Post by Jeffrey on Dec 10, 2021 17:41:28 GMT -8
Often, when I share with others how many knives I carry into the woods, people give me the strangest looks--and frankly, I'm not sure why. In most kitchens, you can easily find a number of specialty knives that serve altogether different purposes. Typically, you'll find butter knives, chef knifes, paring knives, bread knives--all of which serve completely different purposes. So why should it be any different when it comes to survival gear?
Simply put, I've learned the importance of having the right tool for the job, So I carry a large, full-tang carbon steel primary knife--the Becker BK-7, to be exact. But my secondary knife is a Morakniv Companion, a much smaller stainless partial-tang knife. Finally, I carry a Leatherman Wave+ multitool, which, although not strictly a knife, does provide a small one that I can reach for in a pinch.
In a survival situation, especially if you are in the wilderness, you will need to craft a wide variety of items to make your camp functional and equally important--more comfortable. However, there is no one knife that can do it all--contrary to what many YouTube "survivalists" might tell you. While large, full-tang knives might excel at batoning wood for a campfire, I wouldn't advise trying to carve a spoon with one. They're simply too thick and unwieldy for the task. Conversely, the little Companion is far too light and small to safely baton wood. It was simply not designed to withstand such abuse.
But if, like me, you see the value of carrying both, you will be well equipped for any chopping, cutting, or carving task you may need to tackle. Truth be told, the Leatherman is an optional item, but to my mind, its wide variety of tools more than makes up for the minor weight it adds to my kit. However, I realize this choice is entirely a subjective one.
In closing, all I want you to know is that it's perfectly okay to outfit yourself with several knives so long as, together, they broaden your capabilities in the field. Your thoughts?
Simply put, I've learned the importance of having the right tool for the job, So I carry a large, full-tang carbon steel primary knife--the Becker BK-7, to be exact. But my secondary knife is a Morakniv Companion, a much smaller stainless partial-tang knife. Finally, I carry a Leatherman Wave+ multitool, which, although not strictly a knife, does provide a small one that I can reach for in a pinch.
In a survival situation, especially if you are in the wilderness, you will need to craft a wide variety of items to make your camp functional and equally important--more comfortable. However, there is no one knife that can do it all--contrary to what many YouTube "survivalists" might tell you. While large, full-tang knives might excel at batoning wood for a campfire, I wouldn't advise trying to carve a spoon with one. They're simply too thick and unwieldy for the task. Conversely, the little Companion is far too light and small to safely baton wood. It was simply not designed to withstand such abuse.
But if, like me, you see the value of carrying both, you will be well equipped for any chopping, cutting, or carving task you may need to tackle. Truth be told, the Leatherman is an optional item, but to my mind, its wide variety of tools more than makes up for the minor weight it adds to my kit. However, I realize this choice is entirely a subjective one.
In closing, all I want you to know is that it's perfectly okay to outfit yourself with several knives so long as, together, they broaden your capabilities in the field. Your thoughts?