“What to look for in a survival knife
”The biggest factors I look for in a survival knife are durability and functionality.
You simply cannot have a working survival knife that doesn’t meet those two factors.
For durability, look at the steel HRC rating for starters, as we just discussed.[ in the article]
Also look for a full tang, meaning the steel from the blade material runs through the entire handle.
This is why I’m not a huge fan of the old-style “Rambo” type knives with a hollow handle.
I had one that should have been good quality, and the blade broke off. That doesn’t help much at all. “
”You also need to look at functionality. Ask yourself what features are going to be important to you in the field.
This goes hand-in-hand with knowing what else you will have with you.
This also means you need to look at how much space you have.
My standard hiking/adventuring kit always includes matches, a compact flashlight, space-saving blanket, rope, water purifier and a small tarp.
I make sure I have a knife that compliments these items.”
Check out the article which lists and analysis by name, five specific types of camping , bushcraft, and survival knives.
(My Opinion) : I have a neighbor who constantly carries his "Go Bag", everyday, to and from his vehicle, even though he commutes only 20 miles each day.
His "go bag" has nutrition bars, water/thermos, space blanket, flashlight, matches, cord, and a knife that is clipped onto his seat belt.
His rational for the clip knife is that he may need a quick release from his seat belt, especially if the belt doesn't release while under tension.
It gives him a sense of security as he has his tools immediately available to him, should the need arise.
Different tools for different circumstances - he is prepared for the unexpected for himself, or others.
I keep packing a go bag for the car— and my husband keeps taking it out. He has a thing about a perfectly lean, empty car.
I guess I will have to resort to doing what the neighbor is doing.
If I could have only one knife it would be the BKR7. If purely for self-defense, however, I’ve got a modified K-Bar that I picked up on eBay that I believe dates back to WWII. It clearly is intended for but one purpose.