When going light which is often, and I cannot carry a hatchet for all the other things I want to bring, I choose a combination out of this selection. I always take one fixed blade (CRK Sable III or IV) and always have one folder in my pocket (Large or Small Sebenza). This combination covers my bases well. The Sables can be batoned with no problem. All are razors built to take hard use. Notice the Sables have rubber innertube grips for insulation and a good grip in all conditions.<br><br><br><br>This is what the fixed blades are capable of doing. A knife with a spine as thick as this often will not cut this effciantly.<br><br><br> <br>I may choose differently in different situations but when going off on a routine flight or long dayhike, at least two of these will be with me along with my daypack.