survival knives (again lol)

Lycosa said:
Save up for a Busse. Trust me.
I like the Mission Ti knife also.
rolf
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Which one is your favourite?
I have a couple of ti Mission knives (well, three) and beat the snot out of (especially) the ti MPS on a regular basis. It just shrugs it off. A fantastic knife.
Both that and the MPU holds an edge just fine and gets used for both fine skinning jobs and more rough work.
 
Some knives to consider.
Becker Bk-10 (more practical than the 2, IMO)
Esee 4
Esee 6
Esee LS
Fallkniven S1, A1
Swamp Rat RMD
Scrapyard 711
Cold Steel Recon Scout
Sog Force (serrated or plain)
Sog NW Ranger
Kabar Potbelly
 
I really liked the concept of Enzo blanks fixed blade knives. I know 'survival' is just a gimmick but it would be nice if I can make a handle scales and sheath based on my own preferences. broad range of steels: 8cr13Mov, D2 (my favorite), S30V or O1 too.
 
Of the knives in the OP I would recommend pairing a BK7 or BK9 with a Mora. The choice of the BK7 or BK9 just comes down to whether you want the extra size or not, personally I think it's worthwhile getting the BK9. Some of the other knives listed are not so great, personally I think the BK2 is a crappy design, too short for a heavy duty survival knife and too thick to be much good as a slicer. I wouldn't really trust the SOG or the Gerber for durability. The SRK in carbon steel is a decent knife, although I'd prefer an ESEE.
 
ozgooner said:
Heavy duty - Becker BK-9, but as stvpourciau says, the Bahco Laplander is a game changer and is lighter and cheaper than the Becker. Don't get me wrong, I love my BK-9 (and BK-7 and BK-5). The BK-2 is just way too heavy to be considered if you envisage having to carry it for any length of time.

Medium - Not a fan of any of your suggestions sorry. The mid-sized Beckers (15/16/17) would be a better go than those on your list IMO, but I would personally take an ESEE-4.

Light duty - Mora, a basic one like the Clipper/Companion. I have a carbon steel Robust and it's quite good too. Also check out the Becker BK-11 and BK-14, ESEE Izula II and Candiru.
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I just put some suggestions that came to mind:)
 
marcinek said:
If you would define what you mean by "survival," that would help us help you. Are you going to carry all three knives at all times?
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No the heavy duty knife would be for long extended trips
medium duty light backpacking/bug out bag
light just going for a walk in the woods
(also the heavy and the light blades would be paired up when I go backpacking)
 
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weaponkid said:
No the heavy duty knife would be for long extended trips (backpacking)
medium duty light backpacking
light just going for a walk in the woods
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With all due respect you got it backwards... Long backpacking trips you want a light blade. In the infantry we used to say, "ounces are pounds and pounds are pain." A heavy duty knife is bearable for a walk in the woods.

I don't know what your level of experience is but I would recommend you start with a Mora #2 and use it. Alot. See what it can and cant do. Find out its limitations.

You will be surprised what the light, cheap, small Mora #2 can do. If you need more capability add a small folding saw.
 
Tramontina 18"
Mora Bushcraft Force.

Beckers, what bunch of tire irons.......

:D

Moose
 
bigghoss said:
I don't have the guts to use mine anymore ever since they were DQ'd. I found the Ontario SP46/47 is a close substitute.
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Thanks for the tip and noting where the kid can get something similar without hunting down a rarity. I like the looks if that knife and OP, I promise something like that on your hip would be all the blade you ever need into woods until it comes time to baton wood for ages, if that's your thing. It's mine, I won't lie. But at that price I'd choose a bk16 1st and it would probably do both.
 
I'm a huge knife collector and a survivalist and decided to get my own survival knife designed and was wondering where I can find a knife maker that can make my design. any help is greatly appreciated
 
Having a knife along will improve your odds of survival, but it is not some magical solution to all your survival problems.

A knife will let you cut stuff... It comes in handy but is somewhere far back in terms of survival priorities. Behind navigation, behind body temperature regulation, behind food and drink.

Do not get too worked up with the details. A mora will get the job done, focus your energy/money on the high priority stuff. If you are wearing cotton and using the stars as your guide while packing a 1000$ blade you are doing it wrong. Unless that is your thing in which case by all means. :D
 
I don't have all of those. I'll comment on the ones I am familiar with. You should choose the size of knife you would actually use not just because you think you need a 9" bladed knife for "survival" whatever that means.

I have a BK-2. Heavy chunky knife that if I only have ONE knife, it is pretty versatile. BK-9 is mostly just bigger but for chopping it is certainly better than the BK-2. BK-7 might be a better choice. I prefer a short machete for chopping such as the Condor Pack Golok or similar.

BK-16 is my current favorite paired with a folding saw. I seldom chop with a knife. I have batonned, but I could use the BK-16 for that on smaller wood if necessary.

SOG Seal Pup Elite (plain edge) is a very good knife. The thickness of the steel makes it a little less convenient for food prep, but it works. The handle is very durable. The knife is pretty light and it is very tough. I doubt you'd ever break this knife unless you are trying to pry nailed boards off something.

The ESEE knives are very good and fairly inexpensive. Kabar Beckers are less expensive and pretty much do the same things.

Pair the fixed blade with your favorite folder and you have a versatile woods package.
 
marcinek said:
If you would define what you mean by "survival," that would help us help you. Are you going to carry all three knives at all times?
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"survival"?:rolleyes: the medium duty knife will be in my bug out bag for natural disasters etc
and all 3 will be bushcraft blades:rolleyes:
 
sideways said:
Having a knife along will improve your odds of survival, but it is not some magical solution to all your survival problems.

A knife will let you cut stuff... It comes in handy but is somewhere far back in terms of survival priorities. Behind navigation, behind body temperature regulation, behind food and drink.

Do not get too worked up with the details. A mora will get the job done, focus your energy/money on the high priority stuff. If you are wearing cotton and using the stars as your guide while packing a 1000$ blade you are doing it wrong. Unless that is your thing in which case by all means. :D
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"Having a knife along will improve your odds of survival, but it is not some magical solution to all your survival problems."
so true :D
 
weaponkid said:
"survival"?:rolleyes: the medium duty knife will be in my bug out bag for natural disasters etc
and all 3 will be bushcraft blades:rolleyes:
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OK..."survival" knife to you means "medium duty 'bushcraft' knife"...where are you planning to bug out from home to?
 
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