NapalmCheese
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I have a mora and a no-name hatchet in one. A buck 119 and a Fiskars axe in the other. Eventually I'll get around to putting a folding saw back in both.
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Truck knife?
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First thing you wanna do is get yourself a $20 Vaughan half hatchet from Walmart.
For fixed blades, a Mora would do just fine.
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I keep a SOG seal pup elite, Kershaw blur and a leatherman wave in my vehicle
I think it really depends on the region/climate that you live in, and what you think you might do with it.
For general purpose "truck knife" stuff, I've used knives most often on/around the truck for cutting rope to tie things down, cutting packages/boxes that are going in the bed, webbing of straps that have been damaged, and stuff like that. Most anything will work for this honestly. The Mora is a good choice, as its cheap, cuts well, and the sheath is easy on off (you don't tend to use truck knives for long at a time in my experience).
If you travel places often where trees may come down across the road and block your path, consider something like a folding saw, hatchet, or larger fixed blade/machete. If you live in an area with more undergrowth, the machete type objects may be more useful as you may find yourself trimming brush (to make room to change a tire on the side of a rural road for instance), or other things like that. So just think about where you live, and what you're most likely to do, and go from there.
If it were me? A Mora Stainless model of some sort, and either an inexpensive hatchet, corona folding saw, or tram/imacasa machete.
For general purpose "truck knife" stuff, I've used knives most often on/around the truck for cutting rope to tie things down, cutting packages/boxes that are going in the bed, webbing of straps that have been damaged, and stuff like that. Most anything will work for this honestly. The Mora is a good choice, as its cheap, cuts well, and the sheath is easy on off (you don't tend to use truck knives for long at a time in my experience).
If you travel places often where trees may come down across the road and block your path, consider something like a folding saw, hatchet, or larger fixed blade/machete. If you live in an area with more undergrowth, the machete type objects may be more useful as you may find yourself trimming brush (to make room to change a tire on the side of a rural road for instance), or other things like that. So just think about where you live, and what you're most likely to do, and go from there.
If it were me? A Mora Stainless model of some sort, and either an inexpensive hatchet, corona folding saw, or tram/imacasa machete.
I have more knives and tools in my truck than I care to really admit..... 
But...
As reviled as the Gerber BG stuff is around here, I keep a Bear Grills Ultimate in my truck. It's better than most people give it credit for, and has taken all kinds of abuse. The bright orange accents on it also make it easier to find in the dark, or if you drop it while working. Plus, I'm pretty sure you can find them under $50 these days, so if you do lose it, or it gets stolen, it's not a big deal.
I'll also second (or third or fourth at this point) a multitool of some sort, as well as a hatchet or axe. My Leatherman Wave lives in my center console, and has seen more use than any other tool. The axe really only gets used when camping.
As a side note, since this is your first car, I would recommend not just an edged tool, but putting together a small emergency tool kit for your trunk. Nothing extravagant, just a small bag with some basics:
- adjustable crescent wrench
- ratchet and sockets in common sizes for YOUR car
- both a Phillips and straight screwdriver
- hammer,
- handful of zip-ties
- duct tape/electrical
- 3' length of electrical wire
- some bungie cords and a ratchet-strap or two
May look like a lot, but it's not really. And a lot of it, if you don't already have, you can beg/borrow/steal from someone, or buy pretty cheap at Harbor Freight, a flea market, etc. But a small tool kit can mean the difference between being stranded on the side of the road, for a really simple problem, or making it home for before curfew.
Can't tell you how many times my tool bag has gotten me, or someone else, out of a jam.
But...
As reviled as the Gerber BG stuff is around here, I keep a Bear Grills Ultimate in my truck. It's better than most people give it credit for, and has taken all kinds of abuse. The bright orange accents on it also make it easier to find in the dark, or if you drop it while working. Plus, I'm pretty sure you can find them under $50 these days, so if you do lose it, or it gets stolen, it's not a big deal.
I'll also second (or third or fourth at this point) a multitool of some sort, as well as a hatchet or axe. My Leatherman Wave lives in my center console, and has seen more use than any other tool. The axe really only gets used when camping.
As a side note, since this is your first car, I would recommend not just an edged tool, but putting together a small emergency tool kit for your trunk. Nothing extravagant, just a small bag with some basics:
- adjustable crescent wrench
- ratchet and sockets in common sizes for YOUR car
- both a Phillips and straight screwdriver
- hammer,
- handful of zip-ties
- duct tape/electrical
- 3' length of electrical wire
- some bungie cords and a ratchet-strap or two
May look like a lot, but it's not really. And a lot of it, if you don't already have, you can beg/borrow/steal from someone, or buy pretty cheap at Harbor Freight, a flea market, etc. But a small tool kit can mean the difference between being stranded on the side of the road, for a really simple problem, or making it home for before curfew.
Can't tell you how many times my tool bag has gotten me, or someone else, out of a jam.
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I keep a Schrade SCHF37 and a Landi EDC in A2 steel in the space under my extended cab seat, along with some emergency stuff like first aid, emergency food, and fire making supplies. Then keep either my Real steel Forager, pointman, bushcrafter plus, or Ruike Jager around, easy to get for a back up fishing knife, or whatever else. And a Spyderco PM2 within easy reach as well as a large multi tool nearby.
That covers really any cutting tool I could need. A machete would be nice, but I have not found a good place to keep one permanently in the truck.
That covers really any cutting tool I could need. A machete would be nice, but I have not found a good place to keep one permanently in the truck.
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Congrats on your first car ... any decent stainless knife should do in a pinch ... I agree folding shovel and hatchet might be a good idea and maybe a multitool like a Leatherman which will have a knife on it ...
but just a thought ... if you are 16 be careful what you put in your car ... any knife on most school grounds will land you in hot water ... just something to keep in mind ...
I don't know if a school would care if it were in a safety bag in your trunk ... they may still inforce a ZERO tolerance ... just a heads up.
but just a thought ... if you are 16 be careful what you put in your car ... any knife on most school grounds will land you in hot water ... just something to keep in mind ...
I don't know if a school would care if it were in a safety bag in your trunk ... they may still inforce a ZERO tolerance ... just a heads up.
Just brings up a very good point. If you are driving the car to school, any knife in it could be a big problem. Also, a big fixed blade (or any other knife, for that matter) could be trouble if you are pulled over, so check you local ordinances, and if there is anything you need to be aware of. Regardless of laws, a 16 y/o with a big ol' Kabar in the car is gonna draw a lot of suspicion from any cop.
A multi-tool in the glovebox, or a camping axe in the trunk are much less likely to get you in trouble. But, still, be careful anyway.
A multi-tool in the glovebox, or a camping axe in the trunk are much less likely to get you in trouble. But, still, be careful anyway.
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This ^ and a multi tool is what I carry in all my vehicles.
And I also recommend being careful about having that stuff on school grounds. When I was a kid it was normal and no big deal but it seems times have changed.
Good luck in and let us know what you decide on.
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Nothing overly "tactical" looking . There are some great multitools that include adequate knife blades and could be handy for car repairs . Might also have a general purpose utility / survival type knife like a Cold Steel SRK . But I'd keep it in the tool kit and not where easy to reach from the drivers seat .
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There's a combo I've discussed many times before, and my car is one of the places I keep this combo.
Fiskars X7 hatchet.
Bahco Laplander folding saw.
Mora Companion SS.
You can get all three for about $55, and there is almost nothing you couldn't tackle with that combo, and if you use each one the way they are intended to be used, they are just about indestructible. I haven't had a car without those tres amigos in the trunk in probably 3-4 years now.
The only other thing I'd add is a good MT in the glove box for minor repairs. Leatherman, gerber, whatever. My MT of choice is the Victorinox Swisstool. Before that, it was an original USA made Schrade toughtool.
Fiskars X7 hatchet.
Bahco Laplander folding saw.
Mora Companion SS.
You can get all three for about $55, and there is almost nothing you couldn't tackle with that combo, and if you use each one the way they are intended to be used, they are just about indestructible. I haven't had a car without those tres amigos in the trunk in probably 3-4 years now.
The only other thing I'd add is a good MT in the glove box for minor repairs. Leatherman, gerber, whatever. My MT of choice is the Victorinox Swisstool. Before that, it was an original USA made Schrade toughtool.
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Cold Steel SRK or Buck 119.
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That's a good idea. I may just move my Seal Pup Elite to my non-work vehicle and give a multi-tool as semi-permanent home there. The Seal Pup Elite was my go to woods knife for a couple years and then it got sidelined for other fixed blades that I like better. The thing is that all my vehicles are work vehicles some of the time, so when I go to a job, I have my work bag (a large tool bag) with me that has a number of knives, flashlights, and all sorts of things with me. There is no shortage of cutting tools or access to a multi-tool if I have the bag with me.
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Great idea. I got a new truck a couple months ago and have yet to assemble this emergency tool kit. But I do have tow straps and accessories for being pulled out if I'm stuck or helping someone else out. I might suggest you add a set of jumper cables. I have the bag, just have not "filled it up" for this vehicle.
The other item I am considering is a new set of tire changes/cables since I will likely have this vehicle a long time and it is sort of an investment in self reliance. Can be used for mud or snow.....