EDC is the ultimate survival knife/kit

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Please don't stone me for bringing up another survival knife thread. This thought has been running through my head as I now have some time to start buying more knives! :-)

I get all excited by the many options available, and of course the big mean and nasty looking knives sway me. Thinking about a .25" by 7-9" hunk of steel with a saw on the spine just gives me wood...... But does it make much sense?

As I think about what scenario would demand a single knife for survival I continue to come back to a situation that is totally unplanned, and is likely something that comes upon you when you least expect it. This leaves you with whatever you carry every day.

A situation where I would have time to grab some gear, or a bug out bag would allow a much greater variety of tools. I would not then be taking one "survival" knife, but several tools all superior to a one knife situation. I would have a small hatchet, saw, and several knives of different sizes.

I can not think of many situations where most folks would survive for very long in the wild with any knife. Most survival situations would seem to demand survival in urban settings at least for a time for most of us.

If my thoughts have merrit, what characteristics of knives, or particular knives should a person carry with them everytime they leave the house? To me a large fixed blade may be nice in certain situations, but can you carry it concealed? It seems you would not like everyone to know you have a Kukri hanging off your hip, so size would be very important. How big of a knife can you carry doing your daily work?

I believe a foundational knife for my purposes is the newly released Ka-bar Becker Necker. I can have a solid fixed blade knife that is tough, easy to sharpen, and yet I can carry concealed daily. I also think a good quality folder, perhaps of a different blade style and or type can be carried and offer good survival value. A folder like a spyderco native, Ka-bar Dozer, or some other knife could be carried as well and not effect daily life.

I would would love to hear other thoughts on my theory, and ideas on knives and carry modes that most folks could carry day be day and be adaquately armed for most situations.

Sorry if this is a dead horse, it was just something on my mind.
AI
 
I have a courier-type shoulder bag that is with me all the time. In it, I keep a multitool, light, lighter, and other odds and ends. In my pocket (dress pants), I carry a Case peanut while at work.

However, my discrete edc combo the rest of the time is a Bark River Mini Canadian paired with a Victorinox Spirit multitool, carried in a 2-slot, KSF Adirondack pocket sheath. I suppose I can toss this in my work bag too.
 
i edc spyderco cent IIIs or delicas, so i guess its either sink or swim for me. however i carry a fixed blade in my car trunk so that may help alittle. i would think of it like car insurrance, i may have it ,but its still up to me to watch out for others.
 
I like a small fixed blade that can be carried in the pocket and be converted into a necker if I need rapid access to it.

This one (Wade Necker) works well for me as it has a snug kydex sheath and is just under 6" total length.

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The orange Breeden kat blade also serves quite nicely for pocket carry.
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The RC-3 would make a near perfect survival EDC blade but needs to be carried by belt, pack or large pocket (e.g. jacket). It is just too long to get away with putting it in your trouser pockets.
 
I EDC the RC-3 as a neck knife or in my left front trouser pocket. But I'm 6'5", 250 lbs., so it doesn't make a difference to me.
 
BigE sounds like you have a luxury that I do not have, sounds you could hide a small cow elk on your person. :-)

kgd, that wade is a very effective looking knife there...a real keeper. Do they still make those? I don't think you would ever be at a serious disadvantage if you have the RC-3 on your person...

Foilist, you would be well set with the Canadian, and the Victorinox in my opinion. I often have a Gerber Diesel with me and two other knives.

99% of the time if I am away from home, I am with my truck which always has a variety of tools including at least one knife, one formidable digging tool that straps to my hip that can act as a shovel, a dull knife, a saw, and an intimidating weapon. I always have a small hatchet and often a Ghurka Kukri as well.

I appreciate your thoughts fellas!
AI
 
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