Top 10 BEST Survival Knives - Mora / Gerber / ESEE / TOPS / Ka-Bar - Best Blades

[@paulallen-01]

I have the Gerber Strong Arm. I love it. It hasn’t failed at anything I’ve thrown at it yet and I’m pretty hard on my knives.

[@colelawton4901]

I still have my BUDS issue SRK. We used them for diving, demolition and self defense. Never got attacked by a shark, but I've used it to cut myself out of a fishing net once and seagrass a couple times. We also cut a lot of C4 for with it, and if you wrap the bottom of the rubber handle with electrical tape you can use the hook at the end to press a mold into a block of C4 for a blasting cap. Its a pretty cool knife, I like it a lot but its also sentimental to me lol

[@dc11truckfd]

I have my electrical tape, but where do I find the C4 to see if that works?🤔 😂

[@usp.4073]

I have the modern version of that KA-BAR and I must say, it is bulletproof. Stays razor sharp.

[@darrellfinley2825]

D2 extreme or crovan? I love my d2 extreme...

[@Wonderwise22]

People ask for better steel for the Gerber strongarm but that knive is one of the most indestructible knives out there 🫴

[@mancooutwest44]

I own a Brakimo and after using it to chop down small branches and then afterwards process a huge elk it is by far my most favorite knife of all time. I’ve broken a few lower end knives attempting to get through the pelvis and sternum of elk, and this one took some beating and kept on ticking. So comfortable to hold, perfect scandi grind design, just the right blade length and weight. I never leave home without it. I also love my Esee 4 and usually take that one on deer hunts if I am trying to save even more weight.

[@kmurray96]

I own a BK/Kabar 9. Great camp knife. The best knife I've ever used for batoning. The weight and length makes it a tad too much for body wear. I have mine attached by molle to the side of my pack. But, I have it high on the side so I can reach it and get it into action if need be. Holds an edge very well.

[@lucasguay7374]

We take trips down our river here in Alberta and the ka bar is by far one of the best knives to bring as we don't bring any gear for camping. Hold up to abuse extremely well. From cutting small trees for shelter to making kindling for fire

[@garrettferrell6821]

420HC is a damn strong steel..I’ve beaten the living hell out of my Gerber Prodigy and Gerber StrongArm in an abusive manner and the held up to it all and are still ready for more..I broke both a ESEE 4 and a Becker BK16 and neither endured anywhere near the amount of abuse as my Prodigy and StrongArm..I’m not knocking 1095 at all because that ESEE 4 and BK16 stood up to a lot of abuse in their own right but I bought my Prodigy about a decade ago and used it hard regularly for 6 or 7 years before I bought my StrongArm.the ESEE 4 and BK16 broke on me in 3 to 5 years..I have a lot of knives in my collection but only a few that I think could handle the abuse my Prodigy and StrongArm have..I’ve never seen or heard of anyone breaking a Prodigy,StrongArm or LMF2.420HC definitely isn’t a high end steel by any means but it has earned my respect many times over.my only complaint with 420HC is the edge retention.its sharpens up easily,it’s a tough as nails and it has a pretty good resistance to corrosion.for a survival knife in this particular price range these knives are excellent options..with that being said,for wilderness survival Mora knives are an excellent option.I used a $8 Mora 511 as my main belt knife for a decade and it impressed me many times over.Ive seen people try to trash Mora because most of their knives aren’t full tang and because most of them have a thinner blade stock but it’s extremely impressive the level of abuse those knives will go through.what I like most about Mora knives is the thinner blade stock and the Scandi grind that make them excel in carving/whittling tasks,they will blow any of those big thick survival knives out of the water in most bushcraft..I tried to replace that old 511 many times over with something nicer but always found myself going back to the Mora.I couldn’t tell you how many times I bought a knife for $100 to $150 all the way up to $230 because I wanted to something nicer.I wanted something with a higher end steel,something with some nice micarta,G10,etc scales..something with a nice kydex sheath or a nice leather dangler but every time I did,that $8 Mora kept outperforming all those nicer,more premium higher end knives..I eventually retired that $8 511 and I now cycle between my S35VN ESEE 3,Cruwear Bradford Guardian 4.5,A2 L.T. Wright Genesis,Mora Garberg and my 3V Bark River Aurora Scandi which are all great knives but they costed much much more than that $8 511..I say all this to let anybody who is new to this know,regardless what a lot of people are gonna tell you,you don’t have to spend a lot of money on a knife.the Mora 511,Robust,Companion,Kansbol and Bushcraft Black are all excellent knives and everyone should have at least 1 or 2 in their collection

[@Goddess1Princess]

to be honest this is why i have 2 knifes 1 beefy knife 2 small task knife

[@UltimateSurvivalTips]

Good strategy.

[@tomandchippy]

Agreed. Personally carry tops kukhri and a small buck. Perfect combo for all my trapping tasks.

[@TomJonesGearGuy]

yep when you are in a bind it is good to have one SHTF knife but when out camping two is the way to go. good point

[@arthurseery]

Agreed. One big-ass knife because I didn't bring an Axe. Or a Sword. And my little Gerber Paraframe that I carry all day every day. Plus I keep a P38 can opener in my wallet.

[@timcross9815]

Agreed as well, Becker BK-7 and a folding Blazetech survival knife (with a ferro rod, flashlight, seatbelt cutting tool, glass breaker, and lol a bottle opener)'

[@danielbrown1632]

Definitlely the Gerber Strongarm knife. Good price for a great, durable knife.

[@jamesanderson562]

Not so great steel doesnt hold an edge great nd is somehow harder to sharpen, cheap for a reason

[@calebb7012]

stainless sucks. Carbon or go home.

[@jamesanderson562]

Cant get better than a2, 3v, 01, elmax nd s7. D2, 1095, 154cm is the next best choice

[@13bravoredleg18]

The complicated cheap sheath sucks...

[@paulbonenberger8925]

“Let’s talk about the pros” goes right into cons

[@ironfae]

I’ve carried and used my BK2 for six years. Yes, it’s thick and heavy but it’s NEVER quit or failed on me. That’s why I bought a spare.

[@ironfae]

John Davis In case I loose one or left it at home. I keep my spare in my truck.

[@ironfae]

John Davis Not sure what a Crunch is, but I’ve got more than a few “spare” knives for many uses. If you ask anyone, I’m usually carrying two on me at any time. I also have three different BOBs with at least three tools for each.

[@ironfae]

John Davis There are hundreds of results for a “crunch” search. I’m not lazy but you could be specific.

[@DougEmerson-t5b]

Great reviews. I have about 4 of them. I like that you kept the review concise and moving along.

[@markj7579]

One of the things I like about the 420HC is The ease to put a good edge back on it after it dulls. I'm not the best knife sharpener, but I can get my bucks and Gerber's shaving sharp easily. I have some 1095 steel knives but I haven't had the opportunity to sharpen them very much, but I hear they're easily sharpened as well. Not to mention they hold an edge decently. I bring this up because very rarely in a knife review. Does anybody talk about sharpening it. I don't think a lot of people think about that when they're buying a premium steel knife that you really need to know your stuff when it comes to sharpening.

[@TexasTourettes1]

I absolutely agree!

[@paulbonenberger8925]

I don’t even camp but can’t stop watching knife reviews. Why?

[@frithsteadfarm904]

It's the Primitive instinct

[@mrlundgren2346]

Because you must buy a knife, gear up and get out into the forest.

[@kylekohler7624]

If you're like me, porn doesn't do it for you anymore

[@mrlundgren2346]

Kyle Kohler Ok my friend! For me it`s just tools but good for you! :)

[@keithguitar8793]

These guys have no clue about knives, visit ApostleP

[@yannik246]

I would go with the Strongarm, just seems like a jack of all trades

[@ChrisGilliamOffGrid]

You have one?

[@205jab4]

I had it b4 the srk. Srk is the better knife. The strongarm is a great choice tho.

[@jtrourke667]

I agree. I've have a Strongarm for about 3 years now. Every time I go out on the trail, I use it for battoning. So far, sharpened it maybe 4 times and still sharp enough to shave arm hairs.

[@mikeyob4271]

I just broke my K-BAR splitting wood with a hammer.. I've had that knife for 20+ yrs. Broke my ♥😤😤. Thanks you stay healthy.

[@mikeyob4271]

@David Munir Yes sir.hammer won. I did get a tops midnight black bob.3.5. Stay healthy.

[@mikeyob4271]

@David Munir Try smkw.com, blade ops.com.... I've good experience with them.. Stay away knife depot. Bad experiences wrong knifes. 2nd time ...DONE. BEST REGARDS.

[@mikeyob4271]

@David Munir Yes sir.👍✌

[@vieuxacadian9455]

I've been using My USAF pilots knife since about 1981 hunting ,fishing , camping without fail . I augment it with a riggers hatchet and a bow saw . Simple , tough and effective .

[@tymccutchen]

Just switched to a srk. As my bob belt rig. But I also carry a mora and a bk9. But have many you have on your table. Great knives.

[@bryangibson9897]

LOVE the video guys! I just wanted to say I think a lot of people started hating on the Cold Steel SRK back when they did away with the Carbon V version. I have a made in America Carbon V SRK that I have had for about 20 years and while the newer ones do pale in comparison they are still great knives. When I say the new ones pale in comparison it's not because they are bad knives by any means. It's because the Carbon V version is just that good! I have seen used Carbon V SRKs that were EXTREMELY used and didn't even have a sheath sell for over $100.00. Lots of Cold Steel fans consider it one of the best knives Cold Steel ever made. That is quite a statement and those are some big shoes to fill. So I think a lot of people judge the newer SRKs unfairly if they are comparing them to the old Carbon V model. Just my 2 cents :)

[@MrKinghuman]

I have the strong arm Bc it’s the easiest to find in stores. I love it. It does need a better edge design for finer shaving of woods and such but I was able to chop down a 6 inch thick tree with it. I’ve abused it and it’s only the coating that has faded. It’s not perfect but close. It’s light and looks good and I trust it.

[@218cblue]

Fan of the Gerber Strongarm! Nice vid!

[@UltimateSurvivalTips]

+sevenrayz Thanks

[@deangullberry5148]

Strongarm is great bang for the buck. I like them so much I give them as Christmas and birthday gifts.

[@bossmodus5020]

Bk2 has no Full Flad Grind its Saber Grind, And the Sheath its Plastic no Kydex.

[@UltimateSurvivalTips]

You are hired! Thanks for the comment.

[@braddegraffenreid9106]

Johnny Bravo is

[@highonimmi]

yes. saber grind with a 2ndry bevel and a plastic sheath I have placed a small molle capable utility pouch with everything I need to start fires. I removed the inner scale material that are like baffles (including the center screw column) and have the items I need to touch up the blade in the field stored in there. I filled the unused center screw holes with epoxy. I rattle canned some non slip paint on the middle area to help cover where the holes were and to provide a some grip for my hands. my pommel lanyard has a small hex tool inside of it that allows me to remove the scales if needed. I guess as a female I like having my bells and whistles with the item. call me kooky. I do love her so.

[@sarlowez2709]

Da Kärntner hat recht

[@tymccutchen]

Ill take the Strongarm and my mora bushcraft and bk9 for all my woodsy survival and self defense needs. ✝🇺🇸✝

[@Kornholeeoo]

I’ll take my Benchmade Nimravus all day long! These others are good, but I’ve had my Nimravus for over 10 years and it is fantastic! I have both sheaths for it too, canvas and kydex. My pocket knife is a Microtech OTF.

[@MaxMeridius0920]

My go to is the Gerber strong arm - take a beating and does most anything I ask it to - and the sheath is great too

[@outdoorsaddiction1085]

All my father used was two old 7” Hickory knives for everything. He’s 94 now and still says they’re the best. 😊

[@os2soliz]

Because they are. Haven't broken an Old Hickory knife, they fit in the Kabar 7in sheath and they're about 12 bucks so they're great to start off with and if you thrash it, you're only out a few bucks.

[@garrettferrell6821]

The Old Hickory knives are excellent knives for most applications

[@redace4821]

I usually carry a Gerber strongarm, is small enough to conceal but I also carry a Cold Steel Recon 1, Gerber mainly for survival situations but I use both for self-defence

[@MutsPub]

I own all except the Brakimo and MSK-1. Need to go shopping? - ha I would possibly add: Becker - BK 7,10,15,16 Buck - 105, 119 Cold Steel - Peace Maker 2, Master Hunter, GI Tanto Esee - Laser Strike, 6 and HM Glock - 78 Hultafors - OK4 KaBar - Mark 1 Mora - Black, Forest, 2000, Kansbul, Garberg, Companion HD Ontario - Sp43, SP46, 499, TAK 1 Varusteleka - 110, 140 All under $100 (except Esee 6 and Laser Strike ~$120 with Kydex Sheath). (would make a great 25+ you "need!" video) :-) To many knives!!! Great video!!!!! Thank You!

[@UltimateSurvivalTips]

Nice... My next video - My 100 Favorite Survival Knives in 10 Minutes. You have good taste my friend!

[@Jays_video_watcher]

MutsPub I just added the mora garberg to the collection and I'm afraid my bushcraft black might get a little jealous. I really can't recommend a Mora knife enough. Great product for a great price!

[@MutsPub]

That would be hilarious. We would have to play it at "half speed" just to keep up!

[@MutsPub]

Jeremy Mercado - Both are excellent choices! The Garberg is a stout knife that will last a lifetime for sure! I house mine in the leather flap sheath which is very similar (identical) to the Vintage Buck 105 Sheaths. FYI - Your Mora black will fit in a BTI (Schrade) 56L black leather sheath, with ferro rod, if you want leather ~$20. I raise and "rivet" the retaining strap for ease of blade access. Insert and glue 1" x 3" leather "shem" for better blade retention. (not needed, but I like it better than the stock plastic sheath). - enjoy

[@seanb6986]

Don’t forget the high quality blades, Fällkniven and Bark River!

[@DrunkenRhinoceros]

Lots of nice blades there. I think the USMC KBAR may still have the best utility with it's hammer able end piece.

[@joshuamoses1631]

This is the best knife review I've seen . You covered most all the popular knives and I agree with you on that. Keep it going guys. Good job

[@CoolHandLukeakaSgtBilly]

Awesome to see you one the channel again. I'm still partial to the USMC K-Bar. Carried one on the shoulder strap of my pack while in the Corps. Would still have one if some Jerk hadn't decided to taken it at a training. Yes its big, not for whittling, but a good general purpose and fighting knife. Do also like the Cold Steel SRK. I really enjoyed your jungle adventure. Wish there was more videos of your adventure.

[@UltimateSurvivalTips]

Thanks man. We'll do another adventure in 2018. Yes, I have a fondness for the USMC... we were still using them in the early 80s in the Corps. Have a great day! ~David

[@CoolHandLukeakaSgtBilly]

80's? Heck I was talking about in Nam. Semper Fi Brother. Sgt. William L.

[@christian3309]

I can attest that the SOG Seal pup is a great, light-weight, and SHARP knife. The two tendons in my left pointer finger can too-- I cut them off about two years back from a rookie mistake with this knife and had to have surgery.

[@EverydayTacticalVids]

Two fine gentlemen there! Well-done fellas.

[@UltimateSurvivalTips]

Oh man! Tim. Tim from Everyday Tactical Vids... Is that really you!!!??? Wow!

[@kshatriya1414]

Ultimate Survival Tips probably won’t see this but, why in the name of science don’t you have a verification mark?!?!.. you are well over 100k subscribers when you’re supposed to get it!.. same goes for you E.T.V you should also have one!!.. total bs!..

[@bigdaddy3748]

Ultimate survival tips looks like his breath would stink

[@billdove9545]

You do not give Ka Bar the full credit it deserves. That is the most all purposes knife shown. It is strong and agile. It also keeps an edge like I have never seen. You can dig trench chop wood and then shave with it.

[@BibleTeacher4U]

If I were to add one knife to your list it would be the Terava Jaakaripuukko 140mm carbon steel knife, excellent multi-tasking knife

[@MutsPub]

+True Blade - Excellent choice and value. Sheath itself is worth the price of the knife. The 110 and 140 are both amazing, not "pretty", working blades.

[@derekcroft2055]

Greetings From East Coast Canada & Im No Survival Expert By No Means But My Favorite Knife I Have Is The SRK In 3V Steel !! Super Steel & An Awesome #1 Grip You Cant Go Wrong !!

[@arctodussimus6198]

Great video! I was carrying the TOPS Outpost Command (edc), but when I moved back to Texas, it was 1/8 inch too long. So I bought a Brakimo which was just under the maximum blade length. Now that the law has changed, and I can carry any size knife, I still carry the Brakimo. It has replaced every knife I own under six inch blade length.

[@UltimateSurvivalTips]

+Arctodus Simus Glad you enjoyed the video. Nice on Brakimo. Go Texas!

[@gabotrial]

Cold steel Srk for me. Backed up with a mora or victorinox multitool, thats all i need

[@louel9272]

I have a BK7 in my bag but I've only used it once. For regular use my go to is a bolo (just under 10 usd here in the Philippines and made from truck leaf springs). For smaller tasks i use a mora.

[@futuresonex]

By far my favorite of the bunch is the Tops Brakimo, and I'd put the SK-5 as #2. Still, none of them are in my regular rotation. I prefer to have a large knife, 5"- 9" (depending on the situation), and a small neck knife to go with it. The larger belt knife is my 'survival knife', and the smaller neck knife (generally 2"- 4") is my 'bushcraft knife'. At the moment the two I carry most often are the Tops Tahoma Field Knife and the Bark River Ultra-light Bushcrafter. I also have a Leatherman -- usually a Charge TTi -- and a Victorinox Swisschamp on me pretty much at all times when I'm in the backcountry, and I typically stick my Kershaw Blur in my pocket as well, although that's more out of habit than anything else. And I also have a Mora Light My Fire knife in the bottom of my pack as a backup/loaner knife. (I don't loan out my good knives.) So screw that whole 'one tool option' nonsense; I am not a one knife kind of guy!

[@UltimateSurvivalTips]

+Gunslinger454 Dude... As ALWAYS - Great Tips! Yes, I agree. I always, except while I sleep - have no less that 3 blades on me. Even with the MSK-1 it Serves me well as a one knife solution if I NEED it to... but this is a rare exception... and generally only done to challenge myself. Thanks for always providing helpful, instructive and constructive commentary! Have a fantastic day! -David

[@Oldsparkey]

If I was going to pick a survival knife and weight did not matter then the Ka-Bar the Marines issued me in 1964 ( I still have it ). Camping with my ultra light backpack ( weight is a consideration ) it's the little Victorinox Swiss Army Camper II knife.

[@GhettoRanger01]

My piper cub went down in a heavy storm, we made an emergency landing in a small lake, fortunately we were able to swim to shore with the clothes on our backs and our survival knives with Magnesium Flint Rod attached to the sheath. It was touch and go for the first few hours, we didn't know if we could hang on but in the end everything in Fantasyland has a happy ending.

[@NicolasShaffer]

The SOG Field Pup 1 is my personal favorite for all around tactical and utility tasks.

[@275Vet-RLTW]

Nice knife but to brittle for survival use.

[@yohannmawash4209]

my favorite survival knife cold steel SRK

[@davidgau]

I have the Schrade 9 and I really like it the handle fits my hand perfectly good steel budget knife

[@shrek7650]

When I was 13 I bought a gerber strong arm and it took me a good 3 to 2 and a half days the figure out how to mount the thing on my bugout bag

[@UltimateSurvivalTips]

Dude... I know. I have had to keep the sheath instructions so I can mount it on different stuff. It's cool... just a bit of a puzzle. Thanks for the comment. ~David

[@vaughnvail5279]

No joke the exact same story.

[@seanb6986]

So... you are 13 right now?

[@matthewshannon6946]

Marine?

[@GhettoRanger01]

Last year? Do you have to "bug out" very often?

[@joeyjones9041]

The Tops Brakimo is the knife I eventually settled on. That modified scandi makes it super easy to do detailed tasks. I have a Husqvarna 26" Multipurpose Forest Axe for the heavy chopping/splitting tasks. That with a Silky Big Boy 2000 XL folding saw and a Leatherman Supertool 300 rounds out the tools in my INCH bag.

[@maruvargas129]

Love this channel so much please start uploading some content again.

[@adamalbright7479]

I watched the entire video to watch them review the TOPS. Definitely the best knife they reviewed. TOPS are WELL worth the money

[@EduardoGarcia-fj2uc]

My list. Fallkniven F1 . Terava skrama. Solingen FK 2000. Mora Gaberg. Buck Tops CSAR-T. Cold steel kuri. Aitor Oso Negro. Gerber prodogy BDZ-1. Buck 141 pack lite skinner.Hogue EX-F02.

[@MTMILITIAMAN7.62]

Benchmade Arvensis, from Latin for "in the field." It has a 6.5 inch clip point 154CM blade, which is about as small as I would really go for any hard, abusive use or batoning. But it balances right at the top of the G10 handles, which makes it super lively and nimble in the hand. I was a little concerned that with as smooth as the scales for the handles are it would be slippery, but I field dressed a deer with it this season and even with my hands covered in mud, slush, and blood, I never had problems keeping control of the knife. It stayed sharp even after hacking through sternum and pelvis, and later boning the animal. I've used it for a dozen different every day chores since and it still takes hair off my arm. It handles like a smaller knife, is well made, and versatile. One minor complaint is the sheath is functional but not outstanding.

[@norby0418]

A Survival knife is the knife you have with you when the survival situation begins

[@jameshill6872]

Rowen is the manufacturer of ESEE knives. Your ESEE 4 is the CP variation and was developed for more tactical application but it is not a special Rowen creation. Amost all ESEE knives have the Rowen marking.

[@PrioritySurvival]

Glad you're back David, I have missed your videos!

[@UltimateSurvivalTips]

Thanks man... ~David

[@anthonyp7051]

Good entry level blades,nice spread

[@carlrobinson8177]

The MSK-1 awesome knife, nevertheless I love my Tops SXB tracker, a hatchet survival knife all in one in the hand along with the cold steel Camp 10. I really enjoyed this video. Thanks for sharing.

[@ilijabosnjak76]

Mora companion with carbon steel for fine stuff and fire starting (spine sharpened for Ferro Rod) and OKC Raider SP-10 for heavy use as for fire rod I use Couglands...Price for everything $123 CDN combined tax included at the door..Yes I have Amazon prime so add $6 extra...$130 CDN I am ok with that... I have many knives but those are always ready to go and always ready to grab at the moment notice..

[@kuuroosimptetsuro2498]

My dad as a foot long survival knife, the barrel is hollow with a compass and stitches and bandages inside the tube. One side is sharp the other side has a ridged side. There's so sheath or cover whatever which sucks.

[@alexwbanks70]

SOG Force is what you should have had in there. The first knife I ever bought was the Force after I watched your video on it. It is a great survival knife.

[@UltimateSurvivalTips]

+Alex Banks Good knife that Force. Maybe it will make a different category. Thanks

[@mattnobrega6621]

Ka-bar is #1 hands down. As a marine a veteran, I will stand by it.

[@AlpineTrails]

2 rust spots on that Esee 4. Ordered one yesterday but on a second thought it will go back. At that price point ( £140 in UK) I'd expect a better steel than a rust magnet 1095. Thanks for the vid though

[@22Picks]

Waiting on the conclusion? Great video but can you please recommend one?

[@mikethompson8594]

Great video! I like the pros and cons segments....nice job.

[@shawnwells5719]

The SOG Seal Pup is a tough little bastard, durability is NOT a concern. It was made in Taiwan when I bought mine eight years ago, but I believe production has been moved to China. It's a tougher blade than my KABAR USMC, and more adept at utility tasks. Plus it's about $30 cheaper.

[@Freeloader_420]

Ka Bar for life - all around best knife for a variety of purposes.

[@rainmayhem4255]

How did the OKC rat 5 not make this list?

[@rainmayhem4255]

@Alejandro Santa yes that is another great knife or the Afghan

[@iceefreet]

Because this guy is salesman not a survivalist.

[@keithguitar8793]

Because these guys have no at all... unless you got lost with it, in no way is any 4" knife a survival knife. Should have seen Esse6 and not the 4, stopped watching right there.

[@semco72057]

I have several knives and just ordered a Schrade survival knife and is waiting to receive it. The only thing from Gerber which I have is their utility tool which I love and is better than anyone else's on the market. I have a Buck knife which I purchased at an air base in Southern California during the early 80's and love it for general purpose and the blade is long and American made. I also have a Japanese knife which is great, but it don't have a full tang blade. I also have the Chinese made survival knife sold by a German company which have a long blade on it too and have the compartment for storing fishing line in and it isn't a full tang knife though.

[@wolfman011000]

Re: SOG Seal Pup there is also a fine edge version, also the SOG North west ranger is also very good light weight companion blade and worth a good look. If you like the handle of the Cold Steel SRK but want a shorter blade the master hunter is FFG in San Mai 3 is worth a look. SRK in AUS8 is a good blade the current prodution is in SK5, i picked one up afew months ago as a beater knife while camping, takes a good edge keeps it just like the AUS8 version, just as easy to sharpen. SRK is also in VG1 and CPM 3V but at a price as with all things.

[@BrettStevens4321]

I prefer buck knives model 119 great all around knife

[@Cerph]

Esee 6- the best survival knife

[@keithguitar8793]

Agreed, maybe that's why the Esse6 was omitted... in favour of the 4" survival knife😂

[@jasholden9741]

For a lightweight survival kit I recommend either of these knives: *Hultafors GK heavy duty construction workers knife* *Bahco curved blade Home Wrecker knife* Both are Japanese SK5 carbon steel at 58-60 HRC, Both have super strong hard cast solid polypropylene handles. Both knives are approved by the manufacturer to be hammered on with a steel hammer (or rock) on the back of the blade or on the pommel. Both knives have a scandi primary grind with a V secondary grind that should be convexed by the owner. Both knives also have cheap prices ($10-20) To go with them I recommend a *Swiss Army Trekker* knife and a *12 to 14 inch machete* that weighs 1 to 1.5 lb and a folding saw. You can buy all three of these knives for less than $100 on Amazon or Ebay.

[@fp3359]

SRK; all the way. Nice price & good quality.

[@squirrelsurvival]

I own 5/10, All great knives. Just put a new edge on my schf9 and it is shiny and sharp! Thanks guys!

[@woezacardoza5659]

I love my KA-BAR Becker BK 2 Companion

[@Mikee12771]

This is what happens to comic book nerds when they grow up.

[@timcross9815]

Well put lol

[@whythough7960]

Mikee this comment is what happens when a internet troll gets board

[@bev8200]

Mikee guilty

[@Pew7070]

And that’s why 1095 is their best steel on the table. 3V anyone?

[@juainott5281]

They start to buy knives and stuff And play with weapons on the woods, yes we know

[@jokiejokes]

love it works great. just the right size

[@brinles]

You rock David! Your videos greatly influence my prepping and outdoor purches. Your my idol man

[@UltimateSurvivalTips]

Glad to be of help.

[@michaelmathis1961]

Buck has been making knives for at least 70 years. I own several of their knives so why didn't you guys include their knives in this segment? Did you do a review on some of their knives on a previous video?

[@caseysimpson1806]

My local Walmart has a 119 Special with leather sheath for $47.00

[@samgardner4667]

Buck Knives are cheap.

[@Dingdongwitchisdead]

@@caseysimpson1806 that was the first quality knife I had as a kid around 14 back when Buck was THEE KNIFE. Took it hiking up in the Bob Marshall Wilderness and lost it. I am almost 50 and miss that knife still.

[@commisarwinter]

Excellent well thought out. Thanks

[@croxii9929]

When he says Ka Bar at 5:18 the subtitles say “gay bar”

[@highonimmi]

dead

[@uraniumjoe]

🤣

[@TheDonovanFisher]

Is this the ten best survival knives, or a quick review of 10 knives that you have?

[@garrettferrell6821]

I hope this isn’t supposed to be the 10 best survival knives because I could easily make a list of 10 far superior survival knives...I mean,I’m not shitting on their collection,they have some pretty decent knives here but certainly not the best

[@TheNutzandBoltz]

Entertaining gentlemen, nice work. True survival, two is one and one is none. The guy with the Mora and another budget knife just might win.

[@TomJonesGearGuy]

really needed the Esee 5 and over the 4 if you are talking survival knives good video thanks

[@UltimateSurvivalTips]

+Tom Jones GearGuy Good point. Tough call. Lots preference goes into how we define what is a good Survival Knife.

[@TomJonesGearGuy]

so true and everyone is always going to pick what they think they will need :)

[@williamn.goodman6489]

What is your opinion of the Chris Reeve' Neil Roberts Seal memorial Warrior knife? I have one for about 15 years. I own many fixed blade and folding knives. Picking one is tough.

[@myevilplans]

don't forget the ka-bar USN MK 1 and their dog's head. what about CASE? or BUCK?

[@Dan-sq5cv]

Great video and a good selection of popular knives. My current favorite right now is my Gerber Strongarm and my Mora black survival version. However any knife will do any cutting task just to varying degrees of efficiency. If you recherche most of the knives the mountain men used in the early 1800's more resemble an old hickory butcher knife, and they work vey well. High carbon 1095 steel, made in USA, and about $12.00. Davis I love the design of you new knife it should hold up to anything a person could throw at it.

[@trashcan7013]

17:32 nice borderlands game series input. Also i absolutely love my kabar USMC great knife!

[@UltimateSurvivalTips]

:)

[@davealbertsen9387]

You laughed about the extended tang on the Strong-arm; but it will absolutely "take out" a windshield, with a single blow. Years ago, I took out a perfect windshield, out of necessity; with a single blow of the steel butt end of my pocket knife. The thing is...that knife doesn't even have a "glass breaker" on it. When you hit one of the bottom corners of a windshield with a solid small object, with force...that thing will "spider" crack all the way across...and fall inward in tiny pieces. That's just a fact .

[@kevinalt8437]

how do you feel about the ESEE 6? I am thinking about getting it for general camping and outdoor use but also for hunting, think its up for the task?

[@UltimateSurvivalTips]

4, 5, 6 are all good. Mostly depends on your preference and comfortable size of blade IMO.

[@TomJonesGearGuy]

Can not go wrong with an Esee I have a 3 and 5 both are great knifes. I have no connection with the online shop Knife Connect other then giving them my money. Why I like them is they have some very nice G-10 scales for the Esee knifes that if you buy the scales you can buy blades only and save some money and their prices are great. The Esee scales are a bit flat for me I like a bit more palm swell and the G-10 scale feel great and come in many colors. The 5 saved my ass once and without it would of had to declare an emergency and get pulled of a river.

[@Training_With_Pepper]

Great video David! Just have to say the BK2 is not a full flat grind. It's a saber grind. The Blackbird is a full flat grind and it can definitely handle some batonning. Maybe not as much as the BK2, but it's pretty tough. Anyway, take care man ;)

[@UltimateSurvivalTips]

Thanks bro. Yes... it's easy to mess up when you do these videos in more of a live context. On Blackbird... yes... but I did ruin one a few years ago batoning. Just be careful out there. ~D

[@Training_With_Pepper]

Ultimate Survival Tips I completely understand! I'd do the same thing haha. That's too bad you had a problem with the Blackbird. Have you ever had any issues with the BG Pro? I've beat on it a lot and it keeps tickin' lol

[@ernestwalden3894]

I own several of these great knives but there's on knife that's not in this video that I really like to know if I should buy it. I'm talking about the sog super bowie. I can't find buy 2 reviews on YT. Any information would be appreciated. And Merry Xmas from Kentucky land between the lakes. The land no one enters without a great knife LOL

[@spider5001]

BK2💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻 I have chopped down trees with it!

[@georgehale9471]

I really like these types of videos. For me personally, I don't tend to carry a fixed blade; I carry a pocket knife. I'd love to see another one of these videos but with pocket knives. You may not have time or may have already done this video, but would be great to know. I also just bought the propel Downrange auto form Gerber.

[@UltimateSurvivalTips]

Thanks! Here's a video we recently did on EDC Pocket Knives kzbin.info/www/bejne/fmiqeqJ7hdFnkMk Hope this helps! Thanks for the comment! ~David

[@tabsy1237]

What do you think is the best knife for survival? Pls answer

[@Flamma-theSyrian]

bark river bravo 1 3v hands down, look it up ive been researching your question for a long time

[@BibleTeacher4U]

Gerber Strongarm, have it don't like it especially the crappy sheath, also it doesn't do bushcraft well. The sheath was set up fine if you like horizontal carry. I ended up buying an adapter to carry it vertically. Schrade F9 have like it -super power batoning! that saber grind and 1/4" spine make it perfect for batoning!

[@MutsPub]

+True Blade - Strongarm PTA edge has to be re-profiled to make it a better "slicer". Preparedmind101, Gideonstactical did video. After that they are bullet prof and more functional. Fits in Ka-Bar sheath "if" you like leather? $10 Ebay

[@BibleTeacher4U]

MutsPub - I did my own head to head feather making challenge with my Gerber Strongarm, Jaakaripuukko 140mm, Real Steel Bushcraft II and my SCHF42 the Strongarm came in last for ease of use in fine tasks However it is a great knife for utility tasks and EDC, that's why it is in my bugout bag

[@MutsPub]

+True Blade -Agreed. It will not hold a candle to a scandi grind. I finally got frustrated with mine and ran it through my "work sharp". It took forever!!! It has a ""rounded?" bevel before the main grind that will not let it slice well. It is a million times better now. Just took a look at the Real Steel, pretty sweet. I own several SCHF42D. I put a finger choil for better balance and detail work. I could not keep that last 1/4" or so sharp. Micarta scales. It compares now with my Esee Laser Strikes in size and balance, just no Kydex and about $40 cheaper. Don't laugh, but if you like the SCHF42, take a look at the MTech USA MT-20-70C $12 amazon, $14 pocket sheath ebay, add finger choil. they are about the same size. Razor sharp. I have beat the heck out of it (i own 4). Factor sheath is garbage, loctite the screws, tape the handle for better grip? Great inexpensive knife for trunk, tool/tackle box. China Steel heat treat QC can be hit or miss? Mine are surprisingly impressive.

[@wheatonchannel]

This video is awesome. Very good rundown. Thank you. Subscribed.

[@Papercut337]

I love my Gerber Strongarm. My only gripe is the nylon strap that connects the sheath to the belt loop lets the sheathed knife flop around, and I prefer it more rigid. There are fixes and custom parts, though.

[@shawnskinner9260]

I have a Kabar BK and T. The second one they feature in this vid. It is the only one in the world. But! It is not made by KaBar. It is made by Camillus. I got it as a blank. When Camillus went of business Ontario Knife bought out all their assets. A friend and I attended the auction when Ontario knife sold of Cammilus stuff such as knife blank. He bought an entire pallet of the blanks. He gave me one. I took it to a friend who is group leader at the Cutco/KaBar Corporation in Olean, NY. He in turn gave it to the general manager of the plant. He completely finished the blade for me. It is the only BK and T knife made by Cammilus (who stamped their blades as opposed to Cutco/KaBar laser cutting theirs). It is the only one in the world.

[@wadewade513]

I was chopping with my Tops silent hero knife tip broke. I couldn’t believe it what do I do I love this knifeAnd it’s been through hell and back it’s never let me down until knowI bought it on eBay how do I get a new knife

[@mancooutwest44]

Wade Wade I just used the Brakimo and pounded it through the pelvis and rib cage of a huge elk hard enough that it should have broke if it wasn’t well designed. I couldn’t believe how well it handled up to the abuse I put it through that day. I’ve broke cheaper stainless knives attempting the same thing and can say the Brakimo is my favorite knife of all time.

[@garrettferrell6821]

That sucks,the Silent Hero is an awesome knife

[@YoungDervDawg]

Glock 81/78 is a fantastic option for how cheap it is. Razor sharp out of the box and incredible rugged. For 30 bucks it can’t be beat