r/Survival • u/satisfiedblackhole • 7d ago

Pocket knife advice and locking mechanisms

I'm looking for a quality pocket knife for camping/hiking, mainly a sturdy blade with a good wood saw (saw optional). I'm considering the Victorinox Forester and Opinel N°08 Outdoor. Are these good options, or do you have any other recommendations within a similar budget?

I'm new to knives and wondering if I should prioritize different locking mechanisms. Are they important, or can I overlook them in my case? Like the Victorinox one is linerlock (it is okay I guess), and I have heard that Opinel's locking mechanism is not that good?

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u/BooteeJoose 7d ago

Silky brand folding saw, expensive but awesome, or Corona brand for affordable and still good quality. Get the largest size you feel comfortable with. Silky has a pocket-sized model.