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That'd be Northern Knives. Been a while since I've been in there.
Gear Shed in Homer used to have Kydex sheaths that fit them. Cost more than the knives, but worth it. I made a few kydex sheaths too. They are pretty easy.
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Thanks. Couldn’t remember the name. Also can’t remember which of these sheaths came ftom there and which came from a fish gear shop. White handle knife is a Dexter but similar to the vickies.
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at some point someone was selling the Vic paring knives w/ a kydex sheath- I picked up one
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A knife is that last place I want or need to shed weight. To each their own I suppose.
Sort of like the cyclist with carbon frame and components, and heavy wheels. Just doesn't add up and make sense.
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MCH, I don't see how that sentence/analogy works, though I agree about the heavy wheels. A knife is an excellent place for most guys to shed weight IMHO. Low-hanging fruit. Unless you are full-on bushcrafting why would any backpack hunter need a heavy knife? Wife and I are moving our backpacking gear towards ultralight so yes, I'm an ounce weenie. They add up.
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MCH, I don't see how that sentence/analogy works, though I agree about the heavy wheels. A knife is an excellent place for most guys to shed weight IMHO. Low-hanging fruit. Unless you are full-on bushcrafting why would any backpack hunter need a heavy knife? Wife and I are moving our backpacking gear towards ultralight so yes, I'm an ounce weenie. They add up. If you want to skimp on a subpar designed knife that's on you. A knife is probably the most used tool you will have. The minimal weight you are saving results in poor design. Weight can also aid in cutting. A proper knife for backpacking isn't heavy enough to shave weight on and even if you do shave a little its nothing you will ever notice. Add to the fact a knife to be used should be carried on ones belt where it is always in reach and handy. Not in a pack! So weight isn't an issue. If you need to shave weight that much then you have way to much trash already in your pack. It will serve you much better to cut that trash out of your pack than from the tool you will use more than any other. A great place to shave weight is actually your pack itself! I have hiked the AT and about 2/3's of the PCT. I have climbed a number of Peaks in the US and Abroad, never have I said to myself dam my knife should be lighter. Never!
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A knife is an excellent place for most guys to shed weight IMHO. Low-hanging fruit. Unless you are full-on bushcrafting why would any backpack hunter need a heavy knife? Wife and I are moving our backpacking gear towards ultralight so yes, I'm an ounce weenie. They add up. Couldn't agree more Jeff. Most of my friends have gone to the Havalon Pranta for BP hunting. For 3 oz's you have a knive with 4 extra blades. Me, I've settled on the 1.6oz Opinel no.8 for hunting (available in carbon or stainless), and a small 1.1oz Arkansas stone for touchup. If I'm backpacking and fishing I use the .9 oz Opinel no.6, otherwise a little Victorinox Classic at less than at .9 oz is ideal. I've never seen the need for more of a knife than the Opinel no.6 for backpacking, and it would work on an elk too, but I prefer the fuller sized no.8...
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Two I usually pack are a Moki Banff and a BM Steepcountry. 2.7 and 3.7 oz’s respectively. I guess if one were to get super weight weenie a Vicky in Kydex would save a few oz’s. I’d want two though. Maybe hacksaw off a short 4 or 6” section of a rod like this to sharpen if carrying just one. https://www.webstaurantstore.com/de...ul-KN5wIVkiCtBh2AJAG7EAQYAiABEgJnl_D_BwEBeing hollow it wouldn’t weigh much.
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I use a knife very little when backpacking my tiny Gerber has got me through every trip . But i could use something that held a better edge - or i could be more mindful of not abusing the edge . I've never needed any of the ''bushcrafting'' knives or batoning skills while backpacking .
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I will qualify my answer of the Benchmade Altitude and Havalon, that if I’m hot tenting I add a Fallkniven S1 (and a light saw) to process wood- the S1 is heavy (not crazy heavy- 6 oz) but much lighter than a small hatchet
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I use a knife very little when backpacking my tiny Gerber has got me through every trip . But i could use something that held a better edge - or i could be more mindful of not abusing the edge .
Sort of a contradiction! If you use it so little why isn't it holding an edge? That little of abuse should be no problem. Three inch blade has done the job for me no problem. When I am burning wood I carry a Silky Zubat. Light and small enough and can cut anything I need cutting.
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Benchmade Altitude. Love that thing! I’ve deboned an elk and a Mule deer and it’s still fine.
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Deer and elk: havalon + 3 extra blades, Vicky, cheapo pull-thru hand sharpener for Vicky.
I sharpen the Victorinox prior to trip via lansky to where it takes off swaths of arm hair without effort.
Moose: add a knife with some backbone, because the havalon bogs down in thick hide when skinning.
I wouldn't be without a Victorinox when boning an animal - the flexible blade makes life grand.
Brad's Opinel units look interesting.
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MCH, I don't see how that sentence/analogy works, though I agree about the heavy wheels. A knife is an excellent place for most guys to shed weight IMHO. Low-hanging fruit. Unless you are full-on bushcrafting why would any backpack hunter need a heavy knife? Wife and I are moving our backpacking gear towards ultralight so yes, I'm an ounce weenie. They add up. If you want to skimp on a subpar designed knife that's on you. A knife is probably the most used tool you will have. The minimal weight you are saving results in poor design. Weight can also aid in cutting. A proper knife for backpacking isn't heavy enough to shave weight on and even if you do shave a little its nothing you will ever notice. Add to the fact a knife to be used should be carried on ones belt where it is always in reach and handy. Not in a pack! So weight isn't an issue. If you need to shave weight that much then you have way to much trash already in your pack. It will serve you much better to cut that trash out of your pack than from the tool you will use more than any other. A great place to shave weight is actually your pack itself! I have hiked the AT and about 2/3's of the PCT. I have climbed a number of Peaks in the US and Abroad, never have I said to myself dam my knife should be lighter. Never! I cannot wear anything on a belt while backpacking, due to waistbelt interference. Strapping things to the waistbelt might work, but then I'd want it with the backpack off. The bino chest purse is a good place for such things.
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I cannot wear anything on a belt while backpacking, due to waistbelt interference. Strapping things to the waistbelt might work, but then I'd want it with the backpack off. The bino chest purse is a good place for such things.
I carry there as well while hunting. Backpacking I carry fixed in the lid and folder in my pocket. Not sure how I manage all that weight, but I do.
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The new Benchmade Mini Bugout weighs in @ 1.5oz and is available in an orange color. I may have to try one!
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I just realized that the old school Gerber Pixie that I have might be the perfect backpacking knife.
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Odd that Havalon blades have not made it into this thread. If I’m big game hunting, I have one. If not, I have a little liner lock folder.
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