The Best Camping Knife To Bring On Your Next Adventure

If there is one specific item or gear to bring with you when camping, hiking, fishing, or any other similar activities, it would be knives. It seems rather basic, even negligible, but it’s multifunctionality makes it extremely important to have one.

With this in mind, it is important to choose one that can serve its purpose well. As with any other gear, not all camping knives are built the same. A lot is also considered in choosing the best camping knife and it is not just about being sharp. Of course, being sharp is a determining factor –– but it is not the only thing you should consider.

Here, we have selected the top three best knives to make your purchasing decision a lot easier.

Barebone No. 6 Camping Knife 

What makes the best camping knife lies in subtle yet very effective design. When the design is effective, using it becomes so smooth that you may not even notice that the feature is there. This is precisely what Barebone No. 6 Camping Knife embodies. At first look, there may seem to be nothing particularly special about this knife. It is an exceptional knife that, in our opinion, deserves a lot more hype.

This knife has a high carbon tempered steel blade that is reinforced by a full tang. This makes it very strong, perfect for outdoor activities such as making fire and foraging. It has an inlaid copper lanyard ring that is surprisingly very useful, a belt clip, and a 900D polyester sheath. With its walnut handle, it is a good looking knife as well.

The Wayland – The James Brand

Speaking of good looking knives, The James Brand’s The Wayland is pretty hard to beat when it comes to the aesthetic department. All of their knives are great looking, carefully designed, and fully functional. The Wayland, in particular, is a great folding knife that everyone should have and invest in.

This knife features a non-locking slip joint design and a great stainless steel blade that makes it, overall, extremely durable for both everyday and emergency use. Definitely a knife that deserves to be in every best camping knife list.

Leatherman Multi-Tool Wingman 

Knives are pretty multipurpose on their own but Leatherman took its functionality to the next level and created this multi-tool gear. True to its name, the Multi-Tool Wingman is really every camper’s best friend. It is a great lightweight, pocket sized tool that is designed for one hand opening with its spring-action jaws.

Some of the sub-tools it has are the needlenose pliers, regular pliers, wire cutters, wire stripper, scissors, can opener, multiple sized screwdriver, even a ruler. It, overall, packs 14 different tools within this one pocket-sized tool. And it is covered by the Leatherman’s 25 year warranty. This pretty much guarantees that this tool will be with you for life, making it one of the best camping ‘knife’ out there.

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