Survivormans Knife

As with the Bear Grylls knife, I remain unconvinced. My personal favorite survival knife is still the Fallkniven F1. A very well made knife that is mid-priced (less than $100) and genuinely unbreakable. The Swedish armed forces generally know their knives.

The highly rated Fallkniven F1 knife is a good choice. This other Bear Gryll knife has to be the most expensive knife ever, as far as basic survival knives go. At least Survivor Mans knife is a relatively cheap blade that functions well.

I have to agree that the Bear Grylls knife is a bit overboard as far as survival knives go. I'm ordering a Tracker T2 hopefully next month. I'm waiting to see if my common sense kicks in and alerts me that I shouldn't spend the over $250 it's going to cost me. I've also been looking at the K-Bar D-2 Extreme knife.

While I like Les Strouds knife, the smooth plastic handle seems cheap. If your hands are wet (or bloody) gripping the knifes handle may be difficult.

Though the Buck 119 is a good knife I personally prefer the slighly smaller Buck 121 knife. Buck no longer makes the 121 but you can get them on places like eBay. I also prefer the older "flap over" leather sheath.

I have carried and used a k-bar knife for years,both in the military and modern day life. For under 50 dollars you have a tried and true survival blade you can count on - but beware of fake knives!!  Look for the stamp "Olean,NY".  But no matter what knife you choose, know your blade and what it can do.

For this type of knife, there are MANY good knives. I prefer the Cold Steel Master Hunter kife. It is of similar shape and size of Grylls' knife but at only about $75 to $80 US dollars. And it has kraton which is the best knife handle material.

Les Strouds knife is good you cant beat buck knives. I am going to make the Tom Brown Tracker knife out of a car spring.

I've taken survival courses and they have gotten a $14 Mora TriFlex knife they sell to students, which is an excellent survival knife.

I'm also fond of my Leatherman tools. The blades are VERY sharp. Unfortunately Leatherman's don't really have a functional grip.

Bear Grylls seems like a fine man and survivalist. Les Stroud is everyman, and a good teacher of survival skills. Know your knife and know how to use it and most will be fine. I like my Buck knife!

I am not a survival expert gut it looks like a good knife except the handle doesn't look like it could be handled well in mud and wet weather. The knife handle looks like leather gloves would slip in less than perfect temperatures and humidity.

All in all a good hunting knife, but I don't know about a survival knife.

Being a country boy I rely on my knife alot every where I go.  I'm carrying a knife of some sort, usually a great knife the Buck 119.

Bear Grylls is a fake. His show should have a disclaimer that his actions are for entertainment only.

As a Former Marine I love the ol Ka-Bar fighting knife but it's no survival knife. Of course, any knife in a survival situation is a good knife, even a $3.00 knife from the checkout counter at a gas station could make the difference between life and death.

The Ka-Bar and others like it are fighting knives used to stab.  Before I was old enough to enlist, at the age of about 12 or 13, I saved up $60 from lawn mowing jobs and bought a Ka-Bar. I thought I would learn to throw it like I had just seen in a Marine movie. I threw it at a wooden fence and when I picked it up, the knife was bent.. right where the handle meets the blade. I put it in the sheath and with my little 12 year old hands I broke the knife in two!

Later in life, when I went to the field with the Marines, while they did not issue actual Ka-Bar,I carried my own FULL TANG fixed blade by CRKT. Now I carry a Fallkniven F1 or Gerber LMF II.

I Really want this knife from what i read its pretty good, also I plan on getting the Fallkniven F1. I hear amazing things about that knife.

Bear Grylls knife is 700 dollars? I found it to be similar to a SOG under a hundred dollars.  Bear is no match for SURVIVORMAN

Buck makes a very good knife!

To be honest I can't see anyone as being sane to buy a 700 dollar knife because someone on tv used it. Sure it may be a good knife but think of all the great gear you can buy with the leftover 650 or so dollars if you buy a good buck knife.

Just beware because a lot of buck knives lately are being made in china now. Make sure you buy it in person and it says made in the USA. Another good knife that I have not yet seen on this site is a good kershaw.

While I was out at Wally World over the weekend (needed a new globe for a Coleman lantern), I picked up a very nice kershaw 'tanto blur' folding knife. It is spring loaded and opens with the flick of a thumb and is razor sharp, half serrated and half straight. Best of all its under 60 dollars and made in USA. This knife has a 3.4 inch blade and a very non slip grip handle.

Survivormans knife is a good knife, but the stainless steel blade does not hold an edge as some other types of metal.  But it is still a very good knife

The knife should have a lanyard hole

in a survival situation whatever blade if any becomes the best blade. many people dont carry a largefixed blade. a small three blade stockman will perform well. however a K-Bar is still hard to beat!

Les Stroud has a pretty darn good run.  His shows are better than that guy from england with the broken back.  Buck 119 Stainless in the canoe with it's own lifejacket and a throw bag for if the canoe ever went down.  In the city my SAK, Wave and LB7 get me through.  Out in the deep wilderness my Cold Steel Carbon 5 ATC and Master hunter.  When hunting bear or deer my Buck 110 and my Cold Steel San Mai Outdoorsman.  In my pocket survival kit I have an old Case tri blade knife from my Grandfather.  Had that knife for over 36 years. A knife, next to common sense is a real luxury tool.

Bear Grylls is a little cheat. It's really tough to survive what he does when you have the support team they use for the show. What a laugh.

All of my stainless steel knives are difficult to keep shap but the carbon steel knives sharpen easily and stay shaper longer.

I don't actually own the Buck 119 knife, nor have I ever used it, but it seems to me that the knife grip could be a little slippery in wet conditions. I'd like to see someone file notches into the grip, then wrap 550 paracord around it. OK, maybe it would look different, but it's a survival tool, not a museum piece.

Ive used one of these knives extensively in many different situations and climates, its never failed. Its the only fixed blade I own. Its a good tough knife.

The buck 119 special is an incredible knife for the price, I carried one for several years as a knife for camping and things like that. I've never used it in a survival situation, but i have no doubt this knife would preform well.

I am a novice when it comes to knives and i would'nt spend a fortune on one as well. I purchased the Gerber LMF 2 for around 96$CDN. I fell in love with this knife because of its design.  It has a built in hammer surface on the butt and holes in the handles for lynards and those same holes are designed to tie onto a pole to make a spear.There is even a depression in the handle for more stability for the pole. Also the sheath has a built in sharpener already to use and you cant get the angles wrong. Great knife for me for a great price.

I find that the Knives of Alaska, Alaskan Hunter Series knife is great for everyday use and survival (D2 steel, 110 mm x 26mm x 3mm, fixed blade).

The Fallkniven F1 is an extremely great knife and sharpens up razor sharp. The Cold steel master hunter is a great option for the price, too. I know the buck 119 is a good knife, but the tip looks very weak and the handle does look slippery, as someone else noted. Bark River knife and tool have great knives: check out the Aurora, North Star, and the Bravo 1. These are made in the USA and are guaranteed for life. They also come with optional piggy back sheaths that can hold a really cool micro series knife. Kellam Knives also make great knives, check out the Puuko knives and there piggy back sheath systems also. These are also extremely sharp and are more used for wood working rather than batoning and splitting wood with a knife.

Stay away from crazy expensive custom knives unless you have money to throw away. Busse are great knives, but too expensive. Swamp rat knives especially the "camp tramp" is worth looking at. Note that these knives are only available at certain times and the manufacturer makes limited amounts, and are also really expensive. Scrap yard knives are a lot more reasonable and very tough, too.

Don't buy something that you are only going to take out for that special trip. Buy something that you won't be afraid to abuse if necessary and become very familiar with it. Get the one that fits well in your hand and is comfortable. If you think buying a Busse battle mistress is really cool but when it comes down to using it you chicken out, leave that at home in your knife museum and grab something else.

Lastly, Moras are great knives, also extremely sharp and very reasonable. If you looking for a survival knife look no further, all there is left, for the most part, is custom knives with crazy different types of steel and so forth. I have missed some other knives ("Becker" great knives but cheap handles and they are also out of business) as well as others--the list can go on--but if you stick to these knives you will be in great shape. Hopefully this saves you from buying "survival knives" that are junk, as well as listening to people on forums who most of the time don?t know what there talking about.

All of these knives are used buy survival experts and armed forces all over the world. See for yourself. Do a search for survival schools and you will be surprised at what they use. Stay away from huge knives that take up too much space and are too heavy.

I would say get a folding saw with a Japanese style blade?leave the axe at home unless you really really know what you?re doing with it. Also grab a 12? Ontario machete (great tool) and a small Mora, Fallkniven, or Bark river knife and you are set. My Nessmuk Trio.

Get out there!

Busse Combat, Swamprat or Cold Steel makes the best survival knives period. Busse is the best of them all though.

I use the Gerber Asek which at just 4.5 inches long and is an excellent knife with a decent sheath. Gerber would do far better with it to make its sheath a bit less military; perhaps a leather version, or an adjustable Kydex. It retails through Smokey Mountain Knives for $90 but it is partially serrated which I prefer.

TOPS Knives, which makes both Military and Survival style knives makes the "Cochise" which is another 4.5 in drop point with a kydex sheath and is excellent for field use as regular or backup gear.

All of the Fallkniven knives are excellent, as are the Cold Steel, which can be a little pricey but worth it. I have used my Tom Brown Tracker and CS-Recon Scout also and have found both to be well designed and an excellent support knife.

I live in the Cascades and carry 3 knives on every trek and a Gransfors or Wetterlings by my side. Over Prepared is never a bad thing. I've never gone wanting with these knives!!

I have the 119 buck knife. I like that the spine of the blade is thick but it does not hold a blade.  I have never sharpened it to my liking (razon-sharp). I paid 45 dollars for the knife.  I tried many knivies.  The brand I like is "Winchester". they are dirt cheap knives here. I also have a 12 inch bowie surgical steel which  cost me 24 dollars, but as in all things it is how you feel about the knife; buck, winchester, or gerber it has to be right for you.

This site has been very helpful in my research for the best all-around "survival knife." Coupled with Cody Lundin's "98.6" I went with a 1095 Carbon Steel full-tang blade.

My choice boiled down to the Ka-Bar POW/MIA or the Ontario Spec Plus. Both are available for under $60. I went with the Ontario because it has a lanyard hole and a leather sheath.  The knife that really intrigues me is the Next Gen Ka-Bar. I'm also ticked that all those great Becker knives are no longer produced.

I bought the Buck 119 special about a year ago. You can buy it cheap at walmart for around $36. It's a very durable knife.

Has anybody ever seen or used knives made by Chris Reeves? PACIFIC AND GREEN BERET models? I have been considering those two knives but I haven't read anything about them. They look nice and perhaps are great survival knives.

I have and like the Buck 119 special. I like my Cold Steel SRK (about same size) and Master Hunter (a little smaller) better. The handle material on the 119 is a little slick whereas the CS knives are Kraton, a rubber-like material that is tacky but won't dry rot, get cold/hot, and just a good grip.

I purchased a Buck 120 (7 inch blade) back about 1977. I also have an old Case, large stockman, (1975), and my LM Wave. From the desert southwest to the East Tx piney woods, to the salty gulf coast, there isn't anything this trio didn't handle.

I believe that when in the wild you should be carrying more than one knife because differant knives have different purposes.

You have a great survival website and i'm learning a lot.  I notice a blood groove in the knife. Does it weaken the blade?

The best survival knives have a full broad tang. What the tang looks like under the handle is not shown.

the buck 119 is a great knife but it can be slippery, i have filed notches in mine it's not pretty but it works well.bark river knives are also great knives,the bravo-1 i ordered is a great little all around knife,a bit expensive but great quality.

I agree with randy about Busse being the best knife. Busse knives can take a large amount of abuse.

In my opinion the best survival knife is one that is hand made and not mass produced like the ones described, My neighbor told me that he was feild dressing a deer with his buck knife when a big chunk of it broke while splitting bone.  This says alot about quality since a busse knife was driven thrugh a steel pipe with only minor edge denting.

If I were to choose a survival knife I would have to select one made of a leaf spring that can keep an edge after repeated use for about three weeks. The reason I say leaf spring is due to reliable flexability for prying things like clams or some edible roots. The reason i say edge for atleast three weeks is that is an average time needed to find civilization according to les.

what i'd have to say if your going to carry a fixed blade you probly would'nt be in public so it would be common scence to bring a small sharpener with you. On a final not one of the best knives I can recomend is the smith and wesson serch and rescue it keeps an edge for months with use.

A knife about the size of the fallkniven F1 is fine. The Cold Steel SRK was amazing durable and solid. If you want to upgrade try a Chris reeve project 1 - I store a cut down firesteel in the handle and a couple tender quiks, you can't go wrong although I wrap my handle with paracord, or wear gloves.

To the commenter, your knife due to its age and useability is most likely hand forged. I'm glad someone knows true quality first hand when it comes to a knife. Many people like stainless blades because they dont rust.  From what i can imply yours is carbon? Does it rust at all? If so i can say this in defence of carbon blades, if you temper them by heating them to a gold color they will not rust.  The blade I have has been used for years. i live next to a large forest, often use this knife and only had to sharpen it twice.  I've even used it for two weeks in the Adirondacks with no edge loss.

I have gone through too many stainless knives to trust anything but carbon blades.  Modern knives are now made just for profit and not to make a namein the knife industry.

For example, the original samurai sword is impossible to reproduce the way it was intended. The best knife is one with a history like yours.  When relie upon a knife for life or death there cannot be any question whether or not it is durable.

I had a buck 119 like survivormans knife and it wouldn't hold an edge and the handle when wet or bloody was very slippery.

i just bought it, if you get it at walmart don't worry it is the same knife and is made in the usa. The reason why walmart can sell this particular knife cheap is because it does not come with a leather sheath but a nylon sheath with a plastic insert. It is a good looking knife and has a good grip. if you look closely you can see things that will make you wonder why the blade was started to be polished but then begins to look finely sanded. Razor sharp knife with blood groove not as deep as picture implies

Overall a long lasting knife but not for much more than cutting, this knife will not serve as a prying or chopping knife in a suvival situation or like a buck knife for hunting.

Cold Steel srk or almost any other knife by Cold Steel make for good survival knives.  The recon bowie is my favorite and also have a Kukri with a 10" blade.  This knife is excellent for making kindling or shelter and at more than 3/16th of an inch thick they are really durable and under a $100.00

I have an Sog seal pup elite with the kydex sheath. Also have a buck 112 folder, which is just an update of the classic 110. I am looking for a larger combat/survival knife, so I think I will go with the kabar next gen with the sgf sheath. Anyone have any experience with this knife?

I have used this knife for two years now and have cleanes multiple deer and turkey with it.

The Buck special is a decent size all around knife of the type that used to be called a "woodcraft" knife, back in the days when Marbles made Boy Scout knives.

The Tracker 2 knife is a nice medium size blade. But you could have saved some money.  I paid around $160 for mine. The blade is 3/16 thick so its not so heavy in the hand as the full size Tracker.

I watched some videos of Les using this knife. I was impressed with the chopping and cutting, as well as him stabbing and prying the skull of a dead elk...so I bought one, at Wal-mart ($35.00) Is razor sharp. I tried it out on oak, bamboo, and other woods. It is a working knife. 50 yr. old design, still their top seller. Not as tacticool as the higher priced knives, but is better than knives costing a great deal more.

I have 119 Special. I've used it to field dress 12 deer and 5 elk. The handle is my only beef with this knife. First, not sure if it is full tang or not. Second, it does tend to get slick when bloody. I have been in the market for another all purpose survival/hunting knife. Looking at the RAT series and the Becker series. Any thought/suggestions?

This is an excellent knife, even though I have never owned one (yet) but on a couple of occasions on recent episodes I have seen him use a swiss multi-tool which has two knife blades in it that lock when opened (along with the other tools in the unit. I have one of these swiss tools (which is like a leatherman but better) and highly recommend it for a survival situation. of course there is no substitute for a good fixed blade knife but the swiss tool is all stainless, tough, and i have yet to have it fail me when called upon.

Although I have always found the Buck 119 a good knife when you have an "Out"; another knife that has always outperformed my expectations is the Cold Steel "Recon Scout" or the Cold Steel "Trailmaster". Both are exceptional blades and are around the $80.00-$125.00 range.

It is very important for people to realize that a "Survival" knife is one of the most important tools at your side.

Your knife and mindset as well as practice in using it will be the most important skill you can possibly acquire.

Survivorman has a new survival knife. Or, at the very least, he has another one in addition to the Buck 119. In a recent episode he used another knife which I could not get a good look at. The episode I am referring to is the one he fished for char from the shore in Alaska. Survivor man was on a windswept beach. He constructed a low shelter with plywood left from an old building and used a 55 gallon drum as a fire place.

Does anyone have an idea what knife Survivorman is using? It definitely was not the Buck 119.

Survivorman has only used that buck knife in one or two episodes the last couple new shows he has had different knives. Does anyone know what these knives are?

I also hold a simlar type of blade made from ATS-34 steel.

Recenty,i know the maker of ATS34 "Hitachi Metals" is only authentic maker of raw steel for japanese samurai sword.

I bought my Buck 119 when they first appeared around here in the early 1980's it has been my standard field knife for when I go backpacking, canoeing, sea kayaking and of course during hunting seasons. Its lightweight and strength has out lived many of the other knives I have owned over the years. The knife has paid for itself over and over when I go "primitive" or Siwashing ( really primitive campingbuildng a lean to). Not to belabor the point but this knife is the ideal in outdoor uses. It has provided many years of useful service and I know it will for more to come.

This is a fine knife but hard to put an edge on after dulling until i used a file to put the correct bevel back on it. The Steel is hard but will stand abuse.  I would like a different handle on this knife because I don't like the feel of hard plastic close to a sharp edge. One of the soft rubberized handles would be good change.  Overall I rate this knife 4 out of 5 stars.

I have this buck knife and paid 120 for it. It's heavy and feels good, but the steel is not strong enough and the blade is not sharp at all and very hard to sharpen.

Buck 119 is an excellent knife for field wrk and sheler building. Sharp, easy to sharpen and tank tough.  Usualy found at a Bi-Mart or Wal-Mart for unde $50.  This is a Solid blade from a known maker

The Clod Steel Bshman is hard to beat and costs about $20.  My blade cost $16 from a gunshow vendor.  It is one piece of solid carbon steel and is pretty much indestructable.

It's not a pretty knife but it works on everything from skinning to shelter building.  The only detraction besides the looks is the handle can be slippery and is a bit bulky in design. Hollow with holes to attach knife to pole for improvised spear..not for throwing, but good for reach.

The knife Survivorman used when saw him on an Australian show looked like a cold steel blade.

Speaking as a retired Marine, I will say that the USMC K-BAR would not be my ideal survival knife. It is a pretty good fighting knife. The K-BAR's blade is brittle and rusts easily. The leather handle and sheath do not resist the elements well. A much better survival knife is the Ontario Navy Mark 3. It is 440A stainless steel, full tang, 6.5" blade, plastic handle and sheath. buymilspec.com has the Mark 3 for $47. It's a bit heavy, but a great knife at this price.

For the money you cannot beat a USMC KA-BAR. I've been in the Army 21 years and spent the vast majority of that time at FT Bragg NC in various Airborne Units and I'm also an avid outdoorsman. I have carried the same KA-BAR with me for 17 years and it has been to Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Afghanistan, Panama and Korea. I've gutted countless fish with it, cut up bait with it, and field dressed 2 deer with it to prove to a friend the blade is not to long to do so with. Last but not least if ever on the battlefield and my weapon fails in a close encounter it will be my 17 year old KA-BAR I reach for! "ALL THE WAY AIRBORNE!!!

A good camping knife is the Gerber brand knife. It keeps it's edge well and looks good.

Buck knives do not hold a edge very long, and are very difficult to sharpen.  I prefer Boker. The steel is much better.

I inherited an old Buck 119 from my grandfather and it saved him a few times in survival situations and myself as well. Lightweight and incredibly durable. I generally give them to my friends and relatives as gifts just cause of the practicality and usefulness.

As mentioned above, a hacksaw, file, or Dremel will give texture to the Buck's handle. I cut off the top guard and reprofiled the handle with a 1" belt sander for a better grip and cut "thunb on top of the blade" notches for better control. A small diamond sharpener takes up little space and I carry one slung through the sheath's belt loop with a keyring. Lastly a drill makes a fine lanyard hole when put through near the pointy end of the butt cap, so as to miss where the blade tang is attached. I carry a Leatherman Sideclip MT all the time but with it and my 119 buck I'd go anywhere.

I think that Les uses is an average Joe's knife, that anyone can afford. He proves that you need to focus on improving your skills and mental attitude, not on the price of the knife you carry. Thanks Les for keeping everything simple and easy to understand. Hope to see alot more of Les Strouds shows in the future!

i bought this knife before survivor man showed it on his Alaska episode.  I recommend this knife to the beginner as well as those with more knife expeience. This knife came out of the box very sharp and keeps an edge well.

I have just read an article about a survivalist who has been using this knife for several years. It has a 6 inch black 1095 carbon steel blade with a rough leather handle so it won't slip in wet or bloody conditions. The knife costs about 35 dollars. does anyone know this knife and what do you think about it?

I own a 119 Buck my self and believe it to be a good knife. Durable and well balanced it can be slippery when wet or bloody. My knife of choice though is the Trekker Series Elk hunter made by Knives of Alaska.

A survival knife is really based on a persons personal preferance. One knife may not have the right feel or shape. I have seen many people going out and buying the huge "Rambo" style knives and others small folders.  That may work for them but functionality is all in the person. I prefer a Gerber Armour, an old Barlow folder and my Estwing axe. The Nessmuk Trio.

I've seen les stroud use different knives on his shows. In vietnam i carried a ka-bar.  It worked very well for me.  For hunting and fishing I still carry a ka-bar, but is one of the new generation knives of stain steel with a partially serrated edge.  The kabar knife has gutted elk and deer and chopped down small saplings.  I like carrying a large knife like the ka-bar, but i also carry a wenger ranger modelknife and another swiss army knife.  I just bought a fallkniven s-1 foster with a 5 1/2in. blade.

The buck knife that les stroud used is a good knive but i like my ka-bars better. Ron stillwell combat vet and retired us forest service fire fighter.

Hey to Craig from Sudbury, Northern Ontario. That's my hometown! Still go back to visit family and friends whenever I can.

I'm a big believer in the knife that you have with you is the best survival knife. I'm also a big fan of neck knives, which can always be with you! I carried a Carson F4 from CRKT for the longest time, but the relatively thin blade finally gave out this past fall. I just picked up a TOPS Baghdad Box Cutter.  What a tough little blade! It's my everyday carry. I carry it attached to my [Canadian] dog tags, both in and out of uniform.

I also carry my issue Gerber multi-tool and my Russell (Grohman) Survival knife when I know I'm going into the bush.

I've noticed that les stroud used a ka-bar twice and one knife looked a bark river fixed blade but i can't be sure.

The bark knives are good from what i've read.  The bravo one and sandstorm knives are the 2 i'd like to put to the test.

Multi-tools I carry include  a regular leatherman plus swiss army knives, one in my pocket and another in my pack.  Ilike having a knife close by. Bear Grylls is to much of a show off, one man you should get to know is myke hawk. He's u.s special forces and knows his survival stuff.

I don't particularly like the Buck 119. In an emergency I might need to chop with a survival knife. The 119 has a reduced tang to accommodate the handle, I asked Buck Knives customer service about it and they confirmed it. This reduced tang would likely break with hard use like chopping and actually does with survival knives built in a similar fashion. Also it has a highly pronounced clip point, which is weak and prone to break off, I prefer a stronger drop-point.

Les Stroud also uses the "Napsack" Swiss Army Knife, I carry one all the time, it has a 3 1/2" lock blade knife, a very functional saw, sewing awl, tooth pick, bottle opener/large screw driver, can opener/fine gunsmith quality screw driver, corkscrew, and a tweeser/roach clip (you survive your way, I'll survive mine) All this fits in my pocket at a reasonable weight.

A major flaw of stainless steel knives is you can not strike a spark with them like you can with carbon steel. My "suvivor knife" is a Cold Steel Bushman, it has a strong spear ready hilt, I store matches, a screw to attach the spear handle and snaffled fish hooks in the hollow, and rapped around the handle, I have a bunch of 15 lb. monofillament fish line, quite a bit of 160 lb. nylon twine, and a rabbit snare, all covered with duct tape, and outside that 12 feet of parchute type rope (a deer snare), and a red palstic heavy elastic band (a sling shot)

In the pouch on the side of the sheath is a colapsed aluminum foil tea pail and an large orange plastic bag (rain suit/shelter). The whole packadge weighs not much more than a regualar hunting knife. This Bushman knife looks like an agricultural immpliment and is sort of like a small machette.

Survival Topics: actually all that is needed to spark a firesteel is a hard angular surface used as a scraper.  The harder the better.  The type of metal does not matter.

i have this knife and it is a very good knife. its super strong long lasting and good looking.  This knife is a a few years old and it still hasnt lost its edge even  after battoning the knife through a 7inch diameter tree.

Many of you seem unasure about the handle. It's not cheap plastic.  You will get alot of grip with the handle when wet,  I use mine in the swamps with mud up to my waist and have never lost my grip.

The knife is not designed as a survival knive, it is a hunting kinve made for gutting deer.  The handle was designed with a odd kind of coating on it so you will keep your grip when covered in deer blood.  If you want a survival knive buy a KA-BAR knife which have the strongest blades.

I own this knife, and it is an incredible knife for the money! The knife as some people have mentioned to be "plastic", is not plastic, but phenolic. As much as one would think it to be "slippery when wet"; I've had this knife for 6 years, and never had a problem with slipping.

As for the debate between Bear Grylls and Survivorman, I believe that Bear is much more knowledgeable than Les. His training in the special forces is not a facade, nor do I think his knife is; however, it is way over priced!

I bought a KJ Eriksson Mora back in High school ('96) for working in a furrier outfit. That thing held an edge topping all others in the building (and there were a LOT of knives in there), often times I'd have to wander around looking for my knife because someone else would take it to use while I was in school. I no longer work there, but still have that knife, and the blade has only been sharped with a whetstone 5 times.

I also have an old hollow handled, serrated back Parker Brothers that my brother picked up for me from a pawnshop while visiting Fort Campbell.

However, the only knife I always have on me are: Gerber Paraframe and one of first lines of Gerber Multi Tools...which has stood up to a lot.

I would go anywhere with my Gerber LMF II, it is a very well built knife with an outstanding sheath. And for Under "hundo", it simply cannot be topped.

I personally don't care for most of buck's knives. they really seem to put forth the effort as far as concept and design, and they really try hard to keep the price down,but with one exception i have given away every buck knife i have ever bought. i really wish they would at the very least stop using 420 stainless steel.

The best knife on the market is the Fallkniven F1.  I have used the F1 knife in the Artic and Tropics, the best knife available.