Multi Tools and Pocket Knives

 You may already have your multi-tool or mini multi-tool for our trek.  If you do then take the time to:

1. make sure you know where it is

2. make sure it's clean and the blade is sharp

    If you are still looking for a good multi-tool then I suggest getting a small or mini multi tool rather than the full size one.  I say this concerning the amount of weight you'll be carrying is important to keep under control.  There's no requirement for carrying a small multi-tool rather than a full sized one but just keep overall weight of your pack in mind.

    If you're looking for something to add to your Christmas list and you don't yet have a knife then consider the following:

    This Gerber knife and mini multi-tool set is currently at Home Depot for $19.88.  Gerber is good quality and I have no complaints with my full-size Gerber multi-tool that I've had for almost 20 years now.

 

    At Cabellas we have the current edition of what I usually carry.  It's the store brand of mini-multi-tool but it's lasted me many years now and I haven't exactly been kind to it.  It's tough and durable and I've used every tool in it multiple times.  The only downside I notice is that the blade, though not bad is not the hardest of steel and often needs re-sharpening.  A very big upside is that it's only $5.99.

 

    If you have a preferred brand or would like to talk about the positives or negatives of brands you're experienced with then please comment below.

    For something a little different, I ran across this article about pocket knives.  I really enjoyed it and I think you will to.  Lots of great trivia and some info I've never heard of.

https://www.artofmanliness.com/articles/complete-guide-pocket-knives/

 

 

 

I had no idea all the different blade formations had names!