I've always liked have an Opinel No. 10 in my pack for cooking purposes. It's very lightweight, the blade is ~10 cm, and while you don't have the knuckle clearance for chopping, it's a wonderful, inexpensive slicer. The larger ones (No. 12) may even be a better option, but I've always liked the 10.
Hey chef…. I know this is an older video, but I have some suggestions on a good knife…. In addition to a camper/outdoor cook, I’m a hunter. For years I used traditional fixed blade knives for skinning and processing my game. Invariably they would dull mid process and I’d have to resharpen. Several years ago, I switched to foldable, replaceable blade knives. Haven’t looked back! Check out Havalon, Outdoor Edge, etc. foldable, lightweight, super sharp, and when they eventually dull, just replace the blade!
Bought the AG Russel after seeing it on your videos. I use it in my car camping kitchen and it is superb. It might be a bit much for backpacking in my view when I usually pack a Swiss Army Knife. I was amazed at how incredibly sharp the AG Russel knife came from the factory and after using it quite a bit I have never had to resharpen it.
Great topic, thanks for sharing. Ontario also has a budget foldable camp series including a Santoku, Chef and Bread knives. They are apparently closing business (sadly) but the knives are still available.
What a nice video guys. When I started watching with the whole two chef talk 25min video, I expected knives costing hundreds of dollars. This is great. Unfortunately I can’t get them all here but this definitely gave me some directions. Greetings from the Netherlands
Have you looked MSR's Alpine Kitchen knife? I just recently found it. It's a fixed blade with a sheath, super light, and a stainless steel blade. Best of all, it was only about $12.
I've never learned how to properly use a large chef's or "chopping" blade for intended use, but DO enjoy knuckle clearance on misc. food-friendly knives in my home kitchen! :D For a picnic or similar type food or snack, I've used Swiss Army Knives of course, and an Opinel, and small Gerber LST pocket knives. (Love the LST's re: lightweight, handle shape and grip/texture, versatile blade and easy cleaning) For camping, fishing etc. I don't want wood handles that are hard to clean, swell when wet, hold bacteria etc. so no Opinels for THOSE uses! :D I recently purchased a CRKT "Slacker" for camping/fish cleaning, in PART because it's a field-stripable design to allow taking apart easily without tools to fully clean it, and put it back together easily. It's also reasonably suited as a "paring knife", has a textured metal handle, etc. It has it's place, (as do my SAK's, Opinels and Gerber LST's) BUT it's not my end-all folding food prep knife! :D I HAVE been looking for something more along the lines of examples shown in the video! :D Thanks for the over-view! :D
on first glance it looks like a solid build, nice bit of recessed handle. But I would like the blade to be longer and wider for my chopping and slicing needs.
I've always liked have an Opinel No. 10 in my pack for cooking purposes. It's very lightweight, the blade is ~10 cm, and while you don't have the knuckle clearance for chopping, it's a wonderful, inexpensive slicer. The larger ones (No. 12) may even be a better option, but I've always liked the 10.
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Hey chef…. I know this is an older video, but I have some suggestions on a good knife….
In addition to a camper/outdoor cook, I’m a hunter. For years I used traditional fixed blade knives for skinning and processing my game. Invariably they would dull mid process and I’d have to resharpen. Several years ago, I switched to foldable, replaceable blade knives. Haven’t looked back!
Check out Havalon, Outdoor Edge, etc. foldable, lightweight, super sharp, and when they eventually dull, just replace the blade!
thanks for the rec! I'll check them out
Bought the AG Russel after seeing it on your videos. I use it in my car camping kitchen and it is superb. It might be a bit much for backpacking in my view when I usually pack a Swiss Army Knife. I was amazed at how incredibly sharp the AG Russel knife came from the factory and after using it quite a bit I have never had to resharpen it.
I love cooking outside. Have numerous stoves and pots and pans. But have not started on knives for outdoor cooking. Nice video.
Great topic, thanks for sharing. Ontario also has a budget foldable camp series including a Santoku, Chef and Bread knives. They are apparently closing business (sadly) but the knives are still available.
What a nice video guys. When I started watching with the whole two chef talk 25min video, I expected knives costing hundreds of dollars. This is great. Unfortunately I can’t get them all here but this definitely gave me some directions. Greetings from the Netherlands
cheers Tonny! No worries. Since you are in Europe, I highly suggest the Opinel knives. Many options at great price points to chose from.
@@ChefCorso cheers mate. Will take a look at Opinel as well!
Would be interesting to get your take on the new camping chef's knife from firebox stove.
have a link?
@@dansklrvids7303 thanks, looks solid on first glance. Would like a little more finger/knuckle clearance.
@@ChefCorso my impression as well about the knuckle clearance
Have you looked MSR's Alpine Kitchen knife? I just recently found it. It's a fixed blade with a sheath, super light, and a stainless steel blade. Best of all, it was only about $12.
Hey RL. Glad it's working for you and definitely a solid price. But I prefer mine to be foldable and have a little more heft.
Thats a good price on the storm king knife. Its good to remember that you dont need to spend a fortune to cut summer sausage.
Nice video as usual. I liked seeing the like in the video, but maybe include a list of theknoves on your video notes.
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How awesome, and what a fun way to support your channel. I went ahead and ordered one of the OE knives. :-)
Great presentation bud, you elaborated everything so nicely!
Heck yeah; one OE branded knife is coming my way!
This data nerd loves the spreadsheet summary. :)
I prefer my opinel but for bigger jobs camping I have an Oknife Sentry R1, excellent super thin steel and a clutch lock made by Kizer.
Something only briefly mentioned here but what makes me turn to bringing a sheathed knife is that a cooking knife blade width should be thin.
I've never learned how to properly use a large chef's or "chopping" blade for intended use, but DO enjoy knuckle clearance on misc. food-friendly knives in my home kitchen! :D For a picnic or similar type food or snack, I've used Swiss Army Knives of course, and an Opinel, and small Gerber LST pocket knives. (Love the LST's re: lightweight, handle shape and grip/texture, versatile blade and easy cleaning) For camping, fishing etc. I don't want wood handles that are hard to clean, swell when wet, hold bacteria etc. so no Opinels for THOSE uses! :D I recently purchased a CRKT "Slacker" for camping/fish cleaning, in PART because it's a field-stripable design to allow taking apart easily without tools to fully clean it, and put it back together easily. It's also reasonably suited as a "paring knife", has a textured metal handle, etc. It has it's place, (as do my SAK's, Opinels and Gerber LST's) BUT it's not my end-all folding food prep knife! :D I HAVE been looking for something more along the lines of examples shown in the video! :D Thanks for the over-view! :D
Great video! Would love to see your comments on CJRB Gobi knife.
on first glance it looks like a solid build, nice bit of recessed handle. But I would like the blade to be longer and wider for my chopping and slicing needs.
Tacray would be a perfect knife if it was not a button lock. With front grip for carving or slicing that button keeps getting in the way.
I think I have to agree
It’s amazing how some people can talk and actually say nothing
I think I missed it but how many chefs and knives are there?
How do you go about figuring out local legislation for foldable knife blade length limits when traveling?
I usually don't chance it. But it's best to check the most up to date homeland security guidelines or other for the countries you are traveling to.
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So what, that's only 4 knives, right?
You guys in Texas you should be totin dat steel… uuuuuuuuhhhhh a firearm problem solved baby!
They are all to heavy, maybe good for camping but not for hiking and backpacking. 50g is max…
You lost me at Campy Camp. Ugh
Nothing ruins a good time like a sheath.
How is that?
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