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What knives do you carry? (Read 7661 times)

Cyo Ex Member	What knives do you carry? May 17^th, 2010 at 11:48pm	Quote Print Post
	I was wondering what are the knives of choice for you Quetico veterans. I've carried a number of different options on my trips into the Park. (8 different 10 day trips over the past 25 years... yes, I'm a rookie next to this board's members.) The past few times I've carried a large Randal Model 14 on my belt along with an old Leatherman. (You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links) I know it's a bit large, but I'm accustomed to using it and I've had it's size come in helpful. While not ideal for every task, I've been able to use it for everything from chopping branches to filleting a lake trout. I carry it on my belt because that way I'll have some effective tool on me if everything goes wrong and I'm stranded with just what I'm wearing. (I do carry a small survival kit on me but that's a separate issue.) So other than the obligatory fillet knife we all bring, what are other folks knives of choice?


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Snow_Dog Voyageur Inukshuk Offline Posts: 1858 Location: Twin Cities Joined: Jul 11^th, 2003	Re: What knives do you carry? Reply #1 - May 17^th, 2010 at 11:59pm	Quote Print Post
	I've never needed more than a pocket knife and a fillet knife. You can fillet a fish with a pocket knife if you have to (and I've had to). For many years now though I've carried my fillet knife and some gallon ziplocks to store fillets in my tackle bag. That way I can fillet wherever I catch them instead of filleting in camp or having to go back to retrieve the knife and then canoe to an appropriate filleting area


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jaximus Senior Member Offline Posts: 343 Location: wisconsin Joined: May 12^th, 2010	Re: What knives do you carry? Reply #2 - May 18^th, 2010 at 2:06am	Quote Print Post
	the usual fillet knife, a leatherman, and one of those little eating knifes that come with the spoon and fork that all clamp together. have you ever had trouble crossing into canada with that knife? i would have to assume that most of the guys here on quietjourney dont have the same issues my group have with age (we are all between 20-24 now, but we started as 18 year olds and generally have a younger guy with us). weve been the victims of some really intense searches, ridiculous things even, so we keep it very simple. its to the point where we disclose that we have fillet knives when the ask for 'weapons' because of how weve been treated in the past. for that reason i tend to advise the guys to bring a fillet knife and a small pocket knife just so we dont have issues. generally, if you cant do it with a fillet knife, pocket knife, and your hatchet, its not worth doing. if you have a hatchet/little bowsaw for wood, fillet knife for fishing, and a pocket knife for cutting rope/line/whittling, i cant really imagine anything else youd need to do


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wally Inukshuk Offline Posts: 1987 Location: Minni-soda Joined: Apr 3^rd, 2003	Re: What knives do you carry? Reply #3 - May 18^th, 2010 at 3:15am	Quote Print Post
	My 20 yr old Buck 110 folder goes on all trips. Lately I've taken to custom fixed blades by this guy (You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links) not too spendy...under $200. I have his Melville EDC and his Lynch model with custom horizontal leather belt sheaths. One of 'em is gonna go on my trip into the CrownLands in 2 weeks as well. Check out his custom fillet knifes as well. All that said...in reality, shy of a survival/lost situation....most trips only need a $20 folder.


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marlin55388 Inukshuk Offline Posts: 1230 Location: Watertown, MN Joined: Mar 6^th, 2009	Re: What knives do you carry? Reply #4 - May 18^th, 2010 at 4:45am	Quote Print Post
	Folding Fillet Knife, Kershaw flipping folder on the belt lanyard, and the friend made hunting knife around the neck. I suppose anything could be a weapon if used properly


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Westwood Inukshuk Offline Posts: 669 Location: Was Minnesota Now Iowa Joined: Mar 4^th, 2005	Re: What knives do you carry? Reply #5 - May 18^th, 2010 at 4:54am	Quote Print Post
	Cyo, A fillet knife and lock back pocket knife. I think if is very important that your folding knife is a lock back. Plus a couple of small knives that come with most cook kits. Westwood


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Mad_Mat Inukshuk Offline Posts: 1551 Joined: Apr 21^st, 2003	Re: What knives do you carry? Reply #6 - May 18^th, 2010 at 1:09pm	Quote Print Post
	Trouble with a belt knife is that it isn't comfortable to carry a pack if the knife is on your belt - so I don't bring one. A fillet knife, and a pocket knife work for me on solo trips (and a small folding saw) - for tandem trips, I add my machete, usefull for filleting those pollyhumpers that seem to crop up in threads quite often, but more useful for clearing portage trails.


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jjcanoeguide Inukshuk Offline Posts: 309 Location: Frisco, TX Joined: Jun 20^th, 2007	Re: What knives do you carry? Reply #7 - May 18^th, 2010 at 1:48pm	Quote Print Post
	Thanks Mad_Mat for clearing those portage trails. Since we usually go in the late summer, it's rarely a problem for us. We usually bring a Leatherman or Gerber Multi-pliers per person plus 1 fillet knife per canoe. I also keep a one-handed, quick-opening, locking folder on me on trail and most always back in civilization (airports and gov't buildings don't like 'em) for all of those little tasks that seem to come up when you already have your hands full. It serves similar purpose to the fixed blades suggested, but is a little more discrete. Personal preference is a Spyderco Endura or Military model


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Preacher Contributer Subscriber Offline Posts: 1327 Location: COTU Joined: Apr 10^th, 2010	Re: What knives do you carry? Reply #8 - May 18^th, 2010 at 4:04pm	Quote Print Post
	DH Russell is my main blade. Full tang. Perfect for whatever from cleaning fish to batoning wood. It also spreads peanut butter nicely. (You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links) Additionally I have a couple multi-tool type dealios. A belt knife needn't be on your waist. Mine is on a lanyard and is either attached to my little kit bag or around my neck. Same lanyard has a whistle and I don't tromp without it. A full tang belt knife is a must. Swiss Army knives, once the standard, haven't kept up with modern multi-tools imo.


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gfy_paddler Inukshuk Offline Posts: 178 Location: evanston, il Joined: Jun 8^th, 2007	Re: What knives do you carry? Reply #9 - May 18^th, 2010 at 4:06pm	Quote Print Post
	Along with a filet knife and a Buck lock back which can fit easily in my pocket, I bring a Ka-Bar. It's big, it is unwieldy for the wrong jobs, but when you need it and use it correctly, it can get lots of jobs done that a smaller knife won't. Also, I just like it


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