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If you want a lightweight knife for kitchen duties, check these out:
http://www.kuhnrikon.com/images/database/prod_gallery/gall_268_thm.jpg (http://www.kuhnrikon.com/images/database/prod_gallery/gall_268_lrg.jpg)
1.5 ounces, sharp carbon steel blade, nonstick coating, safety sheath, 14 colors, 5 star reviews on Amazon, under $10.
http://www.kuhnrikon.com/products/tools/tools.php3?id=210
BJStuart
05-16-2011, 10:35
I got an orange one of these at Marshall's a while ago for $5, it's a part of my car camping kit - always easy to spot, and the cover is very secure. I also have another one I use in the kitchen, they are nice little knives. I don't usually bring them backpacking.
MisplacedMainer
05-18-2011, 08:39
I have an orange one as well I picked up for about 6 dollars. Great little knife for the kitchen, though I don't think I would take it hiking. I still prefer my leatherman wave for all things under the sun.
A salad knife may work but I'll stick with my Swiss Army Classic. Thanks for sharing.
http://photos.amazingsocks.com/300/56011-swiss-army-classic-sd-knife.jpg
I use one of these... 1.5 oz:
http://cgi.ebay.com/JAPANESE-KAI-STEEL-FRUIT-SUSHI-PARING-KNIFE-ST-100-/200587825648?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2eb3f751f0
I also carry the little Victorinox classic with P38 can opener attached to its ring.
I use one of these... 1.5 oz:
http://cgi.ebay.com/JAPANESE-KAI-STEEL-FRUIT-SUSHI-PARING-KNIFE-ST-100-/200587825648?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2eb3f751f0
Actually, 1.3 oz...
Not a bad looking knife but I will stick with my Gerber Magnum LST 1.4oz , holds an edge forever and fits nicely in my pocket.
Not a bad looking knife but I will stick with my Gerber Magnum LST 1.4oz , holds an edge forever and fits nicely in my pocket.
I've got an LST as well... had it 25 years actually. Nice knife, but I prefer a bit more blade length for cleaning fish, cutting cheese, etc.
I've got an LST as well... had it 25 years actually. Nice knife, but I prefer a bit more blade length for cleaning fish, cutting cheese, etc.
I do prefer a longer blade for cleaning fish and if I am going to be fishing on a hike I take a different blade. It works fine on those 1 pound blocks of cheese a thinner blade would be better but life on a trail is often compromise. This knife takes care of 99% of my cutting chores very nicely, comfortable in the hand and so dang light and compact. Thinking about buying another to have in case they stop making them before I wear it out or heaven forbid lose it. Just plain love the knife.
4bears, if you like the LST, another knife I guarantee you'll like is the CRKT "Wrangler." I actually like it even better than my old US Made LST. Holds an edge phenomenally well... I've even boned out big game animals with it.
They're discontinued, but you can still pick them up on ebay.
I've bought from these guys before and they're top notch:
http://cgi.ebay.com/COLUMBIA-RIVER-CRKT-6401-WRANGLER-POCKET-KNIFE-/330555268519?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item4cf6a11da7
I just got a Ka-Bar Mini Dozier. 1.1 oz and a 2-1/4" blade. Despite the plastic handle, it feels sturdy enough for anything I would actually throw at it while backpacking...Nice bright orange handle so I hopefully won't leave it laying behind and the black drop point blade makes it look pretty tough, IMO.
Thanks BradMT a nice looking knife, the LST with a bit slimmer blade, I will give it some thought. :-?
Here's a couple of my Japanese "fruit" knives... both weigh 1.3 oz's. They're super sharp, thin bladed and really hold an edge. The Victorinox Classic with P38 weigh's .9 oz... So a "real" knife paired with Swiss Classic weigh's 2.2 oz's.
http://i1192.photobucket.com/albums/aa326/bradmacmt/Backpack%20Gear/backpackknives.jpg