My opinion on the Survival Knife debate. What's your opinion on Survival knifes? Get yourself a reliable, quality knife! Vote with your dollar! Support small US businesses! Thanks for watching.
There is no single “best” survival knife. Every knife is designed for specific purposes. However, they can perform other tasks outside of their design. The old adage “the best knife is the one you have at the moment” is still true. Most people don’t carry a full tang belt knife on a day to day basis. A lot of hikers and backpackers go light and carry a small multi tool, or small fixed blade. If they wind up in a survival scenario, whatever knife they have will have to do what they need done. Survival isn’t always about what you have on your person, but what you have in your brain.
I couldn't agree with you more. It doesn't matter if you have a parachute if you don't know how to deploy it.... and land it. lol Thanks for your valuable input and thanks for watching.
Lots of things wrong with that statement outside of theology. I would replace the words “skill” with “ability” and “knowledge” with “intelligence”...as to the most important thing that will save you? Shear Will Power... Now that most would agree that a good knife would be a invaluable tool if you’re lucky to have one available at the time, which one would it be in our imagined situations?...Think that’s the spirit of this excersize...Just Say’n
Thanks for the valuable input. This is why I love the comments section so much! People sharing. I sincerely hope to see you in the comments again. Thanks for watching and sharing. Have an awesome day!!@@dlrmon1
That would be the knife that definitely passed the test. It would be hard to argue otherwise. That's a very fair statement. Thanks for your input and thanks for watching.
Love this video! What a great conversation starter! As a Park Ranger and a Wilderness Skills Instructor;I find from my own experience with Knives (2006-present) is that knives that are good for being in the wilderness differer somewhat from knives that I carry in urban environments. What’s more, knives that are great for Bushcraft are not that good for hunting when dispatching, skinning, and processing game. Bushcraft blades tend to be a bit smaller and more traditional in design (like French trade, Butcher, or drop point) and are around 4-5” long. Are relatively thick for batonning, drilling, and prying. Whereas hunting knives tend to be a bit longer around 5-6” and usually sport clip point or drop point blades and sport a great tip for piercing and a great belly for skinning. But urban “tactical” knives tend to be either folding knives (in many states) or fixed - and range all over the place from Turkish clip, tanto, clip point, drop point, serrated, or spear point. And tend to be right around that 3.5-4” long for concealability. I would sum up the basis for any survival knife to meet these basic criteria: The knife is the most important tool Mankind has ever made, and no one should be without one. In an emergency your knife may have to be capable of harvesting saplings, processing firewood, preform light chopping, and fine carving tasks. Your knife may also have to help you to craft shelters, fires, tools and weapons, process animals, and defend yourself against predators or people. I would NOT trust my life to a folding knife - unless maybe it was the Cold Steel Recon, but even then, a fixed blade knife will be stronger overall and I will never have to worry about the locking mechanism breaking. What’s more- I believe 5” is an ideal length for a good survival knife, still small enough for a lot of finer carving tasks, can support just enough weight for light chopping/batonning tasks, but still very capable of defending yourself against predators or people. Plus a 5” blade is just on the top end for still being able to conceal it and doesn’t look out of place on your belt. But I also believe 2 is 1 and 1 is none. So whatever my main knife is, I’ve always got a backup, something like a multi tool or a Swiss Army knife. And/or a boot knife. Something like the Demko Armiger 4 clip point is an ideal boot knife that is very capable of still being used as a bushcraft knife of a self defense knife. Though a bit small- it is still great for concealment! But whatever you choose to carry, make sure you train with it often both for utility and for self defense, and make sure most of all - that you carry it on your person! A knife is no good if it’s in a secondary location that you can’t get to when you need it. Not in a backpack, not in your car - on your person.
Here on Baja, we used to work on just a Machete and a pocket knife. Nowadays, is a Bushcraft knife, a ferro Rod, a pocket lantern, a hunting knife and a short axe. Thats for a EDC here on the choyeros rancheros
@@bushcraftrebooted I prefere the New kit. Cause is less space to carry. Is super light and you have enough room for other stuff (heres is really fun to find fossils, quartz, mineral rocks and other stuff like vintage bottles and more) on the backpack
I'd agree, also having the right knife for the right task. For example I like to keep an Opinel #7 in my pack. Now this obviously isn't some big full tang knife I'm gonna take out to split kindling. But it's in my opinion the perfect little carving knife if you need to whittle something out of wood or to cut up something or even a pretty good boning knife if you catch a rabbit or squirrel or something. Really light, sharp and handy. Then I got a SOG for more traditional survival knife stuff.
-Fobos tier-1 mini 243-307USD -Fobos tier-1c 330 USD -Spartan blades horkos 330-380 USD -Spartan blades enyo 75-165 USD At the time of this writing, those are the listed prices on BladeHQ, Knife Center and/or Knife Country USA for anyone curious.
I agree, and have said that for years. Save your money up and buy something worth wild. Don’t just buy crap to have crap. Because when push comes to shove, you’re going to need quality not quantity.
I think the least you could've accomplished with this "short" would be identifying the three "contenders" you have in your video with their price. I feel cheated by your video.
Ounce for ounce, dollar for dollar the best knife is the fake Gerber Strongarm off Temu or AliExpress. $10.00 - $15.00 Per YT videos it takes a small sledgehammer to break it.
Those knives you have on the table look pretty good, but most people won't carry something like that. I DO believe that the best survival knife is the one that you have on you when the SHTF, but I also believe in buying quality gear instead of trash. I carry a Survive Knives GSO 5.1 and a Mora Garberg in my GH bag. I like my Cold Steel Recon 1 in S35VN that I have in my pocket on the daily.
I think that I was just trying to say, "don't carry garbage and you won't get stuck with garbage when you need it". Thanks for your input. Nice carry by the way. Thanks for watching.
The answer really is "The knife you will actually carry." I usually gravitate to my Esee 3 in S35VN for weight, moisture resistance, and performance capabilities.
Precisely, Awesome choice for a knife. I'm a huge fan of the S35VN, I've had great luck with it no matter where I've traveled, awesome steel in my opinion. Thanks for your input and thanks for watching. Have an awesome day.
Tops Longhorn is my standby. Old Marine, who gets out every weekend or so to be alone and enjoy the solitude. Wheelchair bound and doing my thing also.
Best survival knife must have (Bottom, front to back) - point - edge - serration - line cutter - finger size Choil - guard (Upper) - point - thumb rest - spine - tumb rest - guard Hole for attachment spike at guard, line yard hole at handle, etc, would be nice.
The last one is the FOBOS Tier 1-C. The Leather is also done by FOBOS knives. Eric Hansen does nothing but first rate work. Thanks for watching. Have an awesome weekend.
What’s the name of the knife set on the right?I wouldn’t mind taking a look at it and seeing if I want to buy it.Please give me an answer as soon as possible,much appreciated
The two is one, one is none concept is always a great way to set up your knives. I've always done this in some type of configuration. Thanks for pointing that out and thanks for watching. Have an awesome day.
That's what I like about the FOBOS knife, it has a notch cut out specifically for a ferro rod the increased surface contact with the ferro rod makes it a highly effective spark thrower. Thanks for watching. Have a great day!!
That gorgeous handmade sheath is made right in your home state. The leather is handmade for FOBOS Knives, they are actually the stock sheath, these two were oil dipped. Thanks for watching. Have an awesome day.
On the right is the Spartan Blades Horkos with the Enyo piggybacked to the sheath. On the Left in the leather sheaths is the FOBOS Knives Tier 1-C with the Tier 1-mini piggybacked. If you need more info let me know. Always happy to help. Thanks for watching. Have an awesome weekend!
@@bushcraftrebooted Both brands are a bit out of budget right now. Definitely something to consider if I delve more into the world of survival/bushcrafting.
I completely understand. If you're looking more towards the bush craft end of things I would look more into the FOBOS knives, he has a bush craft specific model the "Tier 1-BC(Bush Crafter). I should have one here for the channel pretty soon. @@dtw1622
BK7… I own knives from every price point with every super steel and I still believe the BK7 is the best overall. Perfect size and weight. Easy to sharpen, great edge geometry, tough as hell 1095 crovan
The knives on the right are the FOBOS Tier 1-C and the Tier 1-mini. Check on FOBOS knives website and he has a list of dealers under the "Where To Buy" Tab. I hope this helped let me know if you need more info. Thanks for watching.
I personal preference is the ESEE 5 or 6 along with a back up IZULA All mounted together with a custom sheath. I have a 6 in the color venom and a five plain black both with custom handles from the blade store.
FOBOS (For Operators By Operators) Knives. Small Veteran owned maker in Tennessee. The models shown here are the Tier 1-C and the Tier 1-mini. The set shown is a semicustom set made for me by the owner/founder Erik Hansen. I'll close by saying this is the best set of knives that I have ever owned and I absolutely love everything about these knives! If you have any questions I'm always more than happy to share so please feel free ask. Thanks for watching.
The knives on the left are the Spartan Blades Horkos and Enyo and the knives on the right are the FOBOS Tier-1C and Tier 1 Mini. Don't hesitate if you have any other questions. Thanks for watching.
On the left is the Spartan Blades Horkos and Enyo and on the right is the FOBOS Tier-1C and the Tier-1 mini. Don't hesitate if you have any other questions. I'm happy to help out. Thanks for watching.
The ones in the right are a Fobos tier 1-BC and I believe the small one is the Tier 1-BC mini , I have the tier 1-BC and it is my go to, the thing is ridiculous and has been able to handle everything I’ve thrown at it, from cleaning elk all the way down to quail, is also one heck of a fire knife as well!!!!
Another great reason to buy quality kitchen knives is those are the ones you will probably be using if SHTF. Never underestimate the value of a good meat clever in the wild, it is a chopper, remember.
Not sure which set but the knives on the left are the Spartan Blades Horkos with the Enyo piggy backed and the FOBOS Tier 1-C and Tier 1-mini in the leather sheaths on the right. Glad that you enjoyed the video, thanks for watching.
That saying; "The best knife is the one you have" does NOT mean to compromise or carry junk or anything like that. It simply means that we can all talk about great guns and knives. But if they aren't with you they are of no service.
They're the stock sheaths they were oil dipped and I rearranged the scout carry straps to hold on the Tier 1-mini. Hope that helped. Thanks for watching.
I have No Idea what the best survival knife is - I haven’t been in enough survival situations to be able to pick and choose one. However there are lots of knives I would be comfortable with - Esse 5, BK7, Bayley S4, Lionsteel T5, Battlehorse Highlander, F1,even a Garberg SS. Take your pick they’ll all keep you alive which is the point isn’t it?
The Spartan Blades Horkos is a great knife, it has served me well for over a decade now. No doubt I would trust my life to it again. Solid choice brother. Thanks for watching and commenting. Have an awesome day!
There are so many opinions on good survival knives, there's alot of options. Imo you don't need to spend 3,4, 500 dollars and more to have a good knife. I have a pretty decent collection of knives but as far as taking knives with you somewhere to get the F outta Dodge, or just to throw in your pack, I'd say have a smaller fixed blade, a medium sized blade and a Big one. Like, (example) I'd probably grab my Sog Pillar, Cold Steel SRK, and then maybe my Ontario SP10 Marine Raider Bowie, or another day, i may feel like grabbing my Steel Will Argonaut 800 and switch it up. It's all preference.
I completely agree. I personally pack a Letherman Surge myself but a bi knife can do what a little knife can do but a little knife can't do what a bi knife can do. The blades on a multitool are definitely limited in comparison. Thanks for your input and thanks for watching.
Straight up... Yours. Where do i get a set like that ? Plus I need some information if you could provide it for me. I need a small screw for my very special Balisong/Butterfly knife. It's really important to me to gix. If you have or know of any recommendations for websites or stores with parts for all knives. I'd appreciate it. I'd also appreciate it if i could have the company of the knives,rope ,flashlight belt combination displayed here on your post. Thanks a bunch for sharing. I just subscribed and im very much looking forward to your other videos . graciously Mr. Patrick McGovern
My current set would be the one on the right, the FOBOS Tier-1C and Tier-1 mini with the Exotac FireRod XL and an Olight i3T EOS. Unfortunately, I don't have any connections for small knife screws at this time, not sure how I could help with that. Have you tried contacting the manufacturer of the knife? As far as belts go, I'm currently using the ATS Elite EDC belt, I find it to be a happy medium between a standard belt and a riggers belt. I use standard Paracord, either 275, 550 and depending on application I will use some heavier 750 or 900 paracord. Being an FAA Certificated Parachute Rigger parachute cord has and will always have a place in my gear kit. I LOVE the stuff. If you have any other questions, please don't hesitate to ask. Thanks for your subscription to our channel. Thanks for your input in the comments section and thanks for watching. I hope the day sees you well.
I think it's more about survival Skills - you know & can depend on. People have gone out & played stupid with any # of tools or knives - from your SAKs to expensive machetes, axes, bowies, etc. If you have the "skill base" you can stand up to any (Survival) challenge - even with a caveman knife made from stone, bone, or sharpened wine bottle glass... that said; multitools are more heavy duty than a SAK knife.
I think the best survival knife is the one you have refers to edc carrying a knife, like you can’t carry a tops machete all the time so have a good knife that is always with you
FOBOS (For Operators By Operators) knives. The two shown are the Tier 1-C and Tier 1-mini. Designed and built by the owner Eric Hansen. Incredible craftsmanship but to be expected by a 23 year career Green Beret!! Excellent price for what you're getting.
I carry the terava scrama. After collecting knives for years and owning 50 odd bushcraft and survival knives i brought the scrama because it was pretty inexpensive and i thought i could just use it as a hard use tool. The 80crv is just wicked with the heat treat they do and i would trust it to go through any situation. Its tough as nails and has duel grinds for different applications which is genius. Try one if you havent you will be surprised. As a small knife i like the bark river gunny in 3v. I also own the cold steel master hunter in 3v as well. Both great options as companions. If on a budget the Mora bushcraft black or kansbol are very exceptional for the money and no they don't break from not being full tang that is just bullshit.
I always have a knife like this on me and the "what if you lose it scenario" applies to any knife or any piece of gear for that matter. Improvise.... Thanks for watching.
Always important. Both of the designers of these knives said that the knives were good for fighting as well. Not that I've ever tested that but I can take their advice as both are retired, career Green Berets.@@dougpope638
Well I mean if you go outdoors it would be wise to strap your finest knife to your belt. Should anything happen you have what you know you can depend on. I suppose the saying is really reffering to the real deal survival scenario. Which is when you are not prepared, maybe even injured. At that point a fractured piece of flint stone could be the only thing one can source as a knife.
The buck 692 . Not the biggest or most expensive but reliable and easy to sharpen in the field, matched up with a decent folder (buck 110 or a Spyderco) and your in very good shape without breaking the bank
I'll take reliable over expensive any day. Knowing your kit is equally as important and you certainly do. Thanks for your feedback and thanks for watching.
Thank you. I post shorts daily, dealing with a logistical nightmare ccurrently but will be posting overnighters and such as soon as possible.@@robertbranczewski2454
@@bushcraftrebooted what hell is that supposed to mean lol, Tanker 19 Echo FORT KNOX GUNNER LOADER DRIVER, 3RD ARMOR DIVISION BUDDY BACKER ... AVID OUT DOORS MAN FOR 30 PLUS YEARS...
FOBOS (For Operators By Operators) Those 2 are a custom set made for me by Erik Hansen owner and founder, also a retired career Green Beret. Check them out brother, you will not be dissapointed. Feel free to ask if you have any other questions. Thanks for watching.
For alot of us, we arent carrying around a fixed blade. Most of us carry a folder. I think that the best survival knife is going to be the one that saves you and gets you back home. I stand by esee and becker quality but in reality, i edc a chris reeve, a gerber multi tool and a victorinox huntsman. I leave my esee at home.
Agreed! I think the best survival knife is the one that is the most intelligently DESIGNED as a survival knife. Something that is more or less a jack of all trades like an ESEE 6 or Becker bk7 or maybe the 2 larger knives you show here 👍
On the left is the Spartan Blades Horkos and Enyo, on the right is the FOBOS Tier 1-C and Tier 1 Mini. Both amazing blades like the ESEE or Bekers. Thanks for your input it's much appreciated and thanks for watching.
The problem: Now a days people go out larping with knives, no real knife/wilderness/survival expert batons with their knife, its not practical unless your just playing "survival" on youtube, batoning wood is a axes job, so if your just picking a knife you can baton with then your missing the whole point to "survival". Large knives are heavy, use that same weight to carry a smaller knife and a small axe, you can actually survive long term with that. Batoning with your knife is slowly weakening the steel on your edge, believe it or not but knives have harmonics like a tuning fork, anything medal does, so everytime you hit that knife on its edge on a piece of wood it will have a shock wave go through the medal and it will create micro fractures over time, causing breaks, just like taking a piece of wire and bending it back and forth until it breaks, thats exactly whats happening to your knife edge every time you baton with it, it doesn't matter how good the steel is. Knives are for cutting tasks not batoning wood, so choose a knife thats practical and have a axe for processing wood.
A lot of solid info there, I LOVED the part "playing survival on RU-vid" lol..... there's a ton of that going on. I hope that you stick around for future content. I honestly enjoy comments like yours, you make a statement and back it up. Thanks for watching and thanks for your thought provoking comment. Have an awesome day.
Yep. With you on this one totally. Quality over quantity every day. Save up, be patient and don't buy impulsivity. Not only Survival, but any tool you are needing for regular usage and tools you need to rely on. Likewise, even when buying reused gear from yard sales - don't be impulsive. Ask yourself "Will I really use this? Is it good quality" Otherwise it's just boxes of half good clutter.
Thanks, so many people get caught up in the cheaper stuff that constantly needs to be replaced. Thanks for your input and thanks for watching. I say buy quality once and don't cry every time it breaks and you have to replace it.
If you want a good looking all 'rounder then the Fallkniven A1 Pro, but if you want a real Chopper then the Extrema Ratio Selvan. Both are around $400, but you did say The Best.
That is the FOBOS Tier 1-C and the Tier 1-mini and I absolutely love them both. I'll have more by FOBOS on the channel soon. Feel free if you have any other questions. Thanks for watching.
Survival is 100% different from playing around on the weekend though it's great training. My thought is this, make all you have work but why would I have a super steel? Super hard to sharpen steel is great when you can go back home and sharpen on a jig. What if there isn't a home, how much gear you wanna pack? So 1095 or 14c28n. Ever try sharpening super steel free hand, mess that profile up and now you got another hammer. Yes s/s edge retention is awesome but all knives dull.
Exactly! They say "Buy once, Cry Once". The funny thing is, I haven't cried once over my purchases But they'll cry every time that they have to replace their cheap made in dragon country trinket knives. Thanks for watching.
Tom brown tracker ,and why? Because it’s a tool with multifunctional uses .it’s a joke all these other knifes are similar with a cutting edge .i could consider my pear knife in my kitchen door a survival knife . A ton brown tracker knife has many purpose’s and can me used a a pry bar .
Cold steel trail Master carbon v. Steel bought at 28 years ago. Still sharp as a razor blade will indeed will punch through a car door if necessary. Does not break
If only everything were made that well and dependable. I bet that knife has a lot of stories. Thanks for sharing this with everyone and thanks for watching. If you're on the fence over a Cold Steel Trail Master this should help you decide.
The best survival knife is whatever your personal favourite is. The people who say it’s the one you have on you are full of it. The best is the one that works for everything you need it to. Which requires research, practice, and looking at what other people use for their own personal use.
It is the one that you're so just make sure that you're not carrying some junk, like you said and know how to use it. Thanks for your valuable input and thanks for watching.
Nothing is better than good old Cold Steel! You have to admit that Lyn Thomson is such a man in knife companyes that made production of knifes that can make small fat man in to real super soldier! That is reality!
@@pavlepetrovic6846 I agree. Cold Steel knives are a classic for sure. My personal preference is Buck knives, but I won’t deny that Cold Steel gets the job done as well.
Idk about the best because i havent tried every one that exists lol. Some i own and have absolute faith in to never fail me are, Gerber Strongarm, Cold Steel Srk, SOG Sealpup, Buck 117 or 119, Camillus Ergon, and if you need something cheaper, a company called Avalanche makes a paracord wrapped handle machete that is about 12 inches and stood up to everything i threw at it
I have a somewhat small collection of knives, but thinking on it when it comes down to it, if I were in a tough situation I only trust like 3 maaaybe 4 of them to get me through it and get the job done.
Nothing wrong with that. I only have 5 knives all together. I prefer quality over quantity. How many knives can one really carry anyhow. Thanks for watching.
I mean, you’re not wrong. For me it’s any knife I designed. I have two of my own design right now, both are incredible. One is a 6” long bowie knife, made more for skinning and has a peened on handle but it’s held up to some batoning that I shouldn’t have put it through. The other is shorter and more of a combat knife, but still more than enough for outdoors activities. The next one I want made is a nessmuk, but more modernized. It’ll be a bit thin like the originals but it has a handle similar to the woodlore style knives. I hope it’s a good one.
Perhaps one of the most interesting replies that I've received on this. Amazing to design your own knives! It makes absolute sense that you trust them when you designed the knives. One has to trust themselves.I would love to see them. Please feel free to send some pics. Thanks for you unique input and sharing it with everyone. Maybe you'll inspire someone to design their own knives as well. That would be very cool. Thanks for watching. Have an awesome day.
