The Camping Addict

posted by Brian on Oct 9

For the campers who need a handy knife to bring along, check out this new replica Rambo 1 Knives released by Dungeonknight.com. Supposedly released to coincide the scheduled production of Rambo V in the Spring of 2010, these amazing knives should be able to help campers, hunters and outdoor explorers when they hit the wild.

And that is not all. If you get one of these Rambo knives this month, Dungeonknight.com is giving you a 10% coupon off. All you have to do is enter the “Rambo” (just take out the quotes) coupon during the checkout process and you get a neat replica of John Rambo’s favorite toy. If you do get one, keep it out of reach of children though. Just a safety precaution.

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posted by Simon on Mar 25

Kershaw Storm knife

The Kershaw Storm knife is a must for camping and work and is even sharp enough for the operating room! The blades are forged from premium, surgical-grade Sandvik 13C26 stainless steel. They are noted for a hardened, long-lasting edge and corrosion resistance that is often used in ultrasharp razors, surgical knives and premium kitchen utensils. Designed by master knifemaker Ken Onion, this versatile blade combines tip-strength and a long cutting edge for a great all-purpose knife.

Also comes with rust-blocking 420 stainless steel frames with Trac-Tec inserts for an all-weather grip and contoured, ergonomic handles providing precise blade control. The blade length is 3″, closed length is 4″ and it weighs 4.2oz. Retails for around $42.99 (available in plain or serrated).

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posted by Simon on Mar 4

Gerber

Using our knowledge and long history of designing and manufacturing folding knives, Gerber brings the KICK Axe to life. Employing innovative, reliable and strong locking mechanisms, the design of the KICK Axe is sure to compliment any outdoor activity. This line of axes provide the perfect combination of durability, balance and light weight.

As with any knife or axe, always be careful when opening or deploying the axe head. Ensure both the axe head and handle locks are secured before use. This compact axe is excellent for car camping or overnight hunting trips due to its ease of carrying and lightweight design. This will become available July 2009.

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posted by Simon on Jan 10

Survival Knife

When choosing camping supplies, most people think about tents, stoves, sleeping bags, boots, and other gear, and all of that is important and necessary, but what many beginning campers don’t think about is buying a good survival knife. What is a survival knife? A survival knife is a good, strong fixed blade knife that will do just about any task efficiently and cleanly. You’ll want to make sure the knife handle is solid, not hollow, and the tang (the metal part of the knife that forms the blade) goes all the way into the handle. If the tang is just glued into a hollow handle (common on many cheap knives), it will break off the first time you use it in the wild.

A finger guard that extends from the blade in both directions will prevent your hand from slipping down the blade and getting cut and a rough handle will help you to keep a firm grip on the knife. Anyone who has ever used a kitchen knows that a good knife is a priceless tool. When it comes to camping and hiking, the same is true times ten.

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posted by Simon on Jan 4

Classic Swiss Army Knife

A Victorinox Swiss Army Classic Knife will set you back around $17.50, but once you own one you’ll never want to be without one again. Despite a few drawbacks, they are indispensable tools to have on hand when camping, hiking, or just living. The knife is lightweight and small and fits easily into a shirt or pants pocket, where it stays until you need it. One small pair of scissors, two sharp knife blades, and a pair of tweezers all fold neatly into the trademark red body.

The knife blades do tend to dull quickly and have to be sharpened frequently for maximum efficiency, but that is probably at least partially due to the fact that once you get used to carrying one of these little knives, you find yourself using it more and more until you can’t really leave your house without it whether you are camping or not. Keep in mind that if you forget you are carrying your Victorinox Swiss Army Classic Knife when you board an airplane, it will indeed be confiscated, unfair as that sounds. So if you want to have one on a long trip, you may have to purchase it when you get there.

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