Cutting tools

[Jakeboy]

This year I'm going to take along a small ax and a knife to handle camp chores. I've been using a large knife (6" blade), as a "do it all" tool, but it doesn't really do anything "well". It does get the job done, however, and would be the best choice if one were limited to a single tool.

I just bought this Gransfors Bruks Wildlife Ax (weighs a little over 1 lb.), and will pair it with either a Mora 746 or a Buck Vanguard 192 (both great knives with 4" blades, though the Buck is much more robust). The GB for fire prep and the knife for food prep and all around duty.

What do you guys use?

GB Wildlife Ax
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Mora 746
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Buck Vanguard 192
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[Koinz]

Chainsaw usually works for me ;D

Seriously thought. A good serrated knife and small ax is the way to go. I don't know models, but I'll know it to see it.

 

[SisuTen]

Chainsaw usually works for me ;D

Seriously thought. A good serrated knife and small ax is the way to go. I don't know models, but I'll know it to see it.

Light explosives are handy! )

Nice edged tools/weapons he has there!

Paul

 

[switchback]

Never had much need for an axe or hatchet while camping but a good folding bow saw can work wonders. As far as knives, nothing beats a well equipped Victorinox Swiss army knife. Mine have stayed sharp forever, have bottle openers for my favorite micro-brews, a corkscrew for when I'm with the misses, a can opener, and a good saw are the minimums on one.

That said I also have a Leatherman, K-Bar USMC, big-assed Buck lock-blade and many more but the Swiss gets the use unless I need a pliers or screwdriver.

 

[Venture]

I bought one of these for scrounging firewood:

It's a Buck folding camp saw. Very light and does a nice job. Sawing is a PITA though no matter how you slice it.

For general use I carry a Swiss multitool.

 

[spklbuk]

Folding saw and a Mora in the kit. Swiss army knife (Victorinox Tinker) in my pocket or tank bag.

 

[Don in Lodi]

9" Gerber Bowie covers all the bases for me. Well, other than the scattered folders tucked all over.

 

[Swagger]

Oooooooh! Edged weapons .... likey. I'll have to show our SOG pointy stuff sometime. 8)

 

[TierHawg]

I started a "collection" of blades this off-season. I bought a Becker BK9 for camping. While I was waiting for it to ship, I decided I needed to try out a shorter BK2 for bike camping. So far, I've only been able to chop trees and such in the backyard. I actually like the BK2 better since its as heavy and a thicker blade (.25"). 3" to 4" cedar branches are no issue for either blade.

Sorry, no action shots, but here is what I have:

(BK13, BK2, CRKS BK9 sheath, BK9, BK13)

 

[Bill310]

I have owned and used a Russell Belt Knife since I was 17. I still have my original one (and a few spares). They had a clearance of seconds a few years ago and I bought a extras to keep on each bike. The only difference was the S stamped on the tang.

I bought 3 really nice folding Russell Knifes with Water Buffalo handles and in 2008 when my wife, my riding pal and I all rode to Inuvik I had a little ceremony at the Arctic Circle and gave everyone one of thses knives, (I was not surprised at my gift to myself but I did appreciate my thoughtfulness)

The next year when my wife and I rode to Prudhoe Bay as she got off her bike at the Arctic Circle for the obligitary photo she looked at me and said, "So, do I get another knife?" )

Link to Knives

http://www.grohmannknives.com/pages/outdoor.html

 

[bvail]

I have a couple of Leatherman knives, one of which I've been carrying in my pocket for probably 20 years or so. Very handy for cutting and fixing things. Also have a larger one that has a saw on it. Doubt if it would be any use for firewood though.

 

[Jakeboy]

I'm a fan of nice knives and have several that I like (and use). I'm not a collector, but I have a collection. All have been used with enthusiasm whether it be slicing tomatoes, grapefruit, whittling feather sticks for fire starting, field dressing/skinning deer or battoning notches in emergency (as in, I lost one) tent pegs.

I've really come to love the scandi grind blade and have a few inexpensive Swedish Moras which I use lot. After much thought, I decided to add another knife to my inventory. This one is a Helle Taiga. It's made in Norway by a small company that uses only the finest of knife steels. Its laminated blade is extremely sharp and tough. The handle is curly birch and is very comfortable in the hand. The leather sheath is a sleeve style (which I prefer for a field knife), and is quality plus.

If you're looking for a camp/bushcraft or general fixed blade knife, do yourself a favor and take a look at the knives from Sweden, Norway or Finland.

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[~TABASCO~]

I'm a fan of nice knives and have several that I like (and use). I'm not a collector, but I have a collection. All have been used with enthusiasm whether it be slicing tomatoes, grapefruit, whittling feather sticks for fire starting, field dressing/skinning deer or battoning notches in emergency (as in, I lost one) tent pegs.

I've really come to love the scandi grind blade and have a few inexpensive Swedish Moras which I use lot. After much thought, I decided to add another knife to my inventory. This one is a Helle Taiga. It's made in Norway by a small company that uses only the finest of knife steels. Its laminated blade is extremely sharp and tough. The handle is curly birch and is very comfortable in the hand. The leather sheath is a sleeve style (which I prefer for a field knife), and is quality plus.

If you're looking for a camp/bushcraft or general fixed blade knife, do yourself a favor and take a look at the knives from Sweden, Norway or Finland.

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That looks awesome !!!!