Which knife?

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I am travelling around the world and would like to buy a knife that is a great general purpose tool, but is also particularly good for working with wood as I like to whittle. I would also like it to be really nice asthetically. A knife that I can keep with me and enjoy on a daily basis for years to come. I am really torn between single bladed ones and multi purpose tools, but think I am erring towards a beautiful single bladed knife. Any suggestions would be appreciated. I am not rich, so some of the more fabulous knives will probably be over my budget, but anything up to $200 would be considered although I would prefer to spend less than this.

Many thanks

T
 
If you're traveling around the world you might want to spend some time looking into what is legal in the countries you plan to visit. You don't want your prized possession ending up in the pocket of some "official" or confiscated by customs or whatever.
 
Almost always the safest option for legality is a small slipjoint like a Peanut or Sodbuster Jr. or Trapper or any number of other ones.
 
I'd suggest a Swiss Army Knife. They are inexpensive, and most people view them as tools instead of a weapon. If it was confiscated for some reason I'd think a replacement could be purchased from just about any sporting goods store/department.
 
I agree with Zombie. A SAK for travel, and a
Benchmade 943 for when you get home.

-You can thank me later..
 
A small puukko like the Ahti Rames, from Ragnars Forge is just the ticket. It is not a big knife, but has very good ergonomics. It is very sharp and sturdy. The blade is smaller, and would not be percieved as a weapon in my opinion. It is not a tactical knife and would be well recieved by customs as a whittler, without question. The price is $40 too.
 
I guess the Wakasashi has to stay home.

I always travel with a SAK. Lock blades are a no no in many countries.
 
In West Africa I have been asked by Police if I have a knife. So I hand them the SAK. It is returned, and I don't mention my Mora etc. Occasionally my West African colleague was searched and harrassed. "where's your knife".

It may be legal and desirable to have a knife but in the areas of lower class police that is no protection from their stupidity or pushing for $. They can just about deal with a SAK, that will always impress but not cause concern and send you on your way. Fighting knives get them nervous and breaking out in native dialects a pain eased only by a few $ notes.




I often wondered how far I could get with one of those wall hangers bowies with a Skull on in a land of Juju, witchcraft and sudden violence.
 
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