Camp knife what do you use and why?

[Pignut]

I am thinking of making a camp knife to compliment the rest of my kit.

What do you use and why?

"Sent from the back of beyond using new fangled technology"

 

[Jinsin456]

I now use an Enzo Trapper for everything, used to use a Mora but wanted something a bit more substantial. I find that it manages everthing well, holds a good edge and is easy to sharpen.

I've used it from everthing from feathering sticks, battoning, whittling, food prep etc very versatile knife.

 

[Shewie]

By camp knife do you mean something that stands up to some good hard punishment? If so it's a J Adams Mod survival knife which has been modded slightly, great for splitting and those jobs when you don't want to use your belt knife.

 

[Pignut]

By camp knife do you mean something that stands up to some good hard punishment? If so it's a J Adams Mod survival knife which has been modded slightly, great for splitting and those jobs when you don't want to use your belt knife.

That is the type of thing

Or a leuku type?

"Sent from the back of beyond using new fangled technology"

 

[Hoodoo]

This is my favorite. Blade by Brian Harrison (9" long blade, 1/8" thick, ATS 34), handle and sheath by Paul Savage.

 

[Shewie]

This was what I started with ...

and this was part way through the mod (finger guard off and new scales)..

 

[Corso]

I'm going to give a Condor hudson bay a try when it arrives

 

[Johnnyboy1971]

I asked the same a while ago. Ended up with a leuku and loved it. Just last week i got hold of a FGYT Nessie and got to say it does everything apart from really delicate work for which i have just ordered one of his smaller knives.

 

[Pignut]

Full tang leuku?

It a scandi gring robust enough for chopping

"Sent from the back of beyond using new fangled technology"

 

[FGYT]

I am thinking of making a camp knife to compliment the rest of my kit.

What do you use and why?

"Sent from the back of beyond using new fangled technology"

Question is

What do you want to use it for

Or

What do the sharps you carry that its intended to compliment Not do or not do well enough to warrant the extra weight and space of another bit of kit or can it replace one or more items that are heavier etc

Design is fun but best to start with a good reason

ATB

Duncan

 

[Pignut]

Purely a nice to have!

My new workshop is sorted, i have some spare 01 kicking about..... ;@)

"Sent from the back of beyond using new fangled technology"

 

[Retired Member southey]

This was what I started with ...

and this was part way through the mod (finger guard off and new scales)..

I miss that knife, looking good Rich!!

 

[rik_uk3]

Buck knife or 2010. The Buck used for most things.

 

[robevs73]

Here's my baby.

 

[FGYT]

Purely a nice to have!

My new workshop is sorted, i have some spare 01 kicking about..... ;@)

"Sent from the back of beyond using new fangled technology"

so your all ready restricted buy the size of the O1 you have that you want to use

ATB

Duncan

 

[hedgerowpete]

a simple sharp mora and the reason why is £14 rather than the big money others spend on a knife

 

[robevs73]

He wants to make a big knife , don't put him off, he's making it not spending silly money like daft people like me do!!!.
Bless you Pignut!!!!! Big knives ROCK!!

 

[Pignut]

a simple sharp mora and the reason why is £14 rather than the big money others spend on a knife

A £4 mora will do all a £14 mora will, as will a shapened, pointed table knife i suspect.

Still as Rob says "BIG KNIVES ROCK" (I think i have found my new tag line)

"Sent from the back of beyond using new fangled technology"

 

[Shewie]

I miss that knife, looking good Rich!!

She misses you too mate

 

[Pignut]

so your all ready restricted buy the size of the O1 you have that you want to use

ATB

Duncan

Yep 500mm!

Quote of the day:
"Bless you Pignut!!!!! Big knives ROCK!!" (Robevs73)