Survival Knives to Avoid

To the inexperienced, survival knives often conjure up images of the huge Rambo type knives as glorified in Hollywood movies. Though they look like potent weapons that can take on the world, these oversized knives are a far cry from the best of knives used by survival experts. The big knives suffer from being difficult to control as they are overly heavy and bulky. Many needs of the survivor require finer detail work than can readily be accomplished with this kind of blade.

Double edged knives are used mostly for thrusting. Because their tips are relatively weak they are prone to breaking. In addition, the second edge is an unneeded edge that can lead to injury.

Many survival knives are sold that have hollow handles, the idea being you can store survival essentials like matches and compass inside the water tight handle. One problem hollow handled survival knives have is that they are prone to being weaker than the solid handle variety. There are exceptions, but generally you are better off storing your survival gear elsewhere. One advantage to this is that should you loose your knife you will still have the remainder of your survival gear to rely upon.

The best outdoor survival knives are actually quite unassuming. Inexperienced outdoorsmen and survivalists will often pass them over to select blades that will mark them as survival neophytes to those who are in the know.
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Boker Solid Fixed Hunting Knife 3-1/4" D2 Steel Blade and Birchwood Handle

A rugged yet handy outdoor and hunting knife, designed by Swiss knifemaker and forger Thomas Künzi. The hollow-ground blade is made of D2 steel and boasts excellent edge-holding capability. The handle scales are made of carefully selected grained birchwood, and their generous dimensions are designed to provide a comfortable grip, even for longer use. The pommel of the full tang blade doubles as a punch or a hammer, and the notches on the blade spine allow extra control for precise cutting tasks. All in all, a more than "solid" concept which combines many years of experience in knifemaking and outdoor activities with a very unique piece. Includes lanyard and high quality leather sheath. Blade thickness: 4mm. Overall length: 7 3/8". Blade length: 3 1/4". Weight: 4.2 oz.
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