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Kershaw Camping Knives
Kershaw Camping Knives - From Backcountry to Base Camp
Kershaw's camping knife selection covers everything from lightweight backpacking folders to full-size choppers and specialty tools. The reality is that most good camping knives pull double duty—they work just as well in the field as they do in your pocket daily. What separates camping knives from pure EDC is how they handle the specific tasks you run into outdoors: processing firewood, preparing food, cutting cord, clearing brush, and general camp work.
Fixed Blades for Camp Work
The Camp series tackles heavy-duty tasks. The Camp 5 is a Bowie-style fixed blade with D2 steel and full-tang construction—built for chopping, batoning, and bushcraft work. The Camp 10 steps up to a 10-inch machete with 65Mn carbon tool steel, perfect for clearing brush or processing kindling. Both feature glass-filled nylon handles with rubber overmold and secure sheaths.
The Deschutes series shifts focus to hunting and game processing but works equally well for general camp tasks. Full-tang D2 steel construction, contoured polypropylene handles with olive rubber overlay, and included sheaths. The Pack Mule brings USA-made premium construction with N690 steel and G10 scales—for those who want domestic manufacturing. The Atreides offers a tactical tanto design that bridges outdoor utility and tactical applications with 65Mn steel and removable rubber overmold.
Lightweight Folders for the Trail
The Reverb and Reverb XL were designed specifically for outdoor activities. Lightweight G10 handles with carbon fiber overlay, built-in carabiner clips for attaching to packs, and manual opening with no protruding flipper or thumb stud to snag on gear. The Reverb weighs 1.6 ounces with a 2.5-inch blade, while the Reverb XL bumps up to 2.2 ounces with a 3-inch upswept blade. Both run 8Cr13MoV steel with titanium carbo-nitride coating.
Many of Kershaw's popular EDC folders work just as well in camping contexts. The Leek, Link, and Dividend all make solid trail knives—compact, lightweight, assisted opening, and deep-carry clips. The Blur and Cryo bring more substantial construction for heavier camp tasks. The CQC-6K D2 adds Emerson's Wave feature and D2 steel for harder use.
Specialty Camp Tools
The Taskmaster Saw and Taskmaster Saw 2 are folding saws with 7-inch high-carbon steel blades. Push-button lock, glass-filled nylon handles with rubber grip, and aggressive teeth that cut on both push and pull strokes. Perfect for processing firewood, clearing branches, or general camp maintenance without hauling a full-size saw.
The Ration series combines spork functionality with a carabiner clip and bottle opener. The standard Ration measures 4.6 inches and weighs 1.3 ounces, while the Ration XL stretches to 7.3 inches at 2.1 ounces—both with food-safe coating. Clip it to your pack and forget it until you need it.
What Works
Camping knives need to handle real tasks in less-than-ideal conditions. Kershaw's lineup covers the spectrum from ultralight backpacking tools to heavy-duty choppers. The fixed blades bring full-tang reliability for hard use. The folders offer compact carry with enough capability to handle camp chores. The specialty tools—saws, sporks, neck knives—fill specific needs without adding unnecessary weight or bulk. Whether you're car camping, backpacking, or spending time in the backcountry, there's a Kershaw tool that suits your camping style.