Comments on: The Combat Survival Knife – Our Top Picks

By: Henry Belk

Henry Belk — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 03:06:28 +0000

I have been searching for a new survival knife for some time and currently have a Buck Vanguard as my Primary cary knife. A friend of mine that was in the Army Special Forces (me Navy Diver) told me about his fav. knife, Busse knives,they are all they are said to be and more. Please check them out, and let me know what you and others think. I cannot find another knife that would take its spot even a Ka-Bar.Check out the “Scrap Yard” knives especially!

By: Christraven

Christraven — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 06:06:16 +0000

Kudos on creating an excellent and informative website. I’ve only recently begun developing a BOB, and I have to say that the information you’ve included has been extremely helpful.

I originally was looking for a kukri blade to use as my knife of choice, until I saw the information here about the Recon Scout Tanto. Since I already have one in my collection, I’ve decided to move the Recon to my primary knife, and to use the kukri as a secondary, brush-cutting blade, should I find a satisfactory one. The cons you mentioned about the Recon Scout series are noted, but I’m not certain they would apply in my case – the Kraton handle is quite comfortable for me, for instance.

The only question I have is about the sheath for my Tanto. It came with a leather sheath, and I’ve been wondering where I might get something a little more durable – Kydex, or similar, if possible.

Thanks again for all of the great info!

By: Dustin

Dustin — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 19:22:45 +0000

I did a LOT of research before making my knife purchase.

It was down to:
Gerber LMF II Survival or SOG SEAL Pup

I would have preferred to add Fallkniven F1 and RAT RC-5 to the mix, but didn’t have the $ at the time.

I am now returning my Gerber – the overmolding peeled off of the handle after about a dozen re-sheaths (I could have an entire blog about my opinion on the sheath!).

I will now buy a RAT RC5, I believe – the Fallkniven is a beautiful design, but I need something that has a less fussy metallurgy, since this will be my #1 knife.
RAT Cutlery warranty is simple – break it and get a new one. No questions asked, 100% transferable. I’ve seen a post lamenting about the terrible customer service an owner had trying to get a Fallkniven fixed.

By: caddotx

caddotx — Sat, 09 Jan 2010 02:56:43 +0000

Thanks for the kind words Pat! I have never owned a Fallkniven knife but thanks to your recommendation I’m going to start checking into them. If it’s that good a knife it deserves our attention.

By: Pat

Pat — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 02:07:34 +0000

Folks,

Thanks for producing the nice website.

You’ve picked some excellent knives above. I own knives from all the manufacturers but one, and they are all great products and good bang for the buck.

Let me also respectfully recommend the Fallkniven S1. It has a 5.125 inch laminated blade. The inner blade material is somewhat hard, but not hardened to the point of being brittle, and the outside is a ductile SS. I bought a blade only and put on a micarta handle. The stock handle is also good (I have it on my Fallkniven F1).

I have intentionally abused my S1 every chance I get for 2 solid years. I dig in all sorts of ground, cut frozen wood, edge my yard and clean the ice off of my back steps. It’s also my main food prep knife on the trail and in the house. The only damage I’ve been able to inflict is when I broke through some ice on my back steps and smashed the blade tip straight into concrete. This took a very small chip out of the tip. An half hour with a cheap stone and it was back in business.

The blade stone-sharpens very well. I use a small and very cheap stone, and it puts on a fine edge…no fancy ceramics or diamond stones are required.

The Fallkniven would make a nice addition to your excellent recommendations.