What knife would you use in a survival scenario?

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If you were in a 72 hr+ off grid survival scenario what one knife would you trust to fill the role of a survival knife? To make kindling, to prepare food, make a spear, make a shelter or to battle a zombie (just kidding with that last part). I personally would trust the TOPS silent hero. Looking forward to hearing your feedback!
 
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I see things are coming together here. A definitive answer can't be far off.

So, if you're special, and yet ignored, the question then arises as to how you can survive in a situation like that, and what techniques would need to be employed.

Having a big knife and a suitably large fire might impress some. Or perhaps, simply gigging frogs might be what makes the worm turn. Tastes like chicken.

I draw the line at bugs...but you don't really need a great knife for that unless you need to hollow out a tree. (Preferably deadfall so as not to hurt anyone's feelings.)

And, is it better to perish than to practice environmentally unfriendly behavior? You could use up precious energy ensuring that you don't befoul the stream too close to where you decided to bury your...you know what.

And what about leaving behind scraps of food and items which are not part of the natural ecosystem?

Truly, it would be altogether better for everyone if you just decided to perish rather than have to be doxxed and canceled for the actions of a few weak moments.
 
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Danke42 said:
I always survive with pinecones in my pocket so if I die at least I'll be a tree at some point.
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Houlahound said:
You can't make a fire in a survival situation without a camp hatchet to split wood with?
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How long does it take to dry out a wet whole log vs a log split into 4 or more pieces? How much heat and energy is wasted by fire trying to burn moisture out a wet solid log? Twigs and leaves only get you so far. I’ve done it all camping or “bushcrafting” related using only a large knife. No hatchet or axe and no saw. A large knife was my only cutting tool and I’ve been doing it for 25+ years. I’ve built shelters, cleaned and processed fish and game, did fine wood crafting and tinder tasks and built, you guessed it, well prepared and sustainable fires. Did it on solo weekend or week long excursions for 20 years.
 
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coolbreezy37 said:
How long does it take to dry out a wet whole log vs a log split into 4 or more pieces? How much heat and energy is wasted by fire trying to burn moisture out a wet solid log? Twigs and leaves only get you so far. I’ve done it all camping or “bushcrafting” related using only a large knife. No hatchet or axe and no saw. A large knife was my only cutting tool and I’ve been doing it for 25+ years. I’ve built shelters, cleaned and processed fish and game, did fine wood crafting and tinder tasks and built, you guessed it, well prepared and sustainable fires. Did it on solo weekend or week long excursions for 20 years.
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So you admit it can be done albeit there are other tools and methods that make the process more convenient and efficient.....looks like we are in full agreement.
 
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Blues said:
But not one you're ignoring. That's a critical ingredient in the situation posited...
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Lol, indeed. I have a soft spot in my heart for special 4 year olds, however.

I feel the urge to launch a retaliatory spite-ignore because he ignored me first, but since I am ignored, he wouldn't read this and know I ignored him. I hate conundrums.

If a tree falls in the forest, and no one's around to hear it.......
 
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