I need a coconut opener. Suggestions?

[Surfingringo]

Hey guys, I want a knife to keep in the truck. Mainly for chopping the tops off coconuts at the beach. A normal person would just buy a short machete and call it a day, but come on...where's the fun in that?! So what would you guys suggest? Needs a tough steel and needs to be a decent chopper. Obvious choice is a fixed blade but I even wondered if a Tuff would do the job. (Though that's just mainly me looking for an excuse to buy a Tuff!) :D. So, any suggestions?

[mattman]

Idk, never had to open one here in NY... Schempp Rock?

[Strong-Dog]

BRK Golok. I had one, it was a beast. Also not too big.

[phillipsted]

I'd go with the Condor Village Parang myself.

TedP

[Trout Hound]

http://youtu.be/nf670orHKcA

[bearfacedkiller]

I know this is the Spyderco forum but I am an Esee fan.

Here is your coconut splitter.

http://eseeknives.com/junglas.htm" target="_blank

I have an Izula and Esee3 and love them.

Becker makes some knives that should make short work of a coconut as well.

[bearfacedkiller]

If you must have a spydie maybe this would work.

I do not have one but I bet it would do the job.

http://www.spyderco.com/catalog/details.php?product=664" target="_blank

[chuck_roxas45]

If you want a spydie, schemp rock. :)

[Fancier]

The Schemp Rock is a little small for a kukri but looks like it is big enough to top a coconut.

[xceptnl]

I would choose the Schempp Rock from the current lineup, but if I could choose from any model.... The Forager or Forester would be my top pick.

[zhyla]

When you use a fancy knife for a $10 machete task you are always sorry later.

[LC Kid]

^^ Ditto ^^ :rolleyes:

[farnorthdan]

ESEE 5

[SpyderNut]

When you use a fancy knife for a $10 machete task you are always sorry later.

That is my concern also. But either way, I definitely wouldn't use a folder for this task. The Schemmp Rock would probably be my choice too.

[SpyderNut]

Double tap.

[Brock O Lee]

The Tuff is certainly tough enough, but lacks chopping ability. It is still just a folder.

I'm not sure VG10 in the Schempp Rock or N690co in the Hossom range have the impact resistance you need for chopping coconuts on a regular basis.

Best bet IMO is a cheap machete or something like an ESEE 5/6 or Junglas or similar.

I've used a 6 inch fixed blade Koster in 3V for coconuts, no issue with the steel.

[3rdGenRigger]

ESEE Junglas. That said though, you should buy a Schempp Tuff anyways because it's a badass knife.

[anagarika]

I used Enlan EL08 once to break down a coconut, not chopping though, more push/press cutting. Edge thickness and robust pins were crucial.
http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showt ... st11805501" target="_blank
So a Tuff might work similarly.

Or a machete

[Surfingringo]

When you use a fancy knife for a $10 machete task you are always sorry later.

Quoted for truth. :).

Going to the hardware store tomorrow with $20 to solve this dilemma.

[JNewell]

Whimp. Chris Reeve Knives has the right knife for this. 10" of 3V, $600. :spyder: