What type of knife do you bring?

[madnomad]

I usually carry whatever is locally available and fairly cheap. I prefer carbon steel over stainless as most tend to be sharper, easier to sharpen and higher quality but that's not the case with some of the European stainless blades I have seen.

However, when I'm in Canada I always pick up a Mora Swedish carbon steel knife (the basic model with the red birch wood handle) when I have a chance. They are only about 10 bucks and are about the most useful and sharp knife to have around in the bush. I would recommend them over most others...I would rather spend 100 bucks on hunting equipment or horse tack than an expensive knife that won't be any more durable or cut any better...A buddy of mine gave me an Opinel as a gift several months ago when we hooked up overseas and I thought it was kind of neat at first but it broke shortly after while doing meat-cutting/chopping duty, they don't seem to be that sturdy for anything but light work. Right now I am just carrying local Ecuadorian cheap-o knives but they work well enough...

[Coast-toCoast]

I may have already replied to this, but, it's hard to read all the posts on my phone. If you're on a budget, I highly recommend a $20.00 Gerber 4" fixed-blade for general camp duties and/or protection. I always use my Swiss Army for small tasks (it cuts cheese really well and dammit, I like cheese). And it was only around $20.00 too. (stick with Victorinox or Wenger). My multi-tool is mostly used on my guitar. I prefer Leatherman but my budget said Kobalt from Lowes. $15.00, but it has a lifetime warranty. PS I would trust my life with a CRKT. They are great but some Jersey cops took my last one. And whatever knives you buy, always get a sharpener. Even the cheap ones do well. And remember, Jesus isn't the only one that saves at Wal-Mart. I buy my cutlery there.

[RangerChris]

That gerber is probly as good as it gets on a budget, lifetime warranty.

[bote]

I like Gerber multitools, prefer the onehanded opening as a matter of fact (I know there`s a lot of controversy on that). But I recently read on another forum that they had changed manufacturer`s and the quality had gone down. Anybody notice this or know about this?

I saw an awesome knife the other day, totally beyond my needs, but satisfies the kid in me. Sorry if this was posted here, can`t remember where I saw it. Pretty awesome knives, the company owner has some sweet shorts too.

http://www.coldsteel.com/bushmanseries.html

[mrnightowl]

recently I traded in all my good throwing and hunting knives in for a battery powered turkey carver...

[Stargazer]

3 olympia steel throwing knives, 1 ALABAMA SLAMMER 440 steel combat knife, and a cheap mako steel fillet knife. 1 multi tool

[NorthFirst]

knives create bad energy. I carry a sharpened toothbrush instead.

[Omeo]

One Gerber knock off multi tool, a K-bar locking folder (5"), for camp duty, but can chop wood if i have a mallet of some sort, and a camp hatchet on extended trips on walkabout

[RangerChris]

Gerber multitools are GARBAGE. They are starting to be issued to Canadian troops and they do not stand up, one handed opening is novel but too weak.... Leatherman multitools are top notch and tough as nails, my Surge cuts good quality chain link easily and has a jigsaw blade holder. The only other multi tool Id recommend is the Victorinox swiss tool, its absolutely gorgeous and just as tough as the leatherman, my pops has had one for 10 years no issues. Northfirst thats some prison sh*t if i ever saw it, effective tho.

[bote]

I think it depends on the person (the multitool issue). For instance, I carry my gerber on my belt at all times, running around, climbing up and down stuff, I don`t want something too heavy or bulky, just a really basic pair of pliers, some screwdriver tips, maybe scissors, can opener and a knife. Plus I lose my multitool every 2-5 years, so I don`t want anyhting over 20 bucks. I`ve had leathermans too, but never broken any of my multitools, and definitely use them lots. Never had a need to cut a lot of chain link with my multitool for instance, but I use the one-handed opening pretty regularly.

So I wouldn`t argue that there are better quality tools, but for me it is more important to have the appropriate tool.