recommendations for hiking knife

[boatdetective]

So, I'll admit that I like a decent knife. Nothing collector quality- but I'd rather not waste my time with cheapo knockoffs with crummy steel. I have a raft of nice EDC folders, but thought that camping would probably call for something a bit heftier- especially if you intend on stripping small limbs. I guess one argument might be to carry a normal knife and a small, light hatchet. Or, you could just go with some flavor of Ka-Bar or Bowie. What do you all think?  (BTW, I'm not a hunter, so skinning would not be a consideration...whi ch would require a totally different knife anyway).

[Perazzimx14]

Benchmade of your choice

[yogidozer]

leatherman wave might be what fits your needs

[Cam3512]

http://www.kabar.com/most-famous-knife

USMC Kabar!

[Sasquatch Jim]

 I Prefer a tanto with about a 7 inch blade.  It has a thick strong spine that can be hammered with a heavy stick of wood or whatever
 to split small to medium sized logs for firewood to get to the dry heart wood.  Yet with its' hollow ground cutting edge it can be honed razor sharp.  The tip can be used to make chisel cuts , and the whole knife is strong enough to use as a piton in an emergency.
 The point is sharp enough and the blade and chisel tip can be driven into the skull of a dangerous animal.  All round it is possibly the most versatile knife for camping or survival.  I once shaved with mine just to see how well it worked.  I took off a full inch and a half long heavy beard close enough to pass military inspection when the Coast Guard said, "No more beards allowed" in 86.  I also carried it as a deck knife aboard ship.  The spine has a square profile that can shave fire from a flint stick without damage to the blade.  Onboard I always carried a flint stick in a small zippered pocket of my survival clothing.  It would start a fire when a lighter or matches were too water soaked to work.

[Testarossa]

For hiking/camping, I need a two blades (one for filth, one for food), a can opener, bottle opener, and a saw blade. The Swiss Army Huntsman's knife is great and has a corkscrew.



That saw blade is wicked sharp and goes through wood efficiently.

The Leatherman is heavy but it works. It's ATGATT for riding but lacks a corkscrew.

[pete mcgee]

Fallkniven S1 forest knife.

http://www.knifeworks.com/fallknivens1forestknifeleathersheath.aspx

Not too big, not too small, excellent steel, reasonably priced in the US.

Cheers

[malik]

A small hatchet can be a most satisfying tool - check these out - recommended

http://www.gransforsbruk.com/en/products/forest-axes/gransfors-small-hatchet/



Mal