Best survival knife

Besides any obvious response, I'd say you decide what is right for you. Test your own skill level, see what you like. Look around, test out different knives, and see what fits you best. If there isn't anything, ask a custom maker to make something you think would be perfect for you.
 
awesome. I was actually just interested in what all of you thought. You all gave me alot to think about. Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge with me.
 
Heres an interesting question. If it were the end of the world and you survived. if you could choose 3 knives what would they be?
 
Screwdriver said:
Out of all the knives I own now, I'd take my Fallknivin F1.....
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Yep +1 for the F1. It has been my go to blade in all trips into the bush.

But if you don't need stainless check out the Bark River Aurora. Even better suited to bushcraft and camp chores.
 
Arakiel said:
If my survival depends upon a piece of steel, I'm as good as dead.
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At least one honest member is in our midst! I've given a lot of thought and come full circle in my thinking about the ideal survival knife. My conclusion is that a survival knife should be at least 4" in length, hold a good edge that you can sharpen in the field, and prefereably be made of tough steel that can take some abuse if absolutely needed. The rest is up to your individual tastes and how it feels/ performs for you. I have yet to read of someone who didn't survive because they weren't carrying a spear point, or had a guard, or couldn't carve a perfect soup spoon with their hunting knife. This leaves the field open for a lot of possibilities-Fallkniven, ESEE , Bark River, BHK , etc. Find a quality knife that feels good to you and works best for the environment you are in or would likely be in if you ever needed a knife. Then you'll have your winner. The fun part is, you'll soon have 3 or 4 good knives to choose from depending on your own preferences.
 
dsol2434 said:
Heres an interesting question. If it were the end of the world and you survived. if you could choose 3 knives what would they be?
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SOG powerplier
Esee Junglas
Koster EDC in CPM3V ( mine has a 4 1/2" blade)
 
Arakiel said:
If my survival depends upon a piece of steel, I'm as good as dead.
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Upon consideration of my earlier statement, I would like to clarify it.
"Survival" should never be thought of as the practice of having the right tool for the situation at all times, rather it should be the practiced skill of efficiently making or finding the tools needed to complete a necessary task. It is a matter of learning how to become resourceful. If one can learn to become resourceful, it follows that one becomes skilled at survival.
Gear preparedness is not a prerequisite to survival...common sense, training and a strong will to overcome adversity are.
Simply put, an effective mind/body union is the blade that severs the sequence of events that would otherwise end your life.
 
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dsol2434 said:
Hey i was just curious what you guys thought was the best survival knife out there. I know thats very much up to interpretation but I just like to get new ideas on these things. I've been hearing a lot about the bk2 which i'm getting in the mail soon. I have no reason to doubt it will be an excellent knife since I have the bk7 and am impressed with that knife very much. Just would like to hear your thoughts.
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You are asking the wrong question. Why does there need to be a "best"? Survival depends on your knowledge/skills base, not what's strapped to your hip.

If we handed Ray Mears' personal bushcraft knife to a big city desk jockey and dropped him 50 miles inside a temperate forest, that guy will still likely die.
If we dropped a rain forest tribal hunter and his machete into the Arctic, he would also probably perish.
How about a Laaplander and his Leuko in the middle of the Arizona desert? Same likely ending as the previous two.

While the latter two could be considered survival experts in under extreme conditions, they still may not do very well when performing outside of their knowledge base.

For "survival", you need to think through the situations that you may need to survive under, and then seek knowledge to aid you for those conditions. Carry your survival skills between your ears.
 
CWL said:
You are asking the wrong question. Why does there need to be a "best"? Survival depends on your knowledge/skills base, not what's strapped to your hip.

If we handed Ray Mears' personal bushcraft knife to a big city desk jockey and dropped him 50 miles inside a temperate forest, that guy will still likely die.
If we dropped a rain forest tribal hunter and his machete into the Arctic, he would also probably perish.
How about a Laaplander and his Leuko in the middle of the Arizona desert? Same likely ending as the previous two.

While the latter two could be considered survival experts in under extreme conditions, they still may not do very well when performing outside of their knowledge base.

For "survival", you need to think through the situations that you may need to survive under, and then seek knowledge to aid you for those conditions. Carry your survival skills between your ears.
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Bingo. Having understood this crucial point, it is valuable to add that it has been learned over countless ages that a piece of sharpened "whatever" does make the odds of overcoming adversity lean decidedly in the favor of the human race. Impossible to deny that fact. Rub some wood against a rock and you're in business. Deserts, be they cold or hot pose extreme challenges if you are left with no starting resources. I hope I never have to experience that first hand. Reminds me of the time I was in the Negev with the clothes on my back and a half bottle of vodka...but even that was something to use for survival. Glad I had it, let me tell you!
 
I struggle to imagine using the BK2 with a 1/4" thick blade ... but that's just me.

For those who haven't heard of it, take a look at the new Doug Ritter RSK Mk2 Perseverance. Its based off the Becker BK7, but with a blade shape modified by Doug Ritter, design in conjunction with Ethan Becker, and manufactured by ... get this ... the same folks who make the ESEE knives.

Read the story here: http://www.dougritter.com/dr_rsk_mk2.htm
 
'the one you have on you' never gets old? Yes, it actually does..... when you need to build a shelter, fire, and find food, etc, etc, with the non serrated cheap ass butter knife that you have on you, it is NOT the best survival knife...
 
kenk said:
I struggle to imagine using the BK2 with a 1/4" thick blade ... but that's just me.

For those who haven't heard of it, take a look at the new Doug Ritter RSK Mk2 Perseverance. Its based off the Becker BK7, but with a blade shape modified by Doug Ritter, design in conjunction with Ethan Becker, and manufactured by ... get this ... the same folks who make the ESEE knives.

Read the story here: http://www.dougritter.com/dr_rsk_mk2.htm
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Not sure you've tried a BK2 then.
 
While I can understand the appeal, I find 1/4" to be thicker than I need. Doesn't cut as well as say 3/16" or 5/32", all other things being equal, and I've never found those thinner blades to be a liability strength-wise. Weight comes into play too, I'd rather carry a lighter blade that cuts better for that decrease in strength. IMO If you're wrecking a well made 1/8" survival/bushcraft knife, that likely says more about your technique than the tool you're using
 
There are two blades in the F250. One of them is a Cutco 1065 with a well used edge, the other is a very sharp 18inch machete by Ontario. Both should fit the bill!
 
jimh0220 said:
'the one you have on you' never gets old? Yes, it actually does..... when you need to build a shelter, fire, and find food, etc, etc, with the non serrated cheap ass butter knife that you have on you, it is NOT the best survival knife...
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Finally! A logical person!
 
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