Best tactical fighting/survival knife

recently i purchased a hill knives S.O.K. used by the dutch special forces,steel is ats 34 with a very best heat treath method,i am REALLY surprised with the performance of this knife,i think it is not at all too expensive,check their website.

grtz,jurgen.
 
Neo said:
I would say a nexus 7
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(first one :p )
 
I'm not going to pick apart an honest question with several need to know specifics (while I have a few task-specific blades). I am guessing you are looking for a knife that is well suited for your own episode of Man Vs. Wild but would also fair well if it was on Halloween you were stranded and found yourself sharing the wilderness with Jason Voorhees. My opinion would be a fixed blade 9"-10" maybe 12" overall and I agree with CL01 in 1095 is very durable and user friendly. I would suggest some kind of finger protection with a guard, a functional lanyard would be minimum because blood is like K-Y for knives. Something easy to carry but strong enough for pounding on the spine to split wood but small enough to form a spear. Again, just my opinion.
 
the knife I'll never part with is my Swamp Rat Camp Tramp- all busse-kin are top notch with a range of prices. ratweiler, chopweiler, the new SOD are all great size and will do everything/anything you need with a 100% warranty, ratmandu is great and a bit smaller

I like my rat rc3 a lot, that's a great company at a great price (lifetime warranty too). A used ranger looks great for bang for the buck
 
Cold Steel 13RTK Recon Tanto?

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Not necessarily best, but damn good for that specific task at that price point...yes...no...?
 
i might suggest the ontario knives OKC3S marine bayonet. not expensive, very solid performing knife. i plan to post a review soon, actually
 
Boker Applegate-Fairbairn, In my opinion, a good deal on good classic fighting knife
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Boker Applegate Fairbairn Fighting Knife. 11" overall. 6" 440C stainless double edge dagger blade with bead blasted finish.
 
I am beginning a school sponsored outdoor survival class in January, and figured I'd thread hi-jack here and enlist help rather than start my own thread. I will be participating, for several months, in survival classes that will be extremely outdoor oriented. Snow, rain, all that crap come standard with the class. A knife is (duhr) required for the class, but due to financial constraints and gift-cards I am required to purchase my knife from either Cabelas or Dicks Sporting Goods. Class will involve loads of winter and wet fire making, shelter crafting, improvised traps, things that require a knife of more value than a 15 dollar folder. My price range is in the <100 dollar range. I have looked at 5.25 inch blade with .25 inch serration KA-BARs in 1095, Gerber Gator Fixed Blade (S30V), and at Field Pups and Seal Pups. I also looked at folders like the CRKT Desert Cruiser (8A) and Flash II's, but I having only used low-quality folders that broke on me in the past I don't know if a folder is the best choice for a survival course. Im leaning towards a Seal Pup or KA-BAR but the S30V on the Gerber Gator is inticing, and the CRKT Cruiser looks large enough to be useful but easier to carry than a fixed. The AUS 8 on CRKT and the treatment on the AUS6 on the Seal Pup would appear to be useful in a "wilderness" setting, but buying a knife on internet specs alone seems like a silly idea. Knife experience beyond that of a 10 year old boy scout is minimal, so speak slowly for me if you have advice.
 
Mr.Kittens said:
I am beginning a school sponsored outdoor survival class in January, and figured I'd thread hi-jack here and enlist help rather than start my own thread. I will be participating, for several months, in survival classes that will be extremely outdoor oriented. Snow, rain, all that crap come standard with the class. A knife is (duhr) required for the class, but due to financial constraints and gift-cards I am required to purchase my knife from either Cabelas or Dicks Sporting Goods. Class will involve loads of winter and wet fire making, shelter crafting, improvised traps, things that require a knife of more value than a 15 dollar folder. My price range is in the <100 dollar range. I have looked at 5.25 inch blade with .25 inch serration KA-BARs in 1095, Gerber Gator Fixed Blade (S30V), and at Field Pups and Seal Pups. I also looked at folders like the CRKT Desert Cruiser (8A) and Flash II's, but I having only used low-quality folders that broke on me in the past I don't know if a folder is the best choice for a survival course. Im leaning towards a Seal Pup or KA-BAR but the S30V on the Gerber Gator is inticing, and the CRKT Cruiser looks large enough to be useful but easier to carry than a fixed. The AUS 8 on CRKT and the treatment on the AUS6 on the Seal Pup would appear to be useful in a "wilderness" setting, but buying a knife on internet specs alone seems like a silly idea. Knife experience beyond that of a 10 year old boy scout is minimal, so speak slowly for me if you have advice.
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Get a Silky folding saw :eek:
 
A folding saw would be nice but an actual knife is necessary because knife skills are part of the curriculum.
 
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