What is your favorite survival knife?

screw the knifes shillitary
get ur self a gun

It can be a little tough to split wood with a gun.

I make my own, I use old carbon steel, and other metals from old saw mills etc, I have never broke one of my blades. fairly easy to do. If you don't want to try it. Buy a handmade one from a book like the backwoodsman.

This is my main knife but I like to have multiple blades.

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OK, than get a multi tool then
Leatherman wave is good
does many things than just fixed blade knife

I prefer the butter knife.

I bought a bk2 a couple months ago. The sheath and handle seem adequate to me. Don't see the need to change them. At least not yet. Nice knife, and a steal at 60 bucks for a knife made in the USA that will probably never need replacing.

I'm actually in the process of filing out a blank right now from some virgin carbon steel. My last attempt was a decent learning experience. I made it out of a leaf spring, but didn't anneal it properly, and after I hardened and tempered it, some of the memory came back. So I did what any idiot shouldn't do and stuck it in the 75ton press at work. Back to square one

Think bolo/kuhkri hybrid with a few heavy modifications.

That's a great knife (I wish Camillus was still around), but possibly not the best for bushcraft chores. Is the blade sharpened on both sides? How would you baton a log with that?

That is currently what is hanging above my right ass cheek.

Sometimes you need a fixed blade, full tang workhorse of a knife. Especially if the SHTF.

You can buy those old kisar (spelled wrong) blades, sling blades at flea markets. I have a bowie I made out of one of these and you can chop or shave with it. Leaf springs make a awesome machete.

Will try to post a pic of one

Hello General.
No need for a knife, when in danger I just

My favorite one is...THE ONE IN YOUR BACK, MUAHAHAHA!

Randall Knives Rat-7 so far.

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Although I'd still want my Swiss Army with me.

I have a Gurkha Machete for my hacking needs. No the blade isn't sharpened on both sides.

Personal opinion. The hollow "grivory" scales seemed cheap to me, although they do have the added advantage of putting a mini-survival stash inside (just be sure to duct tape an Allen wrench to the sheath).. The Micarta handle just seem more durable to me.

The belt loop on the sheath had way too much play even for my rigging belt. I solved that with duct tape. Also, I prefer leather sheaths with pockets for other supplies. The Hedgehog Leatherworks sheath is fantastic, but I cant see spending $250 on a sheath for a $60 knife.

ETA: make sure to put some loctite on the hardware. After heavy use, they tend to loosen up a bit.

Last Edited by General Troll, US Shillitary on 08/05/2011 12:44 AM

Stopped me in my tracks

Opinel.

Really cheap, can be made razor sharp, floats (not all). No fancy bullshit.

K-Bar, chops well, easy to sharpen. Winchester bowie. Swiss Army knife, woodsman or huntsman.

Nice! Randall makes some super nice hunting knives also. I'd love one. They are expensive though and I can't afford $600 for a hunting knife.

I have a 14" Pakistani blade. Dundee style, but bigger.
You probably can split a small log with it.

Agreed... Great work knife... Beat it up and it still performs.

Good chopper as you say... Add a few cans of WD-40 to the stash... Helps lubricate the knife when you get tired...

You may already know such things.

peace,

glock field knife or sog jungle primitive
for a badass end time tool take a good look at cold steels trench hawk.

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Thanks for the tips. It is a real sweet knife. I can't believe they can sell them so cheap. I don't see the need for any other survival knife after buying this.

Something like these? [link to www.opiknife.com]

I think a good folding knife has it's place, but more moving parts increase the chance of mechanical failure long term.

IMHO, if you can't buy or make a knife once the SHTF, you need something more sturdy and dependable.

One other not to add about a good knife, it should also be fairly comfortable to use without the scales/handle. The BK2 I mentioned is ergonomic, while some other knives may be extremely uncomfortable should you break the handles.

I actually have the ATC Lagana VTAC. LOVE that thing.

BTW, I've heard good things about the SOG, but how does the Glock hold up to abuse?

That's a great tip!

I did know that, but I made this thread for others who maybe are just starting to prep, or are looking for a solid knife, and some skills, or others to share what they've found to work well and what might not.

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Great knife. Using it for 2 years now.

I think I picked up my Rat7 for less than a C-note off eBay IIRC.

Great heft and tough as hell.

There's definitely some sweet blades out there, but like you said, who wants to shell out $600 for something you're gonna beat on, when a $100 (or less) blade does just as well.

Unless you're stickin' it in a safe, and not a zombie.