Choosing Fixed Survival Knife.

[mpalmer89]

Hello guys! I am looking for recommendations on a good fixed survival knife.
I've been looking at the
TOPS Black Rhino
Esee 6
Ontario Rat 7
shieldon wholesale knives
I have really been looking into. Thanks for anyone who replies!

 

[Kiwioilboiler]

Your first stop on any knife quest is a chat to @Mkinslow

 

[davidwyby]

I want one with a sawblade on the back...

 

[gurwald]

I like these https://fallkniven.se/en/home/, made in sweden, cost you an arm and a leg but I only have one of their small pocket knives, I made my own fixed knives since I was a kid.

 

[Cheato]

What did you choose? I have an Esse 6 and an Esse Izula EDC. Bark River is another American well made knife. (I know I am replying to an old thread.)

 

[Dustin4185]

I have every model of ESEE except the pinch and JG3 (got one each made from the designer/blade smith) so I’m going to recommend one of those, lol. Also a fan of LT Wright, Bark River, and several custom makers.

It comes down to what steel you want and what you want out of it. I love 1095 due to its toughness and easily sharpened in the field. I carry a ESEE PR4 on a Hill People Hear chest rig most days. I also have one of James Gibson’s neck knifes every day!