QuoteIn my opinion, most survival knives are just cheap pieces of crap with the survival tag on them to make people buy them AngryThere are a few knives out there worthy of the name , the swedish army survival knife, otherwise known as the Falkniven F1, is an excellent example of the breed SmileyTo my mind a true survival knife, should be totally devoid of frills, and just be a good tough workman like blade, made out of good steel, and off full tang construction, that will not break easily SmileyIf I was to find myself in a survival situation, then I'd want either my CS gurka kukri, or my CS trailmaster, anything less and I'd feel under equipped GrinHere's a couple of good quality survival knives for you:(Image removed from quote.)Chris Reeve Aviator (although it would be more of a shelf queen nowadays)(Image removed from quote.)Cold Steel BushmanThe Bushman is a super cheap, high quality knife that's tough as hell. It's a single piece of steel with the handle rolled around so it functions as a hollow handle, or can be mounted on a shaft to be used as a spear or two handed machete. I've had a few of them, but people keep "borrowing" them and they never find their way back!Of course, they are cheap enough that I can keep replacing them!Def
In my opinion, most survival knives are just cheap pieces of crap with the survival tag on them to make people buy them AngryThere are a few knives out there worthy of the name , the swedish army survival knife, otherwise known as the Falkniven F1, is an excellent example of the breed SmileyTo my mind a true survival knife, should be totally devoid of frills, and just be a good tough workman like blade, made out of good steel, and off full tang construction, that will not break easily SmileyIf I was to find myself in a survival situation, then I'd want either my CS gurka kukri, or my CS trailmaster, anything less and I'd feel under equipped Grin
Here are two that I like: (Image removed from quote.)(Image removed from quote.)
Quote from: Gadget Guy on November 30, 2008, 08:50:38 PMHere are two that I like: (Image removed from quote.)(Image removed from quote.)someday ill have one of those hollowhandle´s from CR......i hope .
Guess what I just snagged on another forum for $200? Yes.... It's a CRK project one! 7-1/2" spear point goodness!! I guess I don't have to wait until next year! WooHoo!!
almost dropped a tear as i saw this....my first survival knife was just like this one,in age of some 8 or nine.
OMG I actually had one of those! I was 11 and it lasted about 3 hrs before breaking .
Quote from: Tarrodemierda on November 28, 2008, 03:54:58 PMalmost dropped a tear as i saw this....my first survival knife was just like this one,in age of some 8 or nine.Quote from: hawkchucker on November 28, 2008, 04:02:05 PMOMG I actually had one of those! I was 11 and it lasted about 3 hrs before breaking .What's bringing tears to my eyes is that you kids were born in the mid 70's . . . -steve
Quote from: Defender on December 11, 2007, 02:02:06 PM(Image removed from quote.)Cold Steel BushmanThe Bushman is a super cheap, high quality knife that's tough as hell. It's a single piece of steel with the handle rolled around so it functions as a hollow handle, or can be mounted on a shaft to be used as a spear or two handed machete. I've had a few of them, but people keep "borrowing" them and they never find their way back!Of course, they are cheap enough that I can keep replacing them!DefThat is a great Fixed blade. BUT!! Replace the sheath with kydex!! The leather one it comes with is CRAP!!!ALSO!!!to "fill" the hollow handle, take a look at http://www.angelfire.com/il3/bobsplace/Bushmankit
(Image removed from quote.)Cold Steel BushmanThe Bushman is a super cheap, high quality knife that's tough as hell. It's a single piece of steel with the handle rolled around so it functions as a hollow handle, or can be mounted on a shaft to be used as a spear or two handed machete. I've had a few of them, but people keep "borrowing" them and they never find their way back!Of course, they are cheap enough that I can keep replacing them!Def
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For me any SAK with a saw and can opener. Especially if it's a 111mm. The SAK saw expands the possibility of what you can do with a folding knife by a huge factor and the can opener..... well it opens cans of food easier then a rock and a screwdriver. And it's always in my pocket when I need it.The best survival knife is the one that's on your person.
Quote from: gene stoner on June 27, 2016, 08:11:27 PMFor me any SAK with a saw and can opener. Especially if it's a 111mm. The SAK saw expands the possibility of what you can do with a folding knife by a huge factor and the can opener..... well it opens cans of food easier then a rock and a screwdriver. And it's always in my pocket when I need it.The best survival knife is the one that's on your person.Adding your Tops BOB would complete the package, IMO.
Quote from: SAK Guy on June 28, 2016, 01:23:12 AMQuote from: gene stoner on June 27, 2016, 08:11:27 PMFor me any SAK with a saw and can opener. Especially if it's a 111mm. The SAK saw expands the possibility of what you can do with a folding knife by a huge factor and the can opener..... well it opens cans of food easier then a rock and a screwdriver. And it's always in my pocket when I need it.The best survival knife is the one that's on your person.Adding your Tops BOB would complete the package, IMO.Adding a fixed blade like my BOB. Makes a huge difference in what I am able to do but I don't have it on me all the time like a SAK. I remember in the 70's watching a documentary about D.B. Cooper. A "Survival expert" was asked if he thought Copper could survive in the Cascade Mt. His response was"that depends on what he had in his pockets". I don't always have a fixed blade on me but I always have my SAK with a saw. In a real survival situation you could be separated from your pack or car with your survival gear in it. So what do you have in your pockets?
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