What is your favorite Go-To knife for overlanding.

[ontos]

My everyday is also a CRKT, the Squid. Small wide blade. Assisted open is really nice. I like to be able to open one handed especially when trying to reach inconvenient things or when you have something in your other hand. Small, easy to carry, stout. Replaced a paraframe folder.

 

[hey_poolboy]

The Ka-Bar Companion lives in our rig. It must be made from a leaf spring. It has a very thick, strong blade, it's heavy, and holds an edge. Its not fancy, but it's robust. I feel like I could drive tent stakes with it or cut down a small tree and it would be none the worse for wear.

My EDC is a Kershaw Cryo II. Again, it's heavy and strong. I normally carry a second knife that is reserved for more delicate tasks such as a SOG Flash or an Emerson (can't remember the model)
I'm pretty utilitarian when it comes to knives. They don't have to be fancy or pretty, but they have to hold up and I'm pretty hard on them at work. 2 months ago I lost a knife for the first time in ~18 years while getting in or out of the Jeep on a trail, so I get my money's worth out of them.

 

[donmontalvo]

My Benchmade Bushcraft 162 uses S30V stainless steel. Hard to sharpen, but hard to dull the edge.

 

[HighVoltOverland]

Kershaw shuffle, legal everywhere, simple blade, bottle opener and flat edge

 

[bgenlvtex]

ShivWorks Clinch Pick and one of many Spyderco folders

 

[pl626]

Anyone use Opinel ? I'm thinking of getting this set to replace the cheap camp kitchen knives I currently have.

 

[El-Dracho]

One of my favorite is a MoraKniv . However, I also do like my Schrade woodsman. These knives are not expensive but they serve my purpose.
What is your favorite?

The Morakniv is great. I also have one, a slightly older version, where the fire steel is integrated in the handle for pulling out.

 

[El-Dracho]

Anyone use Opinel ? I'm thinking of getting this set to replace the cheap camp kitchen knives I currently have.

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The Opinel are quite common in Europe as they are produced in France. They are particularly popular with hikers, outdoor enthusiasts etc. and are said to be quite good. I've never owned one myself, but I've only heard good things. @Oligetorix Don't you have an Opinel and can say something about it?

 

[Autism Family Travels]

Good knives are hard to get locally. I have a Gerber bear Grylls foldable for my EDC and a BG fixed blade in the Jeep all the time with a fiskers mini axe. They work as a perfect combo for us.

 

[Oligetorix]

Anyone use Opinel ? I'm thinking of getting this set to replace the cheap camp kitchen knives I currently have.

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The Opinel are quite common in Europe as they are produced in France. They are particularly popular with hikers, outdoor enthusiasts etc. and are said to be quite good. I've never owned one myself, but I've only heard good things. @Oligetorix Don't you have an Opinel and can say something about it?

The classic French Opinel is a good and inexpensive pocket knife and very easy to sharpen. I have had mine for many years and still use it mainly as a camping kitchen knife next to my Finnish knife.

 

[TSO_NJ]

Henckels Steak Knife

 

[TSO_NJ]

Benchmade 595 Mini Boost Drop-Point Blade Folding Knife for my EDC:



Benchmade 595 Mini Boost Drop-Point Blade Folding Knife (link)

 

[MiamiC70]

Esee 6 and Esee Izula

 

[Tacoma 10221]

I too like the Esee 6. Mine is the orange and green model, and I love it. The bright colors are great I never worry about laying it down and losing it.

The case hunter folder pocket knife is another solid option with 2 blades, you can dedicate one blade to a specific task ie skinning, cooking, or just keeping it razor sharp for emergencies.

Of course the trusty Leatherman is always a good thing to have. I have used the same super tool 300, for years now.

 

[paul87250]

I always carry a leatherman wave that's been my knife of choice for years, also in Europe the laws on carrying blades are quite tight so it needs to be small and easy to justify.

 

[TSO_NJ]

Benchmade folder. I have no need for a fixed blade normally. If I did it would be my Esee-3

The "AXIS Assist" on the Benchmade folder is perfect for one hand opening, especially when on the "job".

 

[TSO_NJ]

That Benchmade is nice. Im gonna have to put that at the top of my must get one soon list.

Go for it!

The "AXIS Assist" on the Benchmade folder is perfect for one hand opening, especially when on the "job".

 

[TSO_NJ]

My Benchmade Bushcraft 162 uses S30V stainless steel. Hard to sharpen, but hard to dull the edge.

Yep, the S30V sure is hard to dull and hard to sharpen.

What sharpening setup do you use?

Smith's setup that I purchased in the '90s seems to work good for mine, but I'm wondering if something else out there is easier and faster.

 

[smritte]

Lansky Sharpener

I went to this after many years of stone sharpening. I absolutely love it.

 

[Bama_Kiwi]

I keep a few Benchmade 556 Mini Griptilians stashed around. Typically one is in my pocket and one is in my center console.