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I'm in the market for a good small stainless fixed blade for fishing, hunting, and fast long-distance backpacking. A lightweight blade in the 3" range would be perfect. Right now I'm looking at the Benchmade Steep Country, but I don't really know what other options are out there. Something similar in size and price would be perfect (~$100).
I need something low maintenance, preferably that won't need much sharpening but can be touched up quickly when necessary. Minimizing pack weight and how much stuff I have to carry is priority #1 (pounds=pain is my philosophy, no saw, no hatchet, and my TOPS BOB is staying home for these trips). I probably won't wear it around my neck, but I don't want it visible for anti-knife hippie reasons so it needs to fit in an easily accessible pants, jacket, or backpack pocket depending on the situation. I currently have a stainless Izula but found it getting dull too quickly with all the sand/grit that got stuck in the sheath the last time I was out. Any suggestions are appreciated, thanks!
I need something low maintenance, preferably that won't need much sharpening but can be touched up quickly when necessary. Minimizing pack weight and how much stuff I have to carry is priority #1 (pounds=pain is my philosophy, no saw, no hatchet, and my TOPS BOB is staying home for these trips). I probably won't wear it around my neck, but I don't want it visible for anti-knife hippie reasons so it needs to fit in an easily accessible pants, jacket, or backpack pocket depending on the situation. I currently have a stainless Izula but found it getting dull too quickly with all the sand/grit that got stuck in the sheath the last time I was out. Any suggestions are appreciated, thanks!