knife for wood cutting?

[tmckay2]

anyone ever used a knife for wood cutting, and if so, which one? im trying to limit my loadout when i backpack/camp and am looking for a multi use type of knife. to be an effective cutter im guessing itll need around an 8-9 inch blade. ive heard the ontario sp10 and becker bk9 are both decent

[StagLefty]

ESEE Junglas-it's not your everyday knife but I've found it to be a great camp/survival knife. This is my set up with an altoid pouch,fire kit, and Gerber saw.

http://i848.photobucket.com/albums/a...s/IM000304.jpg

This was my original set up with an ESEE HEST piggybacked

http://i848.photobucket.com/albums/a...es/Junglas.jpg

[Fromk]

I'm not sure what your price point is but the knife I'm just waiting to have the cash for is from http://graymanknives.com/. They're pretty much all 1/4" thick steel and rugged as hell. I'm thinking something like the warrior since it has some curve to it but the pounders have a certain appeal as well. I've had the chance to handle one and I know that I wouldn't be as happy with anything else for that purpose.

[loudbay]

I have a bk2 and bk11. Invite me over for a beer and I'll bring them with me... Stripped, convexed, stippled, chopping pinky-leash, leather sheaths. Destroys anything less than six inches thick; splitting or chopping. Maybe we can take some pics and do a little write up for our friends here in the survival forum...

I'll end up with a bk9 eventually, but after a 5 for my mess kit and all the new tweeners that are coming out. Lots of people say the 9 is a remake of the original kabar fighter, the 2 on the other hand is a workhorse. More hatchet/cleaver than fighter.

Cheers,
Matt

[tmckay2]

I have a bk2 and bk11. Invite me over for a beer and I'll bring them with me... Stripped, convexed, stippled, chopping pinky-leash, leather sheaths. Destroys anything less than six inches thick; splitting or chopping. Maybe we can take some pics and do a little write up for our friends here in the survival forum...

I'll end up with a bk9 eventually, but after a 5 for my mess kit and all the new tweeners that are coming out. Lots of people say the 9 is a remake of the original kabar fighter, the 2 on the other hand is a workhorse. More hatchet/cleaver than fighter.

Cheers,
Matt

yeah ive heard the bk's are pretty solid. i saw a video of a guy chopping down a 6-8 inch diameter tree with one. i should have clarified my price point, forgot about that, id prefer under $100. thanks for all the suggestions thus far though guys.

[StagLefty]

Becker makes good knives. Check out more options on : http://www.bladeforums.com/

I became an ESEE fan through the forums because the knives are US made and a no hassle warranty but I understand your price range in these times.

[hatidua]

Although I have a few larger knives (ESEE 5, Junglas, Etc.), a small folding saw works far better & cuts faster.....and weighs less.

[hurley842002]

X2 on ESEE knives, to be honest my ESEE-4 would have done a mighty fine job, nice thick blade, razor sharp. Unfortunately I haven't been able to try it out.

[StagLefty]

Although I have a few larger knives (ESEE 5, Junglas, Etc.), a small folding saw works far better & cuts faster.....and weighs less.

That's why there's a Gerber folding saw on my Junglas rig

[loudbay]

Bk2 $52 on amazon. I suppose you have more to spend if you want. I'll post up pics of my beckers tomorrow.