Knife/Survival Knife Info.

[canid]

only the knife you have with you in an emergency is a survival knife.

the important considerations when selecting any knife are it's materials, it's suitability for the tasks you intend to use it for [e.g. if you need a camp knife capable of chopping detail, big and clunky might be just the thing], and your aptitude in using it. anything else a manufacturer calls it, or claims about it are pretty much irrelevant, unless you are concerned about collectability/resale value, etc.

[Justin Case]

Your not going to get your 500 points this way; okay, for low cost go to Safe zone & check out these Mora Knives. They're very good & low cost. Read Klkak's praise report on the Mora Survival knife 2000!

http://www.safezonellc.com/mora2000.html

http://www.safezonellc.com/kevin.html

This is the one I bought from Safe Zone:

http://www.safezonellc.com/mora746.html

There are many more models to choose from, but the 2000 is obviously a great one for the money!

Hi Sarge,, I like that on in the first link,, question, How are the sheathes ? are they pretty durable ?

[Sarge47]

Hi Sarge,, I like that on in the first link,, question, How are the sheathes ? are they pretty durable ?

They're pretty good. You need to do a search for Klkak's "Praise Report" as he did several threads. Really good info!

[Justin Case]

They're pretty good. You need to do a search for Klkak's "Praise Report" as he did several threads. Really good info!

Ok,, I just looked at the review on Ricks Homepage,, Didnt talk about the sheath,, Ill search . Thanks !

[pocomoonskyeyes]

For an honest and straightforward answer. There is no such thing as "the best Survival knife" It is as mythological as a Unicorn. Instead I would suggest what some other "long term survivors" used, namely the Mountain Men. If it were possible they would have a "layering" of blades.

A "Layering of Blades" To me means knives that overlap in size and use. Say for them it was something like a Jack Knife,Patch Knife,Skinning knife, And a larger blade, like a Hudson Bay knife,Bowie Knife or some such.

Using knives available today, the choices are very Varied.but to try and follow this train of thought, I'll tell you what I have that I consider "Overlapping Knives" although I use more than they did.
1) Swiss Army Knife
2) Mora
3) A Nessie (Nessmuk pattern)
4) a "Bowie" Knife
5) An Ontario 12" Machete

My Nessie and Bowie are approximately the Same size. However the Bowie is slightly longer, and considerably thicker, Also the blade grinds are different. VERY different. These are the only ones that you won't be able to find pictures of by doing a "Google" Search. Because I made them.

So to give you an idea of the difference:

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I also have a few others that I can "swap out" as my mood or needs dictate.

But honestly the true answer to your question is one of two possible answers:
1) There is no single "Perfect Survival knife".
2) The one you have with you when you need it.

[Rick]

Justin - I'm not at all certain there is a "good" commercial sheath these days. Even high dollar, big name knives have gone to flimsy nylon sheaths that aren't worth the match it would take to burn 'em. Just my opinion.

The Mora sheaths are plastic. At least the majority of them are. I think they are better than some of the nylon sheaths that are being sold today but not as good as a nice leather sheath or even a Kydex sheath. Still, they do the job they were designed for and I think very durable for the money. Again, just my opinion.

[Sarge47]

Ok,, I just looked at the review on Ricks Homepage,, Didnt talk about the sheath,, Ill search . Thanks !

http://www.wilderness-survival.net/f...ead.php?t=9653


http://www.wilderness-survival.net/f...port+mora+2000

[Justin Case]

Ok, Thanks,, now that you mention it, I have a Dive tool (knife) with a plastic sheath , (forgot about it ) but its a good sheath

[Justin Case]

http://www.wilderness-survival.net/f...ead.php?t=9653


http://www.wilderness-survival.net/f...port+mora+2000

Great ! Thanks Sarge I LIKE the look of the 2000,, interesting grind ,,,

[FVR]

For all those tenderfeet out thar, get yourself a real life KABAR or a home made Bowie and be done with it.

What's the best knife, that's like asking what's the best BEER? What's the best TRUCK? What's the best CAR?

Are brunettes better than blondes? Are blondes better than redheads?


Tell ya what, go to a yard sale or a flea market and pick up a $5.00 butcher knife.

Guess what ya got?

The best survival knife.

This idea about survival going hand in hand with quality knives is a joke. Okay, you're in a survival situation, you have not knife, just roll over because you're going to die, no knife, YOU will die.

Now, me and a few others, no knife, no problem. Because a knife does not equal life but rather a false sense of security.

Think I will go play with some rocks.

[Rick]

Frank is one of the few guys I know that can easily kill Wild Turkey without a knife. Or any other weapon for that matter.

[Justin Case]

Yeah,, Hell Bite their head off ! LOL just joking

[huntermj]

Red heads are the best.

[crashdive123]

LOL,,,, I still Have one of those,,,,,,,,,, someplace ,, ?? My aunt bought my Cousin and I each one for Christmas,,,,, LOL

I know this is an old thread, I just wanted to tell Crash Thanks for bringing a fond memory back to me,,,

Funny, you started out your post "just in case" lol

I knew you'd be along - I'm psychot...........um - I knew you'd be along.

[Alaskan Survivalist]

I prefer cheap beer.

[huntermj]

redheads and cheep beer, cant go wrong

[BENESSE]

Knife bait proves irresistible.
Gotta love this crowd.

[welderguy]

Frank is one of the few guys I know that can easily kill Wild Turkey without a knife. Or any other weapon for that matter.

thats a good thing he does that without a weapon would hate to see him get hurt after finishing off the wild turkey

[klkak]

Frank is one of the few guys I know that can easily kill Wild Turkey without a knife. Or any other weapon for that matter.

Franks gonna make some lucky woman a fine mountain man one day.

[klkak]

I'm kinda partial to brunettes and Alaskan Amber.