A solid fixed blade is an essential tool to have on camping trips, whether you’re only out there for a fun weekend or you’re a more hardcore through hiker on a week-long trip (or longer). The sheer number of survival skills that a knife enables is innumerable. But the knife you choose is pretty important.
For instance, take Ontario’s iconic Old Hickory, an all-purpose outdoor knife that dates back to 1924 — yes, really. This blade’s silhouette, balance and materials have made it a timeless classic. But it could still be improved for modern usage.
I really like this new knife. It is considerably thicker than the original, but one would expect nothing less from TOPS.