I just got a Spyderco Salt 1 and am very impressed. Besides being totally rustproof, one of the things I like about it is the high-visibility handle. That can come in handy when doing a last-minute spot check before leaving your campsite. Here's a long, boring video of me cutting some stuff with it and comparing it to my venerable EDC Delica 4.
I know there are a lot of people who prefer fixed-blade knives but I like the compactness of folders and find they're more than adequate for most basic backpacking tasks. What do you carry? Are you a fellow Spyderco fan?
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I'm partial to the Doug Ritter MSK 1 folder, also in highly-visible yellow (http://www.equipped.com/rsk_mk1.htm) Made by Benchmade, so it's a high-quality construction, but heftier than their other folders. Much heavier than a backpacking knife NEEDS to be, but it's also designed to be a serious survival knife. Grab a chunk of wood to use as a club and wham away on the back of the knife to use it like an axe - build yourself a raft and float down the river to safety ;-)
Hampden,
That looks like a great knife and I like the orange handle. Some people have commented on the price of that knife but I don't think it's all that bad considering the features and the quality.
I always carry a fixed-blade knife, though not always a large, heavy one; it depends on the trip. If it's bushwhacking in a wilderness I might take my SRK. If it's a well-established trail not far from civilization I might take a smallish blade from ML Knives to which I'm rather partial.
Hi Jason!
I´m a fan of Spyderco knifes but dont like serrations on a blade, i think you just rip the material instead of cutting it, wich I admit can be good in some cases.
You should try out The Fällkniven WM1, a small fixed blade. I always carry it around my neck when I go backpacking. It can sometimes be hard to get into your pockets wearing hipbelt... And also its swedish...
Really like your very scientific cuttingtest! Must be tough to cut trough that must rawhide in just one slice, are you sure you are not a ninja or something!
Best regards
Anders from Sweden
Anders,
Did I do the math right? That knife is only $23 USD?
Andres, never mind. I thought it was 160 Kronors but it's actually 960. I knew it was too good to be true.
Jason,
Check www.lighthound.com for the highend 3G its about $135.
The Laminate VG10 steel is easier to sharpen and should be a bit cheaper. There should be many retailers in the US.
Its much cheaper in the US than in sweden:-(
Anders
Anders
Oh the horror - cutting Palin....
Nice review. I use a disposable mini box cutters (one that is a knife and a typical box cutter style) Super light!
Great video of a great knife. Loved how you sliced Palin's head off :D
Lucky you, living close to the Spyderco Outlet. Those knifes are hard to get in Finland, and I am not sure if it will come through customs (they're tough on knifes).
I'm carrying a Germany Army folder into the wild, useful with the blade and separate saw. But looking for something more lightweight at the moment.
Hi Jason!
Saw this and came to think about you...
http://www.snorgtees.com/mankindsgreatestcreation-p-789.html?osCsid=2c0ade30d67ade8f2e090eba8f356dcb
Cheers!
Anders
Palin...LOL
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