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What should I look for when buying a knife to carry on the river? (Not one for food use. :roll: )

Thanks!
Jan

Jan,

The best way is to physically compare them if possible. Unless you're wanting to get one prior to Rec. School I would wait and look at what people are using. We're in the same class so you can look at mine this weekend if you want to. I carry a CRKT (Columbia River Knife and Tool) Renner designed Neckolas.

http://www.crkt.com/Renner-Neckolas-Nec ... and-Sheath" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

It's fairly compact and stays out of the way.

Several good threads on knives recently:
http://forums.arkansascanoeclub.com/vie ... =3&t=18272" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
http://forums.arkansascanoeclub.com/vie ... f=3&t=8306" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

I think it all depends on the purpose of a knife (and your price range). Will you be carrying it so you can cut ropes or something entangled? Or for a rescue? Or just in case a s*** hits the fan?

There were good knives on threads mentioned above. But, it all really comes down to the knife's purpose, and how much he/she is willing to pay for the knife.

As far as the brand goes... I like Spyderco, Kershaw, SOG, Cold Steel, Benchmade, Gerber, and CRKT. But that's just me.

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Oh yeah, like AR-Nimrod said, play with the knives you are interested in.

Like everyone said, depends on where you want it, what its going to be used for and how you feel about it.

I have a basic nice line cutter on my pfd, I figure thats all I need for that, benchmade makes some really nice ones, and if you can find an older one, they use to make ones for water use! very safe!!

I also carry a folder in my pocket at all times (every day as well) If you are looking for a aqua knife, from experience Spyderco makes the best of the best for work/rescue knives specifically designed for rough water use. Other people make good knives, but when it comes down to it, for use, function and dependability... spyderco!

I also have a fixed blade on my pack that sits in my canoe, its a CRKT abc diver, dive knives make GREAT knives to attach to a pack or on your boat if you are a yaker (witch i remember you being ) I canoe, so i have a pack in front of me most of the time, and its just tied to that.


Things to remember or think about... Do you need a point, or want a blunt nose knife, do you want a folder or a fixed blade. Where do you want it, do you need one or two,

make sure its made for water use as well, non water use knives are harder to clean and keep functioning after they have seen the river or lake!

and most of all, a sharp knife is a safe knife, keep it Sharp at all times!

I collect pocket knives and would love to show them off if you would like to play with some! I could try to make it to a meeting some time or meet up some where if you like!

Good luck in your quest!
Bryan

Also, if you want to go play with some knives and can make it up to the fayettevil area,

go here!!!

http://www.agrussell.com/

the shop is huge, I would say over 2000 knives inshop and all sorts of water knives! and you get to touch any or all of them, and good prices.

Another note I wanted to add, Dont go cheep, like any tool or piece of equipment, you get what you pay for! and with a knife in the areas where you are going and going to use it, you want something that wont rust shut!

again good luck
Bryan

I use and recommend a CKRT bear claw

http://www.crkt.com/Bear-Claw-ER-Orange ... rated-Edge" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;