Overstock REI Columbia River M16-12ZLEK Knife

[Wise Old Owl]

3.6 ounces holds an edge better than stainless steel or Swiss. Priced right at $69 - Orange is $59. just a heads up I own one. This is very practical for many uses...


Yea I know a few here will beg the question what does this have to do with backpacking?

uh guess.

[moytoy]

To me your post is relevant to hiking. Not all of us like using a razor blade as a knife:) Personally I would never go into the woods without some kind of knife. I've never Thrued so I don't what I will take for that but it will be something other than a razor blade.
AUS steel is stainless though. The hardness and retention qualities of steel can vary between two identical knifes. So if you've got a knife you like, use it and treasure it.

[perdidochas]

To me your post is relevant to hiking. Not all of us like using a razor blade as a knife:) Personally I would never go into the woods without some kind of knife. I've never Thrued so I don't what I will take for that but it will be something other than a razor blade.
AUS steel is stainless though. The hardness and retention qualities of steel can vary between two identical knifes. So if you've got a knife you like, use it and treasure it.


The Gerber LST ultralight has a 2 inch blade, and weighs .6 oz and costs $12. I've had the larger version, the Gerber LST, and it's a good knife with 3 inch blade, weight of 1.2 oz, costs $15. Were I an UL hiker, I'd probably choose one of those.

[da fungo]

I've had the Columbia M16 for several years, and have been very satisfied.

However, the price has gone way up - I paid in the neighborhood of $20 for mine. Even at the outlet prices, I'd probably go with a cheaper alternative.