Comments on Brian's Hiking and Backpacking Blog: Fixed Blade Knife Comparison

Confiscated? That sucks, but I had the same thing ...

2010-01-24T22:04:21.163-05:00

Confiscated? That sucks, but I had the same thing happen with my favorite Util-Key and even a P-38 one time - damn TSA. But a "ladies" EDC knife eh? This has the potential for a full blog post don't ya think?

For the last 15 years I've carried a Spyderco Delica (version #1) with a plain edge blade with me everywhere. It has proven to be the most effective and reliable folder that I have EVER owned. So much so that I recently purchased another one (although it's now version #4 and significantly updated) just to have a back-up. The cheapest price I could find was $50 at my local Walmart. I'd also recommend Cowboyknives.com they have a great selection of Spyderco knives at good prices and they're easy to deal with.

For me the Delica is the perfect size, weight, and form for just about every task. About the same size as a Bic cigarette lighter and not much heavier. I've bought numerous other very good folders over the years but have always relied on and returned to my trusty Delica. Spyderco makes smaller knives (like the excellent Dragonfly) that may better suit your needs, but for me the best all round EDC is the Delica with a plain edge, not the serrated edge which is hard to keep sharp. I've heard great things about the new Spyderco Tenacious model which is extremely well priced at an unbelievable $30 with G-10 handles! Nutnfancy has great video reviews of the Delica and Tenacious here.

Two other folders that I have and like a lot, just not as much as my Delica, are: Sog Twitch II, Emerson CQC7.

... so my last little pocket knife was confiscated...

2010-01-23T22:43:52.833-05:00

... so my last little pocket knife was confiscated at EWR (recent JAX trip). Can you recommend a good one? Something perhaps for the ladies? Just to keep in my pocketbook .. tnx! Looked on your 'recommended product' list – happy to become a BFG patron by proxy! ;)

I loved, loved, LOVED this review! I've never seen...

2009-12-20T12:47:20.072-05:00

I loved, loved, LOVED this review! I've never seen anyone do such a thorough job of comparing knives. Really helpful to anyone trying to make up their minds about which knife to carry.

The Mora's reputation was bore out here and elsewhere--it is still the most amazing series of knives ever produced, You can't beat the price and they will never let you down if you care for them properly and as lovingly as you would a higher-priced knife, and use them as intended.

I use a Mora Clipper and the Mora Triflex, depending on what I plan to do, how long I will be out. Heck--they are so light, I often carry BOTH! One on the belt and one in the pack.

Glad I found your blog--I'm a new fan!

Cheers,
Linda

They are making the Seal pup in a straight edge no...

2009-11-21T21:47:31.718-05:00

They are making the Seal pup in a straight edge now. It is one of the best knives I own

Thanks for taking the time to create this post. I ...

2009-11-21T16:43:41.054-05:00

Thanks for taking the time to create this post. I found it to be very informative. It's hard to find a good, inexpensive workhorse knife. Based on your recommendation I'm going to go give the Mora a try.

Great post - very thorough. I'm not big into knive...

2009-10-25T20:31:03.829-05:00

Great post - very thorough. I'm not big into knives for hiking and just use a little swiss army job.

Thanks! Can you tell I have way to much fun doing ...

2009-10-25T20:20:03.554-05:00

Thanks! Can you tell I have way to much fun doing these posts? This one took me a week to finally get finished because I kept going back and needing additional pictures to illustrate my notes. I always hope these posts help others in my same situation, but even if they don't I still get a kick out of writing them up :)

... don't actually have, or use a knife (don't go ...

2009-10-25T19:20:36.116-05:00

... don't actually have, or use a knife (don't go camping, and certainly don't hunt either!). BUT, wanted to compliment you on the quality of the images. Hoping the manufactures see them ... better then what they're using, I bet! :)