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Part 2 of 2 about knives for primitive living and wilderness survival with blades 4″ and under with White Bear.

Hey everyone, I have searched everywhere and can’t seem to find a bushcraft knife that fits my needs. Does anyone know of any good bushcraft knifes that are made with, 1. complete full tang. 2 Stainless steel blade with single bevel (Scandinavian grind). 3 solid handle made out of wood or a high quality rubber type material. 4th a blade length between 4 and 5 in. Thank you very much for any ones help, I just want a reliable survival knife.

neck-knife designed by VOX,produced by Böker-plus. High Quality materials and very good finish. 12C27 steel,Micarta-handles.

Part 4 of our ongoing survival series is about the knife you carry — and why you should avoid being “gear obsessed.”

Becker BK2 Campanion by Ka-Bar. Dave Canterbury called this knife the “Becker Train Wrecker”. Specification: Weight: 1.0 lb. Blade length 5-1/4″; Overall length 10-1/2″ Grind: Flat Shape: Drop Point Handle Material: Grivory Stamp: KA-BAR Becker HRC: Edge Angle: 20 Degrees Butt Cap /Guard: Steel: 1095 Cro-Van Country Mft’d: Knife Made in USA, Sheath Made in Taiwan Dave Canterbury of Wilderness Outfitters really digs this knife. It’s solid in the hand and the sheath it comes with is excellent. It’s a lot like the Gerber LMF II, only better for bushcraft. Strap this chunk of steel to your bob (bug out bag) and you’re ready.

Here’s my collection of folding knives in action. Buck 110, Gerber Paraframe, Gerber LST, Gerber Folding Utility and Gerber Clutch Multitool. Tell me what you think.

We travel to Sweden to make a high quality knife for use in Bushcraft. A step by step guide under the tutor of Lars- a renowned blacksmith for 30 years www.azbushcraft.com

***UPDATED – Check out my *REVISITED* video on this knife! *** When it comes to survival and bushcraft capabilities, my favorite knife to employ is the Cold Steel Trail Master in SK-5. It is heavy, but not unwieldy, and very well balanced. The bowie design is modified to keep the tip strong for prying and digging, and allows for solid batoning. The incredible 5/16″ thickness makes this the superlative knife for splitting, as it functions like a chisel. The kraton handle allows for positive grip in all conditions, and will insulate your hand from shock and cold. The only modifications I would make to the knife are to remove the top half of the hilt, and to apply some jimping to the spine of the blade. But other than that, this is really an exceptional wilderness survival blade in all respects. All that and a very economical price. 9/10

This is the first official video for PZ’s Survival 4 Christians. In this show we talk about the focus of this show and who we are making this show for. One aspect of our show is try to bring real world affordable gear reviews. So we start things off with our first quick gear review and that is for SMITH’S 2-Step Knife Sharpener. This is the best little knife sharpener I think that is out there for the money. This is the sharpener I use and I keep a razor edge on my knifes. Visit our site at www.prophezine.com Survival4Christians http Our How To / simple living site – Wisdom Farms www.wisdomfarms.com

Surviving a camping trip or emergency in the wilderness is much easier if you have a good knife.  However, choosing the right knife for your needs can sometimes be an overwhelming prospect.  Here are some tips and tricks to help you when shopping for the best knife for you.

Combat or military survival knives are not the sort of instrument you want to have for casual camping.  The attributes that make it an effective weapon against others make it unsuited for wilderness use.  Double-edged knives especially fall into this category.  While perfect for thrusting, they are inferior for other uses due to their weaker blade, particularly towards the tip.  The second knife edge is unnecessary for most camping uses and leads to a greater chance of injury.  Large knives are also unsuited for most use.  Unless you are flying over the jungle or some other heavily overgrown area, a large knife such as a machete is not a good choice.  If you are inexperienced with a large knife, they can be “unwieldy and difficult to use”.  Even if you do need a large knife, for more common uses, a second knife is usually necessary anyway.  While hallow-handled knives are a good idea, they are not very practical.  The way the knife is constructed, with a nut or glue holding the knife blade to the handle results in a tool that simply cannot hold up to the frequent use and abuse of field activities.  Another reason not to use this type of knife is the danger of losing all the emergency supplies stored in the knife handle should your knife go missing.

The better the quality of a knife, obviously the better it will serve you.  However, any knife is better than no knife in an emergency situation.  Simply looking for the best quality you can afford is best.  There are several different terms that are used in the world of knives that can be confusing to an amateur.  “One piece”, “integral design”, “narrow tang”, “skeletonized” – how do you know which is what?  The best knife should have “a full tang” which is also called a “one piece” or “integral design”.  This just means the blade runs the full length of the knife and is covered to make the handle portion.  If the blade material isn’t covered for the handle it is called “skeletonized”.  A skeletonized blade reduces the bulk and weight of the knife.  When the knife has a “narrow tang” it means that the blade narrows as it enters the handle.  The particular style of knife you choose is not as important as ensuring that the blade extends the full length of the handle.  “Full tangs are essential for maximum strength and utility.”