What type of tool would you bring on survivor??

[AndyTiedye]

How do you sharpen a blade using a file that is attached to the same tool?

[AndyTiedye]

If I was going to be on TV with it,  I'd try to hit up Wenger for one of the knives they made for Mike Horn:


If I had to settle for one I already have:
Wenger NewRanger 172


or Wenger NewRanger 58

[Leatherman123]

The SURGE has the LM blade exchanger! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CRexEnqGBwY&feature=related

[Tarrodemierda]

How do you sharpen a blade using a file that is attached to the same tool?

it is detachable,diamond coated double side file.nice little invention.also spyderco spyderench has one.

[DaveK]

Hmmmm - I think probably the Core as it's not going to break and has the dirtiest great serrated blade I've seen.

The awl is a beast too, and the flathead drivers are robust enough to make decent chisels too. I'd probably carry the Surge's diamond file in the sheath too - that's be OK wouldn't it?

The Core would have a lanyard too, made from about 400 feet of paracord.

What is Survivor btw?

[Tarrodemierda]

havent you seen survivor series man?

400 ft of paracord,yes ofcourse its ok to have little paracord fob to prevent tool from gettin lost.

and maybe the multitools sheath would be allowed to be filled with all you can fit in it

and who said that the sheath cant be shoebox size ,as long as tool fits in it and has beltloop.

[gafftapegreenia]

I think I'd go GAK.

Another great mind

gak....man.....oh or un-oh?

OH for sure. Aren't all GAK's OH, and it's the DAK that has a nail nick and no saw?

Now, it's either that or the Swisstool. Here's my logic on that. Even though I'm a Leatherman kind of guy, that's because the Leatherman has the style of tools I want for my daily life in the city/at work. For survival, I would rather have something that will last and last, even if it does have a few combo tools.

Still, I'd say GAK. Saw, knife, drivers, openers, awl. My only worry is the GAK might be tricky to sharpen if it ever got dull.

[cgk]

Oh crap did I miss the first episode??

[J-sews]

SURVIVOR takes place in wilderness locations, often on tropical island locations. I've never seen an episode where a screwdriver or wrench would be of service, hence my ideal tool would need neither of those.

Also can't remember any occasions in the past where pliers would make a difference.

More often than not Survivor contestants do lots of wood cutting, shelter building, and coconut harvesting. (among other things) As such I'm thinking the best tool would be a Leatherman Vista or Hybrid.

 

[hawkchucker]

They would not let me on Survivor.I saw the movie alive and I really would just eating the others when I got hungry.

[Neil]

OH for sure. Aren't all GAK's OH, and it's the DAK that has a nail nick and no saw?

The 111mm GAK is OH but before that there was the 108mm GAK that wasn't OH.

Neil

[getahl]

Definitely something with a saw...most likely my Ranger 56. Nice, soft metal would probably sharpen a little easier on random stones than 153cm, vg-10, or s30v, plus the saw is longer (if only minutely) than the OHT's.

[Freudian Frog]

I would bring my biggest machete. One guy wins, right? It'd be a short season.

THERE CAN ONLY BE ONE.

[Medic82]

Oh crap did I miss the first episode??

If you live in Norway then you have missed it

[ducktapehero]

It would either be my Outrider or my Spirit S.

[BIG-TARGET]

Depending on the Geography and your particular survival situation, any all of the knives mentioned will work for you.

But ONE thing you should consider to carry with your knife would be one of these:
http://www.maxpedition.com/store/pc/viewCategories.asp?idCategory=26

http://www.511tactical.com/browse/Home/Law-Enforcement/Accessories/Pouches/X-Large-Drop-Pouch/D/30100/P/1:100:10000:10900:10911/I/58704

http://www.511tactical.com/browse/Home/Law-Enforcement/Accessories/Pouches/Large-Drop-Pouch/D/30100/P/1:100:10000:10900:10911/I/58703

Definately should compliment any multitool in existence.  A MULTIBAG!!

[CQC-7]

I would definately take a plain old swisstool.  If I could not take that I would take the Vic Forester because I could just have it hanging around my neck on a length of cord.  I see that the plain edge blade would be the tool that you would use the most (food prep, whittling, general cutting chores).  Interestingly I would think that the other two tools that would be a great help would be an awl and a corkscrew for working with knots.

On another note, I think that survivor would be very interesting if they altered the format a little.

Here are my suggestions.

1.)  No Vote Off.  you are off the island when you say "I quit."

2.)  You pack a standard rucksack with wahtever you think you need.

3.)  they send you through jump school.

4.)  they dont tell you your venue until you are already on the plane.(if you packed your rucksack with summer clothing and bathing suits and they drop you in the artic, guess what, you are either going to be really cold for a long time or you will quit and go home. )

5.)  No food, you eat what you can gather, win in a challenge, or cut from a fellow competitor.

[Tarrodemierda]

I would definately take a plain old swisstool.  If I could not take that I would take the Vic Forester because I could just have it hanging around my neck on a length of cord.  I see that the plain edge blade would be the tool that you would use the most (food prep, whittling, general cutting chores).  Interestingly I would think that the other two tools that would be a great help would be an awl and a corkscrew for working with knots.

On another note, I think that survivor would be very interesting if they altered the format a little.

Here are my suggestions.

1.)  No Vote Off.  you are off the island when you say "I quit."

2.)  You pack a standard rucksack with wahtever you think you need.

3.)  they send you through jump school.

4.)  they dont tell you your venue until you are already on the plane.(if you packed your rucksack with summer clothing and bathing suits and they drop you in the artic, guess what, you are either going to be really cold for a long time or you will quit and go home. )

5.)  No food, you eat what you can gather, win in a challenge, or cut from a fellow competitor.

BIG +1.

this would make it more realistic indeed,and harder.no BS romance stuff etc kid´s plays,just hardcore survival in harsh conditions.

[jock1]

Would also go for the SURGE, but the question is will you leave your multitool when you are eliminated early?

You can take my tool when you prise it from my cold dead hand 

[ducktapehero]

the question is will you leave your multitool when you are eliminated early?

That depends on if the super hot busty redhead kept me warm on the cold nights. 

[CQC-7]

If she is a redhead and you were on the beach, wouldn't you want to cut her hair for use in making jigs for fishing.  It is survival after all.

[Tarrodemierda]

[Mike, Lord of the Spammers!]

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About 2 at a push

[Benner]

I would be a starter for 1.

[Mike, Lord of the Spammers!]

I would be a starter for 1.

More like an after meal toothpick

[Neil]

I'd keep you going a while and provide fuel for the lamps... 

Neil

[BIG-TARGET]

I would definately take a plain old swisstool.  If I could not take that I would take the Vic Forester because I could just have it hanging around my neck on a length of cord.  I see that the plain edge blade would be the tool that you would use the most (food prep, whittling, general cutting chores).  Interestingly I would think that the other two tools that would be a great help would be an awl and a corkscrew for working with knots.

On another note, I think that survivor would be very interesting if they altered the format a little.

Here are my suggestions.

1.)  No Vote Off.  you are off the island when you say "I quit."

2.)  You pack a standard rucksack with wahtever you think you need.

3.)  they send you through jump school.

4.)  they dont tell you your venue until you are already on the plane.(if you packed your rucksack with summer clothing and bathing suits and they drop you in the artic, guess what, you are either going to be really cold for a long time or you will quit and go home. )

5.)  No food, you eat what you can gather, win in a challenge, or cut from a fellow competitor.

Now THIS is a survival show.

One little add-on to the show,Survival "experts" do a sideline critique of contestants.  like retired football stars do.
I can hear it now:"Too bad for contestant 4.  He should have made friends with the cannibals on the neighboring island.  Now they'll spit roast his sorry a$$."

[Neil]

    That's it, who knows someone in the tele business, we need to do our own.  Real Survivor! 

Neil

[Mike, Lord of the Spammers!]

   That's it, who knows someone in the tele business, we need to do our own.  Real Survivor! 

Neil

I vote we send Mikko somewhere remote with just his pants and his TB Tracker

[Neil]

Why let him keep his pants 

Neil