The author has had the same Buck Knife 119 Special since he was 12-years-old. He believes it's the only knife he'll ever need ...

Types of carbon steel include 420HC ... it can be worth a trip to an outdoor store where you can handle a wide range of knives and get a sense for the size and style that works best for you.

Hikers want a light, reliable, versatile pocket knife on the trail. These nine knives will keep hikers happy mile after mile.