There always seems to be this huge misconception about knives in the bushcraft/survival community.
Some will lay out in detail, exactly what the requirements are. Bushcrafters will say that it has to be so long, must have this type of grind, the spine a certain shape. Survival “experts” will tell you what metal it should be, how thick the blade is, how strong it is, the hardness of the metal...
It is all Bull Shit. Use what you have, learn the skills first, accommodate the skill to your blade…master your technique, and ability…. long before you ever worry about what type, kind or brand. 99% of people have no idea what there daily carry is actually capable of… because they don’t use the dang thing.
I own several knives cough, cough. Each one has a place in the task I choose for it. But each knife is only as good as the person using it. Yes, some are better than others, others are diamonds in disguise….
Use what you have, idc if it is a kitchen knife…when you master your butter knife… then move on to something shiny and new.
Just my” Two cent Tuesday” thoughts! Have an awesome day! Do good things today, and as always.
Keep your paddle wet and your powder dry!
My favorite knife is the one that I have when I need it. Today it's a Swiss Army knife. When I'm planning to wander, it might be a Mora. If I'm feeling Bushcrafty, it might be a butcher knife with a sheath I made at GaBC spring outing. What really matters is that it's sharp, clean and at hand. It will NOT be a giant thick bladed tree whomper, not for my uses. I own axes, saws and other processing tools.