I have been thinking about this for a while, and this may have been done before on the forum, but I can not find it.
I have been reading a lot of different posts and everyone seems to have different ideas on on knives, and what works for them.
Let's just pretend that you were going to be stranded in the wild for six months and the only tool you could have would be a knife, which one would you choose to have?
Keep in mind this knife would have to do everything you would require, such as building shelters, split wood, food preparation, clean game and skinning. Also let's just say that food and water will not be an issue, but fire and shelter will be and the temperature would be in the low single degrees......and you are allowed a hand saw but not allowed an axe.
Knowledge expected is a basic knowledge of the area you are in, including botanical (edibles and medical). The kit to hand would be in between a grab bag and weekend rough camping kit (no tent or axe).
As for the situation, imagine your fed up with the stressful day to day life, and no dependants, and your just off to get away that very moment without hesitation...to a location with optimal resources.
This is not about which knife is better.... I am curious as to what knife YOU would want with you, what would you reach for with a moments notice?
As for me, I am very experienced in using knives, and have an idea of what I would reach for, but I am interested in hearing your choices in this thread.
For me, it would be the Fallkniven A1, long enough to chop, does an okay job of fine carving and easy to field sharpen. I am open to revision and ideas....and overall just interested to hear from members and your choices.
Pictures welcome, so to be clear, it does not have to be a production knife, any knife, even one you made yourself. Interested to see different designs and not targeting brands of any kind.
I have been reading a lot of different posts and everyone seems to have different ideas on on knives, and what works for them.
Let's just pretend that you were going to be stranded in the wild for six months and the only tool you could have would be a knife, which one would you choose to have?
Keep in mind this knife would have to do everything you would require, such as building shelters, split wood, food preparation, clean game and skinning. Also let's just say that food and water will not be an issue, but fire and shelter will be and the temperature would be in the low single degrees......and you are allowed a hand saw but not allowed an axe.
Knowledge expected is a basic knowledge of the area you are in, including botanical (edibles and medical). The kit to hand would be in between a grab bag and weekend rough camping kit (no tent or axe).
As for the situation, imagine your fed up with the stressful day to day life, and no dependants, and your just off to get away that very moment without hesitation...to a location with optimal resources.
This is not about which knife is better.... I am curious as to what knife YOU would want with you, what would you reach for with a moments notice?
As for me, I am very experienced in using knives, and have an idea of what I would reach for, but I am interested in hearing your choices in this thread.
For me, it would be the Fallkniven A1, long enough to chop, does an okay job of fine carving and easy to field sharpen. I am open to revision and ideas....and overall just interested to hear from members and your choices.
Pictures welcome, so to be clear, it does not have to be a production knife, any knife, even one you made yourself. Interested to see different designs and not targeting brands of any kind.
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