Hunting in the wild

[Billy02]

Lets say you are out in the forests for hunting some animal, what knife one should carry so it can be used for multi purpose?

[CharlesHarris]

[Billy02]

[Mortblanc]

As Charles recommended, Mora knives are the entry level standard in both Europe and North America.

Mora has been making the bushcraft standard for over 100 years.

I could not find a UK supplier but the prices should be about the same as the knife you showed and I would suspect the quality would be better. Here in the states the prices of Moras vary from retail outlets but a basic Mora can be had for $12-$15 from most outlets.

Another suggestion for a general purpose blade would be one of the basic designs of Swiss Army Knife, but keep it simple at first and do not overdo the number of blades chosen. More blades on an SAK often makes the knife bulky without really being useful.

99% of what you do in the woods can be done with a SAK, including processing most small game. I have cleaned several deer with only a simple pocket knife in the past.

Whatever you decide on you had better get it soon because your selections will be trimmed drastically soon I fear. New proposed legislation will strike directly at the retail market first and end the existence of most of your choices.

[CharlesHarris]

Agree with MB on the basic Swiss Army Knife (SAK) as being most versatile and useful.

The Spartan, Pioneer or Farmer designs have a useful selection of tools without being too "busy".

The US military Mil-K-818 packed in survival kits follows the old standard design of the Boy Scout knife, having a spear blade, awl, can opener and a combination screwdriver/caplifter. I'll try to post a picture or drawing

[Mortblanc]

[Mortblanc]

[CharlesHarris]

[Lightspeed]

As MB said, Mora are an extremely good and durable choice

I UK there are many suppliers. I got my last one from Bushcraft store. Price was around £10 for the SS version

As Charles recommended, Mora knives are the entry level standard in both Europe and North America.

Mora has been making the bushcraft standard for over 100 years.

I could not find a UK supplier but the prices should be about the same as the knife you showed and I would suspect the quality would be better. Here in the states the prices of Moras vary from retail outlets but a basic Mora can be had for $12-$15 from most outlets.

Another suggestion for a general purpose blade would be one of the basic designs of Swiss Army Knife, but keep it simple at first and do not overdo the number of blades chosen. More blades on an SAK often makes the knife bulky without really being useful.

99% of what you do in the woods can be done with a SAK, including processing most small game. I have cleaned several deer with only a simple pocket knife in the past.

Whatever you decide on you had better get it soon because your selections will be trimmed drastically soon I fear. New proposed legislation will strike directly at the retail market first and end the existence of most of your choices.

[Mortblanc]

Probably one should also note that the Pilots survival knife, the 4 blade utility knife and the Derma Safe knives are all considered "consumable" items.

All three are included in the survival kit strapped under each ejection seat in every combat plane in the U.S. forces and every combat plane has ejection seats for every crew member.

That means there are thousands of those knives in thousands of kits that have not been used since the planes had their seats bolted in, and many of them will never be used for the lifespan of the plane.

If they are used they are intended to be written off as a combat loss. That means that the U.S. government is not spending several hundred dollars per copy for the best knives available to sit for decades under the driver's seat!

Therefore, one should not approach these knives as a major expenditure or a lifetime investment at the price mark they sell for.

They are intended for heavy use, being used up, and being replaced as needed.

If you decide you really want to get into this woodcraft stuff you can buy some expensive gear latter on, after you know specifically what you need.

Charles did they ever tell you if that Derma Safe saw was intended for use extracting people from vehicles or for quick amputations?