Suggest a fixed-blade camping knife/survival gear

[Zenmervolt]

Originally posted by: DaedalCipher
It sounds like everyone thinks the Ka-Bar is the best to get for the money. I'm ordering the straight edge basic usmc one then, on 6-19, unless anyone has any other suggestions before then. Otherwise, thanks guys.

I like the serrated version. It has a large enough non-serrated portion to be useful with a few serrations near the hilt that can be helpful for cutting through things like ropes if you need to. Basically, the serrations don't get in the way of having a useful straight edged blade, but they are there if you need them to "saw" through something.

IMO, the smaller version (5.25" blade) is fine for most uses, but I don't see a downside to the larger "traditional" KA-BAR (7" blade) as long as you've got the extra room for it.

ZV

 

[JDMnAR1]

An assortment of Ka-Bar knives can be found here. Personally, I would tend to go with a tanto style but that is just my preference.

 

[paulney]

Originally posted by: Paratus

Originally posted by: xSauronx

Originally posted by: SonnyDaze
Every survival kit should have a Gerber/Leatherman type tool, which could be had for your price.


Just saying though.....

shit, i keep a leatherman in my laptop bag. leathermans ftw.

Shit_ I keep my leatherman in pocket at work, in an office!

Shit, I keep my shit in my ass!
:Q

 

[shortylickens]

Sog makes the best tools.
Ka-Bar makes the best knives.

Everything else is just fooling around.

Having said that, I carry a Leatherman Micra in my pocket most of the day. I leave a full-size Leatherman in my truck. My Sog stays in the house cuz it was expensive and I'm too afraid to lose it. The last one was stolen in 99 or 2000 and now I'm paranoid.

The only Kabar I got is an old skinning knife and I only pull it out of storage when I go camping.

 

[Nik]

Originally posted by: lxskllr

Originally posted by: Zenmervolt
KA-BAR.

It's right in your price range, it's quality, and it holds an edge really well. They make great camping/hiking knives. Cabela's actually isn't bad price-wise; they're $5 cheaper than Amazon.com actually, and much cheaper than KA-BAR's official site.

EDIT: KA-BARs are high-carbon steel and full tang.

ZV

The KA-BAR helped win WWII. It wold be a fine choice for a rugged camping knife. I'd go the traditional route...

<a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="https://www.kabar.com/product_detail.jsp?productNumber=1217">https://www.kabar.com/produ......productNumber=1217</a>

This is what I take when I go camping.

 

[fatpat268]

This KA-BAR 2 is all you need.

 

[xSauronx]

Originally posted by: Zenmervolt

Originally posted by: DaedalCipher
It sounds like everyone thinks the Ka-Bar is the best to get for the money. I'm ordering the straight edge basic usmc one then, on 6-19, unless anyone has any other suggestions before then. Otherwise, thanks guys.

I like the serrated version. It has a large enough non-serrated portion to be useful with a few serrations near the hilt that can be helpful for cutting through things like ropes if you need to. Basically, the serrations don't get in the way of having a useful straight edged blade, but they are there if you need them to "saw" through something.

when it comes to a utility knife, i have to agree. i dont do the camping/outdoors thing really, so i dont need such a large knife, but i *always* carry a pocket knife, and have found partially serrated blades to be far more useful than a straight edge or a full serration.

 

[AmdEmAll]

"When women see me on the street they feel drawn to my manliness and want to use my body to get closer to my Kabar. "

 

[DaedalCipher]

Originally posted by: Zenmervolt

Originally posted by: DaedalCipher
It sounds like everyone thinks the Ka-Bar is the best to get for the money. I'm ordering the straight edge basic usmc one then, on 6-19, unless anyone has any other suggestions before then. Otherwise, thanks guys.

I like the serrated version. It has a large enough non-serrated portion to be useful with a few serrations near the hilt that can be helpful for cutting through things like ropes if you need to. Basically, the serrations don't get in the way of having a useful straight edged blade, but they are there if you need them to "saw" through something.

IMO, the smaller version (5.25" blade) is fine for most uses, but I don't see a downside to the larger "traditional" KA-BAR (7" blade) as long as you've got the extra room for it.

ZV

I was wondering if the serrated edge was going to be useful or not. And I was planning on the 7", because room is not really an issue.

This is going into the survival kit I'm putting together atm. If anyone has extensive experience with these things, or something off the beaten path that works really well they want to suggest, please feel free. I've just got the basics right now--short-handled axe, matches and lighters waterproofed, nylon rope, crank led flashlight, small sewing kit, canteen, multi-tool, etc, etc.

Next on the list are a small, self-contained fishing set, first aid kit, some sort of water purification deal (straw or camp bag or whatever) with iodine tablets for emergencies, a solar blanket and tarp, and *eventually* a small collapsible rifle (.22 caliber probably).

If anyone has any other suggestions, or a good supplier, go ahead and post it if you would be so kind.

 

[lxskllr]

Originally posted by: DaedalCipher

Originally posted by: Zenmervolt

Originally posted by: DaedalCipher
It sounds like everyone thinks the Ka-Bar is the best to get for the money. I'm ordering the straight edge basic usmc one then, on 6-19, unless anyone has any other suggestions before then. Otherwise, thanks guys.

I like the serrated version. It has a large enough non-serrated portion to be useful with a few serrations near the hilt that can be helpful for cutting through things like ropes if you need to. Basically, the serrations don't get in the way of having a useful straight edged blade, but they are there if you need them to "saw" through something.

IMO, the smaller version (5.25" blade) is fine for most uses, but I don't see a downside to the larger "traditional" KA-BAR (7" blade) as long as you've got the extra room for it.

ZV

I was wondering if the serrated edge was going to be useful or not. And I was planning on the 7", because room is not really an issue.

This is going into the survival kit I'm putting together atm. If anyone has extensive experience with these things, or something off the beaten path that works really well they want to suggest, please feel free. I've just got the basics right now--short-handled axe, matches and lighters waterproofed, nylon rope, crank led flashlight, small sewing kit, canteen, multi-tool, etc, etc.

Next on the list are a small, self-contained fishing set, first aid kit, some sort of water purification deal (straw or camp bag or whatever) with iodine tablets for emergencies, a solar blanket and tarp, and *eventually* a small collapsible rifle (.22 caliber probably).

If anyone has any other suggestions, or a good supplier, go ahead and post it if you would be so kind.

If you don't mind going illegal, cocaine in a wax covered bottle would be a good anesthetic for emergencies. I was going to do that for my paddle bag, but I got out of going on the remote paddling trips after I had my daughter.

 

[LS8]

I have an old(er) Buck knife, model 121. It's served me well for a long time. I haven't needed it but Buck knives come with a lifetime warranty.

 

[SonnyDaze]

Originally posted by: DaedalCipher
This is going into the survival kit I'm putting together atm. If anyone has extensive experience with these things, or something off the beaten path that works really well they want to suggest, please feel free. I've just got the basics right now--short-handled axe, matches and lighters waterproofed, nylon rope, crank led flashlight, small sewing kit, canteen, multi-tool, etc, etc.

Next on the list are a small, self-contained fishing set, first aid kit, some sort of water purification deal (straw or camp bag or whatever) with iodine tablets for emergencies, a solar blanket and tarp, and *eventually* a small collapsible rifle (.22 caliber probably).

If anyone has any other suggestions, or a good supplier, go ahead and post it if you would be so kind.

Damn you planning on doing an Eric Rudolph or what?

For shopping online, campmor.com has decent stuff. Rei.com is great too. Infact here is a small survival kit put together for cheap. For firestarting though I'd skip the lighter/matches and go with a magnesium starter. It will have many uses and you shouldn't have to waterproof it much. For water purification go with a filter kit. They can get expensive and might be a bit bulky, but they would be worth it over the iodine tablets.

 

[DaedalCipher]

I forgot to mention that I do have a magnesium firestarter. Good for 5000 strikes or something. I appreciate the heads-up though

I'll spend some time on those two websites, they look pretty good so far.

 

[0roo0roo]

even walmart has magnesium firestarters. ~5 bucks.
hell they sell machetes for like...7 bucks.

 

[Boo Boo]

m9 bayonet