Can your keychain knife hack through rope? Wood? Bone? Didn’t think so. We tested 14 packable blades to find the toughest, most versatile survival tool for hikers.
BURLIEST Gerber Bear Grylls Ultimate Fine Edge Power: This bruiser chopped through knots in a cedar log like they were cardboard, and the Rambo-worthy blade set our wood-splitting speed record on a four-inch-thick log: 30 seconds. Precision: Drilling with the wide tip made an acceptable firebow hole. A thick spine and solid balance enabled smooth two-handed maneuvering for detail work like carving tent stakes. Verdict: There’s a reason the Ultimate is the best-selling knife in the world. This version has a smooth edge and thicker-than-average blade made with high-carbon stainless steel that hacked wood like an axe. The scary-sharp edge easily filleted a trout after days of heavy use. Bonus: Extras include a whistle, sharpener, and firesteel. Bummer: Bulk and weight. $62; blade: 4.75 in., 8.5 oz., sheath: 5.3 oz.; gerbergear.com
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Mar 31, 2013
Under 100$ survival knives to concider :
(at least 5" long and good non-stainless steel)
(preferably servicable and easily field sharpen)
(must be full tang, sorry no Mora on my list, but these are great knives if you dont require full tang. I do.)
Buck 119 (my choice. timeless)
Condor Bushlore (Small buisness going big)
Condor Bushcraft Basic 5"(best $-performance ratio)
Cold Steel SRK (homerun from CS)
Becker BK2 (if you dont know these, get out)
Becker BK7
Ka-Bar Fighting (of course. timeless as well)
Schrade SCHF9 (steel ? but price is great)
SOG Force (a thick beast. Tank to go)
Ontario Rat 7 (1095 steel. Great choice. Awesome)
Bokker VoxRold (China.Red flag but great reviews)
Scrap Yard SYKCO 511 (check out this knife guys)
All these knives cost between 30$ to 100$.
The Bear Grylls Ultimate Knife is a entry level knife aimed at kids who like gadgets and cool stuff sub par compared to all blades above. Its the best selling knife world wide, thanks to their very effective marketing team, the Gerber global presence in every sport stores in occident and the numerous paid "reviews" in the major magazines and websites.
You just been "Grylled". Congratulation.
APZ
Mar 25, 2013
Try using what the Pro's that go into harms way every day use. Look for an NSN on the label, that means that someone else has tested it with their life on the line. Don't overlook Ontario.
SoCalled
Mar 19, 2013
Oh my ...
Very bad advice$ your desk chairman listened at, BP mag. I hope you guys read the comments here and copied/pasted some to your bosse$ because they will destroy your magazine in no time.
Bear Grylls ? Ok, put it on the list somewhere and cash the check. But try to look like you know some of your stuff with a solid top 3. And specify a price range.
Under 50$ - Buck 119 (period)
Under 100$ - BK2/KOA Bushcamp/Vox Rold/SOG Force
Under 200$ - Several choices. My pick: RC-6
Over 200$ - ++choices.Mine: BRKT Magnum Fox River
Bear Grylls Survival toy ?? Unless Gerber pay me, it wont be on my list ...
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Feb 24, 2013
Horrible choices and even worse example pictures...one of the worst articles ever written
Joe
Feb 02, 2013
I hated the Bear Grylls blade, worst blade purchase I've ever made.
BELOVED
Feb 01, 2013
Wow backpacker mag with all your resources and clout you got to be kidding when you do a knife review and dont even mention ESEE knives let alone pick one up to test it.......That's crazy.......I am a complete outdoorsman and would not think about hikeing my Highlands in N.J. without my ESEE 3,4 or my IZULA......Come on backpacker gerber bear griyls knife are u kidding me
corwin
Feb 01, 2013
I'd agree with Realist. Any knife review makes the knife geeks froth at the mouth. I've made it a week in the wild with just a knife I made by flint-napping a river rock so I feel qualified to say you guys are missing the point. It appears that they chose a small group for testing of widely available knives and none of them are BAD knives. Even the BG knife is based on Gerber's LMFII, which is a very good knife. If you know nothing about knives you won't be disappointed with any of these. That's the target audience of this article. If you've been into knives for a long time of course you will be aware of better options, but don't dismiss viable tools out of some kind of anti-retail/anti-product spokesman sentiment.
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Jan 23, 2013
Well, I guess I know I should never trust Backpacker Magazine when it comes to reviewing gear. These guys are clearly bought and paid for. Shame on you for recommending shoddy knives like the BG "survival" knife. How is anyone supposed to take you seriously when you recommend bad gear? Sure hope no one has to truly rely on that toy of a knife because of this review. Then again it would be their fault for not doing their homework...
redfly
Oct 23, 2012
morakniv
Bill
Sep 02, 2012
did they even look beyond the people that would pay them for this review. what about the Rtac 2 or buck hudlem, or the Cold Steel trail master.
Josh
Aug 29, 2012
My local custom knife maker, JRJ, will make me a beautiful custom full-tang knife from ATS34 with a brutally rugged leather sheath for $160-$180. That knife will stand up to anything. He's making me a copy of a Randall Model 25-6 of ATS34 with shoulder harness for $275. Indestructible knife. Did BP review it? Ummmmm, no.
william newton LEE
Aug 20, 2012
mult tool knifes are good for a morning walk. but if you are in the field day in and day out you want the real thing. p.38 for cans. real philups and standard driver. and real knifes. you cannot clear a camp site with a pocket knife. you people are good talkers. but there was this man a long time ago that wore a dress suit into the woods. carry food in is pockets and nothing else. the name john muir. he knew what he was doing. do you.
william newton LEE
Aug 20, 2012
mult tool knifes are good for a morning walk. but if you are in the field day in and day out you want the real thing. p.38 for cans. real philups and standard driver. and real knifes. you cannot clear a camp site with a pocket knife. you people are good talkers. but there was this man a long time ago that wore a dress suit into the woods. carry food in is pockets and nothing else. the name john muir. he knew what he was doing. do you.
william newton LEE
Aug 20, 2012
my best knife is a long blade made from a thick saw mill blade. its a full handle wood. the blade is 9 1/2 inches .. 15 inches over all. it dont seem to rust and it been in the field with me for 50 years. bought it new in 1961 for 5 dollars and got the sheat for two. on the blade mark colonial forjado. i thanked the maya indian that made it. never thought i would have it so long. yes i carry 3 knifes
william newton LEE
Aug 20, 2012
my best knife is a long blade made from a thick saw mill blade. its a full handle wood. the blade is 9 1/2 inches .. 15 inches over all. it dont seem to rust and it been in the field with me for 50 years. bought it new in 1961 for 5 dollars and got the sheat for two. on the blade mark colonial forjado. i thanked the maya indian that made it. never thought i would have it so long.
Just D
Aug 19, 2012
Whatcha need:
Full tang. Nice grip. Decent edge.
Before that:
Preparation, a plan, and common sense (if you don't have it, go live in a bubble).
All the advice in the world, can't replace the, "Done it" kinda wisdom some have to offer
Kristie
Aug 17, 2012
I have been thinking about getting a black bird from ontareo for a good survival knife.What is everyone's take on it?
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Under 100$ survival knives to concider :
(at least 5" long and good non-stainless steel)
(preferably servicable and easily field sharpen)
(must be full tang, sorry no Mora on my list, but these are great knives if you dont require full tang. I do.)
Buck 119 (my choice. timeless)
Condor Bushlore (Small buisness going big)
Condor Bushcraft Basic 5"(best $-performance ratio)
Cold Steel SRK (homerun from CS)
Becker BK2 (if you dont know these, get out)
Becker BK7
Ka-Bar Fighting (of course. timeless as well)
Schrade SCHF9 (steel ? but price is great)
SOG Force (a thick beast. Tank to go)
Ontario Rat 7 (1095 steel. Great choice. Awesome)
Bokker VoxRold (China.Red flag but great reviews)
Scrap Yard SYKCO 511 (check out this knife guys)
All these knives cost between 30$ to 100$.
The Bear Grylls Ultimate Knife is a entry level knife aimed at kids who like gadgets and cool stuff sub par compared to all blades above. Its the best selling knife world wide, thanks to their very effective marketing team, the Gerber global presence in every sport stores in occident and the numerous paid "reviews" in the major magazines and websites.
You just been "Grylled". Congratulation.
Try using what the Pro's that go into harms way every day use. Look for an NSN on the label, that means that someone else has tested it with their life on the line. Don't overlook Ontario.
Oh my ...
Very bad advice$ your desk chairman listened at, BP mag. I hope you guys read the comments here and copied/pasted some to your bosse$ because they will destroy your magazine in no time.
Bear Grylls ? Ok, put it on the list somewhere and cash the check. But try to look like you know some of your stuff with a solid top 3. And specify a price range.
Under 50$ - Buck 119 (period)
Under 100$ - BK2/KOA Bushcamp/Vox Rold/SOG Force
Under 200$ - Several choices. My pick: RC-6
Over 200$ - ++choices.Mine: BRKT Magnum Fox River
Bear Grylls Survival toy ?? Unless Gerber pay me, it wont be on my list ...
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Horrible choices and even worse example pictures...one of the worst articles ever written
I hated the Bear Grylls blade, worst blade purchase I've ever made.
Wow backpacker mag with all your resources and clout you got to be kidding when you do a knife review and dont even mention ESEE knives let alone pick one up to test it.......That's crazy.......I am a complete outdoorsman and would not think about hikeing my Highlands in N.J. without my ESEE 3,4 or my IZULA......Come on backpacker gerber bear griyls knife are u kidding me
I'd agree with Realist. Any knife review makes the knife geeks froth at the mouth. I've made it a week in the wild with just a knife I made by flint-napping a river rock so I feel qualified to say you guys are missing the point. It appears that they chose a small group for testing of widely available knives and none of them are BAD knives. Even the BG knife is based on Gerber's LMFII, which is a very good knife. If you know nothing about knives you won't be disappointed with any of these. That's the target audience of this article. If you've been into knives for a long time of course you will be aware of better options, but don't dismiss viable tools out of some kind of anti-retail/anti-product spokesman sentiment.
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Well, I guess I know I should never trust Backpacker Magazine when it comes to reviewing gear. These guys are clearly bought and paid for. Shame on you for recommending shoddy knives like the BG "survival" knife. How is anyone supposed to take you seriously when you recommend bad gear? Sure hope no one has to truly rely on that toy of a knife because of this review. Then again it would be their fault for not doing their homework...
morakniv
did they even look beyond the people that would pay them for this review. what about the Rtac 2 or buck hudlem, or the Cold Steel trail master.
My local custom knife maker, JRJ, will make me a beautiful custom full-tang knife from ATS34 with a brutally rugged leather sheath for $160-$180. That knife will stand up to anything. He's making me a copy of a Randall Model 25-6 of ATS34 with shoulder harness for $275. Indestructible knife. Did BP review it? Ummmmm, no.
mult tool knifes are good for a morning walk. but if you are in the field day in and day out you want the real thing. p.38 for cans. real philups and standard driver. and real knifes. you cannot clear a camp site with a pocket knife. you people are good talkers. but there was this man a long time ago that wore a dress suit into the woods. carry food in is pockets and nothing else. the name john muir. he knew what he was doing. do you.
mult tool knifes are good for a morning walk. but if you are in the field day in and day out you want the real thing. p.38 for cans. real philups and standard driver. and real knifes. you cannot clear a camp site with a pocket knife. you people are good talkers. but there was this man a long time ago that wore a dress suit into the woods. carry food in is pockets and nothing else. the name john muir. he knew what he was doing. do you.
my best knife is a long blade made from a thick saw mill blade. its a full handle wood. the blade is 9 1/2 inches .. 15 inches over all. it dont seem to rust and it been in the field with me for 50 years. bought it new in 1961 for 5 dollars and got the sheat for two. on the blade mark colonial forjado. i thanked the maya indian that made it. never thought i would have it so long. yes i carry 3 knifes
my best knife is a long blade made from a thick saw mill blade. its a full handle wood. the blade is 9 1/2 inches .. 15 inches over all. it dont seem to rust and it been in the field with me for 50 years. bought it new in 1961 for 5 dollars and got the sheat for two. on the blade mark colonial forjado. i thanked the maya indian that made it. never thought i would have it so long.
Whatcha need:
Full tang. Nice grip. Decent edge.
Before that:
Preparation, a plan, and common sense (if you don't have it, go live in a bubble).
All the advice in the world, can't replace the, "Done it" kinda wisdom some have to offer
I have been thinking about getting a black bird from ontareo for a good survival knife.What is everyone's take on it?
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