I have several good knives, and have found many different ones to be better suited for different purposes. However, one that I go back to regularly is my Mora.
This is an inexpensive knife with a full tang (blade goes into the handle) fixed blade. They are very durable, hold an edge quite well, and have the size and manuverability to do most of the tasks I call on them to do. It is my primary field knife for camping (it can be used to split small pieces of wood for fires), fishing (gutting is no problem, fileting takes a bit of practice because it is not flexible), and hunting (regularly used for field dressing, has been used to butcher a deer, though not ideal).
I use the carbon steel blade because it is a bit harder and holds an edge better, but if you are using it in wet conditions or salt water, they have some available in stainless.
They ain’t pretty, but for the money it is a very difficult knife to beat. I have knives from Buck, Gerber, Spyderco, and Benchmade, all of which take a back seat to my Mora in the field. Not that they wouldn’t do the job, but the $10-$12 knife cuts through anything, is easy to resharpen, easy to clean, stronger than a folding knife, feels good in the hand, and is no problem to replace when necessary (which I haven’t done yet).
You will undoubtedly get recommendations for some of the more expensive brands, and they are all VERY nice knives. But when I think about the jobs I ask a knife to do in the field, I don’t want my $100+ investment to be subjected to such treatment.
If you decide to go with a different knife, you owe it to yourself to try a Mora as well. It’s not a major investment, but will become a trusted tool in your pack. Go with the Eriksson version over Frosts – it’s a bit more rigid. Try the most popular one – style #1.
Enjoy!
What’s A Good Hunting-all Purpose Knife?
I need a knife that can gut fish, cut rope and do a few basic things when i go camping. Link to a good one online?
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February 21, 2010
February 21, 2010
Gerber and Buck make great knives. Both of them make excellent fixed and folding knives. I have multiple of each type and none of them have broken or needed repair other than the occasional sharpening.http://www.gerbertools.com/?gclid=CMbpvJ…http://www.buckknives.com/
February 21, 2010
try a Shrade or Old Timer (same company) folding carbon steel 2 blade knife with 3 1/2 inch blades. with 2 blades one will always be sharp. be wary of stainless steel (like Buck) knives because they do not cut as well and they are vary hard to sharpen in the woods with a diamond or ceramic hone. i probably paid $29.99 for mine and it has lasted me 36 years . i see them in pawn shops for $15 to $20.
February 21, 2010
Schrade is made in the U.S.A. and carrys a lifetime warranty.* It is a single blade, folding lock blade knife.* Its called the Uncle Henry.* Sharp as a razor, and really holds an edge.* Check it out.* High quality, extremely well made knife.*
February 22, 2010
Gerber and Buck mentioned above are definitely good suggestions.
I personally am a fan of the classic Marine Ka-bar. Mine will definitely outlast me.
February 22, 2010
Buck 110–reasonably priced, and can do most anything, up to and including, field dressing big game.
Can be found for around $30.00 at your local Wal Mart!
February 22, 2010
Cold Steel Master Hunter. Not much on looks but a really fine knife when you need it.
February 22, 2010
February 22, 2010
Swiss Army…many functions
February 22, 2010
ka-bar
