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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scdub said:
And that’s why soldiers are a little crazy. ;)



Lots - although it’s often at least partially the fault of the victim. Most are found fairly quickly however because they performed the MOST important survival technique and left an ITINERARY of where they would be and when they should be back.

Part of my job is Search and Rescue, and you might not be surprised to hear that almost EVERYONE lost in the woods has a cell phone with a gps.

You know what they almost never have?? A map, compass, fire, shelter, or the tools to make shelter and fire more easily.

I’m not saying that you should leave your phone at home, but it’s certainly not all you need in the woods.
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Exactly! Too many people rely on their tech. Not saying it can be handy but don’t rely on it. If you were to be dropped in the middle of nowhere what would you rather have, a new iPhone or the 5 C’s?
 
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master_nylo said:
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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A 6" straight blade is a very poor choice for chopping wood. Most people here have no idea how to survive in the woods, let alone make a proper fire before dusk.

Kukri ~10"
 
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nevertakeadayoff said:
A 6" straight blade is a very poor choice for chopping wood. Most people here have no idea how to survive in the woods, let alone make a proper fire before dusk.

Kukri ~10"
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A Kukri is definitely superior in terms of chopping, but that’s it. I’ve done everything in the woods that can be done with a decent 6-8” fixed blade with a straight edge, and I’ve done multiple times over for the past 25+ years. Never needed an Axe/hatchet, saw or recurve.
 
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coolbreezy37 said:
A Kukri is definitely superior in terms of chopping, but that’s it. I’ve done everything in the woods that can be done with a decent 6-8” fixed blade with a straight edge, and I’ve done multiple times over for the past 25+ years. Never needed an Axe/hatchet, saw or recurve.
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I feel chopping power is essential. I tested myself many times going out around dusk, building a fire before dark and gathering enough wood to stay warm all night. Not easy. Although, I suppose I wouldn't be cutting them into pretty sections and making a good looking fire if I was there to survive... carry on! haha
 
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Broken knife reformed into survival tool in the woods last Saturday. ;)

Genuine Pakistan steel from 31 years ago:

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I survived! :D

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This Gerber Mark I was carried in my boot for 26 years while I served in the military. I was in a few Tactical Units and deployed to the dessert.

This knife has killed Rabbits and Rattlesnakes. Been used to baton wood, cut wire, pry up nails, open "C" Rations and many other things it shouldn't have been used for.

It never let me down and only suffered a broken tip.

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