Wilderness “survival” knife thread #5284

[Jacob]

I know this has been discussed a thousand times. I know the definition of “survival” is probably different for just about everybody. Even so, it’s interesting to see what people come up with for thier own unique locations and preferences.

What ONE bladed tool (axe, machete, samurai sword, neck knife?) would be most useful to YOU in your local AO assuming no zombies or marauders were present? Two or three weeks and you get teleported back to reality.

The kiddo’s, 10 and 12 are set on going on a “survival” camping trip soon. That’s what inspired the question. A short, light machete seems to be the ideal for our location.

What’s yours?

 

[BladeScout]

Can be used as a wedge, for cutting, caping, food prep etc. Versatile.

 

[CitizenL]

Either of these.

 

[Jacob]

Either of these.

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Micro bolo? I dig it! Is that on old fire hose sheath?

 

[anrkst6973]

Drop me in any environment on earth.. This is what I want..

 

[Birddogs]

My Seedy BFS. 7 3/4” blade in Cd1. Amazing heat treat and handle. Very comfortable in hand for long period use.

New sheath I had Shawn make. Companion knife, Dude in ProCut. Ferro rod, Silva mini compass and survival tin.

 

[CitizenL]

Micro bolo? I dig it! Is that on old fire hose sheath?

Yeps.

Here ya go

 

[MrFixIt]

The Hmong knife is a great tool for my AO.

 

[Fixedblade]

One tool that does all for me is a Gossman Kubo II!

 

[Boar_Morris]

If I was going to go big I'd go with @Fixedblade and add another vote for the Kubo II. For me though I'd have to go with my DSP Bushtool, I use a small blade more and can make whatever I may need to accomplish that a larger blade could do.

 

[JerseyDevilJeeper]

If I was going to go big add go with @Fixedblade and add another vote for the Kubo II. For me though I'd have to go with my DSP Bushtool, I use a small blade more and can make whatever i may need to accomplish that a larger blade could do.
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Agreed… thee most important survival tool is between your ears.
Once you learn it, you’ll never lose it

 

[Birddogs]

A few other options. Big Chris Voyager, Gossman Tracker, and Gossman Kubo II.

 

[Not Sure]

 

[Not Sure]

One tool that does all for me is a Gossman Kubo II!
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Those look so Wicked and competent, great choice.

 

[Fixedblade]

Those look so Wicked and competent, great choice.

Definitely a good one! Kubo II use

 

[Bearface]

I've found the Condor Hudson Bay camp knife to be quite versatile. It chops and batons very well, yet can also handle finer tasks decently. It is heavy, but also sturdy.