Multipurpose Knives
Which One of These Multipurpose Knives Would You Choose?
If you spend any amount of time in the great outdoors, it’s a good idea to carry a knife with you. A quality knife can be a useful tool to have, and, if required, even a simple blade can perform multiple purposes. From gathering kindling to starting your campfire to preparing food and even protection from the unknown hazards of exploration, having a knife available to you can be a lifesaver. While a single bladed knife can get most jobs done, we think it can be a prudent move to carry a knife that is purposely built to take on more. They say that the best knife is the one you have on hand. We can’t argue with that logic, but we can suggest looking into multipurpose knives from the get-go so you are prepared for most any situation. The knives in the following selection are packed with useful features that ordinary knives can’t match. Which one would you choose for your next romp to the outdoors?
Kershaw Shuffle DIY
TOOLS: Bottle opener, bit driver, flat head and Philips screwdriver bits
CLOSED LENGTH: 3.25”
OPEN LENGTH: 5.75”
BLADE LENGTH: 2.4″
BLADE MATERIAL: 8Cr13MoV
HANDLE MATERIAL: Glass-filled nylon
WEIGHT: 3.5 ounces
MSRP: $40
5.11 Ferro Knife
TOOLS: Ferro rod, lanyard, sheath
OVERALL LENGTH: 5.75”
BLADE LENGTH: 2.3″
BLADE MATERIAL: 420J2 Stainless
HANDLE MATERIAL: Stainless Steel
WEIGHT: 2.6 ounces
MSRP: $33
Leatherman Crater C33TX
TOOLS: Carabiner, bottle opener, Phillips screwdriver, 1/3-inch flat screwdriver
CLOSED LENGTH: 3.87”
OPEN LENGTH: 6.5”
BLADE LENGTH: 2.6″
BLADE MATERIAL: 420HC Stainless
HANDLE MATERIAL: Glass-filled Nylon
WEIGHT: 3.19 ounces
MSRP: $45
Boker Plus Tech City Tool
TOOLS: Glass-breaker, Phillips and flat screwdrivers, bottle opener, wire stripper, serrated blade, scissors, punch/awl, pliers, pocket clip
CLOSED LENGTH: 3.625″
OPEN LENGTH: 6.6”
BLADE LENGTH: 2.8″
BLADE MATERIAL: 12C27
HANDLE MATERIAL: G10
WEIGHT: 5.6 ounces
MSRP: $80
Spyderco Clipitool Standard
TOOLS: Can opener, small screwdriver, bottle opener, large screwdriver, wire-stripper
CLOSED LENGTH: 4.4”
OPEN LENGTH: 7.9”
BLADE LENGTH: 3.5″
BLADE MATERIAL: 8Cr13MoV
HANDLE MATERIAL: G10
WEIGHT: 4.2 ounces
MSRP: $83
Editor’s Note: A version of this article first appeared in the September/October 2019 print issue of Tread Magazine.
