We all could survive with a small slip joint, kitchen knife, saw, and axe.

[oldmanwilly]

No doubt, but you can knock one of those piggy’s in the head with the back of an axe and break it down with a stockman style slip joint.

Indeed, I absolutely can, and I have. But experience has shown me that a long-ish Bowie works better. Working within your limitations, I would just swap the large kitchen knife for a Gaucho/Criollo knife and probably be pretty happy.

 

[Insipid Moniker]

@jackknife, I only own a small assortment of firearms which mimic what I carried and used on the job, whether as an investigator or SRT member.
But I don't point fingers at my fellow travelers who have firearms collections worthy of drooling over.

Same with knives. There's no shame in owning as many as one desires, as long as they are responsible with their money, their family's security, and planning for their own well-being.

Nobody needs to be constantly browbeaten or shamed about their collections. Nobody blinks if you feel a peanut or a SAK is all you need. More power to you.

Let's live and let live.

I think you need to understand that if you don't collect the same way I do then you're doing it wrong.

 

[Planterz]

I could survive on white rice, boiled chicken, water, and the occasional orange to prevent scurvy. But that doesn't make life fun.

 

[Blues]

I think you need to understand that if you don't collect the same way I do then you're doing it wrong.

That goes without saying.

 

[EngrSorenson]

There's no shame in owning as many as one desires,

as long as they are responsible with their money,

their family's security,

and planning for their own well-being.

 

[Kwon Kwang]

I have a thing about using the correct tool for the job, or the closest thing approximating that as possible - which is where chunky fixed blades come in.

 

[not2sharp]

I think you need to understand that if you don't collect the same way I do then you're doing it wrong.

I have been doing it wrong for so long that I need a do over, so I can do it wrong all over again.

N2s

 

[Alberta Ed]

A SAK, an ax and a folding saw should cover all the bases. But maybe less fun than having a few dozen high-end super steel knives to choose from.

 

[AusLoX]

We could all seriously live with just these tools. I own way too many knives of all shapes and sizes as well as many other sharpened tools as I assume most of you do too. Let’s have a fun, banter filled discussion on why I am wrong on this assumption.

Most people think this way….they’re just not on a forum talking about knives everyday.

 

[kobold]

Or like in many places in the global south, learn to use a machete for everything.

 

[Crag the Brewer]

We can live on water and peanut butter too, but I like variety and choices

I buy Too Much knife stuff......
I Often live on peanut butter and water.

 

[Chase_ck]

Most people think this way….they’re just not on a forum talking about knives everyday.

Yeah, we’re a special group for sure! That’s why I knew this question would get participation.

 

[Blues]

Some of you guys are like my wife.

I like women...she thinks I should only have one.

 

[DocJD]

We all could survive with a small slip joint, kitchen knife, saw, and axe.​

Some of us probably actually could , but it would be pretty grim .

Heck , why not go full "Reacher" ?

Boy Scout toothbrush , Goodwill for clean clothes etc .

Just take ,or tear up, stuff , as needed ...with bare hands and teeth .

 

[norcalAF]

We all could survive with a small slip joint, kitchen knife, saw, and axe.​

Some of us probably actually could , but it would be pretty grim .

Heck , why not go full "Reacher" ?

Boy Scout toothbrush , Goodwill for clean clothes etc .

Just take ,or tear up, stuff , as needed ...with bare hands and teeth .

Even Reacher carried a bug out IIRC

 

[91bravo]

Don’t forget your poop knife.

 

[Chase_ck]

We all could survive with a small slip joint, kitchen knife, saw, and axe.​

Some of us probably actually could , but it would be pretty grim .

Heck , why not go full "Reacher" ?

Boy Scout toothbrush , Goodwill for clean clothes etc .

Just take ,or tear up, stuff , as needed ...with bare hands and teeth .

Now you’re getting it! Our ancestors did it all with sharp rocks. What we think we’re to good for that?

 

[Chase_ck]

Don’t forget your poop knife.

Please! Enlighten us.

 

[91bravo]

 

[EngrSorenson]

Please! Enlighten us.

... it's a... whole... thing...