What type of knife do you bring?

[CodyD]

A knife is a great tool to have while out on the road, camping or doing anything close to either. I'm assuming many people who bring one would prefer some type of a multi-tool, such as a [i:f0104ea2d9]Leatherman[/i:f0104ea2d9], Swiss Army Knife, etc., for multi-tools work great in many different tasks.

Some may think this is a bit overkill, but I bring three knives, and they all have their place:
[b:f0104ea2d9]1[/b:f0104ea2d9] A working knife. This one is a good, strong, high carbon steel fixed-blade knife which I use for a ton of jobs where a good, very sharp knife which keeps an edge should be used. Comes in hand, especially for carving. I consider it my main knife.

[b:f0104ea2d9]2[/b:f0104ea2d9] A fillet knife. Used basically for filleting fish or skinning small game. It's stainless steel and I use it because I don't want guts (and the steel corrosion that can come along with it) all over my work knife .

[b:f0104ea2d9]3[/b:f0104ea2d9] A multi-tool. When I didn't carry a multi-tool, I came across many scenarios where I wished I had one. I now bring a swiss army multi-tool with pliers, a knife, a saw, a screwdriver attachment, and a hand-full of other miscellaneous parts. It's got a bit of heft to it, but it comes in hand and it's worth bringing.

If I plan on spending a lot of time in the wilderness during the trip, I also usually bring two main tools for harvesting firewood: a camp axe ([i:f0104ea2d9]Gränsfors Bruks Scandinavian Forest Axe[/i:f0104ea2d9]) and a compact folding saw.

So the question is what knife, or knives, do you bring?

Edit: Removed a link that went bad.

[dharm_abum]

i just brings a swiss army knife and a leatherman as a back up. i also carry a Sven collapsible saw- maybe similar to yours.

[CodyD]

[quote:aa0ff7e76d="dharm_abum"]i just brings a swiss army knife and a leatherman as a back up.[/quote:aa0ff7e76d]

Really, you got a leatherman as your backup to a swiss army knife? Must be a heavy-duty swiss army knife then! I always considered most leatherman knives superior (probably because when I think of a leatherman I think of a leatherman wave, or better).

I am a big fan of swiss army knives myself, though. My first knife was a swiss army knife. I beat the hell out of that thing when I was a younger kid and it never failed me, it's still in descent shape today. Swiss army knives are great tools and wouldn't arouse too much suspicion if you ever got caught with one.

[TheWind]

I have a Cold Steel Recon 1 that I just recently bought. I lost my Kershaw(Ken Onion model) climbing some rocks at a park near my friends house. Then I have a leatherman Wave that I bought on my last trip.

The Recon 1 is 4"(the legal limit as far as I know) but the large, heavy duty handle make it look bigger . That and it kind of looks scary, I love it though. http://www.coldsteel.com/recon1.html

[azenlunatic]

I used to carry a Spyderco serrated knife, but it was pretty beat up---someone gave me a Columbia River liner lock folder, and I've learned to appreciate it over the last several months. It resharpens easily

-Rob

[CodyD]

[quote:a6507f5ee7="TheWind"]I lost my Kershaw(Ken Onion model) climbing some rocks...[/quote:a6507f5ee7]

I have one of those, I usually let my girlfriend use it however. Good, sharp knife.

[Nsaglibene]

I'm a knife junkie... I carry about... well alot.

I carry a Custom as my main knife
A small backup CRKT plan B
Leatherman Wave
Two Cold Steel 5inch cullodens
Blackjack Marauder II 15inch Kopis kinda blade
And Im getting a real small double bit tomohawk made up that I will carry too.

If Im in a car I carry more. Maybe I post some pics later.

[Musical_Tinker]

The Leatherman Wave is the new knife I am going to take it is similar to the knifes the Canadian military use and I don't think anyone will feel threatened by it if I get searched.

I keep a knife I got as a gift from France it is light, good blade 3" and is used traditionally for cutting and peeling food very good and as long as you treat it right stays sharp long.

I have an A2 blade for my hand plane, but what I don't like about the A2 is they dull quicker and I am a very picky guy when it comes to my work, good thing is they are very strong metal and sharpen quickly and evenly on a good Japanese water stone. If anyone is serious about taking knives with them take a good Japanese waters stone they are a miracle don't ever use an oil stone on your knives.

[CodyD]

[quote:6aa94926cf="Musical_Tinker"] I have an A2 blade for my hand plane, but what I don't like about the A2 is they dull quicker and I am a very picky guy when it comes to my work, good thing is they are very strong metal and sharpen quickly and evenly on a good Japanese water stone. If anyone is serious about taking knives with them take a good Japanese waters stone they are a miracle don't ever use an oil stone on your knives.[/quote:6aa94926cf]

Really, A2 dulls quick for you? I heard it keeps one of the best edges... but until I get my SBT and put it to the test, I'm gonna have to take your word for it!

And about those Japanese water stones... where can you find ones small enough to carry with you on a trip? I heard they are definitely the best, but all of the ones I've seen are pretty good sized and from what I know most people carry three. Seems like a bit much to carry, but let me know.

[Musical_Tinker]

At Lee Valley I get all of my stones, I have a 200x, 800x, 1000/4000x
you do not need to have an 800x, but it does make the 1000/4000x stay smoother and level longer depending on the damage done to the tool. These stones are also made for a shop not taking around they weigh at least 5 pounds. I was hoping to head to Lee valley on Saturday, but my asshole boss switched my schedule so now I have to work ><.

I have the catalogue beside me and there are two pocket knives designed for on the go. 4"x1" 3/4" thick and comes in 1000x and 4000x so dont knick your knives, $14.00 CDN for both.
[b:8910f286ef]CodyD[/b:8910f286ef] you are right A2 stay sharper longer than 01 I had them mixed up sorry about that.

By the way went to MEC got a TTI Leatherman it is superb excellent craftsmanship, but the case is a pain in the ass because it is so bulky. 135$ CDN

http://www.leevalley.com/wood/page.aspx ... at=1,43072