Seaching for a better Trail Knife

[Wise Old Owl]

Well I just love to be inquisitive... Owls need to know. While hanging out at a party I watched a Friend pop a brew with his swiss army knife that was clearly a lot longer and easier to use. As we all might know length of blades is regulated by state or federal laws. 2 inches for a swiss knife well...its a bit of a joke or a good piece of ridiculous cutlery. Remember when they had a fork years ago? I am looking for knowledgeable help in finding a good source of lightweight "longer" swiss knifes & a lightweight or better survival knife longer than 3 1/4 inches. This appears to be a internet source as most places have to follow too many rules. I am not looking for "illegal" just something of better quality and length. Feel free to post your favorite knives - although I am not a not a fan of Multitool as they are too small or heavy.

[Wags]

http://www.catsupbottle.com/archive/...ject/knife.jpg

[Wise Old Owl]

Thanks Hiking Pa, somehow that was what I would expect from you, You really don't disappoint anybody.

I am looking for a better product than this Shrade.

http://www.whiteblaze.net/forum/vbg/...mageuser=11552

[taildragger]

https://www.shopatron.com/product/pa...er=5510K/638.0

CRKT makes good knives

as well as gerber

http://www.rockynational.com/1173_22...ated_Edge.html

[Wise Old Owl]

CRKT didn't post size or weight, The Rocky National Site was very helpful! That's a good start....

[DocSarvis]

Google : Smokey Mountain Knife Works and Knife Center of the Internet. They both carry many variations of the "long-blade" Swiss Army Knives.

For a peek at the higher-end of things have a look at the "Sebenza" by Chris Reeve knives in Idaho. Heavy/expensive and worth every gram/dollar. Also Bob Dozier knives of Arkansas for sheath knives.

[Askus3]

My favorite trail knife goes down the east side from Katahdin. It has a serrated sharp edge and it can be used for slicing clouds.

[Homer&Marje]

http://www.buysellcommunity.com/sale/JXEFUCPY/

HA! everyone thinks my knife is overkill, not as heavy as it looks, survival knife for sure. Legal everywhere, who knows!

[Jerm]

i found this jewel at the outfitter in Hot Springs!

http://www.buckknives.com/index.cfm?...productID=3563

[NICKTHEGREEK]

I have the same camillus pilot survival kife I was issued in Viet Nam. I does have a new sheath after 40 yrs.
It meets the bill for real life or death situations, very durable and pretty inexpensive
http://www.knivesplus.com/CAMILLUS-K...TARY-BOOT.HTML

[Wags]

i actually use a knife similar to nick's, but ww2 us navy issue. thanks gramp

[taildragger]

crkt listed weights on their site that I looked at last night www.crkt.com

[rpettit]

If you are looking for a swiss army type knife, look at the Wenger Ranger Series. Locking blade , can opener, bottle opener, screw driver combos. Not certain of the weight.

[Captn]

If you are looking for a swiss army type knife, look at the Wenger Ranger Series. Locking blade , can opener, bottle opener, screw driver combos. Not certain of the weight.

SteepandCheap.com runs specials on CRKT folders all the time .. you can get an $85 for $15 or so.

I've bought half a dozen for my friends and family.

[Wise Old Owl]

these are all good suggestions, the price is not the issue. Jerm actually gave me an Idea after looking at his blade without a handle (must hurt) . Now I am thinking I can take a Coghlans Sierra Saw and sharpen the other side with a blade & knotch to take out brambles.(short Machete) & have someone create a sheath.... Hmmm now if I can lighten the plastic cheap handle.

Has anyone included this saw with their back pack experience?

[Captn]

these are all good suggestions, the price is not the issue. Jerm actually gave me an Idea after looking at his blade without a handle (must hurt) . Now I am thinking I can take a Coghlans Sierra Saw and sharpen the other side with a blade & knotch to take out brambles.(short Machete) & have someone create a sheath.... Hmmm now if I can lighten the plastic cheap ass handle.

Has anyone included this saw with their back pack experience?

I would think it would be easier to sharpen the back side of a hack saw blade and use duct tape for a handle .....

[Wise Old Owl]

I remember that thread from several months ago, no that might be a bear, as the saw blades break far to early. This is about finding something that will hold up better than that and be multi task.

[le loupe]

I'm not aware of any state that restricts blade size to only 2"

PA & Virginia have to restriction on length. Connecticut says 3 1/2" Even NJ has a specific provision where hunters and fisherman can carry a knife for lawful purposes, blade length not withstanding.

I wouldnt worry about the knife you choose to carry from that perspective. Again knife, not machete or bushido blade.

[mister krabs]

Since you were asking about the "bigger" swiss army knives, here's a couple from both companies. No weights provided.

[Captn]

I remember that thread from several months ago, no that might be a bear, as the saw blades break far to early. This is about finding something that will hold up better than that and be multi task.

I'm sure you'd have to retemper the main part of the blade ..... but perhaps your right .... there are better options.