This got me thinking about the saying "a survival is the knife you have on your person in a survival situation" or some such:..
Victorinox made German army issue OH Trekker. Actually, I'd prefer to have a good fixed blade with me as well, but this little knife has done an amazing job for me in the field.
This shows us how important EDC is for general preparedness... hopefully, none of your workplaces ban pocket knives...that would really suck.
That is a great way to die. Would you define survival equipment in general with such a viewpoint? Survival clothes for example? PREPERATION is key for survival and that includes proper gear selection.
-Cliff
Cliff, I beleive the point to the quote "a survival knife is the one you have" actually has EVERYTHING to do with preparation & selection.
It's another way of saying "CHOOSE WISELY" , and more importantly, make sure it is with with you!!
We can post on the internet about all of our implements, but, it's what is in your pocket, or on your belt, at the most inopportune(sp) moment that becomes your defacto Survival knife.
That machete or big chopper looks great, buried in a log, next to the firewood at camp-central , but when you fall into the rushing river, and go miles downstream through the rapids, it's the SAK in your pocket that then becomes your "Survival Knife".
Choose Wisely and carry it.
I am not supposed to have a knife at my work place, but I still carry one clipped to my waistband. No one can see it under my shirt, and the clip is hidden by my belt. I have a Leatherman Wave on my belt when I am not working.
A survival knife is whatever knife you have with you in a survival situation. Plan ahead.
This brings to mind a program I saw on the History Channel a while back. It was about the World Trade Center on 9/11. After the attacks, an elevator with several people inside, was stuck and the compartment was quickly filling with smoke. The occupants managed to pry the elevator door open only to find a sheetrock wall blocking their path.
Not a single man or woman on that elevator had anything to cut the drywall with. They ended up using a window washer's squeege to complete the task, barely! If I remember correctly it broke halfway through the job, and one man actually kicked his way through the wall and into a restroom on the other side. Tell me a SAK, Leatherman, or any pocket knife wouldn't have helped!
My minimum EDC at work or play: Leatherman Wave, Spyderco Military, AAA Mini LED Light, Cigarette lighter, Cell phone
My vehicles all have BOBs that each include a Extra clothing, folding saw, compass, Gazateer (maps), first aid kit, fixed blade knife, water, and two MRE's, etc.
That sucks man, if you believe it we in the NAVY are only allowed to carry folders (no fixed) onboard ship, I use mine constantly, and in case of a abandon ship it would prove very handy.
Trying to upgrade from my CRKT M-16 to something a little more corrosion resistant. The liner lock is all rusted out despite my oiling...any suggestions guys (something that doesen't cost a fortune)? But anyways, I ALWAYS have it on me w/ a lighter. I always follow the boyscout motto..."Be prepared"
I sat there watching in disbelief as all these people needed to get out alive was a small pocket knife and NO ONE HAD ONE!
and for most of us(And I do say most of us only ) this is not going to be a busse or even a fixed blade, most likely it will be a folder of sorts.
(For me it is a Vic' Farmer :thumbup: )
Cliff, I beleive the point to the quote "a survival knife is the one you have" actually has EVERYTHING to do with preparation & selection.
It's another way of saying "CHOOSE WISELY" , and more importantly, make sure it is with with you!!
We can post on the internet about all of our implements, but, it's what is in your pocket, or on your belt, at the most inopportune(sp) moment that becomes your defacto Survival knife.
Using myself as an example:
-At work, at my office, if there is some kind of disaster, my "Survival Knife" will be my Gerber folder and SquirtP4. Would I like to have a big fixed blade with me? Certainly. Is it possible to carry one at my office, not really.
(I do have a pair of pliers and soem screw drivers hidden away in my desk, considered throwing a prybar in there).
-If I am in my car, and something happens, then I have more tools&knives.
-If I am camping or hiking, then I'll probably be most prepared.
SO, the phrase "a survival knife is what you have with you" is a call to anyone and everyone to Choose Wisely and secondly, actually carry it.
That machete or big chopper looks great, buried in a log, next to the firewood at camp-central , but when you fall into the rushing river, and go miles downstream through the rapids, it's the SAK in your pocket that then becomes your "Survival Knife".
Choose Wisely and carry it.
Another scenario is on vacation. What do we have in our pockets as we slum around paradise? That's what you will have to fall back on should it take a turn for the worse.
A survival-knife is the knife you carry when SHTF. This can be everything from a SAK, large folder to a EDC-size fixed blade. But what are your criteria when you are looking for a survival-knife in the knife-store or web? Mine are:
- able to chop a shelter and split logs for a fire,
- good steel that takes some disabuse but wont break that easy,
- handle that gives good grip when wet and in differed holding positions,
- able to carve wood to make other tools and fire tinder,
- able to clean small animals, birds and fish,
- ..used by my own hands so I know the how and what of the knife
IMO this cant be one all-in-one knife. A sturdy 7inch knife that can chop and a SAK to do the rest is what I would go for. The BK7 with a Vic OTH in its sheath is my combo. If I have more money I will buy a 7-8inch Busse or SRKW to replace the Becker but for now its fine to me.