Personal knives

When Im out and about in the woods mountains or deserts of the world I usually carry only 4 knives, sometimes only 2. Usually always a Green river blade and a Swiss Army pocket knife or “SAK” in the bushcraft  hipster parlance.

The knives I use are multi functional and have served me well. I find it unnecessary to load myself down with too many knives. If need be I can make one from glass, stone, bone or metal. My personal Knife collection is pretty small, maybe 20 or so but they are all the same type. I go for function and not Flash, Opting for what Works instead of what looks good. Id never pay big bucks for a Blade, too me that is silly and a waste of your money. I do appreciate the Beauty of the custom made Knives though.

The blades I usually carry are ;

1.Green River Butcher knife .

2. Any type of Swiss Army Knife with a Saw and 2 cutting Blades.

3. Old timer Whittling Knife, for making spoons or whatever I may need.

4. Case "Hobo" with detachable Spoon and Fork.

I have 3 of these knives  in my pocket right now!

Occasionally in 3^rd world countries, I have to buy a jungle knife or machete depending on where I am in the world, Or Ill buy a Blade as a gift for a friend. And, once in a while I carry a multi tool.

I never carry a sharpening stone or steel in the field. I witnesses numerous Filipino and Thai Jungle guides sharpening Knives with just a River stone, I paid attention to them and can now sharpen my own blades fairly well with the "Jungle river stone method".