Survival Knives--Which would you carry?

[elitebrothers8]

If you were able to pick one of the following knives, which would it be?

1. Gerber LMF II ASEK
2. Ka-Bar Becker BK2
3. Gerber Prodigy

Keep in mind weight and other factors!

Uses for the Knife: Camping, Backpacking, & Surviving

** I understand there are threads already similar to this, however, there is not one that specifically compares only these three knives**

 

[NothingCoherent]

I have a feeling the overwhelming majority is going to go with the Becker. :thumbup:

 

[elitebrothers8]

Yeah I think you may be right. I personally love the way the LMF II looks. However, the BK2 seems like it is much stronger and reliable.

 

[MikeyJ]

Of the three, my vote is going with the Becker!

 

[Doc1911]

I'd go with Becker if only because of my disappointment with Gerber's latest offerings.

 

[cccpull]

Ka-Bar Becker BK2.:thumbup:

 

[cramsey3006]

There were other choices besides the Becker?

 

[retzius]

What are you "surviving" exactly?

 

[whetrock]

I'd go with the Becker BK-2.

 

[GingivitisKahn]

If I could have one BK2 or a dozen of the other two, I'd go with the BK2.

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Beckerhead #42

 

[jDrex]

In a survival situation where my life might depend on the knife?

BK2 because it's full tang.

 

[elitebrothers8]

What are you "surviving" exactly?

I mean if it came down to getting lost in the middle of the wilderness. Which would you want to be laying beside you?

 

[Batty]

I'd go with a Matt Lamey Bowie.

Sure they are more expensive.....but what's a few dollars if it saves your life?

 

[BluesStringer]

If you had 50 different knives listed, I'd still go with the Becker. :thumbup:

 

[PunisherLcr]

Becker, because it's better (and I don't like combo edges).

 

[elitebrothers8]

If you had 50 different knives listed, I'd still go with the Becker. :thumbup:

Seems like everyone is leaning towards the Becker Bk2. I have been looking for places to buy one, but it seems like the cheapest place is Tomars Kabars for around $70.00 shipped. Any other suggestions?

 

[jimnolimit]

Keep in mind weight and other factors!

Uses for the Knife: Camping, Backpacking, & Surviving

I mean if it came down to getting lost in the middle of the wilderness. Which would you want to be laying beside you?

have you considered the becker BK7?

 

[elitebrothers8]

have you considered the becker BK7?

Yes. Its a little to big for my liking.

 

[jimnolimit]

even though the blade is longer, 5.5" (bk2) vs 7.0" (bk7), the BK7 is 2.5oz lighter.

out of your 3 choices i would also go with the bk2.

 

[TwinStick]

Hands down---BK-2.