In a survival situation what kind of knife?

LeatherStrop said:
On LOST the series, John Locke checked in his 400 knives at the terminal and managed to get them from the plane's luggage area once it crashed.
I would say that if you could manage to get stranded on a a tropical island with your knives the best tools you could hope for would need to be durable enough to last forever. Maybe some machetes, axes, BUSSE bowie knives, smaller utility knives like ESEE, and some stainless food prep knives. Don't forget to have some means to sharpen your knives without electricity. Ceramic rods and leather strops will work. A large container of nontoxic grease to keep your blades from rusting.


Edit: I just saw your budget. If your planning on getting stranded on an island, you really should increase your budget. You probably will not need money trapped in a bank account when you desperately need tools to survive. At the least, a few thousand dollars for some quality blades. You only live once.
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True....but LOST was a TV show on....you know....that electronic babysitter.........where 13 minute police shoot-outs occur and no one ever reloads their weapon?
 
I'd have a 50 dollar Mora Bushcraft and spend the left over money on better clothing and boots.
 
druid189 said:
True....but LOST was a TV show on....you know....that electronic babysitter.........where 13 minute police shoot-outs occur and no one ever reloads their weapon?
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You can check guns or knives where you check your other luggage at the ticketing area. Airlines have certain requirements for receiving guns or knives. Plenty of people do it every day.

http://www.delta.com/content/www/en...aggage/before-your-trip/restricted-items.html

We allow small arms ammunition, in quantities not exceeding 11 lbs. (5 kg) per person, as checked-baggage only. The weapon must be securely boxed and intended for that person's own use. More than one passenger may not combine quantities into one package. See more details/guidelines under shooting equipment.


You are responsible for knowledge of and compliance with all Federal, State or local laws regarding the possession and transportation of firearms. For more information about this regulation you can visit the TSA website.

The below items are not considered "dangerous goods" and are allowed when packaged properly, in accordance with TSA regulations:

Knitting/scissors
Hiking or trekking poles
Knives/swords
Hair dryer/Straightener
Hair spray
Sunscreen/bug spray
Batteries
Food as a carry on
Fishing hooks
Fragile glass items
 
LeatherStrop said:
You can check guns or knives where you check your other luggage at the ticketing area. Airlines have certain requirements for receiving guns or knives................
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lol....I was partly kidding...just trying to add a bit of levity to the thread. But since you brought it up.....

I know the items you listed are permitted under proper preparation.....but even with my own shield, I have absolutely no desire to have my gear "misplaced"/lost, mutilated or spindled.....be poked, prodded, fondled or violated in any manner by undertrained and overzealous DHS/TSA agents who think their "Federal Officer" status trumps Constitutional Rights.

I'll walk or drive and if I can't do that, I'll never go there.
 
+1 druid189 I don't want any of my knives that are expensive or have sentimental value pocketed by some jerk. Unless it's some unimaginable emergency
I'm going to suck it up and drive there, that way I can carry my gear as I see fit and not worry about it being stolen.
 
3v, 52100, L6, or an O1 machete. Knowing how to track, trap, and fish will be just as, or more important. And a big puffy coat if it's the mountains!
 
A parang for the island and a 36" 4lbs axe for the Canadian wilderness
 
Watch a few episodes of Naked and Afraid, you'll know then what you will need.
 
Ajack60 said:
Watch a few episodes of Naked and Afraid, you'll know then what you will need.
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the only thing that saves most of these folks is the show's duration of 21 days. They all end up losing 20-30 pounds. If the show lasted 42 days, most participants would be dead.


The ones who can make fire generally do much better though.
 
Pick out what suits you that is made by Bark River. The best survival knife is the one you have with you.
 
Eliteone2383 said:
I hunt and camp deep in the woods here in CO. My budget is around 300-350
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Wait, you hunt and camp in deep woods and you don't already have a knife? I would say that if you are already successfully hunting and camping in the deep woods without a knife, you clearly don't need one! Spend that $350 on some of the things you do use.
 
Over in the Buck forum there was a poll on this very subject.
The venerable 110 won, the 120 finished a close second.
 
Popular wisdom is to use a carbon steel that is flat ground with moderate to hard (RC) hardness to allow for field sharpening with about a 4-5" blade length (fixed blade).
 
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