The 'Woods Duo'

[TheGent]

Good combo. I like to team my fixed blade with a SAK or Multitool. I usually do a Mora of some kind with a Vic Humtsman, Camper, GAK (Safari Trooper), Forester or a Leatherman of some kind (Sidekick or Rebar now). If going on a long outing, I add a tomahawk or hatchet.

I like to use scout/camp/SAK knives the most for a folder or a good trapper or cattle knife set up. A good punch (reamer, awl) blade on a folder is what I have found to be using a lot lately, so I tend to lean towards SAKs, Leatherman and Scouts more.

 

[Big Mike]

We tend to focus a lot on that one 'perfect' woods knife, but most of the time, I really appreciate the usefulness of two well-paired knives (plus a larger, wood-processing tool when needed).

A versatile fixed blade, combined with a good folder, is a classic tried and true combo, yet I haven't seen much on here regarding people's ideal pairings (and why), so I thought I'd kick this off with my favorite 'woods duo':

BRKT Ultra Lite Bushcrafter & a Northwoods Whittler, in a double pocket sheath:

Carried this way, I can slip this in a coat pocket, pants pocket, whatever, and it won't interfere with a pack waistbelt. This duo will handle pretty much all small-to-medium tasks I've ever had a need for. Let's see yours.

A Friggin' Savage set-up my friend. :thumbup: :thumbup:




Big Mike

 

[stvpourciau]

At the moment... Kabar LHB and 3 3/4" German "Koller" stamped hunting knife, I love that little knife, stacked leather handle, full tang, visible at the bottom. Kinda like a kabar little Fin with shorter handle, different pommel and a full flat grind.

I really did try uploading pics but I didn't work, I uploaded them further down in the thread after achieving success.

1st successful pic upload ever!! Did it with Imagur, tried both picassa and flickr, neither worked..

 

[Foilist]

My woods combo is my Victorinox Swisstool and my Bark River Aurora. My Swisstool is something I am NEVER without.

+1 on the Swisstool, a Spirit X version for me, paired with an Izula and riding together in a KSF Adirondack sheath. I also managed to shove a small length of ferro rod down in the bottom for a bit of extra insurance.

 

[Liam Ryan]

It's funny I was just doing a little research on the swisstool, and the Kabar bowie is at the top of my short list.

 

[stvpourciau]

the Kabar bowie is at the top of my short list.

As it should be my friend, that thing is a friggin' machine. My only regret is that it is sooo extremely well balanced. I wish it were a little more forward heavy given how much heavy wood processing its owners put it through. I think that would help with arm fatigue. But the thing is unstoppable.

My shortlist comprises of a Kabar/JAB Potbelly with its more weight forward stature for sure, she's my next target..

Also, I should mention that the sheath really is as bad as people say it is. The one in the picture is certainly not stock. I bought mine to fill the empty sheath of a broken cheapie bowie of the exact same blade proportions, so it worked out well for me.

 

[Mannlicher]

I have boxes full of knives. Big, small, in between. Fixed blades and folders. Every time I go afield, I probably have a different combination.
Yesterday, while squirrel hunting in the Ocala NF, I carried a Swiss Army multi tool, a 3 1/2 inch, 1095 blade by D/P knives, and a Protech Doru automatic.

 

[Riverwarrior]

Backwoods Custom Knives combo (Chopper and KDC model):


ML Knives combo (10" Camp Knife and Kephart):


Siegle Combo (Hardcore and Puukko/Bushcrafter):


Condor Combo (Hudson Bay and Nessmuk):


Scrap Yard Combo (911 and Scrapper 5 LE):

 

[Hammer67]

Very nice. That's an impressive combo.

 

[BOSS1]

I would concur...personally, I doubt there is one knife that is perfectly suited to all tasks. If I had to choose between a larger and smaller knife, I'd take the larger one, but it is hardly ideal for all tasks, obviously the smaller, finer ones would be challenging for something with a longer blade.

I am quite fond of the 6-8 inch fixed blade combined with a folder/tool in a SpecOps sheath. Either a Swiss Army or I really like the Outdoor Edge blaze--its orange, grippy, economical (~$30), trim, stainless, and has a nice profile. The SO sheath pouches also allow for a little more room for a fire rod or whatever. A nice rig set up. Should the canoe capsize and all your gear sinks, at least you'd have the blades and be able to start a fire.

Good thread...

BOSS

 

[upnorth]

I have boxes full of knives. Big, small, in between. Fixed blades and folders. Every time I go afield, I probably have a different combination.
Yesterday, while squirrel hunting in the Ocala NF, I carried a Swiss Army multi tool, a 3 1/2 inch, 1095 blade by D/P knives, and a Protech Doru automatic.

Isn't that the truth. I only have one box full of knives but there is still a lot of choice, almost too much at times. I am actually putting a pack together and going through this struggle right now. I'm leaning to bringing my small forest axe regardless, the rest can be more of a weight compromise, like an ESEE 4 . Hell it might just be the axe, a Mora, folding saw and a multi tool. I can pretty much garantee now that the multitool is going, because a metal detector is coming along also.