Would this knife be a good survival knife?
240505
I agree with William. I believe it would generally work fine as a survival knife. However, it wouldn't be my first choice if all I was looking for is a survival knife that I was going to use regularly. Look at the Becker by KaBar and the Schrade SCHF9.
240506
Absolutely. It has a stouter blade than the M9 bayonet which is why the Marines like it. I have a few fixed blades, but if the balloon goes up, I'm grabbing this beast first.
240507
It's a bayonet not a machete or other tool. It's edge is meant to be sharp for one purpose. You do not cut branches or whittle with it. If not used for it's intended purpose, fighting, it will dull quickly.
240508
This is a combat/fighting knife. It is good for surviving combat. Hatchets make good survival tools. Take a sharp, small/med fixed blade knife too.
240509
It would depend on what you mean by a survival knife, however generally speaking I believe it would. I carried it's predecessor, referred to as a Ka Bar, in Vietnam for over a year.
1245416
I don't know how it compares to Cold Steel. I know it is built like a tank an mine are razor sharp. I know a member of the SEAL Teams that carried them. He said too heavy for combat and that he would rather have the ammo. He said knives dig nice latrines. For survival this knife definitely fits the bill and will last longer than you will. AUS 8 steel is a good all around choice for survival. Holds edge well and sharpens easily
733788
I bought this knife primarily to serve as an firearms retention item. It will do that well. As a primary self defense weapon the tip may be a bit thin. Hope this helps.
943304
Yes. This is a blade for regular use when a larger instrument would not be practical. I have used similar blades during long treks and it functions well. It would not serve for building shelter, or defense. Not a general purpose knife, though. Too small.
437097
No. It is definitely not a good knife for camping. I recommend a tac force knife for camping. I have this green and black one that has red zombies on it and its great for camping. I've used it for at least 5, 2 week camping trips and it still holds up great. The Milano's blade is very unsturdy.
122646
I believe if u are going to let your son (or girl) carry this would be a great knife. I have one and will be getting another. I think I will also get a ss one for food prep. The blade has started to tarnish. I do think u will need to do more maint. on this than a kid will do. Or most anyone for that matter. Maybe u should ask your kids idea on the matter. Any and all who do out door stuff should have a knife (or two) on them always. An a light and a way to start a fire. Heard to beat this knife for the $$$$$
1149877
Yes would recommend this knife keep in mind this is primarily a utility knife { pocket toolbox } that depending on user's knowledge and training or experience could easily become a tactical / fighting knife.
1990502
The robust has a much thicker blade than the other two, so if you want to use it for bushcraft/survival purposes this would be the bestbofbthe three. And because of the scandy gring mora knifes are easy to sharpen, but just as a recommendation for bushcraft and survival you might that a knife like this is to short for some tasks, that's why an almost perfect combination is a small act like the fiskars x15, long enough to de real work and short enough to be caryable.
770843
I've had this CRKT on my keychain for a year & it has held up to regular use and even abuse. Holds an edge really well & doesn't knick up. It is a very small knife, there's a limit what it can do, but for a survival gear pack or everyday use as a quick blade I highly recommend it.
14963
Yes - while it's not one I would use in a combat environment it is functional for light civilian use. A custom up grade to Kydex in the same design would be the only improvement. Otherwise a very good knife especially for the price !
216119
If used for another purpose than a knife, probably. This blade is quite robust, but like most knives, it can be damaged.
931300
While I really would not consider any of them true survival knives, I do feel the high carbon knives are superior for most application. For survival knives I would look at Ka-bar, Ontario, Esee and a few others. Hope this helps.
1725940
I would consider a different knife for bushcraft. This particular blade isn't really suited for it. Check out the Condor Bushlore, or if you wish to stay with the tactical style the kbar BK2. That's a pretty sick blade.
994865
It's a capable chopper and sturdy enough, but I would recommend a fixed blade knife with a thick spine for batoning tasks. But yes, it's a rugged knife and very sharp.
41358
the sk5 definitely has the requirements for a bushcraft knife and i carry it with me/in my car every day. there are knives out there that are spec'd more towards bushcraft than the sk5, but the sk5 is technically a survival knife.but in being a survival knife, youll be able to do everything you need to do in the bush, and a little heavier work as well. once you get one in your hand youll have to have one for yourself
383629
If you're serious about this excursion, get a real knife. I love my Leatherman, but it's not very useful in the wilderness. The saw takes forever to go through a 1-inch stick and the knife can't be batoned so if you were planing on using it for anything like that, look elsewhere. Although I do recommend having a multitool at all times because you never know when it's gonna come in handy.
758343
Yes it would just choke the handle nice knife for all around comping survival situation.