one knife" tool is my Baryonyx machete. I can use it for just about anything, including the small stuff.

 

[Foilist]

Whenever I see that Baryonyx, its shape reminds me of a medieval halberd or something, but it seems like a versatile implement.

 

[RescueRiley]

Awesomwe pics Guys, Thanks so much for taking the time to consider this and for going through the effort of posting pics..

 

[Maddogg774]

I have a one knife setup, my scrapyard SOD in a survival sheath with ultimate tech fire starter gear. I have gone out with just it and primative camped for a few days. If it came down to it I could survive with nothing, but my edc would be enough.

 

[FortyTwoBlades]

Whenever I see that Baryonyx, its shape reminds me of a medieval halberd or something, but it seems like a versatile implement.

It's based primarily off of various billhook patterns (the Hertford in particular) so the analogy makes sense. Halberds and gisarmes evolved out of agricultural billhooks.

I can chop with the main blade like an axe, use the base of the blade like a regular knife, drill with the point, pierce with the tip or the bill, push things out of the way with the "V" of the tip, grasp there for a secure hold when draw-knifing, strike there with a baton, use the hook for grasses and brambles...the list goes on. I designed it for my own use in the Maine woods, and you never know what you'll be up against. It ranges from tall, dense grasses all the way up to hardwoods. I honestly feel I could get dropped off in the woods with it as my only sharp tool and never want for another.

 

[Fonly]

I wish I had more of an answer, but and RC6 is all I have to say. I has been by-far the best buy I have ever done, I would be more then happy with just it.

That knife has been through thick and thin for me. Its cut saplings for splints on more then one occasion, used it for patient rehab by building fires and shelters.

its also done the little things for me, has made its share of traps spoons, work on paddles and has found its way on all the courses I've taught the last couple years. That with a multi use tool (something with a saw) it has limitless uses...

my knife,
my life,
my baby,
the RC6...

 

[upnorth]

Closest thing I've found for my tastes is the Kabar JAB Potbelly. I'll be looking to get another one as soon as I can. I'd like to get the same design in something like O1 or A2 as well as 1095CV.

Same here if it's from what I actualy own at the moment. Nice compromise for a grab and run with the razer sharp hollow grind and 1\4 inch thick spine. Pouch has fire goodies. Ya, I'd grab this one as a quick n' dirty all rounder........ Otherwise it's a necker and big blade combo.

 

[Dave Behrens]

The 1st thought that popped into my head when i saw this was, 'that's a stout little bugger!'. I agree, it looks like the handle is nice and easy on in-hand use. Does it's diminuitive size require your hand to have to depend on "muscle strength" in the grip or is there enough 'purchase' available for your finger joints to 'lock onto'/help when the hand muscles tire? Nice looking knife - very finely made.






Hard to tell the particulars of RescueRiley's original criteria, but he asked, "if you had to pick a do al knife for wilderness skills, and primitive survival what would it be?" If overall weight is important to you, it's important. It seems most of the bush-crafty knives are fashioned from the 'Keep It Super Simple' (or Keep It Simple Stupid) ideaology and lighter carry weight is usually a positive outflow of that.

It helps me to conceive a context for which i'd have only 1 knife with me (otherwise, why limit myself?) - which is generally never. I *do* know that in E&E, weight isn't as much a factor despite the need to move quickly (but never at the expense of silence) and possibly for a long time. That's where a big 'ol 14" x 5/16's chopper *would* be detrimental. There is a reason why the various "Pilot's" knife is not a some big 'ol bruiser (generally for the size/weight limitations in the cock-pit).

While I do try to limit weight in the knives I make and use, I don't think weight is as big of a factor in a "one tool" scenario, as you are only carrying that one tool. Weight comes more into play in terms of a gear load-out where you are carrying multiple tools and items over long distances such as backpacking, adventure hiking. Think...walking through the woods and all you have is a axe or large blade, ferro rod, and a canteen, the axe/large blade isn't going to seem so heavy. Now think... you are carrying a 40+ lb back pack on a 5+mile hike, w/ tent, sleeping bag, clothing, food, water, water container/s, water purification kit, cookware, saw, fire kit, med kit, multi-tool, medium fixed blade, rain gear, extra footwear, etc...that extra 1-3lb fixed blade/hatchet, or 3-6lb axe is going to seem a little heavier.