Next up on my list of current favorites is the BenchmadeNimravus 140BK, which is a mid-sized knife that comes with a versatile nylon
sheath. I really like the blade design as an all-around camp knife, because
it's thin and very light with a drop point that makes it excellent for slicing
and puncturing.
When you pick up the Nimravus, it's much lighter than you
would expect for its size. The blade length is 4.5" and overall the knife
is 9.45" long, yet it only weighs about 6 oz. The unique aluminum handle
scales contribute to this effect, and I like the handle although it can tend to
feel cold during frigid temperatures with bare hands. There is a heavy choil
and handle carve-out for the index finger along with very aggressive jimping
along the back of the blade which combine to provide a lot of control.
As a slicing design the blade makes short work of food
preparation, cord/rope cutting, creating wood shavings for kindling, fish
cleaning, and so forth. The blade is thin enough that it works for filleting
and it's also a great steak knife. It's not a heavy-duty chopper so you won't
want to take it out and use it to baton or hack off tree limbs. Those types of
tasks clearly necessitate ANOTHER KNIFE OR KNIVES which we will get to in
subsequent posts.
When I want a jack-of-all-trades camp knife that can easily
be attached to a belt or pack without adding noticeable weight, the Nimravus is
my go-to.
