Survival Knives

[kimbld89]

Question: I know little about knives but am looking for a top notch dependable everyday carry. Basically what knife should I have with me if I get stranded in the woods for a week? Any suggestions on where to buy as well!

 

[Wabatuckian]

I prefer my Cold Steel Master Hunter, a K-Bar, or a Air Force survival knife.

Probably like the Cold Steel the best. No frills.

I have an inexpensive survival knife in my pack, but it's for backup use.

Best way to make firewood is to wedge a long stick between a forked tree and use leverage to break it, so no real need for a huge saw or anything.

All that said, I've been meaning to pick up another Camper model Swiss Army knife (Victorinex). I've had two of these, and they will do anything that needs doin'. Both of mine have disappeared over the years.

Josh <><

 

[Go Devil]

Use your search button, there is a wealth of information in the Survival and Blade forums.

 

[tyler34]

where do I start. any of these knives and or brands will keep you alive in a survival situation.

swedish mora knife- New Swedish Mil. Mora Knife, Knives at Sportsman's Guide

RAT cutlery- RAT Cutlery Co.

becker knives-
9 Becker Knives For Survival

Becker Knife and Tool: BK&T combat and survival knives

gerber- Gerber LMF II Infantry Serrated Edge Knife IN STOCK!

 

[cubby]

Grayman Knives.

here is the caveat. most knives people carry on a DAILY basis are one the small edge of a survival knife scale.

 

[tyler34]

those knives are looking MEAN! good prices, great steel, I think I might have to pick one up. reps

 

[kboom524]

For everyday carry try a good quality folder. Benchmade or Spyderco are good choices. I have a Kershaw Blackout I carry most days, very happy with it. For a survival knife ,I have a Cold Steel SRK that rides behind the seat of my truck. If caught out in the woods for a week or more it would be my choice of knife to have.

 

[tyler34]

almost forgot!

Fehrman Knives - Online!

they are bad to the bone.

 

[Glocker B-58]

Question: I know little about knives but am looking for a top notch dependable everyday carry. Basically what knife should I have with me if I get stranded in the woods for a week? Any suggestions on where to buy as well!

Maybe I should sell them, but I carry an Ontario RTAK. Made in New York, a thick blade through a micarta handle. Fits on my belt in my back pocket. Will get you into or out of anything but banks or prison. I have two, but the second is in a box somewhere.

 

[fg12351]

I would check out Rat Cutlery. My Rat RC-4 is fantastic.

 

[waloidian]

i just started getting really interested in blades, and from my own recent mistakes, I would go for a blade larger than 6" if its going to be your only survival blade. With that said, youll end up with multiple blades before you know it
I went with a 4.25" TAK1, and while its a great blade, I can see it being too small to be my only knife if I was stuck out in the woods, but its also too big to be a EDC. It digs and cuts ok, but it wont be helpful in splitting wood. In other words, get more than 1 blade of varying sizes

 

[swatdoc]

Just got the Gerber LMF-II. Haven't got a chance to test the blade yet. The sheath appears very well made and includes multiple ways to attach it to your belt, MOLLE vest, and with a single or double leg strap (for carrying on your leg like a scuba knife). There's a sharpener built into the scabbard which is very handy. I like the utility of the pommel which can be employed to pry, hammer or break glass. I think it was also designed to break plexiglass for aircrews to escape.

 

[clt46910]

Knives of Alaska has some great working knives. These are tested and used by guides in some of the roughest and toughest country in the world. I have a few of them and found they are well worth the money.

 

[redneckmedic]

Air Force survival knife.
Josh <><

I am a big fan of the USAF Ontario K.I.S.S.... U.S. Calvary.com

 

[releo 37]

Talk to Cubby and see if he will make you one. If not I've seen a Grayman again talk to Cubby

 

[mfrobert]

If your looking for something that has multiple purposes you might get away with a TOPS harpoon...However this would not suit your EDC requirement

Matt

 

[econnell]

I carry 3 when i am in the woods, a skinner, a folder and either my gurka or my cold steel bowie.

 

[IndyGunworks]

my vote.... because i own one... probably why redneck reccomends it too....

 

[Dryden]

A writer for Tactical Knives magazine stated:
"The best survival knife will be the one you have on you when the **** hits the fan."


It's kinda like having the most tricked-out 1911 sitting in your safe and you have a J-Frame in your pocket when the Zombie attacks. At that moment, the J-Frame will be your survival tool.

 

[barricade]

id be harry with my kershaw military boot knife or my nex gen k-bar, orm my cold steel oda that one was inexpensive and top notch quality.