Ultralight Hiking/Backpacking Knives

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Ultralight Hiking/Backpacking Knives

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Here are a few light knives from some custom makers. These knives are designed for outdoor utility, with the weight conscious outdoorsmen in mind. I have used these hiking and backpacking in the deserts and mountains of California.

Koyote Knives
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Ultralight- Knife 2 ounces, 3 ½ ounces w/leather sheath
Blade Uddeholm 15n20-3 5/8, cutting edge 3 7/16
Overall-7-inches
Thickness-1/16
Super light and super sharp mainly due to the 1/6-inch thin blade and scandi grind. This is a pure cutter and supreme whittler for those that don’t need to baton with your knife.

JK Handmade Knives
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Hikers Backup- Knife 3 ½ ounces, 5 ounces w/leather sheath
Blade 01-2 ¾-inch, cutting edge 2 3/8-inch
Overall-5 7/8
Thickness-1/8
Stout and full of cutting power, if this knife was a smurf, he would be Hefty. Lots of knife in a small package.

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Hikers Backup 4-inch- Knife 4 ½ ounces, 6 ½ ounces w/leather sheath
Blade 01-4-inch, cutting edge 3 3/4
Overall-8 3/16
Thickness-1/8
This is the heavier of my choices but also the one of the bunch that could easily fill out the Bushcraft all around role; this is mainly due to the full size handle. And larger blade that does well when it comes to baton use.

Breeden knives
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PSKK II- Knife 2 1/2 ounces, 4 ounces w/kydex sheath
Blade 01-3 7/8, cutting edge 3 3/4
Overall-7 5/8
Thickness- 3/32
I did an extensive review on this knife where I whittled and used it to baton the 3/32-inch thick blade into large wood. This may be my most used knife around the house along with the JK Nessmuk.
http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=547103

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Koyote Knives
sietchtabr@gmail.com
http://www.koyotemakesstuff.com

JK Handmade Knives
jkiedaisch@sbcglobal.net
708-479-9328

Bryan Breeden
tacklebreeden@yahoo.com or
402-300-0058
 
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The jks are O1. I have the hikers backup, and just ordered a kephart w/ micarta handles from john. These blades are sweet. If you dont have one, get one! The fit and finish is on par with knives costin twice as much......He is one of my faveorite makers. A pleasure to deal with. My Hikers backup sees lots of use, and is pickin up a rather nice patina. His leather work is great too.
 
Now that is a nice collectin of steel you got there ruben. I dont yet have a breeden, but it is on my list for sure!!
 
Christof, that is a beautifull knife. I have liked every blade Ive seen of yours..
 
I'm making a 3/32 version of the spearpoint as a "blade only" for an order. (It's in the oven heat treating right now) - I *like* the thin version, but this one should baton well.
 
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great stuff bear...:thumbup: i would take any of those knives... that 4 in. hikers back up looks way cool...:thumbup:
 
Wow. I like them all. Love that Breeden @3/32" w/the contoured orange handles. I would use that at home all the time, too.
 
Great pictures as usual! I always look forward to seeing your photos. Jake - I will be starting your Kephart on Thursday, I just finished two oak ones today.

John
 
mtnfolk mike said:
great stuff bear...:thumbup: i would take any of those knives... that 4 in. hikers back up looks way cool...:thumbup:
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Mike,

The Hiker 4-inch with the drop point was inspired by your small Hiker's Backup with the drop point. Actually John told me wasp came up with the 4-inch Hiker with clip point.

This is one of the handy blades I will take to Peru in July with the RAT Team.
 
Excellent post Bear, wouldn't mind having any of those with me!

I think your missing a Farmer though.

Dayhiker The steel is 1095 and is convex ground. 3/32 thick
blade is 3 1/8 inches and dressed in mahagony overall 7 1/8"
Scary Sharp:eek: Don't know the weight but its light!
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