08/23/2026
Let's talk knives.
I have been using and carrying some type of a knife for 62 of my 68 years. From a simple jack knife to big fixed blade knives
Here is what I have learned.
Clean fairly smooth handles are best. I prefere wood, marcota or leather stack. But the mora knife handles are good too.
Saw teeth, seratted blades and combos there of are very need / mission specific.
Fancy handles that look great with antler bumps, rasp like texture, spikes, notches etc. look tachticool and leave blisters on your fingers and hands
A 3.5 to 4.5 inch blade is a great general purpose tool. A six to eight inch Bowie style serves many multiple purposes including brutal defense.
An eight to twelve inch blade is a huge asset if you are seperated from your hatchet or saw.
A good skinner is indespensible for a trapper and for caping big game.
I always carry a small victrinox folder (2 blade) a 3.75 inch folder and a small back up that hides very well.
I stay very clear of wavy, spiky, scalled, raspy handles and the latest wis-bang tachticool blade.
