Knife/Survival Knife Info.

[ATough]

this knife is expensive but it can do all that http://www.bayleyknife.com/
you might be able to find a used one on the net that is cheaper.

[FVR]

I have one of the new Kabars and am very pleased.

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[Sarge47]

HI all, I am new to the forums and looking for a new knife.
I know there is no such thing as a Perfect knife and it all depends on the specific use of the knife. I am looking for a knife that I can chop down trees with, Skin animals, clean fish, defend myself, clear brush, Hold a good edge, be durable and reliable, preferably with some serrations, be rust and corrosion resistant, have the ability to be razor sharp yet somewhat thick for sturdyness, and last of all be not to much over a $100.

Seems very difficult for me to find a knife like this.Although these are what I am looking at right now . Tell me what you think. hope the links work

http://www.cheaperthandirt.com/20694-16492-1258.html
http://www.cheaperthandirt.com/DBA802-2190-1258.html


I can't wait to hear some of you guys' responses, thanks in advance.

Semper Fi

I have the Ka-Bar non-serrated blade & it's a good knife. The one survivorman is recommending will cost you well over $700.00. I think that Ontario's RTAK-II is more along the line of a knife that will cut trees and brush better. It has a 10 inch blade and you can get one with a partially serrated blade for the same price as the non-serrated one at www.brigadeqm.com. The price is about $90.00 plus S.& H. Check out the description and see what you think.

[FVR]

700 bucks. It better come equipped with a guide.

[Semper Fi]

wow 17'' overall is pretty big not that I mind a big knife but they do seem to be a little unwieldly for me to handle. and the ontario knife is a little ugly compared to the KA-Bars lol.

Thanks for all the replys keep em coming.

[Sarge47]

700 bucks. It better come equipped with a guide.

Check out the thread: "Gear used on Man vs. Wild.", start with the 1st thread and work your way down!

[Sarge47]

wow 17'' overall is pretty big not that I mind a big knife but they do seem to be a little unwieldly for me to handle. and the ontario knife is a little ugly compared to the KA-Bars lol.

Thanks for all the replys keep em coming.

Go back to that site & check out Ontario's "RAT-7" and Cabela's has the "Buck General Pro-Line" for around $55.00. However the Ka-Bar is a great knife as well!

[NevadaCarry]

I have the Kabar knife you linked and carry it whenever I go camping.
http://www.cheaperthandirt.com/DBA802-2190-1258.html

My reason for getting a Kabar is just that I remember my father having a few of them growing up. He was in the military and I'm pretty sure that's what he was issued. Seems like a solid knife to me. There's no way I'll be paying $700 for knife...unless I hit the lottery!

I also carry a Cold Steel Recon 1 Tanto Pt Non serrated. I bring it with me when I'm camping/hiking and I also carry it everyday. I love this knife!
http://www.coldsteel.com/recon1.html

[Semper Fi]

I would try and steer away from trueswords.com they have cheap stuff but the quality is low on most of the products on their site.

[Fog_Harbor]

I purchased the Ka-Bar long Bowie for my general knife, and the Ka-Bar Kukri for chopping and camp work. Both strong knives, and a joy to work with.

[Fog_Harbor]

420 Stainless is not a very good knife blade material. Spend some money, and buy quality. Many good brands and suggestions here. My personal favorite is the Ka Bar Heavy Bowie.

[HOP]

Heat treating may be what adds to the price of a knife most and a knife at this price is probably very soft and subject to easy damage. My 2 cents say find a style you can live with and that fits your needs then find the best quality of that style you can afford.

[Sarge47]

Recently I purchased a knife from Maxam. I haven't gotten it yet, so I'm still waiting for it. Here's the knife:
http://www.ckbproducts.com/product_i...oducts_id/1327
Great website btw.

Anywho, I was just wondering what everyone's thoughts were. Good knife? Bad knife?

While we're on the subject, I also would like to know what you all look for in a good knife.

I know about the SOG, The RAT-7, The RTAK-II, but this was 1st time viewing a POS However, if you insist on being a "Rambo wannabe" you have two choices on how to protect yourself from, say, a charging bear with this piece of junk. 1st: Hold the knife out, let the sun glimmer on the blade long enough for the bear to see it and say: "Look puppy! See the play-pretty?" Then throw it as far away from you as you can while shouting "fetch!!!" at the top of your lungs. That should only be used though if the 2nd thing didn't work when you showed said bear the knife. If he stops his charge & falls to the ground laughing insanely this should give you the opportunity to sneak away. Do yourself a favor and get yourself a "proven" knife from one of the reputable companies listed through out this forum. Keep the knife you've got coming as an emergency fish lure...it might work!

[trax]

So Sarge, you really approve huh? I find it interesting that people have posted about certain knives..."that's not really a survival knife" It is if it's what I'm carrying and I need to survive. I'm more bothered by the idea of yahoos who are running around out there with knives, guns,(note some other postings around here, lol) traps and don't know what they're doing (where did that come from?) If you're going to spend the money on a decent knife, use it for what it was meant for and it'll last you forever. Also, take a first aid course first, so that when you slice your thumb off, you'll know exactly how good your knife is, and exactly what to do...

[Strider]

I'm just wondering... out of everyone here, what do you think is the best brand of knife? I already have several, mostly buck knives... I've heard leatherman is good... is that true?

[spiritman]

Yeah leatherman is good, no doubt. My favorite knife is a benchmade though.

[SOE digital]

Leatherman is the best, IMO, but it all depends on what you want to get out of your knife.

[donny h]

what do you think is the best brand of knife?

I think it depends on the kind of knife, I too think Leatherman makes the best multi tools.

Some Gerber blades are really nice, especially older ones, others are junk.

I have a Tanto shaped folder that is from Cold Steel, they invented the Tanto, for that shape I wouldn't buy any other brand.

Spyderco makes some affordable and functional blades, so does Kershaw. Working mans knives.

Benchmades sure look nice, I haven't owned one.

I looked at Kukris from different major makers, instead I got an authentic one made from a leaf spring, I think it's beefier than the commercial versions, for 1/3 the cost.

I don't think there is any one best brand, and the knives I mentioned here are very much entry level, there are thousands of custom knive makers out there, with a limitless selection of high dollar blades, I bet they all have an opinion on best brand.

[Sarge47]

I'm just wondering... out of everyone here, what do you think is the best brand of knife? I already have several, mostly buck knives... I've heard leatherman is good... is that true?

I've used Buck for years; they come with a great guarantee as does any quality knife. Ka-Bar is good, Ontario is good, Gerber is good, Work your way on up the money tree and you'll find exceptional quality! What exactly do you a.) want the knife for, or to do, b.) what environment are you planning to use it in, & c,) how much do you want to spend?

[Strider]

Well, I am thinking of getting a fixed blade, and using it for pretty much everything... well, everything camping involved! Howm much I'd spend? Well, I don't think I'd like to too much over 100 bucks, but if it were a really good knife, and everyone said that the company who made it was good... then I might... Thanks for your replies!