What's your favorite piggyback knife?

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Halador

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I'm going to have a kydex sheath made for a khukuri of mine and want to have a smaller knife to ride on the new sheath piggyback style. The khukuri is about a 10 inch blade and a little over 1/4 thick.
So far I'm leaning towards a Mora because they are so simple, but would love to hear everyone's suggestions for what they think would work the best!
 
I can’t say what will work best for you, but I have an Izula/Junglas combo at the farm that I throw in the Mule when I’m out and about.
 
I have seen traditional Kukri sets that had a large working knife and one or two smaller knives set into the sheath.

A bit like the suplimentry accessories on vintage Japanese sword sets.
 
A Mora would be a fine addition imo, if you wanted to go more traditional with your Kukri perhaps a wooden handled Mora classic No1 or No2.

A Roselli Carpenter in the normal carbon steel is also a nice small knife.
 
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Lee D, I've been considering an izula but for it's size it seems pretty thick for such a small knife. Do you find that you have any trouble with detailed work with that?

Vorpel, mine is a traditional BAS from H.I. that came with both smaller tools, however the karda had a twist in it so it's not very useful.

Dav1, I've never worked with a mora classic, the handle seems comfortable, but does it twist in hand from being so rounded?
 
Puukko - also often paired with a larger knife, the Leuku....Finns are known as the Nepalese of the North anyway. (OK, I just made that up, but what the hey...).
 
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I don’t use an izula for what most would call detailed work, it’s just the one I use the most…cutting bait, whittling while waiting for mr whiskers to take the bait, just general knife stuff you would do with a knife that’s not meant for showing off. I will say that scales are a must, skeletonized work knives suck imo. The junglas only gets broke out if I’m checking tree stands snd clearing trails. I do like the idea of adding a Swiss Army knife as well, but mine is always in my pocket. There’s lots of models, you’ll just have to decide what tools you need on yours.
 
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VorpelSword said:
I have seen traditional Kukri sets that had a large working knife and one or two smaller knives set into the sheath.

A bit like the suplimentry accessories on vintage Japanese sword sets.
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Actually a knife and a honing steel/flint sparker/ferro rod striker.
Halador said:
Vorpel, mine is a traditional BAS from H.I. that came with both smaller tools, however the karda had a twist in it so it's not very useful.
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The other problem with kardas and chakmas is the sheaths don't hold them very well.

ETA: This question reminded me of a video, which I recommend OP watch at 1.75-2x speed because he talks so slowly. Further edit for wrong video.


And another edit: My pick would be the CS Pendleton Lite. Well reviewed as a field knife, lightweight, inexpensive to replace if lost, stainless steel (for me, anyway) makes it good for food prep, easy to resharpen, and Krupp 4116 is legendary for its corrosion resistance.
 
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Halador said:
That's probably a smart idea. Would you recommend a specific model?
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Any of the 93mm models would work well. I like the Soldier/Pioneer myself but, the Pioneer X would add a pair of scissors. The Farmer would add a small saw.

There are other Alox versions. The Electrician gives you an extra blade but you loose the can opener.

I don’t remember the other versions available.
 
Halador no not for me, you have to grip it a little differently but it actually allows better control ime for smaller tasks. I use mine all the time for very fine work and it's a great carver etc...
 
sabre cat said:
Any of the 93mm models would work well. I like the Soldier/Pioneer myself but, the Pioneer X would add a pair of scissors. The Farmer would add a small saw.

There are other Alox versions. The Electrician gives you an extra blade but you loose the can opener.

I don’t remember the other versions available.
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