Here is a photo of some of the blades that I use:


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In the top right corner are a Leatherman Wave and a Benchmade AFCK (806 D2). This is what I EDC most of the time.

Next, I have my Cold Steel Trail Hawk. This is known as my: "Bear Be Cool Tool". I bought this last summer when I worked as a Ranger at Philmont. Sheath knives were not allowed, so I ordered this puppy off the internet. Its suprisingly light. I only carry this in places where fixed blade knives are frowned upon or if I don't want to abuse my sheath knives.

Next up are a Cold Steel Trailmaster and SRK. The Trailmaster (top) is for when weight is not an issue (car camping or heavy-weighted backpacking.) The SRK is my pick for when I'm doing lightweight backpacking. Both have wrist lanyards. The SRK has a Concealex Sheath, while the Trailmaster is smooth leather.

On the bottom left is a Victorinox Huntsman. This is sometimes carried by itself in urban areas or wherever there are 'jumpy' folks who get scared by knives. It is also a loaner knife. There's no way I'm loaning out my Benchmade AFCK.

Residing in the right bottom corner are my Leatherman Juice CS 4 (I got a replacement) and a Benchmade Mini-Pika. The Juice is used in urban areas (although sometimes it comes with me when lightweight backpacking). The Mini-Pika was purchased a few months ago and has treated me well. Its 440 C steel and is good for when I don't want to use my AFCK. These two knives/tools are combined for my "University" EDC.

Sorry for the long-winded post, but this one was too cool to pass up. Always nice to chat with you guys.

Leatherman Micra
Leatherman Wave
SOG Flash II
Mora
SOG Seal Revolver
Fiskars Camp Axe (lovely tool)
Jet Saw
Pioneer Shovel (I keep one side sharp enough to chop off cables etc- my favorite tool)
Also I plan to buy a SOG X-42 field knife in a short while. Does anybody have any experience with this knife??

Burak

Becker BK10 (new primary hunting/survival knife)
Buck Alpha PBS folder(S30V blade, saw, & guthook)
Becker BK7 (new survival/truck knife)
Leatherman Wave (my EDC)
Old Timer 165 Woodsman (my favorite-now only for skinning)
Mora 731, Mora 760 (used mainly when I play camp chef <img src="/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />)
Assorted Mora 740's (backups stashed in 3-4 places)
Wetterling Small Hunter hatchet (recently replaced Estwing)
Estwing hatchet (relegated to ATV tool kit)
Uncle Henry LB7 (stainless--in tackle box)
Old Timer 8OT (another old favorite-currently MIA <img src="/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" />)

Regards, Vince

I was looking around on the internet for information on the SOG Field Knife. Their web site no longer lists it. I wonder if it has been discontinued??

I've been looking for a "good fixed blade general camp knife - not a chopper - more of a good 4-4" kitchen knife with a sheath. I've was looking for a lower-priced S30V fixed blade knife (<$100).

Right now it looks like the only S30V choices are the SOG Field Knife and the Alaskan series from Cabelas (probably the Buck Vanguard).

I already have a Mora #22 w/ a carbon blade. I'll probably just stick with that.

Chris Reeve Shadow III in A2 w/ Firemaking equipment and a small LED and compass in the handle - Never step foot off the pavement without it.

Chris Reeve Large Classic Sebenza in S30V - Main EDC knife and I never leave the house without it (though a new job will be changing that beginning this August <img src="/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" />).

HideAwayKnife with Recurve by Ken Brock in S30V - This is a new knife but so far it has been with me 24/7 ... even in the shower. Beginning this August this will most likely be my only EDC due to forces beyond my control).

Kershaw Ken Onion Leek in 440A - Lives in my PSK which lives in my truck.

OK, I won't mentioned the ones in the showcase of my library, but only the ones that get (or got) to see fresh air every day or from time to time ...
Here we go ….




A) Being an urban dweller, I mostly EDC the following « sharps » :
- n° 3 : Doug’s RSK
- n° 4 : a Mongin’s gentleman folder, perfect for slicing an apple in front of sheeples. And the corkscrew saved many days...
- n° 5 : when challenged for having a knife, I often come back the next day with this cute little Mongin (with a black damas blade - blade length 3,6 cm or 1.4 inches) and ask the « offended » party if this knife is more appropriate, according to him/her ….
- whenever a « saucisson » party is planned - or any such event where a personal knife will be helpfull for eating, slicing bread or cake, a.s.o. - I usually take one of my « Le Thiers » design knives, either n° 8 (damas blade, ivory scales) or n° 9 (inox blade, wood scales), both custom made.
- A few years back, I used to EDC this Spyderco folding knife (n° 1) and this during many years, before replacing it by the following one
- Before buying Doug’s RSK, I had in my right back pant pocket this Emerson mini- CQC 7B (n° 2), with the wave feature (I like that feature ! !). But the half serated tanto blade didn’t suit me. I would really like to buy a mini-CQC 7A without serrations, but with wave system…. Any one wishes to swap knives ? ? ?
- When travelling long distances with my car (at night, highway’s rest places are not terribly secured…), I like to have a necklace, such as this Fred Perrin’s « griffe » (n° 10)
- For air travel (pre-9/11), I bought this other griffe, in G10 (n° 11). Nowadays, I just forget knives, when air travel is involved.
- Same reason why I no longer EDC this Spyderco card (n° 6) in my wallet … too easy to forget it in there ….
- Let’s not forget n° 7, my trusty Leatherman, an other EDC item ; usefull at work ; also a PHRASECENSOREDPOSTERSHOULDKNOWBETTER.-friendly blade, when opening my RSK may be frowned upon.



B) When hiking, I sure take the RSK along.
- A small Leatherman Juice is in a pocket (ooopss… I forgot to put it in the picture), for its corkscrew and pliers.
- If a fixed knife is possible, I like to take along the first custom knife I bought from a young french knife maker (Pascal Martin), n° 2, in order to give it some fresh air. Sure, it’s not a work horse, but its blade is quite strong and could stand some abuse. Anyway, it is too nice to abuse, so I only use it to cut bread and cheese.
- Another one missing on this picture is a small Outdoor Wedge I, attached to the left shoulder strap of my backpack. One handed, easy access, very sharp.
- In a pant pocket, out of view, is an Emerson’s Commander (n° 1, with wave feature, for sure). Just take it out of the pocket and you instantly have an opened, impressive blade in your hand. Not meant for cooking …

And should I also mentioned the sharps in my car ?
- a Pocket-Rescue-Tool PRT I, made by Eickhorn
- an Szabo’s kerambit, stashed out of view…

Frenchy, nice collection of blades. I find the one by Pascal Martin to be very nice.
Does he(?) have a web site?

AFAIK, no...
I met him a few years ago and spent a week with him : he showed/helped me to make my own knife, from the iron piece to the finished knife (not the one on this picture).
Memorable week....
But, hélas, I have not heard from him since a long time.

here is the knife I made under Pascal's supervision : to be honest, let's say he made most of the work. I gave myself a good sweat, hammering on a piece of heated iron, then scratched my fingers trying to do something usefull, finally succeded to make the wooden scales...

Very impressive work. Whether that is your first attempt or not, very nice.