A Different Way to Think about Survival Knives

The subject of knives is weird. I think it’s partly because some knives have been marketed in ways that make them seem aggressive and creepy.

A knife is a useful tool. No matter what you do for work or how active your lifestyle, there is a correct knife choice for you.

In this article, you’re going to read something surprising; something that you probably won’t read in other articles about survival knives.

You’re presented with constant messages about survival stuff that’s supposed to keep you safe and healthy. Some of them are excellent. Some are, at best, adequate. Some are so bad that you shouldn’t bet your life on them.

Knives are some of the more sellable survival items because, aside from being useful, they can be marketed to appeal to some kind of weekend warrior/matinee marauder mentality. Stores will be happy to sell you poorly-made knives that make you look like you’re a movie hero or in Special Ops, but they might not be what you actually need.

Examples include some of the hollow handles that break off, compasses (often very inaccurate) in the Read more…