Calling all Knife enthusiasts....

[jjoker16]

Looking for some opinions on the best survival knife.

now....I dont mean a knife with a unscrewable bottom and compass...blah blah blah.

Just a good, durable, versatile blade.


let me put it this way....If you could ONLY take ONE knife into the hills with you, and you dont know when your coming back.

What would be sheathed on your side?
thanks in advance,
J

 

[homeslice]

Is budget an option?

If so, I thoroughly enjoy my Glock knife. If not I'd look into Ka-Bar, etc.

 

[jjoker16]

No money does not matter.

 

[Ritten]

My Steve Woods Hide Fighter...


http://www.knifeart.com/hide.html
[FONT=arial, helvetica]ARTIST: Steve Woods
BLADE SIZE: 6"
TOTAL SIZE: 11"
BLADE MATERIAL: Stainless S30V Steel - blasted
HANDLE: Black G-10 with a 3D contoured handle
SHEATH: SpecOps Brand Black Nylon sheath with kydex lining
WEIGHT: 10.2 oz.
COMMENTS: Steve Woods made this specially for several US military members heading overseas. The full tang design is very strong and durable. Three pins in the handle of very tough black G-10. Filed traction areas on the blade spine and butt of the knife. The knife also has an index finger guard that is integral to the knife. A high quality Spec-Ops sheath completes this field ready package.

[/FONT]

 

[jmcrawf1]

Busse combat

 

[CloudStrife]

SOG Seal Team
I think you can get it cheaper than what SOG lists.
http://sogknives.com/store/S37.html

or a type of kukri. Several companies make them. Ka-Bar and Cold Steel are 2.

 

[Richard in LA]

What would be sheathed on your side?

I never go into the woods without my Leatherman. Versatile was one of your requirements, and no matter what blade you have, it will get damaged if you try to pry, open a can, or use it as a screwdriver.

 

[fastmover]

a medium size folder is the most versatile IMHO.

 

[LACamper]

I prefer the SOG seal PUP just to cut down on weight. I don't see the need for the extra length.
Second choice would be a machette...

 

[sevenpt62]

there is a great thread going on right now about this specific topic on thehighroad.org
there is some very good suggestions and examples.

 

[optimapro2]

This is one of my favorite knives!(Sorry, unable to load photo)

Colt Jungle Commander Bowie: This military-style knife is constructed with Teflon-coated 440 stainless steel for strength and duability.Includes black heavily reinforced nylon sheath wrapped with emergency cord.Can be fitted with standard military Alice clips

Colt® Commanders®
These military-style knives are constructed with Teflon-coated 420 stainless steel for strength and durability. Both include black, heavily reinforced nylon sheaths wrapped with nylon emergency cord and can be fitted with standard military Alice clips (Alice clips not included).

Jungle Commander® CT0045

Overall Length: 14-11/16"
Blade Length: 9-3/8"
Blade Thickness: 3/16"
Blade Material: 440 stainless steel.
Handle Material: Black non-slip Kraton®, rat-tail tang.
Sheath: Black reinforced nylon, storage pockets, 12' nylon emergency cord.
.

 

[jmcrawf1]

there is a great thread going on right now about this specific topic on thehighroad.org
there is some very good suggestions and examples.

I can't find it. Got a link?

 

[SpeedRacer]

I like the idea of a multi-tool. I love my SOG Powerlock and use it daily. Other than a brutal knife fight, I can't think of anything in the woods I couldn't do with it.

If you're set on a knife, I'd think any decent quality fixed blade (SOG, KaBar, Cold Steel, etc etc) with serrations would do the job.

I've always wondered why no one makes a quality version of the "survival knife" we all had as kids. I'd love a big fixed blade with storage handle and survival goodies that actually held an edge and didn't break the first time you looked at it wrong.

 

[gocoastal]

I can't find it. Got a link?

http://thehighroad.org/showthread.php?t=498462

 

[yamatitan]

SOG tigershark or seal knife depending on the situation.

 

[hdfinder47]

How 'bout one of them pistol bayonets??????? jk.

 

[mprice]

SOG Seal Team
I think you can get it cheaper than what SOG lists.
http://sogknives.com/store/S37.html

or a type of kukri. Several companies make them. Ka-Bar and Cold Steel are 2.

Amazon: [ame]http://www.amazon.com/Specialty-Knives-Tools-SE37-N-Elite/dp/B000Q9BFZO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=office-products&qid=1264366725&sr=8-1[/ame]

Has the SOG Seal Team Elite for ~ $90 (link above). Personally, I carry the
SOG Trident all the time but, I also have an old Buck hunting knife in the car always.

 

[DWT]

The Raymond Thorpe Bowie, by Randall Knives.

 

[Leadslugga]

+1 on a Kukri. It does the job of both a knife, hatchet, and machete.

This is mine, and I would highly recommend it for the price. The only downside is that it is is very heavy, but makes up for that with sheer indestructibility.

http://yhst-7333098713883.stores.yahoo.net/changkh.html

I'm pretty sure this company offers a warranty where if you break or bend it, you get two for free.

Also, the factory is routinely blessed with ritual animal sacrifice, which definitely helps.