Secondary knife.

[armi101]

Here's a question.

When out in the woods, hunting, hiking, camping I typically use a fixed blade for most tasks. But I always carry a pocket knife with me as a backup, or to do fine tasks.

Typically this has been a Sak.

More recently when hunting I've been more likely to carry a a forester (111mm). But it really isn't necessary. I'm probably going to change it up this season.

I'm was thinking of trying a few options over a couple days. Only one at a time.

1. an old soldier (1944).
2. A newish pioneer.
3. A GAK.
4. Explorer.

I don't use these for field dressing. And any other maintenance is taken care with with a mult tool. Main use is trimming the odd branch. Maybe cutting some food.

Should I cut one from the list? Or add one?Thoughts either way.?

I should add. I use the old soldier frequently as I carry it almost daily.

[G-Dizzle]

I normally carry three blades when I am out in the woods and pre-planned for it. I large fixed blade, small fixed blade, and a Farmer SAK or LM MT.

[Rapidray]

Out in the woods...my fix blade and 2 SAK in my pockets and a 3rd that is always in my pack. I like a back up.

[smiller43147]

I'd make it  Farmer or Pioneer Harvester.

[armi101]

Hmm. I have thought of the farmer. I'll have to think about it.

[NutSAK]

I carry a Farmer unless I'm carrying a small Fiskars saw as well, then I carry a '60's Pioneer.  I think a 1908 or 1951 model Soldier would be a good choice as well.

[armi101]

In my pack I have a folding saw and small hatchet.

I usually have a fixed blade on my belt. And Sak in my pocket. And normally a second fixed blade if I'm going more than a couple miles in the bush.

Sak is a backup knife while in the bush.

Now thinking about it...if I lost the pack by unfortunate events. A Sak with a saw could be very handy.

I'll have to think about this a little.

[NutSAK]

That's a good point--it's definitely good to have backup tools in the "bush".  I often carry a hatchet on my belt as well as the folding saw in my pack.  A thin extra saw layer on a SAK isn't really going to get in the way.

[armi101]

Exactly.

Sak weighs very little with a lot of utility in a small package.

Another full size axe or saw is probably too much.

I think I'll try;

Old soldier.....just love this knife.
108 GAK.
Huntsman.
 
Should give me a good idea of what I really need/ want, without brining too much.

[armi101]

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[Valkie]

my camping is a little more civilised than that.

I generally just carry a credit card.

[G-Dizzle]

my camping is a little more civilised than that.

I generally just carry a credit card.

You gotta at least have a pocket knife with you camping or not!

[Rapidray]

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Oh boy, the original SAK! That’s a nice one. 

[AndyTiedye]

My EDC is an S-557.
In the woods, I usually add a big Wenger with a saw.

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[armi101]

Day two.

[Rapidray]

Day two.

I see a little snow there! Nice. 

[armi101]

Just a little snow. 4in in the last 24hrs.

[Rapidray]

Just a little snow. 4in in the last 24hrs.

Nice! I love snow. Between rain and snow, I will take snow. With rain, once you are wet, you’re wet. When snow gets on you, you can always shake it off!

[armi101]

DAK

[Aloha]

I think a Farmer is a good choice as mentioned already.  Of what you've mentioned and showed I like the idea of trying out options.  Having an awl and saw IMO are great additions. 
 

[armi101]

Well the Saks didn't really get much use this weekend.
In the end. Last minute decision I took with me:

Old Sak solider.
New pioneer
DAK.

Honestly, I didn't really use them much. Though the trip was successful, a fixed blade knife was what did all the work.

No need for the saw. No need for can opener. No need for awl.

I used a Sak twice.
Once while sitting to whittle a stick..to a smaller stick.
And once to open a bag of jerky.

The rest of the trip I just had one riding in my pocket.