Let Us Help You Find the Best Survival Knife Ever after 2015

Whether you’re an outdoor adventurist or preparing for the apocalypse, it’s important to have a reliable survival knife in your arsenal of supplies. With so much focus on “end times” in the media, there’s been an explosion of knives hitting the market.

BlizeTec Survival Knife: Best 5-in-1 Tactical Pocket Folding Knife with LED Light	Our favorite for 2017
Gerber Bear Grylls Ultimate Knife	A great value option
StatGear 99416 Surviv-All Outdoor Knife with Firestarter	A brilliant knife

Which one do you choose? That depends on your needs. But when comparing knives, there are a few things you should keep in mind:

• Brand: Some brands are well known for their quality knives, like Schrade, BlizeTec and Gerber. If your budget can afford it, it’s always better to go with a brand that you know produces knives you can rely on.
• Reviews: Research each model you’re considering to find out what other customers are saying about it. Have they had positive experiences? Or, are there issues with durability, dull blades, and other faulty parts? A knife that is well-rated is more likely to provide you with a positive experience.
• Uses: Finally, you want to consider the uses for a knife. Maybe you need only a simple basic knife. Or, maybe you want a knife that does it all – start fires, act as a flashlight and can even cut seatbelts. If you’re looking for something simple, you don’t need a model with all the bells and whistles – and vice versa.

Choosing a survival knife doesn’t have to be complicated. After rigorously researching and comparing some of the most well-known knives on the market, we’ve rounded up the top five models to help you find a knife that fits your needs.

5 Survival Knives Every Outdoorsman Needs

These five knives are affordable, durable, and versatile – exactly what you want by your side in a life-or-death situation.

BlizeTec Survival Knife – Need a survival knife that does it all? BlizeTec’s 5-in-1 survival knife is your best bet. This tactical pocket folding knife features:

• An LED flashlight
• Glass breaker
• Seatbelt cutter
• Firestarter
• Sharp blade with a partially serrated edge

Whether you enjoy camping, hiking, hunting or are always on the road, this is a knife that you want by your side in an emergency.

The great thing about this model is that it’s lightweight and small enough to fit in the palm of your hand. It weighs just 5.46 ounces, so it won’t  weigh you down if you’re carrying it in your backpack. You can also store it in your glovebox for easy access during emergencies on the road.

When opened, the knife is 8.5 inches long. There is an LED mini flashlight situated on the top of the knife’s handle, so you can see clearly in low light or dark environments.

With a blade made of 420 stainless steel and an anodized aluminum handle, this is the best outdoor knife you can buy.

Schrade SCHF9 Extreme Survival Knife – If simplicity is all you need, the Schrade SCHF9 may just be the right knife for you. This is a fixed knife made of 1095 high carbon steel with a 6.4 inch blade and a 5.6 inch handle. The Kraton handle is easy to grip and won’t slip out of your hand.

Weighing 15.9 ounces, this blade won’t weigh you down when hiking, camping or hunting. It also comes with a durable nylon sheath, so you can keep the blade (and yourself) protected when not in use.

The blade itself is 1/4” thick and coated with PTFE, which is water and weather resistant, and features a full tang for maximum durability.

The Schrade SCHF9 is easily the best fixed blade knife in the budget category.

StatGear 99416 Surviv-All – StatGear’s Surviv-All knife features a full tang, 440 stainless steel drop-point blade that’s razor sharp and ultra-durable. Like our first pick, this knife is highly versatile.

The Surviv-All is a fixed blade knife with a cord cutter and fire starter in the sheath. The rear of the sheath also features a blade sharpening stone. With a rubber handle and steel pommel, this knife has dozens of uses.

The entire length of the knife is 9.5,” and the blade itself is 4.25”. Weighing just 30 ounces when in the sheath, the Surviv-All knife is easy to carry in a backpack or on your belt.

Gerber Bear Grylls Ultimate – Made famous by Man vs. Wild, the Gerber Bear Grylls Ultimate is a serrated survival knife that feels good in your hand and boasts a razor sharp edge.

The rubberized handle is easy to grip in any weather, and the top of the knife handle features a hole so you can easily lash it to a stick to turn your knife into a spear. A heavy-duty pommel is on the bottom of the handle that acts as a hammer head. A lanyard is secured to the bottom of the handle that features a whistle to attract attention.

The backside of the sheath houses a removable fire starter and a sharpener, so you can keep your blade sharp at all times.

Zero Tolerance ZT0350TS G10 – A folding knife with a tiger striped blade, the Zero Tolerance ZT0350TS G10 features a non-serrated blade made of S30V stainless steel with a tungsten DLC coating. The matte, textured G-10 handle is easy to grip, and boasts a length of 4.625.”

When fully opened, the knife spans 7.75,” and weighs just 5.6 ounces. The great thing about this knife is that it features SpeedSafe manual assist which allows for one-handed opening. It also boasts a quad mounting system for right-handed, tip-up, left-handed, or tip-down clip carry.

Razor sharp right out of the box, this knife is a bit on the pricey side, but you get what you pay for. The ZT0350TS G10 is easily one of the most durable and reliable folding survival knives on the market.

Buyer’s Guide – How to Sift through All the Survival Knife Reviews and Find the Right One for You

If this is your first time buying a survival knife, you may not know what to look for or which features are important. While there are many things to consider, the most important factors include:

• Blade Type: Some survival knives have serrated blades, while others feature a drop-point, plain edge blade. The blade type will really be dependent on your uses for the knife. Serrated blades are ideal for cutting through tough or hard surfaces, while a plain edge is ideal for skinning and sheathing.
• Fixed or Folded: Next, you want to consider whether you want a fixed or folded knife. A fixed blade will require a sheath, and will take up more space in your bag or on your belt. Folded knives are small and lightweight enough to be safely carried in your pocket. Fixed knives are generally more durable and can be used for hammering, while folded knives are great for small tasks.
• Uses: How do you plan on using the knife? Your use will ultimately determine which knife you choose. Hunters prefer folding knives, while hikers and campers may prefer a fixed blade knife.
• Budget: Survival knives can be very affordable, but you can also find high-end models that cost several hundred dollars. Usually, these knives are well worth the cost, but may be more than you’ll ever need. Stay within your budget while choosing a knife that will accommodate all of your needs.

There are dozens of survival knives on the market, but these five models have proven to be durable and reliable – the two most important things in an emergency situation.