Camping A Backpacking knife is very much useful in camping for safety as well as for utility purposes. This knife can be used for various purposes, hence you can use it for various purposes such as cutting wood for fires, cutting wires, repairing equipment, preparing food, first aid, etc. If your camping trips have less foot-travel, then you can easily carry a heavy knife with a big blade. But, if your camping trips have excess hiking and foot-travel, then carry a lightweight knife. 2. Hunting Hunting requires a robust knife with a secure grip and a sharp, solid blade. Hunting knife will be useful to you for skinning as well as preparing animals. You will require the knife for safety and protection when you are going in a forest. For hunting, always choose a knife which is easy to carry as well as handle and can do multitasking. Based on what you are hunting, you will require a knife of that size and shape. A knife which you will use for skinning and preparing rabbits will not be useful for hunting animals like deer. 3. Everyday Carry (EDC) For EDC, you will require a folding knife which is useful for a lot of purposes. This knife will not be useful for tasks like cutting wires, chipping wood or preparing food. This knife will be useful for different tasks such as opening stuck locks, releasing zips, opening bottles, tightening screws, cutting threads and opening boxes. A knife made with a robust blade, secure and compact construction is best for everyday uses.