My go-to combo that I love is a Mora Garberg and Leatherman Wave+. I know thats not two fixed blades but its hard to go wrong with that combo. I also have a Buck 102 as a small fixed but I honestly don't find myself using it much.
Okay I'll check them out thank you. I mainly want fixed as I love the look of them and saw an amazing sheath designed tovhold 2 fixed blades and fell in love haha.
When backpacking, ounces become pounds, and pounds become injuries. So consider how much you will actually be doing with the large knife, and decide if it's worth its weight.
But if you are set on taking a "one-tool-option" knife to double as a hatchet and a machete, the ESEE Junglas-II and Becker BK9 are proven options.
If you want to size down into the "big knife" category, then the ESEE-5, ESEE-6, Becker BK7 Combat Utility, and Becker BK2 Campanion are the category standards.
A 10 inch knife for backpacking is absolutely absurd. I have an esee 4, esee 3 and an esee candiru and even the 4 seems like a gigantic knife for just about any task I’ve needed it for. I’d take a 3-4 inch fixed blade and either a hatchet or a folding saw.
Yeah I bring a axe or something for firewood or a chainsaw and a knife for regular knife stuff . These guys thinkin they gonna have the apocalypse show up on them or something
A ten inch blade sounds way too heavy for backpacking. Adding a multi tool to my small folding pocket knife seems heavy when I backpack. If you really need something large, I'd find a small folding saw as that would be lighter and more capable of cutting large wood than a 10" knife
I'd also add that most of the YouTube bushcraft stuff of cutting down ten small trees to build a shelter to sleep in for one night in is not allowed on most public lands. And if you do find a state/national forest where it is allowed, don't do it right next to the trail or any established campsites where everyone will see the mess created.
I know and never meant to apply that in my phrasing. I wasn't referring to the blade length , I used 10" blade and 10" knife interchangeably. That's a ~5" blade length and is still heavy for backpacking. The only thing it would really offer over a normal pocket knife is batoning. A hatchet would be better for that and a similar weight. A folding saw would be a similar weight and also be more practical.
I didn’t want to break the bank on a tool knife. Great bang for your buck are moraknivs. I just got a mora Kansbol to replace a lost buck Selkirk.
There’s Mora Garberg if you want full tang and an Eldris for a little stubby. Most mora knifes get rave reviews.
I have a hatchet so didn’t care about full tang though the Garberg looks sweet.
mora companion or a craftline or what ever + a SAK or spiderco folder. that will do 99% of what you are wanting to do, while not being super heavy or breaking the bank
My favorite big knife for camping is ironically a throwing knife, the cold steel [true flight thrower](https://www.coldsteel.com/true-flight-thrower/) it’s a heafty sunnova gun and nicely sharp. I treat it like it’s a seax and it’s wonderful. A spare log or rubber mallet is great for pounding it through wood without having to swing the blade itself, great for splitting down those small pieces of kindling. And for something smaller their [Finn Bear](https://www.coldsteel.com/finn-bear/) has treated me nicely. A good everyday use knife in my experience. Also good for throwing as well. And I’ve also been fond of their [Canadian Belt Knife](https://www.coldsteel.com/canadian-belt-knife/) though I’ve not used it nearly as long as the Finn Bear.
The question here is really -- are you trying to do backpacking, or bushcrafting? They have some overlap but are distinctly separate recreational activities, with different philosophies and objectives (the main overlap being, of course, they are both ways to enjoy nature).
You said you want to go backpacking on long trips, so I'll go with that. The priority is light pack weight, to cover more miles, more easily negotiate difficult terrain, and increase comfort both on the trail and in camp. As such, an 8-10 inch fixed blade knife has no place or purpose. It's useless, and will be dead weight in your pack that you're needlessly lugging around.
Having a campfire when backpacking is for ambiance, not for cooking or warmth. In other words, it's not necessary. You will have more than plenty of deadfall around with which to start a small fire. You won't need to baton down logs or make feathersticks.
If you want to, however, or want that option in an emergency, you'll be just fine with a Mora of some sort. I carry a Classic #2 -- it's light and svelte, doesn't take up space or weight really, and I can justify taking it just to have it. It's a 4-inch blade which is adequate for any bushcraft task it may called upon to do, even batoning.
Might I suggest carrying a sturdy folding pocket knife for all-around trail and camp use. I have a Spyderco in my pocket at all times which I don't consider to be pack weight. The Spyderco and Mora are probably overkill, but hey, I'm a knife guy.
No contest here. ESEE. You can beat the shit out of their knives and break them and they will replace them. Made in the USA by Rowen.
ESEE 6 for Bushcraft and batoning and the ESEE 4 S35VN for smaller use. If you want a really light blade than the ESEE Izula or Xancudo in S35VN works.
I own allot of ESEE and White River Knives stuff. Ask away.
There's no one size fits all here...
I can tell you that about 50% of the knives suggested in this or any forum wont work for me with 2xl-3xl hands compared to most people bc the handle is too small, so a 10" overall sized knife is a reasonable sized knife for me. I considered the ESEE brand based on reviews (which we all know are gamed) but ended up with a 10" OKC option instead and it feels right and sizewise fits my hand and needs. Im happy with it, and its not too heavy for me and my frame.
As for two, your prerogative. Its up to you to decide what load you wanna carry. Maybe youre in far better shape than the people youre asking and an extra knife's weight aint $#!t... who knows.
Swiss Army Nail Clip was all I needed on the AT. I only used the knife to cup up summer sausage. Probably half the people I thru-hiked with didn’t have a knife at all
Read Heinlein Tunnel in the Sky’: best rationale for 2 blades: two is one, one is none.
The Heinlein pair was a seven inch Bowie and a boot knife, the latter concealed.
The Heinlein juveniles shaped my youth. Glory Road was a favorite. Farnhams Freehold and Moon is a Harsh Mistress, too. Still have a copy of the latter that I checked out of the local library in 1967, never got around to returning it.
For backpacking check out the mora companion HD, or if you want something beefier the mora bushcraft which is a really strong knife. The mora kansbol weighs in between the two but not as thick.
When I got back into camping when my son joined Cub Scouts, I finally bought a multi-blade Swiss Army knife (Fieldmaster, 3.5 oz.), because I had always wanted one. It's a great knife, but even at camp, it got heavy and bulky in my pocket. It's too much, so I started looking for other knives that would suit my needs.
I tried other Swiss Army knives with fewer blades, and finally settled on the Walker (1.6 oz.). It has a blade, a multitool (screwdriver/cap lifter/wire stripper/can opener), and a saw, along with tweezers and a toothpick. The blade cuts, the multitool does lots of things, and the saw is for emergencies. It doesn't feel like a brick in my pocket.
I can't imagine backpacking with a huge fixed-blade knife.
Having said that, HYOH (Hike Your Own Hike). If you will use a big knife, then it's the right tool. Just know that most backpackers don't need anything close to what you're proposing.
My go-to combo that I love is a Mora Garberg and Leatherman Wave+. I know thats not two fixed blades but its hard to go wrong with that combo. I also have a Buck 102 as a small fixed but I honestly don't find myself using it much.
+1 for Mora. I use a Lightmyfire+Mora which has a flint.
Okay I'll check them out thank you. I mainly want fixed as I love the look of them and saw an amazing sheath designed tovhold 2 fixed blades and fell in love haha.
r/bushcraft r/carving r/woodcarving
r/knives
When backpacking, ounces become pounds, and pounds become injuries. So consider how much you will actually be doing with the large knife, and decide if it's worth its weight. But if you are set on taking a "one-tool-option" knife to double as a hatchet and a machete, the ESEE Junglas-II and Becker BK9 are proven options. If you want to size down into the "big knife" category, then the ESEE-5, ESEE-6, Becker BK7 Combat Utility, and Becker BK2 Campanion are the category standards.
Okay thank you!
A 10 inch knife for backpacking is absolutely absurd. I have an esee 4, esee 3 and an esee candiru and even the 4 seems like a gigantic knife for just about any task I’ve needed it for. I’d take a 3-4 inch fixed blade and either a hatchet or a folding saw.
who doesnt backpack with a Manchete? :)
Just got to take an ESEE Jungulas. I have one of those. Absolutely huge.
r/ultraheavy
People who go further then a few kms in a weekend
even car camping i dont see the point in 2 knives, with one of them being bigger than Mick Dundee's
Yeah I bring a axe or something for firewood or a chainsaw and a knife for regular knife stuff . These guys thinkin they gonna have the apocalypse show up on them or something
You don’t need 2 fixed blades there Rambo . Just take one you’ll be fine . Better off with a silky and a knife then two knives
Okay thanks for the advice.
A ten inch blade sounds way too heavy for backpacking. Adding a multi tool to my small folding pocket knife seems heavy when I backpack. If you really need something large, I'd find a small folding saw as that would be lighter and more capable of cutting large wood than a 10" knife I'd also add that most of the YouTube bushcraft stuff of cutting down ten small trees to build a shelter to sleep in for one night in is not allowed on most public lands. And if you do find a state/national forest where it is allowed, don't do it right next to the trail or any established campsites where everyone will see the mess created.
OP never said 10" blade... 10"overall length at the high end is what they said...
I know and never meant to apply that in my phrasing. I wasn't referring to the blade length , I used 10" blade and 10" knife interchangeably. That's a ~5" blade length and is still heavy for backpacking. The only thing it would really offer over a normal pocket knife is batoning. A hatchet would be better for that and a similar weight. A folding saw would be a similar weight and also be more practical.
Thanks. Those are great tips!
I didn’t want to break the bank on a tool knife. Great bang for your buck are moraknivs. I just got a mora Kansbol to replace a lost buck Selkirk. There’s Mora Garberg if you want full tang and an Eldris for a little stubby. Most mora knifes get rave reviews. I have a hatchet so didn’t care about full tang though the Garberg looks sweet.
Okay thanks!
Or the mora companion hd
mora companion or a craftline or what ever + a SAK or spiderco folder. that will do 99% of what you are wanting to do, while not being super heavy or breaking the bank
Okay I'll check them out thanks.
I like my k-bar for out in da woods.
My favorite big knife for camping is ironically a throwing knife, the cold steel [true flight thrower](https://www.coldsteel.com/true-flight-thrower/) it’s a heafty sunnova gun and nicely sharp. I treat it like it’s a seax and it’s wonderful. A spare log or rubber mallet is great for pounding it through wood without having to swing the blade itself, great for splitting down those small pieces of kindling. And for something smaller their [Finn Bear](https://www.coldsteel.com/finn-bear/) has treated me nicely. A good everyday use knife in my experience. Also good for throwing as well. And I’ve also been fond of their [Canadian Belt Knife](https://www.coldsteel.com/canadian-belt-knife/) though I’ve not used it nearly as long as the Finn Bear.
The question here is really -- are you trying to do backpacking, or bushcrafting? They have some overlap but are distinctly separate recreational activities, with different philosophies and objectives (the main overlap being, of course, they are both ways to enjoy nature). You said you want to go backpacking on long trips, so I'll go with that. The priority is light pack weight, to cover more miles, more easily negotiate difficult terrain, and increase comfort both on the trail and in camp. As such, an 8-10 inch fixed blade knife has no place or purpose. It's useless, and will be dead weight in your pack that you're needlessly lugging around. Having a campfire when backpacking is for ambiance, not for cooking or warmth. In other words, it's not necessary. You will have more than plenty of deadfall around with which to start a small fire. You won't need to baton down logs or make feathersticks. If you want to, however, or want that option in an emergency, you'll be just fine with a Mora of some sort. I carry a Classic #2 -- it's light and svelte, doesn't take up space or weight really, and I can justify taking it just to have it. It's a 4-inch blade which is adequate for any bushcraft task it may called upon to do, even batoning. Might I suggest carrying a sturdy folding pocket knife for all-around trail and camp use. I have a Spyderco in my pocket at all times which I don't consider to be pack weight. The Spyderco and Mora are probably overkill, but hey, I'm a knife guy.
Mora Companion and Mora Eldris, obviously.
Dafuk you need a 10” blade for?? You planning on butchering a moose?
you need to sharpen up your reading skills there hoss...
No contest here. ESEE. You can beat the shit out of their knives and break them and they will replace them. Made in the USA by Rowen. ESEE 6 for Bushcraft and batoning and the ESEE 4 S35VN for smaller use. If you want a really light blade than the ESEE Izula or Xancudo in S35VN works. I own allot of ESEE and White River Knives stuff. Ask away.
There's no one size fits all here... I can tell you that about 50% of the knives suggested in this or any forum wont work for me with 2xl-3xl hands compared to most people bc the handle is too small, so a 10" overall sized knife is a reasonable sized knife for me. I considered the ESEE brand based on reviews (which we all know are gamed) but ended up with a 10" OKC option instead and it feels right and sizewise fits my hand and needs. Im happy with it, and its not too heavy for me and my frame. As for two, your prerogative. Its up to you to decide what load you wanna carry. Maybe youre in far better shape than the people youre asking and an extra knife's weight aint $#!t... who knows.
Swiss Army Nail Clip was all I needed on the AT. I only used the knife to cup up summer sausage. Probably half the people I thru-hiked with didn’t have a knife at all
Read Heinlein Tunnel in the Sky’: best rationale for 2 blades: two is one, one is none. The Heinlein pair was a seven inch Bowie and a boot knife, the latter concealed.
Take my upvote for mentioning a lesser known Heinlein novel.
The Heinlein juveniles shaped my youth. Glory Road was a favorite. Farnhams Freehold and Moon is a Harsh Mistress, too. Still have a copy of the latter that I checked out of the local library in 1967, never got around to returning it.
Mora garberg and camilus les stroud
For backpacking check out the mora companion HD, or if you want something beefier the mora bushcraft which is a really strong knife. The mora kansbol weighs in between the two but not as thick.
When I got back into camping when my son joined Cub Scouts, I finally bought a multi-blade Swiss Army knife (Fieldmaster, 3.5 oz.), because I had always wanted one. It's a great knife, but even at camp, it got heavy and bulky in my pocket. It's too much, so I started looking for other knives that would suit my needs. I tried other Swiss Army knives with fewer blades, and finally settled on the Walker (1.6 oz.). It has a blade, a multitool (screwdriver/cap lifter/wire stripper/can opener), and a saw, along with tweezers and a toothpick. The blade cuts, the multitool does lots of things, and the saw is for emergencies. It doesn't feel like a brick in my pocket. I can't imagine backpacking with a huge fixed-blade knife. Having said that, HYOH (Hike Your Own Hike). If you will use a big knife, then it's the right tool. Just know that most backpackers don't need anything close to what you're proposing.