The Survive! Knife Alternatives Thread. All suggestions WELCOME!

GeeBe said:
I think for this post, a super steel blade with stainless properties is going to be a better competitor to Survive! Knives offerings. Granted, I own and love an Esee 6, Junglas 2, and a 4 in S35VN.

Carbon steels are great for being more easily sharpened with improvised materials, and you can even throw sparks off of carbon steel with a sharp peice of flint/chert and quartzsite. I think of some of the humid, coastal environments of Asia when I considering a tool for some of the worst survival conditions. In that environment I want something that won't rust easily, cut through bone and survive an accidental drop with minimal damage. Magnacut would do well in these situations, and we'll maintained (oil) CPM 3V would shine in the toughness category for sure.
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I have been in rural areas in Southeast Asia and locals got their knives from the market or made by the village smith. The material is vehicels' spring leafs and rust is unavoidable unless the knives are used frequently. Knives are about16-20 inches long and are usually carried wrapped in a towel or in a sheath made from two pieces of wood and the knife is either hold under arm or in a bag over the shoulder. No sheat on belt. These folks seemingly looked fine, and I think they will be confused if they read this thread. The difference is that to them the knife is only a tool, not a toy as well.
 
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vinprom said:
These folks seemingly looked fine, and I think they will be confused if they read this thread.
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With respect, what they might be confused about is reading the OP and then a number of replies that veer off into survival knives/scenarios that were never asked about in the first place.

What was asked for is a recommendation of knives similar to those offered by Survive! Knives.
 
irsh said:
There are so many production knives that are easier to get, a better value, and cover all the same bases as most of the higher priced stuff named here.
Unless exclusivity is part of the equation...
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There are easier Custom knives from makers Here that are easier to get, and very much in the ranks. Too.
 
There has been mention of some makers from Here, but idk if any have chimed in yet....?
I'm new here as a maker, so put me at the bottom of the list..... :)

This type of knife is Always a favorite of mine.
My most recent sale was almost in this range of use. 5"blade, 3V (low temper&Cryo)

A little beefy for EDC, but definitely doable if so wanted.Great for a get-home-bag.

Maybe luethge luethge can let us know when she breaks? Haha



















 
AmericanEDC said:
You have misread the purpose of this thread. Please re-read my original post and then read your response. Your post is a non sequitar. But I did write "you do you" though I meant give us all your alternative knife suggestions in whatever way you want. Haha.

I carry the Leatherman Wave + in my bag, another in my center console, a Sebenza small 21, double stud, micarta inlay, on my person opposite my 9mm, and spend my time partially in Alaska where I'm originally from - .44 magnum strapped to my chest in bear country. None of that has anything to do with this post. Also, I have no intention of cutting off my arm. Did I mention I was friends with Vernon Tejas who rode his bike to work at Alaska Telecom all Winter long? Lol
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Sorry, my bad I guess.

Alaska: Wow . . .nice!

Well the wildest I get lately is riding the bus with strangers in a major metropolitan area. I now walk with two canes, but my Physical Therapist is hopeful of me graduating to using only one cane soon (hip surgery). In Houston Texas, I probably should go out strapped with something effective. Sometimes I carry a little .25 ACP Raven in a deep pocket though.

Just wondering now: Is a .44 Mag big enough for Bear? Do you also have a can of bear spray handy at times?

But lets not hijack this thread's topic. There are other boards for gun-talk.
 
Pure and simple, Mora Companion and a SA Alox Pioneer or Farmer. The Ready and available would also be Esee Or Buck. If you need a heavy knife, though will take time to get, a ML Hudson Bay. The ones I feel that have been very popular the last few years have been anything from CPK. Just my two cents.
 
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Crag the Brewer said:
There has been mention of some makers from Here, but idk if any have chimed in yet....?
I'm new here as a maker, so put me at the bottom of the list..... :)

This type of knife is Always a favorite of mine.
My most recent sale was almost in this range of use. 5"blade, 3V (low temper&Cryo)

A little beefy for EDC, but definitely doable if so wanted.Great for a get-home-bag.

Maybe luethge luethge can let us know when she breaks? Haha



















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really like this one, get it would be just great all around user. Your knives have been getting some attention now.
 
Lots of good choices offered here. I won’t recommend knives that I have no experience with and I don’t own any of the more expensive recommendations listed here. My picks would be something from LT Wright, ESEE, Becker, or Buck.
 
This threads reminded me I ordered and paid for a Survive! knife about 2 years ago before I knew about the company. Will I ever get the knife? Who knows? The production schedule still says one to three months on my model….just like when I ordered it. I guess it will be a nice surprise if it arrives some day.
 
jstn said:
This threads reminded me I ordered and paid for a Survive! knife about 2 years ago before I knew about the company. Will I ever get the knife? Who knows? The production schedule still says one to three months on my model….just like when I ordered it. I guess it will be a nice surprise if it arrives some day.
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My 2 cents. Get your money back and go shopping....
 
vinprom said:
I have been in rural areas in Southeast Asia and locals got their knives from the market or made by the village smith. The material is vehicels' spring leafs and rust is unavoidable unless the knives are used frequently. Knives are about16-20 inches long and are usually carried wrapped in a towel or in a sheath made from two pieces of wood and the knife is either hold under arm or in a bag over the shoulder. No sheat on belt. These folks seemingly looked fine, and I think they will be confused if they read this thread. The difference is that to them the knife is only a tool, not a toy as well.
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One more to consider for the group: Zero Tolerance 0006 in CPM 3V. The tip is as pointy and narrow as some of my kitchen knives, and the thin/slick blade coating seems really nice so far. Based on my experience with their folding knives, I am not worried about the face/spine rusting out in the elements.

Vinprom, the point I am trying to make is that the type of knives being discussed here goes beyond carbon steel knives. I own leaf spring and artillery shell knives from Asia, they are good, tough tools for jobs like hacking into dense palm fronds...but those knives are not synonymous with edge retention and corrosion resistance.
 
I've found the Fallkniven S1 able to cover most of the bases. Big and sturdy enough to process wood, yet no so big that you can't accomplish finer tasks- don't too big, not too small :D

Always have a small (or large depending) Silky with (always)

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This guy is probably my all-time favorite and most carried fixed blade. It runs circles around anything GSO could ever offer (provided you would receive it). And let's not forget that Mashed Cat sheaths are the best Kydex sheaths out there.

Less than $400 with basic scales, and still being sold in CPK's Fri sales. And it has Nathan's forever warranty - and from him that actually means something.

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Great "meat cutter" :) The puppies like it, too ...

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TC said:
With respect, what they might be confused about is reading the OP and then a number of replies that veer off into survival knives/scenarios that were never asked about in the first place.

What was asked for is a recommendation of knives similar to those offered by Survive! Knives.
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Sort of (mostly even!)....way back when I spoke personally to Guy of Survive! Knife (S!K) infamy, he was intent on building a company that made work tools. Users. We even spoke about investors. I wasn't convinced, hung back to see how things went. At the time I had hundreds of thousands, North of a million in investable capital. It was cash.

I was not in the market to own a safe queen fixed blade and so immediately got myself a 4.1, orange handle, black kydex in s90v. It didn't see any use because I was a suburbanite and it was just a hassle to bring it to Alaska as I was travelling light with carry ons. It was a fine tool. Then I acquired another. Then I watched as he imploded his reputation over the years, moved to ID, back to PA, drama, drama, drama. I have my own personal take on his situation. I believe it's complex, perhaps more so than some would rail against. It doesn't excuse any of it. None. Not one bit.

As for knives "similar", I suppose that my strongest impetus to make this thread was to serve as one of many jumping off points a person finding the HALL OF SHAME thread could be directed to. I have no doubt there are other such threads to be found discussing hard use, outdoor type fixed blades. I made THIS thread, specific to THAT that thread; such that anyone on that thread could point someone to this very thread. I would have embedded this question there, but somewhat knew it needed to be "managed" and furthermore would hijack that thread's content.

I'm not asking for THE BEST fixed knife, or the BEST VALUE, or BEST CUSTOM, or BEST STEEL or PRETTIEST, or BEST FIT and FINISH, etc. This is just a list of knives someone may well want to research having stumbled on the fiasco that is S!K at this time and over the last decade or so. Along the way, there are some damn fine posts, photos, comments and takes on what they know and own!
 
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ferider said:
This guy is probably my all-time favorite and most carried fixed blade. It runs circles around anything GSO could ever offer (provided you would receive it). And let's not forget that Mashed Cat sheaths are the best Kydex sheaths out there.

Less than $400 with basic scales, and still being sold in CPK's Fri sales. And it has Nathan's forever warranty - and from him that actually means something.

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Great "meat cutter" :) The puppies like it, too ...

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Wanted to comment. That is a damn fine looking blade. I'd want one in each hand should a reanimation strain pop up in Covid-19.
 
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