If you had to take just one knife... what type would it be?

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jerseyzuks

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Not talking about specific brands, but more "type"

I prefer a single locking 4-5" blade that is durable enough to chop small saplings
 
I have a survival type knife
It has a compass and will hold fishing line, hooks , matches and a cable style saw.
 
A Leatherman or if just a knife it would be a Columbia River M-16Z, 5 inch liner lock, teflon coated and extremely strong and durable made with high carbon steel.  Holds an edge a long time and is easy to sharpen.

I have 2 of them and they are the best folders I've owned and I have a ton of them.  Been using them on the job for years.
 
In the woods a fixed blade military survival knife.

Everyday leatherman.

Fishing spring assisted folding knife.

I do carry a leatherman squirt and a s&w m&p spring assist knife everyday with me.
 
both my regular knives are Gerbers, the multitook stays nearby and I carry this around daily

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For everyday use my handy dandy swiss army knife always fits the bill. If I need somthing for more heavy duty task I prefer a fixed blade full shank knife made of surgical grade steel.
 
1 A multii tool
2 A lockback spring assist with a part serrated blade 4.4 inches
3 A dive knife with serrated on one side and smooth on  the other with a wire cutter notch hard kydex  sheath no leather
 
On my belt every day is a Leathermen 18 function multitool with a driver bit pack and a Benchmade combat assault assisted open knife. The Benchmde is usually with me at home too.
 
If you had to take just one knife... what type would it be?
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For ordinary camping, I'd recommend a 4-5" fixed blade, drop point, stainless steel knife. Folders just don't "cut it" for me in the woods (no pun intended).  ;D  I want something I can put leverage on, dig with, pound on, and chop with. Folders have a way of coming apart when I abuse them this way. A good camping knife doesn't have to be expensive either... I've had very good service out of my Colemans, and I think they cost about $20 new.

I can't find a pic of my Coleman online, but it looks like this Buck:

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For survival and tactical situations, you'd want a better knife of course.

 
either a multi tool...

or i like my gold old fashioned buck knife...

http://www.wise4living.com/olknives/images/buck-knife.jpg

served me well for many years on the farm...and its heavy enough to put a hurtin on someone with just the handle...
 
Gerber Freeman exchange a blade knife,  great high quality knife that comes with a saw, gut hook and of course a regular blade.  all fits nicely into its nylon sheath.

http://www.gerberstore.com/index.php?xpage=itempage&xid=646

this one has a fillet knife but mine came with a gut hook instead.
 
VA88ZUK said:
A Leatherman or if just a knife it would be a Columbia River M-16Z, 5 inch liner lock, teflon coated and extremely strong and durable made with high carbon steel.  Holds an edge a long time and is easy to sharpen.

I have 2 of them and they are the best folders I've owned and I have a ton of them.  Been using them on the job for years.
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This!! I have 2 of them, not as large but still the same thing.  They are awesome knives!
 
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Fixed blade........ Gerber LMF II

A little info from the Cabela site on this knife:

Gerber collaborated with the military for two years developing this knife as the ultimate survival tool. The rugged, partially serrated 420 High Carbon steel blade could be used to construct a shelter, cut wood for a fire, or slice through thin metal and Plexiglas. The over-molded handle is made for long-use comfort without blistering. Butt cap and tang are separated by the handle's substrate to absorb shock when used as a hammer and provide electrical insulation from the blade. The ergonomic design also has lashing holes to use the knife as a spear head. The versatile sheath can be worn on the calf, belt or a Molle vest, and it has an integrated sharpener.
Blade length: 4-7/8''.
Overall length: 10-1/2".
Weight: 11.4 oz.
Colors: Coyote, Black.
 
Cameron said:
This!! I have 2 of them, not as large but still the same thing.  They are awesome knives!
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I have 3 of the smaller 3.5 in models also. Coloumbias are my personal favorite when cost is factored at all. Not that they're terribly cheap. Benchmade, if I could afford them, would be a first pick  otherwise. ;)
 

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