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Have you heard of Appalachian Trail Knives?

I saw some knives yesterday they was called appalachian trail. Has anybody heard of these knives?and if so what do you know about them they looked cool. but i did not get to feel them.the ones selling the knives said they was a good knife but not many people knows about them yet.

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Permalink Reply by Jan Carter on April 20, 2011 at 18:24

There is a little bit of a review on them at this link

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=avilTZFqKTI

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Permalink Reply by Tobias Gibson on May 11, 2011 at 20:15

I think you mean Appalachian Trail knives. Enter that in Google and you'll probably find what you're looking for. Apparently low cost Chinese Imports. Have no idea of quality, F&F.

Toby

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In MemoriamPermalink Reply by Robert Burris on May 11, 2011 at 20:23

Wow that trail most go all the way to China.

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Permalink Reply by Tobias Gibson on May 11, 2011 at 20:48

Nah. Just from Georgia to Maine. If you're interested read the book "A walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson. Its a fun read all about hiking the AT. He really should've bought a better knife.

Toby

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Permalink Reply by stephen tungate on May 11, 2011 at 21:09

there is some real good books about hiking the appalachian trail you wont be able to set them down.i had a relative who did the whole trail hes wrighting a book about it now the storys are great when ran into the bears.....

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In MemoriamPermalink Reply by Robert Burris on May 11, 2011 at 21:26

Hey guys and gals, I'd love to travel that trail. I have heard alot about it. You better bet I'd bring a good knife or two. If ya'll were gonna make the trip what cutlery would you bring?

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Permalink Reply by Jan Carter on May 11, 2011 at 21:50

Bring your walking sticks...we can meet in amacoa falls. Have to think about what to bring. Pockets would be GEC (54, 73 and a 25) The fixed blade bird and trout and a couple of the ones he has made. A hone would be necessary. You know I would have to take a beaver tail with me, probably a 23.

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Permalink Reply by Steve Hanner on May 12, 2011 at 12:52

My friend walked the whole trail and wrote a book about it too. His take on it was a little different. Its available in the trail head bookstore if you ever go. Its called Long Distance Hiking on the Appalachian Trail for the Older Adventurer by David Ryan.

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Permalink Reply by Tobias Gibson on May 12, 2011 at 14:29

Short answer, maybe I'd take my Victorinox Outrider.

Long answer:

The longest I personally walked was a little over 100 miles in three days. That was in full combat gear (50 lb ruck, M16 rifle, etc) and I didn't have much say in what I could or couldn't carry. At the time I had a Camillus MK2 Fighting Knife and West German Army Pocket Knife with me because when I went to the field, I alway had them with me. They came in handy.

I was in pretty decent shape then, being in the Army and all, but it still pretty much made me ache all over. One thing I noticed in that hike, is some times, things just happen and pretty much flat out ruin your day and there is nothing you can do about it. It can make the difference of completing the hike or packing it in. A simple blister or a splinter in the wrong spot can be the difference between finishing and quitting.

I admire anyone who can walk the Appalachian or any long distance trail From what I understand the AT, at least in some places, is more like a deer path than the nice tree lined trail most people envision. It avoids almost anything that looks likes civilization as it goes up and down hills and valleys with no end in sight.

My hump was through Germany and went along well managed forest trails you could drive a truck down and through small town streets. Would've been a pleasant little stroll except for the weather and the weight of all that gear.

Today, my hiking is through forest preserves and wet lands, on and off the trails but they are all short day hikes. I usually take one of my SAKs or camp knife and a throw away assisted opening tactical.

Occasionally I swap out the tactical for a " just in case" fixed blade with a five inch blade, usually my Air Force Survival knife or an inexpensive Rough Rider that I own. (just in case there are feral dogs in the area) However I find a good walking stick more important than the just in case knife.

If I were to attempt something like the AT, I'd probably do a couple week long hikes first, just to figure out what I really needed to bring.

However, if I had to just get up and go, I'd probably grab my Victorinox Outrider and my walking stick and go for it.

The Bryson book was pretty clear on what I WOULDN'T want to do but pretty fuzzy on how to hike the trail the right way!

And if you read all of this, then I guess you're also having a slow news day :-)

Toby

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In MemoriamPermalink Reply by Robert Burris on May 12, 2011 at 15:25

Well guys, I think Miss Jan and I were just joking. My age and disabilities would stop me from any long hikes. I spend lots of time in the woods each year but I don't travel far and I carry anything I want to make myself comfortable. In my younger days I would have loved to have traveled a trail like that. I am sure weight and comfort have to be considered on each object brought along as ya'll have mentioned.

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Permalink Reply by Jan Carter on May 12, 2011 at 16:53

I'l have to check out the book Steve mentioned. Toby not a slow mail day, good interesting stuff. I hope you had some good points in the "hike". It sounds like you made the trek for a good reason, thanks