Least amount you would spend$$$$$ ???

Gadgetaholic said:
Whoa - where can you get a BK-7 at $39 from? I have only seen them at $65-$70. Or are we talking about 2nd hand?

For survival with only one knife and no axe or saw I would probably go with something tough that I could trust and was capable of chopping and batoning - my preference would probably be my BK-9 worth about $65-$70.

However I could make do with cheaper knives and still be happy with the capability of my cutting tool. The cheapest that I would trust my life with? Maybe a Condor Machete at around $20.
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read post #69 and provide that answer too please
 
I spent a few years using a Hamilton Beach Stainless knife for hiking, camping, etc. It was $15 or so at Wal-Mart. There are quite a few things I wouldn't do with it, but I would trust it (and have trusted it). Not my preference, but it's the cheapest.

My boots were about $80.00 and I don't like them. They're steel-toed (which I don't like) and heavy. I'd gladly pay $200-$300 for light, durable, and movable boots.
 
The least expensive knife I'd trust is a $6.00 Tramontina machete. ;):thumbup:
 
I'm going to limit my responses to the knives and boots that I have experience with. Of my meager assortment of knives I would trust my kabar combat/utility knife to do anything that I needed to do without failing. It cost less than $50 when bought. A bit of care and the stick tang is no hindrance. The smallest knife I would take is my Busse sar5 ($180ish). The largest would be my Busse sfno ($470ish). Without any restriction I would take the sar5.

As far as boots are concerned, my Danner Acadias ($200ish new) are trusted companions. I would, however, have to insist on a new- but broken in- pair.

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I finally read through the rest of the thread and would like to revise my answer. Removing the restriction of knives currently in my possession, I would gladly take a knife that was borrowed, begged, or found so long as it was the right knife. I would also take a knife found at a garage sale or flea market if it were the right knife. The thought that "This is too inexpensive to do the job" does not enter my decision making process- "quality is job 1!" Price is merely the cost of dong business, and only enters the "Can I rely on this to do its job" decision making process of the most vapid and narcissistic.

The kabar referenced above was given to me by a friend that was attending the naval academy. As such the cost to me was $0, and I would not hesitate to use it in any wilderness situation. My danners were a gift to me from my dad one christmas about 12 year ago- cost to me $0.

Least I am willing to spend on knives and boots
Knife $0
Boots $0
 
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Mora Clipper.

I wouldn't hesitate to head off into the wilds with only a Mora Clipper.

I have beaten them with a carpenters hammer to chisel out 2x4 boards. I built an entire deck on my friends house with only an OD Green Mora Clipper for a utility blade. At the end of the project, I was really impressed with the strength, toughness, ability to hold an edge, and ease of resharpening.
 
George D. said:
Mora Clipper.

I wouldn't hesitate to head off into the wilds with only a Mora Clipper.

I have beaten them with a carpenters hammer to chisel out 2x4 boards. I built an entire deck on my friends house with only an OD Green Mora Clipper for a utility blade. At the end of the project, I was really impressed with the strength, toughness, ability to hold an edge, and ease of resharpening.
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Price you paid please

Knife model is not part of the question

Thanks
 
SOG Seal Pup. Lightweight, sharp, easy to sharpen, great handle eros, and durable enough if used as a knife should be. For about $50 it's one of my favorites in that price point.

Boots:

Anywhere between $140 for a nice set of Patagonia hiking shoes or up to $300 for a set of Asolo or Montrail hiking/backpacking boots.
 
coolhand68 said:
SOG Seal Pup. Lightweight, sharp, easy to sharpen, great handle eros, and durable enough if used as a knife should be. For about $50 it's one of my favorites in that price point.

Boots:

Anywhere between $140 for a nice set of Patagonia hiking shoes or up to $300 for a set of Asolo or Montrail hiking/backpacking boots.
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Great Answer

Thanks for posting:)
 
least expensive knife would be the cut down WWII machete I got in trade for a surplus eastern european e-tool that cost me $15. If buying new, probably $50.
Cheapest boots I trust my feet in? $50 Altama military surplus boots or $70 for a pair of surplus navy flight deck boots.
 
With what I currently own I'd have to go with my Cold Steel SRK Carbon V, tried and tested and under $100..

If I had to choose the least expensive knife to trust my life to, it would be my CS Machete $14 cant be beat to death.......... Middle of the road, Izula
 
Mora Bushcraft Triflex for $20.00 from Ragnar (+$6 for shipping)

Really depends on the terrain though...

Jungle=Machete
Mountains=Kukri (works for the Nepalese)
Tropical Island, Marsh/Swamp=My Spyderco Aqua Salt ($70)
Arctic, Woods, Serengeti, Desert=Gimme dat Mora
Urban=A Zulu Iklwa spear
 
Gadgetaholic said:
Whoa - where can you get a BK-7 at $39 from? I have only seen them at $65-$70. Or are we talking about 2nd hand?

However I could make do with cheaper knives and still be happy with the capability of my cutting tool. The cheapest that I would trust my life with? Maybe a Condor Machete at around $20.
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I bought my Camillus original version BK-7 new, many years ago and that was about the going price at that time. It's been a great blade for me over the years.

Cheaper was my original answer to the orginal post. Either of the knives I posted would suffice and would do a good job for me, but the Becker is a much tougher blade. However, I would still have my trusty Vic SAK with me for the small jobs I'm sure. :D
 
I need to comment. I have gained some considerable understanding on this from this discussion. I have had the privilege to have been dumped at the end of a survival course on a weekend of “getting home” when only @ 13 with a couple of other Boy Scouts. My SAK and my Marble were the only knives we had (none of my group had the badges including myself) but that SAK with saw made one heck of a difference in mid winter without much kit. That same SAK later fixed a car and a boat (tools stolen) at a critical time getting to a point of safety before sunset. Got that as a Christmas present when I was 10 and carried it throughout school into varsity. I have it’s replacement in my pocket.

A last note:- I couldn’t imagine how to fix the ignition on my more modern car. Dang I am getting old.
 
Tim-Gabz said:
I need to comment. I have gained some considerable understanding on this from this discussion. I have had the privilege to have been dumped at the end of a survival course on a weekend of “getting home” when only @ 13 with a couple of other Boy Scouts. My SAK and my Marble were the only knives we had (none of my group had the badges including myself) but that SAK with saw made one heck of a difference in mid winter without much kit. That same SAK later fixed a car and a boat (tools stolen) at a critical time getting to a point of safety before sunset. Got that as a Christmas present when I was 10 and carried it throughout school into varsity. I have it’s replacement in my pocket.

A last note:- I couldn’t imagine how to fix the ignition on my more modern car. Dang I am getting old.
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Thanks for taking the time to read all the posts

It is the MAIN reason I ask these questions--so that people with more experience and knowledge are able to teach those with less

Thanks for posting
 
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