Survival concept knives !

[pitdog]

We can't reinvent the wheel but sometimes it's fun trying.

I know many members on here are steadfast Axe and medium knife combo guys which is fine and might well be the most sensible approach but for some reason I have always been drawn to wacky survival concept knives.
Anyway I thought a thread of any such knives that you have come across might be interesting and fun.
Here are some to start ya off !

Here is one from a guy who has a site called Silverfox bushcraft, his video's of the knife can be seen on You Tube.

Another I like is made by Cariboo blades and is the Mountain man Nessmuk :

And one from a wacky Canadian that he calls a Knatchet :

I know there must be loads more of these concepts around so lets see em !:thumbup:

 

[WILLIAM.M]

some examples of so called Survival knives


http://image06.webshots.com/6/5/50/70/83655070sIeIcx_ph.jpg

http://steeladdictionknives.com/store/images/wsk.jpg

http://survival-knife-184.com/ADDS/buckmaster1.jpg

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_L8BTRutV0...4k/s400/Malin+M-15+Survival+Knife+Ad+1985.jpg

 

[Cpl Punishment]

I don't really have any pics of weird ones, although I do have a Rambo knife.

Things that some think are whacky:

Any of the above are tough enough to be good survival knives, although the second one would be tough to chop with at its size.

 

[PayetteRucker]

Well, I've got a whole bunch of my own, if that counts...

I drew up this one as a combat survival knife, but would be well adapted to bushcraft with a full convex or scandi grind.

a couple other bushcraft/survival knives

We don't see many bushcrafting bowies, but I do believe they have their place.

Damn, I need a forge

 

[6shooter]

Love that Mountain Man Nessy:thumbup:

 

[PB Wilson]

Those knives are cool and all, but I'd be happier with a laser powered pooch.

What's a guy gotta do to get one of these? Post tremendous amounts of pics of beautiful nature spots? Design, commission and use a variety of custom blades? Sit in the snow in a near-naked state and post pics of the horror for all to see?

Tell me!!!!!

 

[PB Wilson]

a couple other bushcraft/survival knives

All of the designs in this thread have their plusses, but I really love the little blade on the right. I'd EDC it all the time.

 

[stanley_white]

Here is one from a guy who has a site called Silverfox bushcraft, his video's of the knife can be seen on You Tube.

Not only is that a hell of a knife design but the videos, professionalism, and objectivity of the designer in his YouTube videos are impressive.

I like it when someone doesn't fall in love with their own design and tests it objectively against others.

-Stan

 

[Rockywolf]

Not only is that a hell of a knife design but the videos, professionalism, and objectivity of the designer in his YouTube videos are impressive.

I like it when someone doesn't fall in love with their own design and tests it objectively against others.

-Stan

+1. I'd like the edge all the way to the handle but like it nonetheless.

 

[Rockywolf]

Well, I've got a whole bunch of my own, if that counts...

I drew up this one as a combat survival knife, but would be well adapted to bushcraft with a full convex or scandi grind.

a couple other bushcraft/survival knives

We don't see many bushcrafting bowies, but I do believe they have their place.

Damn, I need a forge

Yes you do. Love several of these! Hurry up.

 

[kgd]

Personally I've gone the complete opposite. Rather than implied functionality of curves, serrations and grind lines, I've come to largely prefer the distilled elements of a simple blade that is stout, pointy and sharp. For me this is perhaps best epitomized with the bark river aurora.

-Photo used from Knivesshipfree website

Even though I don't own one of these yet the blade possess most of what I really want in a survival knife and the right size package to carry it regularly. I have some that come close to this model and are also functional but visually, the aurora does seem to satisfy the basic essence of what I want.

 

[dawsonbob]

Personally I've gone the complete opposite. Rather than implied functionality of curves, serrations and grind lines, I've come to largely prefer the distilled elements of a simple blade that is stout, pointy and sharp. For me this is perhaps best epitomized with the bark river aurora.

-Photo used from Knivesshipfree website

Even though I don't own one of these yet the blade possess most of what I really want in a survival knife and the right size package to carry it regularly. I have some that come close to this model and are also functional but visually, the aurora does seem to satisfy the basic essence of what I want.

Yeah, Ken, but do you like it? Please let us know.

 

[pitdog]

I thought there might have been a pic of the Tops Myke Hawke Hellion by now or the Lofty Wiseman Parang !

 

[PayetteRucker]

Even in a flooded market it's still possible to find original simple working tools. You can have simple lines and simple designs that are still revolutionary.

 

[pitdog]

I think this one belonging to forum memebr Mentor should also be in this thread, quite the original design eh !

 

[gunknifenut]

+1. I'd like the edge all the way to the handle but like it nonetheless.

I totally agree, but otherwise, it performs very well.

 

[gunknifenut]

I think this one belonging to forum memebr Mentor should also be in this thread, quite the original design eh !

I always liked this one alot too.

 

[tholiver]

Personally I've gone the complete opposite. Rather than implied functionality of curves, serrations and grind lines, I've come to largely prefer the distilled elements of a simple blade that is stout, pointy and sharp. For me this is perhaps best epitomized with the bark river aurora.

-Photo used from Knivesshipfree website

Even though I don't own one of these yet the blade possess most of what I really want in a survival knife and the right size package to carry it regularly. I have some that come close to this model and are also functional but visually, the aurora does seem to satisfy the basic essence of what I want.

Even though i really don't like convex i've always lusted after that knife!
Wish they made a Scandi Aurora (and that i could afford it,lol).

 

[pitdog]

I think Dan Koster's Survivor also qualifies for this thread !

 

[udtjim]

The Vic Farmer. Easy to always have with you.