Up next Off the Beaten Path: Adventure in South Australia’s Flinders Ranges Published on June 17, 2024 Author Tim Stetzer Share article Facebook 0 Twitter 0 Mail 0 Equip Yourself: Knives, Machetes, and More! Trail Tools You Need Gerber Scout A knife is still one of our most useful tools. Having one that’s easy to carry and use for EDC or in the field doesn’t have to cost a fortune. The Scout from Gerber features a 440A stainless steel drop-point blade, contoured Micarta handle scales, and an ambidextrous Pivot lock, plus a reversible stainless steel pocket clip for easy carrying. Specifications: Subscribe to our weekly newsletter Blade Length: 3.19″ Closed Length: 4.45″ Overall Length: 7.64″ Blade Material: 440A stainless steel Blade Style: Drop point Blade Grind: Flat Blade Finish: Black Handle Material: Sage Micarta Locking Mechanism: Pivot lock Pocket Clip: Reversible tip-up Weight: 3.7 oz Made in China MSRP: $60 www.gerbergear.com Spyderco Manix 2 Salt Having a knife that holds up to the elements and doesn’t get lost on the trail is a big deal. Spyderco’s Manix 2 Salt uses a full-flat-ground MagnaCut blade and ultra-corrosion-resistant handle hardware. It has a bright yellow fiberglass handle with a textured pattern, a reversible tip-up wire clip, an ambidextrous lock, and Spyderco’s Round Hole in the blade for easy opening. Specifications: Blade Length: 3.37″ Cutting Edge: 2.88″ Closed Length: 4.66″ Overall Length: 8.03″ Blade Material: CPM-MagnaCut stainless steel Blade Thickness: 0.125″ Blade Style: Leaf shaped Blade Grind: Full-flat Blade Finish: Satin Handle Material: Yellow FRN Locking Mechanism: Ball-bearing Pocket Clip: (Tip up, right/left carry) Weight: 2.90 oz Made in Golden, CO MSRP: $232 www.spyderco.com Nature Reliance School Lulbegrud The new Lulbegrud from the Nature Reliance School is a compact, sturdy, and practical tool designed by Craig Caudill and built by Outlier Knife Company in Kentucky. One of the neat things about the Classic model is the use of reclaimed American Chestnut handle scales. You can get Micarta handles on the Original model as well, but I like the history and character of the American Chestnut. Specifications: Overall Length: 8.62″ Cutting Edge Length: 3.68″ Blade Thickness: 0.125″ Grind: Flat, sharpening angle 18 Blade Steel: 52100 Handle Type: Reclaimed American chestnut, OD green liners HRC: 61-62 cryogenic treatment Knife Weight (w/o Sheath): 0.42 lb Sheath: Veg tanned cow leather from JRE Industries Made in USA MSRP: $170 classic, $160 original www.naturereliance.org L.T. Wright Knives Overland Machete Machetes aren’t just for the jungle. Whether you need to clear light debris from a trail or prep a campsite, the handmade Overland Machete from L.T. Wright Knives will do the trick. Add in some sweet Micarta grip scales and an ambidextrous leather sheath from JRE Industries, with everything made in the USA, and you have a winner. Specifications: Blade Length: 12.25″ Cutting Edge: 12″ Handle Length: 6.5″ Overall Length: 18.75″ Blade Material: 1075 carbon steel Blade Thickness: 0.09″ Blade Hardness: 57-59 HRC Blade Style: Drop point Blade Grind: Convex edge Blade Finish: Custom patina Handle Material: Natural Micarta Handle Thickness: 0.9″ Weight: 19.5 oz Country of Origin: USA MSRP: $189 ltwrightknives.com Columbia River Knife & Tool Skeggox CRKT’s Skeggox is a Norse-inspired bearded axe designed by James Williams made of glass-reinforced nylon and modern SK-5 carbon steel with a powdercoated finish. The contoured handle gives you excellent control and a rakish, Viking appearance. Don’t let the looks fool you though; this is a tough capable camp tool. Specifications: Blade Length: 4.83″ Overall Length: 12.94″ Blade Material: SK-5 carbon steel Blade Thickness: 0.25″ Blade Style: Axe Blade Finish: Black powdercoating Handle Material: Black GRN (Glass-Reinforced Nylon) Weight: 1.63 lbs Designer: James Williams Made in Taiwan MSRP: $113 www.crkt.com Leatherman ARC Magnacut The ARC is the new flagship of the Leatherman line. The ARC is the first-ever multitool that uses premium MagnaCut steel. It has an impressive array of 20 tools and a number of carry options as well with a removable pocket clip and a four-pocket nylon sheath that holds the included nine double-ended bits. Specifications: Blade Length: 2.76″ Closed Length: 4.25″ Overall Length: 6.45″ Blade Material: CPM-MagnaCut stainless steel Blade Thickness: 0.100″ Blade Finish: Black DLC Handle Material: Silver/black 420HC stainless steel Handle Thickness: 0.67″ Pocket Clip: Stainless steel (tip-up, right/left carry) Weight: 8.61 oz Weight with Sheath: 10.44 oz Assembled in the USA MSRP: $229.95 www.leatherman.com Armiger 4 by Demko Knives Another great fixed blade is the new Armiger 4 from Demko Knives. Andrew Demko has always been known for ultra-rugged, effective tools, and the Armiger 4 is no exception. It’s a full tang design available with a clip point, tanto point, or spear point blade of 80CrV2 tool steel and either a black or OD green thermal plastic rubber handle. The Tanto and Spear points are available fully serrated if that’s your thing. Specifications: Blade Length: 4.25″ Cutting Edge: 4″ Handle Length: 4.375″ Overall Length: 8.625″ Blade Material: 80CrV2 tool steel Blade Thickness: 0.157″ Blade Style: Clip point Blade Grind: Flat Blade Finish: Black powdercoat Handle Material: Black or OD green thermal plastic rubber Handle Thickness: 0.62 inch Sheath Material: MOLLE compatible Kydex Weight: 5.43 oz Weight with Sheath: 7.62 oz Designer: Andrew Demko Full Tang Made in Taiwan MSRP $74.99 demkoknives.com Condor Tool & Knife Argyll Machete This machete, designed by Walter Matthews, takes its cues from the Scottish falchion sword, a powerful chopper. The machete version is a lot lighter and more nimble and will do a great job clearing brush. It’s got a tough 1075 carbon steel blade, walnut handles, and is accented with Scottish engraving and symbols on the blade, handle, and sheath. Specifications: Blade Length: 12.21″ Overall Length: 19.05″ Blade Thickness: 0.18″ Blade Material: 1075 high carbon steel Blade Finish: Blasted satin Handle Material: Walnut wood Sheath: Handcrafted welted leather Designer: Walter A. Matthews Weight: 27.87 oz Made in El Salvador MSRP: $148.70 www.condortk.com
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