Size comparison between Pro Hiking Buddy and Pro Kephart

The Kephart is one of my knives in the 'full sized bushcrafting' category. The blade is 4" long and the handle is 4.5" long. There are over a dozen models with this size factor. This size is for the full gamut of outdoors chores.

The Hiking Buddy defined the next size down from the start. The blade is 3" and the handle 4" long. A bit easier to carry but still big enough to do most jobs.

The idea would be to carry a trio with a chopper, full sized knife and a smaller knife. Then, you're covered.

 

I can take a picture of both pro models when I get home tomorrow.

 

Hey Andy @Fiddleback ... here's your next project

 

leave it to you to come up with this

 

Interesting. I'll get Phillip right on that.

 

And then there's the Bob-ified version. hahahaha

 

your not right.

 

Love ya Bob

 

Not the best pics, here you go.

 

Tried to hold the Kephart in one hand while taking the pic with the other. Not an easy task.

 

Love you to Jerry with all of my man-love heart.

 

Andy, bring on some more *Bishops* and I am in!!!
Meantime, I must sadly “make do” with my beloved Granfors Bruks Outdoor Axe, my subtly amazing Seax Tasker and/or Emperor, and my transcendentally amazing Patch. I simply do not know if I am able to carry on. . . .

 

You need a Fiddleback Forge machete. Ideal third piece!

 

Oh, yes, yes I do!
A most excellent suggestion, Andy! I would, indeed, love to get into one of those bad boys!

 

I like the compactness of the Prod HB, but the Kephart just feels right in the hand and the blade is a good size but not to big, close to four inches, a little less for cutting area.

 

Nesmuk Trio:a machete, Kephart, and some kind of folder like an Opinel or SA. Or mix in the hatchet or saw. The thing that I like is that a trio, whatever tools you decide are best for you, can cover a multitude of tasks without being overly heavy or bulky, unless you are just hiking or backpacking some trails for a short outing. Depending on on your type of camping too. Just my two cents.

I would hear from people who have used both the Kephart and HB. Was it a good idea to use one over the other or if they were glad to have both while out.

 

Andy, do you have any older users that you may want to part with?