3 great options for cheap survival knives
According to experts, it’s wise to own a fixed blade survival knife, a folding-blade survival knife and a multi-tool survival knife if you’re spending time in the wilderness. Each knife will serve its purpose for camping, hunting, fishing or hiking. For building campfires, a makeshift shelter, and hunting or fishing, survival knives are a must-have. There are cheap knives on the market today, and the following survival knives are recommended for quality and affordability.
fixed blade survival knives
The Magnum Elk Hunter Knife, made by Boker, is durable and is available for less than $20.00. You will want a non slip grip, and this survival knife has one. The Magnum Elk Hunter has a 440 stainless steel blade that measures 4 1/3″ in length. The total length from the handle to the tip measures 8 1/2″. This knife has a lanyard hole in the handle with a brass-lined insert, and it comes with a leather sheath. It should serve you well as a good quality wilderness survival knife. Excellent for chopping up wood for building a campfire or for chopping wood to be used for a make shift shelter, for hunting or fishing, the Magnum Elk Hunter will do the job you need it to.
folding blade survival knives
TThe Ka-Bar Mule folding knife is affordable, and it is durable. It has a 3 1/4″ blade and measures just over 9″ when open. It is great for those who prefer a traditional lock-back mechanism that can easily be opened with one hand. The Ka-Bar Mule knife can be used with a sheath or without, as its weight is 8 oz. It comes with a stainless steel blade, or choose the optional black Teflon coated blade. Its handle is made of Zytel with Kraton inserts, giving it a better grip. It is available in 3 colours: desert tan, hunter green or black.
Multi-Tool Survival Knives
Owning a multi-tool survival knife is much like owning a small tool kit which every camper, fisherman or hunter should have. This knife can easily be carried in your pocket, or if you would like a sheath, it does come with one. The SOG Power Lock knife blade is stainless steel, or you may prefer the optional black oxide finish. This multi-tool survival knife comes with over ten different tools: Scissors, an awl, a bottle opener, a can opener, a 1/4″ socket drive, a three sided file, a large screwdriver, a philips screwdriver, a wire cutter, a wire crimper and it has a ruler on the handle. As cheap knives go, the SOG Power Lock knife should be more than adequate for camping, fishing or hiking.
Not all cheap knives are of good enough quality for wilderness survival. They are used for many tasks, so you will want one that will last. The three cheap knives described above should serve you well and are affordable. They are, however, not all manufactured in the United States. As you shop for a survival knife, be sure the handle is not hollow. It should have a quality steel rod that extends through the handle. A non slip grip is essential, as is a lanyard hole. Be sure to look for a strong handle that won’t loosen up after continual use.