Just because yu have a great edc: will it also be a great survival knife

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buddylee

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Hey Guys,
I have a great EDC (sere 2000).The sere 2000 has done everything that Ive asked of and more. Does this mean it will also be a great survival knife? Survival has many variables to consider. How do I know when i have enough knife.? Do I test it to destruction? Does that tell me all I need to know?I want your imput.
Buddylee
 
Hi! what is a survival knife? When does a survival knife start becoming more like a hatchet? Why carry a big chopping knife or kukuri instead of a hatchet? could a survival knife be considered something more akin to a multitool?, for ease of multiple functions and tasks? Or is a survival knife that knife that is always with you, a compromise of sorts that provides reliabilty and utility as a part of your every day carry? would it be more usefull and utilitarian to carry a OH Victorinox Trekker than your single blade SERE 2000?
 
I'm no expert, but I'd venture to say a survival knife is one that helps you best acquire the necessities: Fire, shelter, and -- if you're really in trouble -- sustenance.

I guess a Sebenza is about the best EDC, according to lots of knife folks. But it has limitations when it comes to things like splitting wood for fire -- the hollow grind that makes it cut so well suddenly becomes a hinderance.

I could be wrong about all that, of course. Just my estimation.

- J
 
That's why I EDC a chainsaw. I find that the upside in the case of an emergency outweighs any social discomfort that I might get from onlookers. The move to a leather sheath was a brilliant idea from my brother-in-law. He EDCs a Huskvarna.

But seriously, yes, I would feel relatively comfortable with my EDC...a small fixed knife and a talented SWAK. You can't prepare for everything, but I feel prepared for most.
 
I dont really feel the need for a survival knife. Last time I checked zombies and vampires werent going to take over the world. When I go camping I just bring a hatchet along, with a tent and such. I do not really go into dangerous territory and dont find a need to be so prepared for anything.

I like the old saying "better to be prepared and have nothing happen than have something happen and not be prepared"...however, it is not possible to prepare for everthing. Do you walk around with a construction helmet...it would probably have a better chance to save you than a knife... just my two cents.
 
Buddylee, there is the fun factor and the cool factor and the beautifull factor that are present when people are choosing a knife for edc or for carry in non urban settings.

But when it comes to it, if you really want practical picks, its not too complex. For me a swiss army one hand trekker, to do all the craft work in the woods. It is also my urban edc as well. I carry it in the watch pocket of my jeans.

Then there is my Becker Necker, it is always with me in the woods, I've carried it since the day it came on the market, it gets used alot less, it comes out when there is a messy job to do, like field dressing a deer, or when there is a slightly more strenuous job to do, an example: opened a coconut with it the other day and yes some prying was involved. No problem for it all. But I you cant do that with your SAK.( although you could cut a stick and sharpen it with your SAK and then jam the coconut into it and pry it open with the SAK, so that is a very important point here). What is so special for me about the Becker Necker, it is a very strong fixed blade that fills a utility niche that a folding blade cannot. It is flat and light, so it is very easy to carry. It is skeletal so it is very easy to clean.

Finally if I know Im staying out over night my little tiny hatchet goes onto my belt. And a hatchet makes all those monster chopping Busse knives and Kukuris look a little silly in my eyes. It takes care of the only remaining niche.

And that is utility. If you need a fix of cool or beautiful or nostalgic you might need to look somewhere else.
 
Survival for most (including myself) means one thing:

Can my EDC stand up to opening up the wrapper on my Chipotle burrito? ? ?
 
To my best memory, a 'survival' knife harkens back to the days shortly after First Blood came out. That's when I first heard of 'them' anyway, and it referred to one of those big hollow handled Rambo knives that had fish hooks in it and a compass on the butt. The rare person I saw carrying this kind of survival knife on their belt seemed to be carrying it more to intimidate urban onlookers than to cut firewood with, or to stitch up an arm torn open during a fall through fir branches after jumping off a cliff to escape being shot, 'member that?

To me, 'survival knife' is one like that; a big bowie looking "bad-ass" fixed blade that could be used to chop wood for a shelter or to sharpen pungi stakes.

In reality, one that's gonna most likely help someone survive would be whatever is in their pocket (or stowed luggage) when the plane goes down on a south Pacific Island, or, one that lets you cut your seatbelt just before the vehicle explodes.

In your case buddylee, I'd say your Sere fits the bill nicely. I'd personally save the money of replacement and not test it to destruction, and rest assured that it's a damn strong knife you have there already.


mmmm.... chipotle burrito..... [drools]
 
I EDC a Zero Tolerance ZT 0200, and I'm pretty sure that it'll handle ANYTHING that I'll ever toss at it.
 
buddylee said:
Hey Guys,
I have a great EDC (sere 2000).The sere 2000 has done everything that Ive asked of and more. Does this mean it will also be a great survival knife? Survival has many variables to consider. How do I know when i have enough knife.? Do I test it to destruction? Does that tell me all I need to know?I want your imput.
Buddylee
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You might want to start carrying a good multi-tool everyday.
 
I EDC a BM 520---I'm confident it would get me out of the woods if I was stuck out the for some unknown reason.

I'm kinda thinking survival means don't get in a bad situation in the first place.
 
I normally carry enough knives that the only survival situation I worry about handling is falling in deep water. Since there isn't any of that around here, I'm covered.
 
buddylee said:
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Very true. And i don't put all my hopes to survive to a bad situation on a knife. Mental aptitude, skills, training, proper clothes, somes pieces of gear are for me as important,if not more, as the knife i carry. A strong "survival knife" will be a great help but not the key of all issues. I train to use a calypso jr. as i've used douk-douk, Opinel for what they are: slicers, and i try to find solutions with those imperfect tools which have the great quality to always be in one of my pockets.

dantzk.
 
i edc a chipolte burrito!:D really i think that the knife that you would have on you would have to do.
 
i found a old knife i think its made in sheffeld. it has what looks to me like 3 pearl dots on the handle does anyone know what this mystery knife is?
 
I've been carrying a CQC14 in either pe or pse and did so for archery this year. Worked great and see no reason why it wouldn't work as a survival tool backed up by my plum hand hatchet. keepem sharp
 
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