Trail Pack Knife

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Hey guys, I’ve been getting back into ‘trail running’ and hiking a lot lately, along with mountian biking when I get some money saved up for a bike. Now, I’ve been lost in the woods for about 13 hours before with nothing but a friend and a pocket knife…and don’t want to have THAT feeling ever again.

My pack is a Camelbak Mule, and what I’m thinking right now is that I could put a Becker BK7 and maybe a BK14 in it pretty easily. Part of me says that’s overkill and unnecessary weight, when I could go with something in the 4-6" range like one of the Ranger RD series knives or something. What do you guys think would be the ideal balance between capability and weight, in a pack that primarily is a ‘just in case’ pack + hydration pack? Other items I plan to include are energy bars, a roll of TP, small first aid kit, some paracord, a multitool, etc.

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ESEE 3 or 4.

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Read my mind!

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My ESEE 4 has been great for me so far. It seems like a good fit for your particular needs.

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Awesome, thanks for the input! The Esee 4 would be able to handle some light batoning and such I’m sure, in case I got stuck out overnight. Now I’ll probably end up with an Izula as well instead of the BK14, may as well keep it uniform!

I assume the 1095 carbon blade is the way to go, right?

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Sounds like some good recommendations for the knife. I would toss a lighter and/or matches and some tinder in the camel back.

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Yeah, I was thinking I’d get a Zippo or something and a flint rod as well. Cheap, light weight insurance in case a lighter won’t work.

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Honestly, I would look at an Eriksson #510 Mora. Good steel, super sharp, and super light. It will do everything you need to do. Does it look super cool, it does to me. Best of all it can be found for $10-15.

Chip

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The Izula is a great little blade, I EDC one daily.

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ESEE 4.

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ESEE 3 or 4 or a SYCO 311 or 411.

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I’m not going to say anything that hasn’t been said…

ESEE 3/4 or one of the Izula Models. Or a Kabar BK14 Eskabar

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get a mora.

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Becker BK14. It will do anything you need in a short term survival situation.

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Love my ESEE 3. Perfect size/weight. I keep it in my Camelback when mountain biking. You cant go wrong with that knife for the price.

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Personally I prefer the quality and value priced knives from Blind Horse. I have several and it’s hard to be the value.

http://www.blindhorseknives.com/

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I have three ESEE/RAT-3 knives, but agree with those who suggested a Mora for your case. This one rides in a lot of my packs/gear bags:

http://www.amazon.com/Mora-HighQ-Robust-Knife-Carbon/dp/B00816PZ8W/ref=pd_sim_sg_2

Very light weight, good cutter, and will throw a good spark. You can find this one for under $20 shipped if you look.

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Thanks for the replies, everyone! I think I’m going to go with the Esee 4. It’s a knife I’ve been eyeing on and off for a while, and I’d like something that can do double-duty as a camping knife as well. As for the BK14, I’ll probably grab an Izula while I’m at it. Been wanting one of those (or the BK14) for a while too!

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You won’t be disappointed with the ESEE 4. Great knife

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For trail running, I’d keep it light. The ESEE-3 is a good suggestion, as is the 4. I have both, and like them except for the scales on the 4, which I replaced with TKC custom scales. The BRKT Gunny, or Bravo-1 would be good choices also.