Your Life is on the Line - What Knife Do You Want?

Also this Bob Dozier DK-TD D2 folding dagger:

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Overall Length: 9 7/8"
Blade Length: 4 1/2"
Blade Thickness: .170
Weight: 5.25 ounces
Blade Steel: D2
Handle Material: 6AL4V Titanium
Lock: Dozier Tab-lock - locks the blade entirely across the back width of the blade, eliminating the need for a stop pin and greatly increasing the strength of the lock.
Blade Option: Top of blade can be sharpened or left as a false edge.
Price: $595.00

or his DK-TW Workhorse also in D2:

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Overall Length: 9 3/8"
Blade Length: 4 1/8"
Blade Thickness: .200
Blade Width: 1 1/4"
Weight: 8.5 ounces
Blade Steel: D2
Handle Material: 6AL4V Titanium
Lock: Dozier Tab-lock - locks the blade entirely across the back width of the blade, eliminating the need for a stop pin and creating an ultra strong lock.
Release: Thumb stud for one hand opening.
Price: $595.00
 
I've handled this Farid Mehr folder over at Blade Gallery and it's a sturdy beast:

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Maker: Farid Mehr

Price: $500.00

Weight: 6.9oz
Blade Length: 4"
Total Length: 8.5"

Blade Thickness: 0.18"
Blade Width: 1.1"
Style: Folding liner lock
Blade: Chisel ground T1 high speed tool steel blade with a diamond matrix and hollow ground edge
Bolster: Titanium bolsters
Handle: Linen Micarta handle over titanium liners
Comments: This folder by Farid has a strong, solid feel in the hand. The T1 high speed tool steel will have excellent edge retention. The diamond matrix is a coating that is approximately 100Rc (very hard) and provides a very aggressive edge that will also keep the steel from tarnishing. The bolsters and pocket clip have been anodized to a matte finish to reduce reflection as well as to enhance the grip. The micarta scales have enough texture to give good traction in the hand even when wet. The blade clicks open with a satisfying click and closes smoothly. The oversized thumbstud makes it easy to open single handed.
 
My choice would be the CUDA Maxx with bowie blade. The strength attributes of a Sebenza with a big blade.
 
BM AFCK 806D2. Blade is long enough and the steel is strong and edge-holding, so it cuts nearly everything for long. Strong construktion, easy cleanning. Feels good in the hand, secure handling at any grip.

At least, a fixed blade would be a better choise. If it must be a folder, BM AFCK 806D2!
 
My tactical Socom Elite :)
Apart from that, any large, well crafted titanium/frame lock/decent steel folder.
 
Assuming you mean by survival situation, out in the outback, not a confrontaton with another human, a Dozier folder or one that I've made for that type of situation. If a straight knife, a Dozier hunter....or something similar that balances on the belt well with my S&W Model 629 44 mag loaded with Core-Lokt 275 grain jhp's.
If by survival situation, you mean a confrontation with another human,I am not a knife fighter, so you can keep it, I'll take the 44 mag! :D

Peace After Justice,
 
Limited to folders, I have to pick my R.J. Martin Q40 folder. This thing is built like a tank, and using S30V, is wickedly sharp!
 
My SAK Hunter. With a large locking blade, saw, etc. I think I would be okay.
 
I´d go with a large SAK such as the trailmaster, because the extra tools may be handy.

For a one bladed folder, I´ve thought about it and I guess I´d go for a Buck 110, I don´t want a modern super steel, 420HC is tough, rust resistant and will hold an edge as much as I´ll need. the 110 is strong enough to take a good beating, heavy and with a large rear bolster that can even hammer in a pinch.
 
Anyone of my larger EDCs, BM AFCK, BM 730 Ares, basically any knife I carry, because I only carry knives that are quality made, this doesn't mean all I carry are $300- $500 customs, there are plenty of knives around $100 that'll do the trick. The real question is, you've got $100 to buy a folder you can trust your life with what do you buy?
 
If I could have any tool, but only one, it would have to be my Victorinox SwissChamp XLT. It is the most versatile item of its type. I would regret the lack of a one-hander, but I would manage.

If we limit this to single-blade folding knives I'd take my Camillus CUDA Maxx Bowie without a second thought. It is versatile, reliable, tough, and still comfortable to carry.

If I'm allowed a single-blade folder or fixed I'd grab my Bob Dozier Texas #6. It comes very close to being the perfect knife for me.

--Bob Q
 
...or Victorinox all the way. I always have my Rucksack with me but I would want a fully loaded SAK if it was truly survival.
 
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