I’m looking at a general purpose fixed blade to leave in the cars for various uses. Nothing stands out in particular for use but could be opening boxes, cutting strings/twine/rope, cutting packaging, etc. I keep rope and paracord in my truck box.
I am thinking a partial serrated blade for the possible cordage use and the remote emergency case of a seatbelt (We have resqme tools in the cars already).
Initially I am leaning towards the Kabar #1259. Good price point for multiple purchases (3), a known blade and steel.
I have considered the ESEE RC3 and it’s in the running but a small step in price. Going the other direction is a Mora which I could get all 3 for the price of a Kabar but no serrations (probably not a deal breaker). Ontario SP2 is another candidate but again lacking serrations.
What else is out there that I should look at? Would prefer to buy quality blades that I would enjoy owning versus a cheap throw away.
I am thinking a partial serrated blade for the possible cordage use and the remote emergency case of a seatbelt (We have resqme tools in the cars already).
Initially I am leaning towards the Kabar #1259. Good price point for multiple purchases (3), a known blade and steel.
I have considered the ESEE RC3 and it’s in the running but a small step in price. Going the other direction is a Mora which I could get all 3 for the price of a Kabar but no serrations (probably not a deal breaker). Ontario SP2 is another candidate but again lacking serrations.
What else is out there that I should look at? Would prefer to buy quality blades that I would enjoy owning versus a cheap throw away.