How Much Knife Do You Really Need...
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TEXASforLIFE
SAINT
The switchblade comb would be the least helpful for me......well maybe for a mustash comb?
Talyn
SAINT
I agree. But automatics with a blade are handy.
TEXASforLIFE
SAINT
I have gone the way of assist open and enjoy the thumb open type. Some use the index finger.
KillerFord1977
SAINT
Deer season here in Texas. Bet I have used my knife two dozens times for various items in the last 48 hours
C. Sumpin
Custom
Too many quality general/multi purpose knives to select from and most will do what is needed.
A flexible "shoe string" saw weighs next to nothing, stows away anywhere, and does the wood working (or bone cutting) chores quicker while at the same time saving the abuse of a knife needed for other things. Like countless other choices, the mission and its length and environment narrow the choices. Personally, rather than one knife to "do it all", a combination is more efficient. Often, a small hatchet is a gold nugget/life saver.
The authors comment in jest about "cutting off an arm" (yes, with a pocket knife!) is no joke to Aron Ralston.
The readers comments following the article were not kind.
A flexible "shoe string" saw weighs next to nothing, stows away anywhere, and does the wood working (or bone cutting) chores quicker while at the same time saving the abuse of a knife needed for other things. Like countless other choices, the mission and its length and environment narrow the choices. Personally, rather than one knife to "do it all", a combination is more efficient. Often, a small hatchet is a gold nugget/life saver.
The authors comment in jest about "cutting off an arm" (yes, with a pocket knife!) is no joke to Aron Ralston.
The readers comments following the article were not kind.
I once , because of necessity , skinned and quartered out a whitetail deer with a small pocket knife. I was at work and a fellow worker dropped of a big doe he had killed. He had asked me before opening day if I would like to have one.
Anyway he stopped by work with this doe and as I started to go for my hunting knife , I remembered that I had forgotten to bring it. So I hung the deer on a hoist and started skinning it. ( I was sub arc welding on a big sheave , so I would make adjustment to arc path , add more flux , and go back to work on deer. )
The knife I used was a US made Schrade 330t two blade knife.
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Anyway he stopped by work with this doe and as I started to go for my hunting knife , I remembered that I had forgotten to bring it. So I hung the deer on a hoist and started skinning it. ( I was sub arc welding on a big sheave , so I would make adjustment to arc path , add more flux , and go back to work on deer. )
The knife I used was a US made Schrade 330t two blade knife.
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ChanceMcCall
Custom
For the outdoors? Make mine a fixed blade (or two if I think I'm going to have to skin and gut my dinner). That doesn't mean I'm not going to carry a folder as well. All that said, I had to carry a backpack many years ago but I have no desire to do it again. Four hundred yards from my 4x4 or my horse is my maximum enjoyable distance on foot, so I am less concerned about weight. I love the outdoors but am not about to willingly walk out overnight or longer. On the other hand I love two week trips on horseback.
javbike
Hellcat
You are the man papa I have that knifeI once , because of necessity , skinned and quartered out a whitetail deer with a small pocket knife. I was at work and a fellow worker dropped of a big doe he had killed. He had asked me before opening day if I would like to have one.
Anyway he stopped by work with this doe and as I started to go for my hunting knife , I remembered that I had forgotten to bring it. So I hung the deer on a hoist and started skinning it. ( I was sub arc welding on a big sheave , so I would make adjustment to arc path , add more flux , and go back to work on deer. )
The knife I used was a US made Schrade 330t two blade knife.
SCHRADE OLD TIMER 330T MIDDLEMAN JACK POCKET KNIFE USA | #32019861
GET A PIECE OF SCHRADE HISTORY WHILE YOU CAN...PROUDLY HAND MADE IN THE U S A SCHRADE OLD TIMER 330T MIDDLEMAN JACK POCKET KNIFE LAST ONE AVAILABLE Knives Like Grandad's Built To Last A Lifetime New i
The Night Rider
Professional
I read the article and I was surprised he never mentioned a Buck 110.
I like knives and I've always got my eye out for some cool new knife but the reality is I made it through my entire military career with a Gerber Multitool and a Buck 110 and I always felt they were adequate.
I like knives and I've always got my eye out for some cool new knife but the reality is I made it through my entire military career with a Gerber Multitool and a Buck 110 and I always felt they were adequate.
The Night Rider
Professional
A friend gifted me this Victorinox Trekker. It's a Liner Lock so it's not something I would normally pick for myself but I'm quite happy with it and wouldn't have any problem carrying it in the field.
