Which knife for camping, SHTF?

[nsheepdog]

I want to get a new knife soon. I am interested in the ESEE-4 (I wish it had a sharpened pommel) in 1095 steel, the Ontario RAT-3 in D2 steel, or the Ontario RAT-5 in 1095. I like the ESEE-5, but I don't think I want the extra thickness of the blade for slicing tasks.

I would carry this new knife in addition to a small folder and the large RTAK-II

 

[tyler34]

why do want a sharpened pommel?

 

[nsheepdog]

Good question. Seems more useful than having no pommel. You could also use the edge of the pommel for hammering.

why do want a sharpened pommel?

 

[Boomstick]

With the smaller knife and the big chopper the ESEE4 is a no brainer.

 

[tyler34]

the 5 will slice plenty fine, I've done it plenty of times.

 

[nsheepdog]

For the smaller knife I have a Gerber folding blade. I am thinking about getting the Knives of Alaska Trekker Series - Elk Hunter (D2) for skinning/fine work. I also like the Ontario RAT Model 1 (1095) folder for a small knife.

 

[tyler34]

I would stick with 1095. D2 is a great steel and holds an edge for a long time but is damn near impossible to sharpen in the field unless your carrying around a full set of diamond stones with you.

 

[Knife Lady]

ESEE 5 of course.

 

[tyler34]

ESEE 5 of course.

brad will vouch that his 5 slices...NOW

 

[irishfan]

brad will vouch that his 5 slices...NOW

So does the ESEE 3

To the OP...I have a ESEE 4&5 which both are great knives. In my car bag I have the 4 while in my camping bag I have the 5. The ESEE 5 is NOT to big and bulky to do the same tasks as the 4 but if you have a chopper already then save yourself a few bucks and get the ESEE 4 and you will be very pleased.

 

[rjstew317]

So does the ESEE 3

To the OP...I have a ESEE 4&5 which both are great knives. In my car bag I have the 4 while in my camping bag I have the 5. The ESEE 5 is NOT to big and bulky to do the same tasks as the 4 but if you have a chopper already then save yourself a few bucks and get the ESEE 4 and you will be very pleased.

just watch your fingers, they like to bite

 

[Knife Lady]

brad will vouch that his 5 slices...NOW

I am not speaking for Brad but I can tell you what he said to me
" This is a damn good edge Tyler put on this" " Look at this babes"

To say the least he is very happy with your sharpening skills Tyler.

 

[tyler34]

I am not speaking for Brad but I can tell you what he said to me
" This is a damn good edge Tyler put on this" " Look at this babes"

To say the least he is very happy with your sharpening skills Tyler.

just don't let him "kurtis" himself.

 

[Cru]

I’ll own some “tyler sharp” soon, thanks to KL and Tyler!

Oh, and to the OP, don’t be a girl, just get the Junglas.

 

[Bradsknives]

brad will vouch that his 5 slices...NOW

No Sh*t!!! You did a hell of job on it! Even with the thickness of the RC-5 blade, Tyler's edge can slice tomatoes.

 

[451_Detonics]

I didn't vote because I am not familiar with any of the knives listed. My choice would be a Marttiini Scandi style...

 

[tradertator]

I would stick with 1095, for ease of sharpening in the field. As far as the 3, 4, or 5 go, get your hands on all of them and see what fits you the best. I have a izula, hest, machete, 3, 4, 5, and 6, and I tend to use the 6 the most. The 5 has recently grown on me. I really like the drill pivot in the micarta scales on it, the extra heft for chopping, and the kydex holster seems to have much better blade retention as opposed to the ones with a molded one.

 

[AR Maker]

Having never owned any of the knives in the poll, I have been looking at the RAT 5. So it gets my vote.

 

[nsheepdog]

Knife lady, you seem to be popular here. Would you say the ESEE-3, 5, and RTAKII would be a great combination? I do like the 4 because of the size.
But, I also like the RAT-5 because of the flat grind and thinner blade. Also the RAT-5 has a choil. I need to hold one in hand. I may stop by the gun show this weekend that you mentioned in another thread.

 

[Knife Lady]

Knife lady, you seem to be popular here. Would you say the ESEE-3, 5, and RTAKII would be a great combination? I do like the 4 because of the size.
But, I also like the RAT-5 because of the flat grind and thinner blade. Also the RAT-5 has a choil. I need to hold one in hand. I may stop by the gun show this weekend that you mentioned in another thread.

First of all I do not sell the RAT knives from Ontario.

I only sell the ESEE knives made by Rowen. Yes I would recommend the ESEE 3,4,5, or even the 6. Any ESEE knife will perform nicely for you. Please stop by the show and handle some of them.