Knives

Aetos · 10-04-2009, 12:31 AM

I'm looking for some advice on a good all around utility/camping/survival knife to use while camping, or have with me while mountain biking or trail riding on my quad. Right now I have a Kabar, while I love it, it is too big to be practical for any kind of use outside the deep woods with an 8" blade and 13" overall length it is very hard to find practical uses, though I did chop down a tree with it

I was thinking of this one RAT Cutlery Co. I'm not looking for anything serrated, I am thinking straight edge and on the smaller side.

Skrigg · 10-04-2009, 01:18 AM

I use the Kershaw Cyclone as my main carry. It has a blade length of 3.75" and overall length of 8.75 weighing 6.3oz. I have big hands and its large enough to get things done and small enough to be concealed easily. It has a on/off switch that will allow speed spring opening via a stud or back flipper. Here is a video reveiw.

Tavik · 10-04-2009, 02:11 AM

Ive always been a huge fan of Benchmade knives. Super high quality materials and craftsmanship. And sharp as fuck.

Flood950 · 10-05-2009, 11:41 AM

I have a small collection of outdoors knives to fit a variety of tasks/situations.

Kershaw Chive is great for a very small daily carrier. It is a smaller version of what Skrigg is talking about. The opening mechanism on them is fantastic. The Chive is VERY small, a slightly larger version is the Leek.

I have a Benchmade folder that is a mid-size, blade is 3.75. Another quality company. Comes with a belt clip, good for hiking etc.

Next up is a fixed blade SOG. SOG SEAL Pup Elite (Straight Edge Black TiNi)
I use this for backpacking etc, it comes with a belt sheath. I have used and abused this knife and it has held up very well.

The largest I have is another SOG SOG Trident 2.0
I dont carry this one around too often, it was a gift and I was actually looking more for something closer to the other SOG I have.

TheCutlery · 10-06-2009, 09:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tavik

Ive always been a huge fan of Benchmade knives. Super high quality materials and craftsmanship. And sharp as fuck.

Ditto. Wife bought me one for christmas (and I didn't ask for one either, so that makes it more surprising), and it is a goddamned good knife. Handle is aluminum, very lightweight, very well balanced.

943 Details | Benchmade

Outside of the aforementioned chopping down of trees, I really don't see any reason to own a knife other than this one again.

Brutul Tarew Marr · 10-06-2009, 09:28 AM

I had a Kershaw assisted opening knife and I really liked it but lost it last winter.

Occido · 10-14-2009, 05:27 PM

Here's a badass blade for ya.

Microtech scarab blade.

PigBenis · 10-21-2009, 08:18 PM

I've always liked knifes that make me look like rambo

Kaosu · 11-09-2009, 09:41 PM

I currently own two knives that I use constantly.

Is my primary utility knife. I use the shit outta this thing. It looks pretty flimsy, but its very well made and extremely durable; its a folding knife and the notch that holds it straight is just beastly.

Also:

By far the best bali-song that I've personally owned.

Edit: I live in Arizona, which allows bali-songs.

manslayer · 11-12-2009, 04:10 PM

Always used a Gerber Mark 2 when I was in the military, but that'll likely run you into the same issues as your KBar.

Gryeyes · 11-12-2009, 05:08 PM

If money is not a factor and you want a knife that shits on any mass produced line (even the better ones).

Jay Fisher: Knife Maker, Artist, Photographer, Writer; Home Page

Aetos · 11-12-2009, 05:51 PM

If there is one thing I can't stand its fantasy knives. I ended up with the rat cutlery rc3. This thing is really fucking sharp

Camerous · 11-12-2009, 09:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aetos

If there is one thing I can't stand its fantasy knives. I ended up with the rat cutlery rc3. This thing is really fucking sharp

You did notice that he doesn't make "just" fantasy knives right?

Feduke · 11-16-2009, 05:40 PM

Spending 200$ on a pocket knife is a bit ridiculous. The main use is to snap open beer bottles.

It really gets the ladies riled up.

PigBenis · 11-16-2009, 06:08 PM

You aren't cool unless you have something like this

10-04-2009, 12:31 AM	#1 (permalink)
Aetos Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: CT Posts: 516 -29 Internets	Knives I'm looking for some advice on a good all around utility/camping/survival knife to use while camping, or have with me while mountain biking or trail riding on my quad. Right now I have a Kabar, while I love it, it is too big to be practical for any kind of use outside the deep woods with an 8" blade and 13" overall length it is very hard to find practical uses, though I did chop down a tree with it I was thinking of this one RAT Cutlery Co. I'm not looking for anything serrated, I am thinking straight edge and on the smaller side. __________________

10-04-2009, 01:18 AM	#2 (permalink)
Skrigg Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Florence, KY Posts: 362 +32 Internets	I use the Kershaw Cyclone as my main carry. It has a blade length of 3.75" and overall length of 8.75 weighing 6.3oz. I have big hands and its large enough to get things done and small enough to be concealed easily. It has a on/off switch that will allow speed spring opening via a stud or back flipper. Here is a video reveiw. Attached Images

10-04-2009, 02:11 AM	#3 (permalink)
Tavik Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Seattle Posts: 70 +1 Internets	Ive always been a huge fan of Benchmade knives. Super high quality materials and craftsmanship. And sharp as fuck. __________________ twitter.com/patarick

10-14-2009, 05:27 PM	#7 (permalink)
Occido Don't get penisy Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Somewhere in the Mountains Posts: 2,856 -126 Internets	Here's a badass blade for ya. Microtech scarab blade. __________________ When a man isn't busy killing another, he spends the rest of his time killing what resembles himself the most.

11-09-2009, 09:41 PM	#9 (permalink)
Kaosu Lost in the Twilight Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Tempe, Arizona Posts: 1,271	I currently own two knives that I use constantly. Is my primary utility knife. I use the shit outta this thing. It looks pretty flimsy, but its very well made and extremely durable; its a folding knife and the notch that holds it straight is just beastly. Also: By far the best bali-song that I've personally owned. Edit: I live in Arizona, which allows bali-songs. __________________ My name is 朱邦 Last edited by Kaosu; 11-17-2009 at 01:47 PM..

10-05-2009, 11:41 AM	#4 (permalink)
Flood950 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Boston Posts: 399	I have a small collection of outdoors knives to fit a variety of tasks/situations. Kershaw Chive is great for a very small daily carrier. It is a smaller version of what Skrigg is talking about. The opening mechanism on them is fantastic. The Chive is VERY small, a slightly larger version is the Leek. I have a Benchmade folder that is a mid-size, blade is 3.75. Another quality company. Comes with a belt clip, good for hiking etc. Next up is a fixed blade SOG. SOG SEAL Pup Elite (Straight Edge Black TiNi) I use this for backpacking etc, it comes with a belt sheath. I have used and abused this knife and it has held up very well. The largest I have is another SOG SOG Trident 2.0 I dont carry this one around too often, it was a gift and I was actually looking more for something closer to the other SOG I have.

10-06-2009, 09:28 AM	#6 (permalink)
Brutul Tarew Marr Good. Bad. I'm the guy with the gun. Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 1,237 -1 Internets	I had a Kershaw assisted opening knife and I really liked it but lost it last winter.

10-21-2009, 08:18 PM	#8 (permalink)
PigBenis My e-peen is huge Join Date: May 2002 Location: Boiler Up Posts: 860 -63 Internets	I've always liked knifes that make me look like rambo

11-12-2009, 04:10 PM	#10 (permalink)
manslayer El Presidente Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Deep Dark Cold Posts: 554 -2 Internets	Always used a Gerber Mark 2 when I was in the military, but that'll likely run you into the same issues as your KBar.

11-12-2009, 05:08 PM	#11 (permalink)
Gryeyes Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 887 -10 Internets	If money is not a factor and you want a knife that shits on any mass produced line (even the better ones). Jay Fisher: Knife Maker, Artist, Photographer, Writer; Home Page

11-12-2009, 05:51 PM	#12 (permalink)
Aetos Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: CT Posts: 516 -29 Internets	If there is one thing I can't stand its fantasy knives. I ended up with the rat cutlery rc3. This thing is really fucking sharp __________________

11-16-2009, 05:40 PM	#14 (permalink)
Feduke Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Syracuse Posts: 390	Spending 200$ on a pocket knife is a bit ridiculous. The main use is to snap open beer bottles. It really gets the ladies riled up.

11-16-2009, 06:08 PM	#15 (permalink)
PigBenis My e-peen is huge Join Date: May 2002 Location: Boiler Up Posts: 860 -63 Internets	You aren't cool unless you have something like this

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