What Knife for bug out bag

[M1AEN]

Hi, I'm new to the forum so if there is an answer to this question already please point me in the right direction.  I need to put a knife in my bug out bag/72 hour kit and would like recommendations on what to buy.  Also I need a good hunting/general purpose knife to carry.  All ideas appreciated.

Thank You,

[MikeBjerum]

Can't help you there M1AEN, but welcome and please stop over on the introductions thread here in the cafe and tell us about yourself.

[MikeBjerum]

I will go ahead and tell you what I have:  Four inch Schrade with gut hook.  It is my hunting knife and what I use when stomping the woods.

[Michael Bane]

Cold Steel Master Hunter:

http://www.outdoorbunker.com/Cold_Steel_Master_Hunter_Fixed_Blade_Knife_36JSK_p/(cst-36jsk-).htm

Boring and cheap...I have 2 in my B.O.B.

Carry folder is a Spyderco Yojimbo designed by Michael Janich....

Michael B

[Woody]

 I suggest the Glock survival knife with 6.5" blade with saw on top made from Austrian steel, www.glock.com $30.00

[Sponsor]

[TAB]

how about a buck 110, every one should own atleast one and its still made in the USA.

[Dakotaranger]

While these aren't exactly in the Bug out bag.  I do have them in the safe where they would be quick to grab with the ammo and firearms.  I've got a KBAR, A SOG Bowie.  In the bag itself I do have a Gerber with the F.A.S.T. system and a Buck Jacknife.  I ususally have a S&W Swat knife in my jeans or 5.11

[Pathfinder]

In the bag I have a K-bar with synthetic handle. Got it on sale from a local outfit for about $40.

Personal carry is a Kershaw Ken Onion folder.

[twyacht]

Full-size military Ka-Bar always works, fixed blade of course.

[crusader rabbit]

I am of the opinion that you are going to want at least two or more knives.  Knives have to serve purpose-specific needs.  You need something larger for hacking, chopping, fighting, construction, etc., and the K-Bar USMC mentioned above serves that purpose admirably.  That's my choice, too and I have one in my bag.  Then, you will need something smaller for the more precision tasks like carving, splinter-removal, cutting vegetables and meat, etc. For this, you will want something like the Buck 110, which I also have in my BOB.

But, here's a cautionary note on the Buck knives--they are no longer made exclusively in the good old US of A.  Walmart made a devil's deal with Buck to purchase x-number of Buck folding hunters IF Buck would reduce the price to something obscenely low.  Greed got the better of Buck, they said "yes" and they went to China for production.  You can still get a Buck 110 made in the US, just not at Walmart.  Look on the hilt of the blade.  If it says China, it's junk.

I think you will want to carry one more knife with you for the thousands of small tasks knives are needed for, and my choice is a Case Texas Toothpick in vanadium chrome steel.  The blade will stain and even rust if neglected, but it takes and holds an incredible edge.  The Toothpick comes in two sizes, small and large.  I carry the small Case but I am looking for a large.  They can be found in surgical stainless, and I may have to settle for that.

Finally, you will need a good, compact sharpening system.  I went with the Smith's Precision Sharpening Kit for around $30.  It has a guide that ensures you put on a correctly angled edge on your blades.  I need all the help I can get, so that works for me.

Hope this helps you refine your search,

Crusader