you aren’t taking this journey alone, even if you go solo. It is one of the first choices of all hunters if they beginner or expert it’s doesn’t matter. Tac I happen to agree with the article that a knife is an essential tool for the back country, and I wouldn’t go out without one, but seriously…grow up a little. I have used my knife to build shelters, start fires, chop food, cut paracord, for protection, making a fishing pole, and a hundred other chores. Depending on how remote the hike, I either take my KA-BAR & small axe or just a regular hiking/camping knife. Nope, not one. After folding knife fixed blade is a perfect choice for big hunting or camping. Lack of water or food, falling and breaking a leg or your neck. Cheap steal can’t hold an edge as well, nor is it as structurally sound as quality steel. Why carry a knife? For instance, 400 series stainless steels are used on cheap knives because it’s very easy to sharpen. But choosing the right knife is very difficult because there are already more than hundreds of knife making companies making knives. But I usually carry a folding throw away knife, and I just bought a BK24 to carry as well. spoiler alert: most carry very small knives or scissors, if anything at all. You have to look for a big knife like a bowie knife or Masetti. That you people don’t see the need for one says more about how you choose to interact with Nature than it does about the utility of a sharp blade. There are DEFINITELY knives you can carry the entire length of the A.T. without violating any laws the length of the trail. a mobile phone is lighter than a knife (at least a fixed blade), and more useful on a trail like the AT. But we think you can use a premium quality bowie knife as an alternative of Masetti. I’ll try not to lose any sleep because you will be disregarding further articles from me. The drop point knife back edge is slightly straight down and tip pointed.eval(ez_write_tag([[300,250],'ibc7_org-large-mobile-banner-2','ezslot_14',112,'0','0'])); The knife allows the spine of its blade and more stronger and thicker edge. When deciding how much food to carry for your trip, keep these tips in mind. I’m almost irresistibly compelled to ask the “cell phone instead of knife” proponents to take even a brief amount of time to consider what their answer would be in the purely hypothetical situation in which “a still, small voice” enquired: “What will you do when the batteries run out”? I do carry a knife. Nope. An overly heavy pack with excess food can take the fun out of backpacking. Self Defense. I am an Eagle Scout from way back when, and no self-respecting Eagle Scout would ever head off into the woods for an extended hike without a reliable knife of some sort. “Please wait Mr Snake, I have to look up how to get away from you!” They took off running. Happy trails and stay safe. Single folding blade knife. Because it has special folding feature that you can simply use your hand to open or close the blade in the blink of an eye. However, when I was last on the AT (last week) the Dept of Interior has prominent signs advising Weapons are Prohibited. When I go out, I follow an azimuth. I would rather have it and not need it than need it and not have it. Its overall length would be a minimum 12-inch to 16-inch and price nearly $80 to and up to $200. It has the big, Bowie shaped blade with a (useless) serrated back and a handle that pops open at the bottom with survival goodies. And it’s full tang and triple-rivet gives it more durability and stability. With a dangler, the knife would hang well below my belt line, thus allowing me to use my hip belt effectively. The knife you choose needs to serve the purpose you decided to carry it for in the first place. My personal belief is that a much smaller folding knife or a neck knife will more conveniently serve your needs and are much more compatible with your actual (rather than anticipated) needs on the Trail. For most people running 58 feet is difficult. Which is why I will be carrying one on my hip during my thru-hike this year. Any recommendations for a first knife? If you're hiking solo, especially if you're a woman, be prepared. (Best at wood carving) And without a perfect knife for outdoor adventures that look’s like a gun without a bullet. But to me, that’s just crazy. That goes for any other piece of gear you chose to not carry, at least the second time you want to borrow it! WAY MORE ALARMING are the people who simply VANISH FOREVER hiking the AT. A good quality knife will versatile and that able to gives you the best performance.eval(ez_write_tag([[468,60],'ibc7_org-leader-1','ezslot_1',111,'0','0'])); There are more than hundreds of knife making companies making knife now and then. From hunting to surviving, all kinds of knives play a vital role to help you! ABSOLUTELY. Almost all of the knives that backpackers carry do not classify as prohibited by law. To be fair, the knife pictured here is not the typical knife, so anyone wanting to carry anything over 3″ blade length should also research state and local laws. My nylon hiking pants pockets seems to flimsy to carry a metal object with the capacity to tear it all up. It's an incredibly useful tool. /// Well, your contention is wrong. Make sure that equipment won't make matters worse should your attacker get hold of it. I don’t understand why this is controversial. Thanks for your support! My Benchmade 162 Bushcrafter. Before carry or buying a new knife, you should know about it. because you have to carry an extra sheath or knife owned protective sheath to protect yourself and the blade. A hunting knife means not very expensive because under a hundred dollars you will get a perfect knife that you can use anywhere like camping, hiking, fishing, even hunting. Going into that would be a whole other article in itself, but you are correct; there are knives you can carry the length of the AT. But before purchase one, you should know about it properly and your work types. Given the choice of driving 75mph on an interstate I’ll pick an Escalade over a Fiat any day of the week. Stainless steels are more wear resistant and easier to maintain but are often harder to sharpen, as is the case with some of the newer “super steels”. That’s simply out of touch with reality. Those expectations, right or wrong, also tend to influence their purchasing decisions more than anything else. She spent the next 2 days on edge wondering when she would encounter this individual. Believe me, there is no “ego” here and I don’t need a knife with a long blade to boost it. If you get too dependent on your phone, and it ends up dying, you’re screwed. There’s a difference between a weapon and a tool and if you’re hiking and carrying a knife as a TOOL, I don’t know of any ranger who would arrest you for it. 39 years around the sun. I stumbled upon this post while researching… you guessed it… a knife to carry on a thru-hike. But then, I’m not a guy – whose ego is tied up with the size of my blade….. You said, “Simply put, anything and everything can happen and because that possibility (getting lost and dying) exists, I will carry a knife. They finally moved out, we reported it and they were eventually escorted out. I also agree that it will always be a bit of “too each their own” in the knife department. Father of two. Illumination. a knife. 58 Days. a knife isn’t going to save you from a bear or a snake. But they can easily get rusted. “I might need to build an emergency shelter or split a log” are some of the typical responses to that question that I receive, but … But there are some knives available in the market that you can use for some different work. Your experience is very limited, thus making your advice worthless. A good knife is the most basic & important piece of equipment for going out where the wild things are. I know, I know, many folks think it’s overkill carrying a knife on a well worn hiking path such as the AT. I live by the saying “If you’re not always prepared, you’re never prepared.”. Finnish puukkos are the best small ultra-sharp utility knives. Because you may get lost? Or I can pull my knife out slow, get along stick, and pin it own with the stick! 4) She was warned by other hikers headed in the opposite direction that a mentally unstable hiker was about 2 days away and headed in her direction. Drop-Point: Especially most folding knives come with drop point features, but it’s not very popular like a clip point knife. Best wishes out there! I started hiking the AT NOBO in 2017. I live by the saying “If you’re not always prepared, you’re never prepared.”. As a friend likes to reminisce, back in the day, packs were easily 50 to 60 pounds with external frames and stuffed with heavy equipment. You modern hikers are basically just taking a walk in the woods like my grandparents used to do after dinner. But this knife might be an ideal choice for small hunting or traveling.eval(ez_write_tag([[250,250],'ibc7_org-medrectangle-4','ezslot_8',107,'0','0'])); Its edge goes very quickly than a long blade. The nature around you will differ depending on where you’re hiking, but even the knowledge of a couple of edible plants could save your life, so do the research and remember, if in serious need, take one of Bear Grylls‘ survival tips and eat some insects for the protein and fat. Better to spend the $12 up front. Make fun all you want but I've learned by experience, I will always carry a knife and my prusiks if I'm on a rope. While on the trail we stumbled upon 3 men who were not all there. The reason is that they're likely to escalate the conflict. if you get lost, even a little, you have a phone with gps to get you back on trail. And hopefully, you don’t need a different blade for gutting. Often you’ll want a small, light knife when you’re hiking or backpacking, but ultimately the size and weight depends on what you prefer and are comfortable with. Because in hunting or surviving situation only a good quality knife can help you to save your life if you fall into any problem. But if you do not care about it so it will never give you the best performance. That’s fine. Specially clip point knives are used especially for skinning, and this knife featured with a full tang fixed blade. Discussion in 'General Knife Discussion' started by billygoat162, Nov 9, 2013. Not something too small or serrated or weird shaped. But it is very rare to find, or you can search for it on the internet. 3) She was hiking alone after her trail mates all dropped off the trail, and a pack of coyotes or wild dogs began circling her position and closing in on her. I will say that 99.1% of time you will never need a knife. And many expert guys called a fixed blade knife that is “sheath knife”.eval(ez_write_tag([[336,280],'ibc7_org-box-4','ezslot_5',108,'0','0'])); Do we hope maybe already you know what’s the reason to call it? With a long career in (still in progress) in an occupation that requires a lot of vigilance and preparation I can tell you if you need a tool badly you would offer someone a 100 times more than it’s worth to buy if from him. If knives are not allowed on the AT I’m never going on the AT! Probably it is the best knife in this article. No more deaths on the AT!! Top of Georgia Hiker Hostel to Reopen as Around the Bend, Which Triple Crown Trail is Right For You? Some of my favorite types of steel are 1095 (carbon), S30V (stainless steel), VG10 (stainless), D2 or O1 (tool steels), or any of the Swedish Steels such as Sandvik 12C27 and the like. The choice is still there, but I would recommend being prepared as well. But there are no people who do not love deer hunting and skinning.eval(ez_write_tag([[728,90],'ibc7_org-large-leaderboard-2','ezslot_10',110,'0','0'])); A deer hunting skinning knife would be folding or fixed but it has to be very sharp. And if you look at this price so it would be very affordable than other knives. I definitely appreciate it. You have no idea what the TRUE outdoors is all about. They both are extremely premium grade materials and very popular and these have different features. Sure, they may not be “hikers” but they share the commonality of the exploring the wilderness with hikers. gotta have that phone and GPS. I'm also heavily bearded. Then decapitate it before it has the chance to escape! Already we have explained some popular different knives that you can use for hunting, camping, hiking or deer skinning. Here’s why. So, you choose whether to carry a heavier and bulkier full blade knife with you when you are going on an outdoor camping or hiking trip. To be fair, the knife pictured here is not the typical knife, so anyone wanting to carry anything over 3″ blade length should also research state and local laws. If you don’t want to hike with a knife, so be it; however, technology can and will fail you LONG before a quality edged tool will (your phone example). The stainless steel knives have some different features, it is heavier, expensive and not very easy to sharpen. telling someone where you are going and b.) A clip point knife is also versatile, from skinning, field dressing easily can do other heavy-duty jobs. Image courtesy of Pinterest. Here’s some advice that’s not worthless – stop projecting your insecurities on others and deriving your sense of self-worth from being a classic case of the “internet tough guy”. Missouri: You can concealed carry a knife anywhere that concealed firearms are allowed. Typically it is bigger and stronger than a folding knife, it has 6-inch to 9-inch super sharp blade that you can use for different works. Just a few things to consider. It could be a choice between strength and dependability vs weight and bulkiness. He RAN the PCT in 58 days. It was designed to be an impressive knife for a bad ass in the movies. It will help you make a fire. The United Kingdom boasts much stricter laws than the U.S. (including New York City etc.) Better to have it and not need it than need it and not have it, as I’m often fond of saying myself. Because without any permission you can’t collect and carry even can’t hunting with it.eval(ez_write_tag([[250,250],'ibc7_org-banner-1','ezslot_6',109,'0','0']));eval(ez_write_tag([[250,250],'ibc7_org-banner-1','ezslot_7',109,'0','1'])); An ideal bowie knife is 8-inch to 16-inch long with a thicker blade. Keep up the good work! Most Masetti knife has a long and black blade and it is heavier too. Best wishes on your adventure…It sounds like you will be one of the few who will be prepared for anything OUT OF THE ORDINARY…well done!! Who would’ve thought people would get so worked up over a knife!! Because it is portable and lightweight to use, and the reason very easily can open for deerskin for cleaning. You shouldn’t care how he hikes (and, if he is a man, however he hikes is by definition “like a man”). People love a knife for their daily life like cooking, fishing, and hunting. Im liking the BK24, its light, and feels good in my hand. EDIT: complementary information. Which Materials Used For Building Hunting Knife? I like to be prepared for anything and everything. A cell phone battery will die and if you’re lost, there’s only so many charges left in that portable battery charger you brought. You’re looking for a good spot or just … I grew up in Florida. Even many beginners don’t know what is a bowie knife? Plain and simple. Sometimes it will help you to make fire when you need heat to warm up yourself in cold or wet situations. A cell phone can’t process food, cut cordage, build you a shelter, etc. It is an ideal price range for deer skinning knife, but you will get some affordable skinning knife, but after someday use, it can be get rusted and never perform well. I haven’t quite figured out which knife I will be wearing as I have many to choose from. But they provide a high-quality hunting knife that you can use season after season. Weather you get lost or not, have a propper cutting tool! The person who says “hike your own hike” is the first to get worked up over why you shouldn’t carry a knife on a hike. You got it brother! And without the hipbelt, you will not make it 200 miles on the Trail. But I do appreciate the article as I now get to disregard any future articles with his byline. However, I do know I will definitely be wearing one. That Rambo knife had no tang, by the way. Switchblades are illegal. Svord VTR Von Tempsky Ranger Knife (Great overall knife, L-6 steel arguably the best & most expensive steel for swords), Khukuris on Amazon or Ebay are sold by scammers, order directly from a Genuine website (look for 5160 steel and full tang). This makes the blade stronger structurally as you have one solid piece of metal. Try hiking like a man. As a matter of fact I don’t own a knife with a blade over 5 inches. Embrace the Boy Scout Motto…”Be Prepared”! If you’ve decided you want to carry a knife to cut salami in the backcountry then carry something that works well. Well my old man was a Navy man and all those old time sailors carried some sort of blade. I’m sure there are pot growers, ginsengers and moonshiners nearby. It’s one of the safest options there is! Say “hey” if you ever see me on the trail! However, this is not the primary reason I carry a knife. Because within $30 to $50 you will get a premium quality knife that you can carry it anywhere and use when you need it. This statement reinforces the believe that we pack our fears. Mine was practically useless in many places on the trail, and that was provided I could keep it charged the entire time! Noting also a Buck (or other folder) in your pocket risks adding a second charge of CCW. Sun Protection – It’s always a good idea to carry a hat, lip balm, and some sunscreen to prevent sun … A fixed blade. Not all people who venture into the woods go on “through hikes.” A “through hike” (to me) is one step up from taking a walk in the local park. I do see bears. 2) She encountered a large rattlesnake crossing the trail in front of her (a knife would have been unlikely to help in this circumstance, but do not disregard the psychological benefit of having it during such an encounter regardless of its actual utility). Or a lot. I think you would be better off with a good cell phone and a canteen of water and leave the knives at home. BPL Member. There are two thumb rules for any hiker; you must inform someone where you are going and always carry a hiking knife. I would rather have it and not need it than need it and not have it. No, folks. The sheath is on a dangler. But unfortunately, many travelers don’t take a knife for their outdoor activity. Small pocket knives are also easy to lose while hiking, so I tie a piece of string to mine and girth-hitch it to my belt loop when I … Use your phone? Even to save yourself from any wild animal you can use your knife, or with it, you can make a weapon. I own many folders and neck knives. Buck Knives 124 Frontiersman (Made In The USA, Forever Warranty, Rust resistant steel “420HC”) I do hear things in the night. Especially when you out of the field so a well-sharpened knife is your closed friend, if you take care of it, so sometimes it can save your life in extreme situations. It happens to people all the time and people die. It's more useful if you come at backpacking from a bushcraft/minimalist camping frame of mind. Thank you! This past week my husband and I took our two young children to a popular one mile trail to see a waterfall. LOL. If I’m lost, on the AT, the PCT, the CDT, the Sierras, the Ozarks or where ever, having a knife will improve my chances of surviving exponentially over NOT having one. However, with some careful consideration you can select a single knife that will handle most of your needs. You are dragging me slowly out of the stone age! It looks like the knife front point was clipped off and here is the reason that why people called it to clip point knife? FYI: if you choose to not carry a knife, you can’t borrow mine!!! I consider the knife … 2. You can’t do any heavy-duty job. No sweat Sean…keep up the great advice that people can take or leave as they see fit! Those ARE the true outdoorsmen. Because this knife specially made for heavy-duty work that anyone can complete their work with ease and easy. Even most professional hunters and backpackers carry different types of knife, not only a single knife. Someone with some sense!!! Even though i’m late to this party, I wanted to chime in and say I back you 100% on carrying a knife while hiking. But what kinds of knives are available in the market that you can use for outdoor activities.eval(ez_write_tag([[468,60],'ibc7_org-box-3','ezslot_9',105,'0','0'])); We have listed some knives that are actually used from beginner to professional for hunting, camping, hiking, and other activity. Bring a compass, learn to use the stars, whatever navigational tool other than a battery-powered device. Sometimes I wear the knife on my belt (if you carry your knife in a dangler sheath it rides below your hip belt and does not interfere with your comfort). Over the last 45 years I have spent a great deal of time in the Michigan woods, Rocky Mountains, the Grand Canyon and locations all over Europe and Africa. Not carrying a knife or some form of small blade is incomprehensible to me and a lot of other backpackers and hikers, but to others it's a piece of gear they don't feel is necessary to carry at all. Long reply: Ken, I encourage you to research law a little better in this department. To learn more, please visit the About This Site page. It always has been & always will be. I have been hiking and adventuring for over 20 years. You may not need anything more substantial to open a food bag or cut cordage for a bear bag hang while you are hiking, but spending as much time in the wilderness as you do during a thru-hike, there is always the possibility that you could get lost. There are the most common materials are high carbon stainless steel and carbon steel. And Matt Graham is a damn superhuman. Knife, probably it’s one of the best tools that you can use everywhere from home to outdoor. This is not about what kind of blade you carry, but more simply do you or don’t you. My husband pulled out an 8in full tang, I took my 6in out and I told them we have a gun. A folding knife would just draw girly sounding giggles from an armed attacker intent on dismembering and eating your carcass. Everyone enjoys a timely laugh. Unfortunately, a lot of people have unrealistic expectations or pseudo-romantic notions of what they might need to use a knife for while out hiking on the trail. If you are looking for a Swiss army knife that can work better than your expectation, then this particular multipurpose… And a fixed blade has a long clip point beautiful shape that you can use for skinning any deer, fish, turkey and other Wild animals. However, especially the hunting knife is a little bit expensive because it contains premium materials. Where is best place to carry a knife? So let’s have a look which is best?eval(ez_write_tag([[300,250],'ibc7_org-large-mobile-banner-1','ezslot_11',113,'0','0'])); Carbon steel is very softer if you compare with stainless steel and you can easily sharpen it without much effort. And it is more expensive than any other common hunting and survival knives. He’s a silly, freakish man with a amazing beard. I'm an avid outdoorsman and I have an unnatural obsession with craft beer. I HIGHLY recommend this knife. @discopants. Since no one knife will suit every task, some people carry multiple knives. Sun protection. Have heard hikers carrying half a razorblade,,,, seems nearly as useless as no cutting tool. LOL! Did you notice we didn't add guns or knives to this list? Good advice. Specially newcomers and hunters make this mistake! Maybe something that fits on my belt. I know about snakes and hunting. If you don’t know why, look up the Boy Scout motto. Simply put, anything and everything can happen and because that possibility (getting lost and dying) exists, I will carry a knife. I have been enjoying your posts and, even though I have been long distance hiking for near 15 years now, I am tweaking my kit based on a lot of your gear suggestions. This carry option is ideal as a backup carry for those that can’t be swayed to … . /// My contention is that if you get lost on the AT and you die it will be from something that your knife will not help you avoid. Wise Up People. A Combat Veteran's Advice for Veterans. A cell phone is better in the woods than a knife? Hell yeah man! A hunting knife is not only for building shelter or game hunting. Carry what you like to each his own its your journey. The knife sheath comes with options for neck carry, belt carry and pocket/pack carry, making it easy to stow wherever works best for you. The suspect continued on his way and she never saw him again. A Bit of Background. I will never go on any trail with out protection, you never know who you will run in to. Lateral forces can cause the knife to break at the folding point. Lightweight and able to handle a bit more abuse than the Swiss army knife. list “knife” on the essentials list. COLD STEEL 17T KOBUN. With folding blades, pocket knives don’t take up much space and are ideal for hiking, backpacking … Generally I carry it on the outside of my pack hooked to a Molle. You should always choose a safe design because the knife can damage your backpack. the same dangers that would exist if you went camping in remote wilderness, where not a lot of people go, do not exist on the AT. 1. You can do almost anything in the wilderness with a few supplies and a big knife. I for one appreciate the advice and would provide the same to anyone/everyone I care about. I cannot imagine thinking no knife is a good idea! An ideal hunting knife typically designed for cutting and that has a slightly curved blade with a single sharpened edge. It IS NOT the kind of backwoods experience many of us want to have. It’s great when walking or hiking because the knife will stay out of sight and out of mind, that is, until it’s needed. It’d be really a sad way to end a hike by having some bored Park Police Officer or Ranger arrest you for bringing you knife on the AT. In the last 55 years I have not had a knife on me a total of 6 weeks. Respectfully, Please do a little research to avoid these unsubstantiated fears. But similar the tactical knife you should know about your carries law of a bowie knife. An outstanding reply to an emotionally and psychologically challenged little person. When she saw him coming up the trail, she stepped aside and began carving a stick with her knife conspicuously, making it abundantly clear than she was armed and prepared to defend herself if necessary. Three Rivers Manufacturing Neutron: $169. No one cares how you hike. In light of some recent comments on my Ka-Bar Mini Dozier Folding Knife post, I decided to see how many backpackers carry knives or blades when backpacking. When you think about how much weight you should carry backpacking, you have to understand a bit of backpacking history. Appalachian Trail Section Hikers: Share Your Experiences with Us! Because if you ever hunting or a member of a hunting team who is rushing to hunting a deer; if you participate in skinning so perhaps it might be a great moment in your hunting life. And I like the points you made above to Ken. A knife will help you catch food (spears and traps). But it is far better because it will never get stain or corrosion even rusted very easily. If you are a newcomer in the hunting world or just learning to wild survive, so you should avoid it. Deer hunting and a skinning knife are a little bit expensive that would be $40 to $100. 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