one folder for survival

i dont mean this in a bad way, but i would never be caught dead with a folder in a survival situation, because if i was, i would probably end up dead. i really think a folder is a bad idea for a survival situation. the really can have a big chopping blade, and the handle could break. and since there is no tang, it would be hard to improvise a handle. one possiblity is lashing the blade into a split stick like the indians did with their flint knives, but the blade still couldnt chop. a folder is only good if you have a hatchet of another bigger knife.
everything said and done, possibly you will end up in a situation with only a folder, think positive people! ya got something edged right? it should be good enough.
if i was stuck with only a folder,(which i would never be, since i dont carry them) i would definatly go with some type of lockbacl on liner lock. since the only folde i know of that is decent, i would go with the boker folder based on the ak-74 blade.
 
Check out the Feb 05 issue of Blade. On page 114 they show you how to "Build a Shelter in an Hour- With a Folder!" Among the knives used by the students are a BM Axis lock and a Sebenza. I would scan and post the article but I think there may be some legal issues. If not, let me know and I'll get them up ;)
 
I would have to say the best folder in a survival situation would be the one you have with you when that situation arises. It's hard to say that you wouldn't be caught dead with a folder, unless you can predict when a survival situation will happen. I don't usually carry a 12" fixed blade in my daily life. What ever you have with you at that time will have to make do. Perfect example the movie The Edge.
 
I would go with a Large Sebenza for a folder for survival. I use one for EDC anyways. A good point is that it is easily cleaned and can be taken apart with just the allen wrench in the field if you really had to.

Would like to handle a Strider folder when I get the chance. Got to hold a Buck/Strider spearpoint. Kind of a rough, blocky, solid feel to the knife.

I would prefer a fixed blade for survival, but the sebenza gets my vote for a folder.
 
Powells85,

I think I was a lawyer in a previous life--maybe even Clarence Darrow--so I give you full assurance to go ahead and scan and post that article...

;)

Seriously--will have to run out and check out that issue of Blade...

-- JFrame
 
Here's another vote for the large Sebenza. Aside from having a very strong and very reliable lock, the Sebbie is a breeze to disassemble and clean in the field, something that can't be said for any of the other folders mentioned here.
 
gldn eagle, i never ever carry folders. not that i dont like them, i just love fixed blades. so i think im the only exeption of a person never caught in a survival situation with a folder. i would either have some big knife, or nothing at all. since the laws around here arent strict with what is legal and what aint, i can carry my knife more often than you think. besides i never really travel anywhere in the city or other areas so i can still carry a big ole' knife with me.
im not saying its hard to survive with a pocket knife, its just harder than with a large fixed blade. survival in a north america isnt hard and there is so much civilized land that long term suvival is nearly non existant. i find it rather hard to not survive in north america if you have knowledge of what your doing.
 
I think this is a very practical article for most everyone. Sorry that the pictures are so small but I was having a battle with BFC's image requirements :rolleyes:
 

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elvenbladesmith07 said:
gldn eagle, i never ever carry folders. not that i dont like them, i just love fixed blades. so i think im the only exeption of a person never caught in a survival situation with a folder. i would either have some big knife, or nothing at all. since the laws around here arent strict with what is legal and what aint, i can carry my knife more often than you think. besides i never really travel anywhere in the city or other areas so i can still carry a big ole' knife with me.
im not saying its hard to survive with a pocket knife, its just harder than with a large fixed blade. survival in a north america isnt hard and there is so much civilized land that long term suvival is nearly non existant. i find it rather hard to not survive in north america if you have knowledge of what your doing.
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It would be great to be able to carry a big chopper around without getting into any legality. If it were legal to carry a large fixed blade, I would never depend on a folder for survival. Your statement about long term survival I feel is correct. Survival covers a very large area, you can be lost in the woods for days and need to make a shelter or hunt with your knife. This would be very extreme survival and not likely, as you stated. Getting into an accident and being trapped in a car and having to cut your way free, would be more likely of an everyday type survival situation. It's hard to say what type of folder I would use in a survival situation, when it is such a vast topic. I would think any large frame folder liner lock or frame lock(Strider, Sebe, ect..)would suffice for what kind of survival we might face. When going into nature I would pack a fixed blade to cover all bases. Hope I didn't hijack the thread
 
Of course there is the large locking SAK's like the rucksak model. That was all I ever used to take bush before I stumbled onto this place. Don't realy need a chopper when you have got that large saw.
 
I don't think of a survival situation as something special that you plan for; it is a way of life. Everyday I carry a small Sebenza (with an ARC AAA on the lanyard). Obviously this would be my choice for a "survival folder". It goes everywhere with me, except for airline travel. I know it and I trust it. If I were going in harms way I would take one of my fixed blades but the small Sebbie would still be there. It is the only knife I carry regularly and I consider the $300 or so that I spent on it to be an investment rather than a cost.

Great thread!
 
If cost and weight are no object then the large Sebenza would be a great choice.

Otherwise the Ritter RSK MK1 is a much better value.

I like the Spyderco Endura becasue it is lighter weight, more compact and much cheaper than the RSK, and I would emagine, almost as good.

Will
 
Middle of next week my full size RSK goes into the console of my truck and a yellow mini-RSK takes its place in my EDC backpack. EDC knife (front right pocket) is a BM 941.

That said, the large Sebenza is a contender and should be considered. It's very strong, fairly simple and CRK has outstanding attention to detail which equates to the tight lock-up over time. But it's a heavier knife which is why it went back in its box. For a few months it stayed in my packpack.

Whatever you choose, make sure its blade is S30V.
 
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