Knife to carry in Bear country

[Danke42]

Lol!

Hugh Glass is the fellas name, and he would agree with the sentiment that grizzlies can, and will rip a person apart.

He had first hand experience!

 

[catspa]

Ah yes, Hugh Glass. The original poster boy for abandonment issues.

Parker

 

[EngrSorenson]

The knife won’t matter unless you’re the one in a million guy who gets lucky and kills the bear with a knife. Even then it’s just luck, not the knife.

I think the bear is more likely to choke to death on my femur.

 

[Sibyrnes]

The knife won’t matter unless you’re the one in a million guy who gets lucky and kills the bear with a knife. Even then it’s just luck, not the knife.

Yup! There were two people killed by grizzly bears in 2021 out of a U.S. population of 333 million. Think they were carrying the wrong knife?

There were 11 killed by lightning stikes that year. It would actually be more logical to choose a knife that would make the best lightning rod.

There are a lot of good reasons for carrying a knife in the wilderness, but anyone choosing a knife for defense from bears is (I'm sorry) a fool.

 

[saxon]

I'd carry the same knife in grizzly country that I carry in chipmunk country..

 

[EngrSorenson]

I'd carry the same knife in grizzly country that I carry in chipmunk country..

You're wise. Those Chipmunks don't get the headlines, but they're savage little beasts.

 

[XJ-linux]

Cocaine Chipmunk - A True Story

 

[EngrSorenson]

There were 11 killed by lightning stikes that year. It would actually be more logical to choose a knife that would make the best lightning rod.

... and give it to your traveling companion, right?
The goal is to make it out of the woods, right?

 

[The Grendels]

I'd carry the same knife in grizzly country that I carry in chipmunk country..

After a guy I know was telling me how one with nature he was, while handfeeding a squirrel, it was hard not to crack up laughing when it bit him and he was hopping around the yard with a squirrel firmly attached to his thumb.

 

[EngrSorenson]

After a guy I know was telling me how one with nature he was, while handfeeding a squirrel, it was hard not to crack up laughing when it bit him and he was hopping around the yard with a squirrel firmly attached to his thumb.

Being one with nature means being turned into animal poops.

 

[OCEquestrian]

What knife? Depends on what kind of bear.

 

[1911bphil]

You're wise. Those Chipmunks don't get the headlines, but they're savage little beasts.

They are VERY annoying when they sing.

 

[EngrSorenson]

They are VERY annoying when they sing.

GET THE STUPID THING A DAMNED HOOLAHOOP

 

[Triton]

You're wise. Those Chipmunks don't get the headlines, but they're savage little beasts.

Good point, wonder how many Americans were killed by Chip and Dale last year.

 

[Jack of All Blades]

Ive asked myself this many many times and it’s always the same answer. (Probably because it’s the only viable answer that makes even a hint of logical sense)

Pick a knife that’s extremely sharp and can do minimal/moderate chopping and still be lightweight. For me at the time, the bark river tope recon made the most sense. 13 ounces, chop down a good sized sapling, make spear.

I should note I haven’t found time to go into bear country to test this method so results may vary.

 

[EngrSorenson]

Good point, wonder how many Americans were killed by Chip and Dale last year.

I don’t think Chip and Dale’s allows knives in their establishments. It’s all starting to add up.

 

[K.O.D.]

The best bear defense gun I ever had was a .25acp baby Browning.

My friend Paul kept telling me over and over it was a horrible choice for defending against grizzly bears. Until one fateful day I proved him wrong.

We were out camping in Montana when a grizzly came around a gully. Paul started panicking. I remained calm, and pulled out my baby Browning as the grizzly charged. I took careful, careful aim...

And shot Paul in the knee. Then I ran.

Boy, I sure miss Paul.

 

[Shuya]

The best knive for bear defense?
The Bayonet that fits your 12ga Shotgun loaded with magnum slugs.

Can be used to field dress the bear afterwards.

 

[os_tempore]

I wish I could give good advice here, but in reality you couldn't bleed a bear fast enough with a knife before it killed you, unless you're very lucky or God still needs you!

If you're going against a grizzly. You'll die. You could have a broad sword but, unless it's got 440V line hooked up to it, it's not gonna do anything before you ticket is pulled.

A small black bear... Maybe a long thin chopper will help extend the fight, and maybe you'll live after an ICU vacation.

You have to know your place in nature. We don't have claws, fangs, armor, gills, wings, or super strength. Force equalizers are required...and must be equal to what you're up against.

 

[shane45-1911]

We don't have claws, fangs, armor, girls, wings, or super strength. Force equalizers are required...

Completely agree with your post.

The comment above is puzzling however. I have taken girls many times into bear country, and honestly - I don't think that increased my survival odds that much.