The best hiking knife for your next journey

A common question for new backpackers is whether they should bring a knife when they go backpacking . The answer is absolutely yes ! A knife should definitely be on your list of items to pack when hiking and backpacking .

From my own experience

When I am preparing for a hiking trip , I try my best to pick out the lightest gear possible . Weight is a major concern for me because I know, from experience, how the weight of your gear gradually increases with fatigue . Every ounce counts so all of my gear needs to ultra-lightweight and portable . This is especially true when I am planning any long distance hikes.

I use my hiking knife for everything, from cooking to cutting branches, to cleaning game . The best hiking knife should fit your personal needs and this will depend on your intended uses . These knives come in a large variety and you need to know what to expect to pack accordingly . All of these factors can play a role deciding what the best hiking knife for your needs .

There are many reasons to bring a knife when you go backpacking , most importantly , for your safety . You never know what can happen when you are in the wilderness and a knife is a versatile and reliable tool to have with you .

When I talk about safety, I really don’t mean protecting yourself from bandits (though that could happen), it’s more about having something useful in both an emergency situation and to make your life easier on the trail.

Simple tasks such as opening bags of beef jerky, cutting cord, cutting food, opening dehydrated camp meals and more all require a knife or a pair of scissors. You may not be an expert at tearing duct tape with your teeth, and a knife is handy for that, too.

Then you have a whole list of first aid situations where a knife is great to have. Cutting bandages and medical tape and trimming and slicing moleskin are all much easier with a knife. If you’ve ever had blisters on the trail, you know how a piece of moleskin, fitted just right, can be a life saver.

Therefore, we can see that when we are in the wild, having a survival knife by our side can not only protect our safety, but also facilitate our survival.

Let me introduce a survival knife

Schrade SCHF2SM Extreme Survival Fixed Blade Knife, One Piece Steel, Matte Finish Blade

Features:

Handle material: SEA-1070 high carbon steel

Steel: SAE-1070 high carbon steel

Weight: 12.5 ounces

One-piece steel construction

Includes ballistic nylon sheath along with multiple tools inside handle

The Schrade Cutlery Company was founded in 1904 in Walden, New York. The quality of the cutlery produced was unique to the industry at that time. Imperial Knife Company, established in Providence, Rhode Island in 1916, grew to manufacture a full range of value-priced folding pocket knives.

In 2003, the strength of Schrade’s design concepts and engineering continues to move forward with exciting, cutting edge product introductions and a respect for tradition. Representing the newest of the new is Q3 Technology for Quick, Quiet and Quality offering a series of multi-functional folders designed for maximum performance. And in recognition of its heritage, Schrade’s Custom Collaboration series celebrates the uniqueness of handcrafted design in their partnerships with the nations finest custom knife makers. Blending technology and tradition, the company continues its leadership position in the global cutlery and tool marketplace.

Key to Schrade’s strength as a knife maker is the workforce of talented and committed craftsmen, including third and fourth generation employees. Learning the trade from parents and grandparents, they pass along the valuable knowledge, skills and pride necessary for the consistent production of quality knives and tools. That dedication and spirit lives at the 93 acre site in Ellenville, blending the decades of experienced hand craftsmanship with some of the most modern technology available. Schrade continues to grow in leaps and bounds due to our well earned reputation for quality and value, responsiveness to an ever changing market place, innovative new products, diversification into new markets, and customer service second-to-none in the industry.

Why choose YIERCITY

We do professional knife set retail and wholesale business. We hope to be your stable global supporter and partner.

We are an enterprise integrating factory and trade, specializing in the design, manufacture and sales of high-quality knife sets.

We always make every effort to ensure the quality of each set of knives.

Why choose YIER Knives

● The complete knife set contains all kitchen knives.

● Delivery from the local warehouse, within 3 days.

● Manufactured in our own factory, cost-effective.

● Transparent acrylic knife holder, like a work of art

● Excellent materials, safe and durable.

● Free returns

● We listen to customer needs and feedback.