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Posted: 4/14/2021 12:17:03 PM EDT
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Ask Aimless for advice.
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Posted: 4/14/2021 12:18:50 PM EDT
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I have the Garberg as my do all, but I'd look hard at the Terava Jakaripuuko 110 from Finland. Cheaper than the Mora but looks every bit as good, you can find them at Varustaleleka or however you spell it lol!
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Posted: 4/14/2021 12:20:19 PM EDT
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Posted: 4/14/2021 12:21:31 PM EDT
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Tag for ideas so I can add to my 100 + knife collection.
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Posted: 4/14/2021 12:21:54 PM EDT
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I like the Falkniven A1 as a do all survival knife. Mine has been a great.
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Posted: 4/14/2021 12:24:05 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Ka-Bar BK-7. Street price of $100 or a little less, everyone should own a few. Good knife to stash behind a truck seat or in a UTV. https://cdn11.bigcommerce.com/s-cmbujzyffl/products/35021/images/115062/BKT-ComUtil-BK7__23960.1572884077.386.513.jpg?c=2 Same for their BK2 . . . in fact, if for whatever screwy reason I could only grab one, it would be the BK2, cause I dont think even I could fuck it up....it's a gawdang beast   
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Posted: 4/14/2021 12:24:23 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: While you are making up your mind on what $$$$ Survival knife to get, grab a few Mora Knifes (different models/colors), and have fun with them and then eventually forget you were going to spend $$$$ on a fancy surival knife. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/79948/Mora-1904468.jpg https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/79948/mora-knife-article-photo-1-1904470.jpg Any member here who doesn't have at least six Moras needs to face death by snu snu. There's just no excuse |
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Posted: 4/14/2021 12:30:44 PM EDT
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Posted: 4/14/2021 12:40:26 PM EDT
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I take a shortened standard machete with me when rustic camping. Cut down to about 13 inches with a shallow 2 inch clip point ground on top. The size and reground tip make it more like a large bowie, but cheap enough you actually use it and don't care. Good for clearing brush and chopping wood for the fire, etc.
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Posted: 4/14/2021 12:51:07 PM EDT
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Esee 4
Esee laser strike Tops BOB Those are my top picks. |
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Posted: 4/14/2021 12:52:05 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Same for their BK2 . . . in fact, if for whatever screwy reason I could only grab one, it would be the BK2, cause I dont think even I could fuck it up....it's a gawdang beast https://i.imgur.com/iVfxII0.png https://i.imgur.com/wGadsTq.png Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Ka-Bar BK-7. Street price of $100 or a little less, everyone should own a few. Good knife to stash behind a truck seat or in a UTV. https://cdn11.bigcommerce.com/s-cmbujzyffl/products/35021/images/115062/BKT-ComUtil-BK7__23960.1572884077.386.513.jpg?c=2 Same for their BK2 . . . in fact, if for whatever screwy reason I could only grab one, it would be the BK2, cause I dont think even I could fuck it up....it's a gawdang beast https://i.imgur.com/iVfxII0.png https://i.imgur.com/wGadsTq.png If I can only grab one knife it's going to be my BK2. |
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Posted: 4/14/2021 12:58:24 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Threads like this one are filled with nothing but pictures of 400 dollar safe queens. Flash!! There is no do all knife. If you want something useful, get a Morakniv, and a decent Leatherman or Gerber tool. Take the rest of the money and spend it on something useful like maybe an Appleseed shoot. Q: When was the last time you were in combat? A: During your last wet dream. Qft. Gerber on my belt and a morakniv in all of my bags. I will hand over my retirement account to the person that ever catches me wishing I had a bigger and heavier and more expensive knife these threads go on about. |
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Posted: 4/14/2021 1:00:32 PM EDT
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ESEE-4 S35VN
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Posted: 4/14/2021 1:02:27 PM EDT
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ESEE 4 with TKC handles.
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Posted: 4/14/2021 1:04:33 PM EDT
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Chris Reeve Pacific or Green Beret
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Posted: 4/14/2021 1:04:54 PM EDT
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Cold steel SRK or the compact SRK.
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Posted: 4/14/2021 1:05:23 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I have talked to people who ran into crazies out in the wild, so there is that. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Threads like this one are filled with nothing but pictures of 400 dollar safe queens. Flash!! There is no do all knife. If you want something useful, get a Morakniv, and a decent Leatherman or Gerber tool. Take the rest of the money and spend it on something useful like maybe an Appleseed shoot. Q: When was the last time you were in combat? A: During your last wet dream. I have talked to people who ran into crazies out in the wild, so there is that. Getting into a knife fight with crazies is not on my to-do list. One of the many reasons I carry firearms is to avoid scenarios just like that.  In the $15-$50 GBPSE category, I'd recommend either the Morakniv Companion or Bushcraft series. They are available in carbon or stainless steel, an assortment of different colors, different blade thicknesses, and the Bushcraft is also available with a serrated blade if you prefer.  Attached File Attached File Attached FileI have a very hard time imagining a scenario where these wouldn't be "enough knife" for someone. |
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Posted: 4/14/2021 1:06:03 PM EDT
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Posted: 4/14/2021 1:06:47 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: While you are making up your mind on what $$$$ Survival knife to get, grab a few Mora Knifes (different models/colors), and have fun with them and then eventually forget you were going to spend $$$$ on a fancy surival knife. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/79948/Mora-1904468.jpg https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/79948/mora-knife-article-photo-1-1904470.jpg I have a hand full of Mora's. They are my go to blade 90% of the time. |
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Posted: 4/14/2021 1:07:48 PM EDT
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Posted: 4/14/2021 1:12:27 PM EDT
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Bark River Canoe
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Posted: 4/14/2021 1:15:48 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Any member here who doesn't have at least six Moras needs to face death by snu snu. There's just no excuse  |
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Posted: 4/14/2021 1:16:32 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: i wanna punch out via snu snu with hope solo. https://media.npr.org/assets/img/2012/08/15/145370585_custom-8ef4c54eea44f1f2ee9a193012758eba2854e06e.jpg Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Any member here who doesn't have at least six Moras needs to face death by snu snu. There's just no excuse https://media.npr.org/assets/img/2012/08/15/145370585_custom-8ef4c54eea44f1f2ee9a193012758eba2854e06e.jpg CHOO CHOO HERE COMES THE BUTT HOLE |
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Posted: 4/14/2021 1:16:39 PM EDT
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Any ASEK knife with an insulated handle
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Posted: 4/14/2021 1:16:48 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: While you are making up your mind on what $$$$ Survival knife to get, grab a few Mora Knifes (different models/colors), and have fun with them and then eventually forget you were going to spend $$$$ on a fancy surival knife. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/79948/Mora-1904468.jpg https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/79948/mora-knife-article-photo-1-1904470.jpg  Attached File |
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Posted: 4/14/2021 1:16:57 PM EDT
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I have 3 choices, this is my first. A.J. Russell model 1965 camp knife designed and made in Japan by a famous maker, AUS8 steel. Beast of a knife, hard to find them now and when one does turn up it sells quick.
STOCK IMAGE:  A very close runner up is my Teton bowie bought in the early 90's before they got the Black Jack stamp on the blade. A few made it into the US and were sold for $49.99. Made in Seki, Japan out of AUS8. Razor sharp 10 inch blade. STOCK IMAGE:  My third choice was a Cold Steel knife that some of the jerks on here convinced me to spend money on. They were really talking it up and I stupidly listened although I didnt need another knife. Dont get me wrong, its a nice knife, I just need to stop listening to people on here convincing me to buy more stuff   |
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Posted: 4/14/2021 1:17:04 PM EDT
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Posted: 4/14/2021 1:17:55 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: CHOO CHOO HERE COMES THE BUTT HOLE 
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Posted: 4/14/2021 1:18:43 PM EDT
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Rat-7 with Architect scales and sheath.
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Posted: 4/14/2021 1:20:46 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: While you are making up your mind on what $$$$ Survival knife to get, grab a few Mora Knifes (different models/colors), and have fun with them and then eventually forget you were going to spend $$$$ on a fancy surival knife. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/79948/Mora-1904468.jpg https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/79948/mora-knife-article-photo-1-1904470.jpg These are inexpensive enough to keep a few on hand, you can choose SS or Carbon blades. |
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Posted: 4/14/2021 1:24:19 PM EDT
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I bought mora's for the vehicles, work bench, etc...
Yet to break one and they are cheap enough to have many. |
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Posted: 4/14/2021 1:26:02 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Esee 4. Or something similar. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/137867/s-l400_jpg-1904389.JPG |
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Posted: 4/14/2021 1:26:27 PM EDT
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One persons 'all purpose' uses are so different than anothers it makes no sense.
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Posted: 4/14/2021 1:27:39 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Any ASEK knife with an insulated handle It's the best non-custom knife I have owned. |
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Posted: 4/14/2021 1:31:07 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryThis guy looks pretty interesting. Might have to pick one up. |
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Posted: 4/14/2021 1:31:09 PM EDT
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ESEE 4 or 6.
TOPS Tahoma Browning FDX-4 Buck 639 If you want a big chopper, Kershaw Outcast. |
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Posted: 4/14/2021 1:31:24 PM EDT
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All I have is an Ontario 498 that has CASE stamped on it.
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Posted: 4/14/2021 1:36:00 PM EDT
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If I had to walk out the door tomorrow and straight into the woods, I am gonna take my Spyderco bill Moran skinner...They just flat work, not the biggest, not the heaviest, but a tough stays sharp knife that will do anything if you need it to as long as you don't get stupid...
If I thought I needed bigger it would be my old coffin handle Gerber, If I was going to war, the old SRK would have to do..got a couple mora's laying around someplace as well, but the skinner would be my go to if I could only take one...  Attached File |
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Posted: 4/14/2021 1:44:26 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Fucking America-hating Commie.  I have my grandfather's Swiss Army Knife. Know what function I use the most? The awl. That's hard to find on a modern one. I don't think more than a couple of current models even have the awl, and it's not the same as the one on my knife. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/271112/awl_jpg-1904456.JPG Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Most any fixed blade will be an improvement over that AF survival knife. Fucking America-hating Commie. I'd take a Swiss Army knife over one of those. I had one and nothing about it made me happy. I have my grandfather's Swiss Army Knife. Know what function I use the most? The awl. That's hard to find on a modern one. I don't think more than a couple of current models even have the awl, and it's not the same as the one on my knife. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/271112/awl_jpg-1904456.JPG That's a marlin spike, not an awl. |
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Posted: 4/14/2021 1:48:43 PM EDT
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Posted: 4/14/2021 2:18:29 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: "The Tracker is the scout rifle of survival knives" -- Aimless (probably) Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: Tops tracker knife. Once you learn its uses it will accomplish pretty much everything thrown at. It doesnt do everything great but it works on every task "The Tracker is the scout rifle of survival knives" -- Aimless (probably) Nice work. Never, before today and before this post, have I wanted a Tops Tracker. Now I just want one to go with my BubbaScout M1903. |
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Posted: 4/14/2021 2:26:39 PM EDT
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 Buck GCK |
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Posted: 4/14/2021 2:41:26 PM EDT
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The Architect Field Buddy 5.5 really has my eye.
https://theknifeconnection.com/architect-knife-builder-field-buddy-5-5/  My $35 Cold Steel SRK probably does the same thing (haven't used it much, not my pic). 
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Posted: 4/14/2021 3:00:20 PM EDT
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I keep ESEE 3s in vehicle kits, because they fit easier.
I have a few ESEE 4s I have a couple of these Scrap Yard / Gerber combos. I’ve had them for about a decade.  This is what’s in my pocket... 
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Posted: 4/14/2021 3:04:48 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Cold Steel SRK is good enough. |
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Posted: 4/14/2021 3:05:34 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Fucking America-hating Commie. I have my grandfather's Swiss Army Knife. Know what function I use the most? The awl. That's hard to find on a modern one. I don't think more than a couple of current models even have the awl, and it's not the same as the one on my knife. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/271112/awl_jpg-1904456.JPG I have six modern Swiss Army knives. They all have awls. |
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Posted: 4/14/2021 3:06:52 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I have six modern Swiss Army knives. They all have awls. Link? It's been a while but I searched up and down and only ended up finding one or two models with awls. I bought one as a spare but it's still not the "marlin spike" that my granddad's awl is. |
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Posted: 4/14/2021 3:11:07 PM EDT
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I like my Gerber LMF.
 Though I like my OKC M9 bayonet more. |
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Posted: 4/14/2021 3:11:53 PM EDT
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Lots of good suggestions, but without more details its hard to figure out exactly what tasks you want to tackle.
I will offer another option and say to look into Entrek knives. And I will also plug the Battle Horse Knives, if only because Dan was a great mentor to me back when I was first getting into knifemaking. I still have the prototype of the Pathfinder he gifted me... |
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Posted: 4/14/2021 3:18:20 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Esee 4. Or something similar. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/137867/s-l400_jpg-1904389.JPG |
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