Nigeyy
Legendary Member
- Location
- Massachusetts, USA
Verdict:
None of the knives are perfect, and all had good edges on them out of the box. If I had to rank them, it would be the British Army knife, followed by the MAM and the Opinel last. But there's something so practical and appealing about the MAM knife with that lovely mechanical "pop" -this is the one I'll be taking backpacking and will be a permanent addition to my larger multi day backpack. The British Army knife is something I'll use for a day hike or general use, and the Opinel is going to be a spare I'll keep in a spare pack or lend out. Keep in mind, depending on how these knives keep an edge (which I haven't tested as I haven't had them long enough for) may change how I think about them. Aesthetically, I have to give it to the Opinel. Practically, I'll give it to the MAM. Robustness I'll give it to the British Army knife.
Thinking about it, this is what I'd love: the blade of the British Army knife, and more precise mechanism of the MAM liner lock, and the handle and collar width of the Opinel. I do think each are more than worthy additions to a backpack though, and given the costs involved, each is a very worthy addition. The MAM is just dirt cheap.
One last thing: only the British Army knife came equipped with a lanyard loop, something I personally prefer. The Opinel and MAM knives I drilled my own hole for a loop into them.
None of the knives are perfect, and all had good edges on them out of the box. If I had to rank them, it would be the British Army knife, followed by the MAM and the Opinel last. But there's something so practical and appealing about the MAM knife with that lovely mechanical "pop" -this is the one I'll be taking backpacking and will be a permanent addition to my larger multi day backpack. The British Army knife is something I'll use for a day hike or general use, and the Opinel is going to be a spare I'll keep in a spare pack or lend out. Keep in mind, depending on how these knives keep an edge (which I haven't tested as I haven't had them long enough for) may change how I think about them. Aesthetically, I have to give it to the Opinel. Practically, I'll give it to the MAM. Robustness I'll give it to the British Army knife.
Thinking about it, this is what I'd love: the blade of the British Army knife, and more precise mechanism of the MAM liner lock, and the handle and collar width of the Opinel. I do think each are more than worthy additions to a backpack though, and given the costs involved, each is a very worthy addition. The MAM is just dirt cheap.
One last thing: only the British Army knife came equipped with a lanyard loop, something I personally prefer. The Opinel and MAM knives I drilled my own hole for a loop into them.
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