Camping knife a tacti campers feature

CAMPING KNIFE
A L L Y O U N E E D T O K N O W T O G E T
R E A D Y F O R R U G G E D
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CONTENTS
TABLEOF
5 F U N C T I O N
Common Knife Usage During Camping
Specialized Outdoor Knife Usage
1 I N T R O D U C T I O N
Anatomy of a camping knife
10 T Y P E S
Hunting, Survival or Bushcraft Knife
The Tactical Knife
The Folding Knife
The Multitool Knife
23 R E V I E W S
Camping Knives of Different Types
50 T O P L I S T S
Recommended by Category
67 L A S T N O T E S
Knife Safety Tips
C A M P I N G K N I F E

A knife is any tool that is designed to cut or slice. It may be used
for different purposes such as food preparation, camping,
hunting, even for combat. It has two basic parts: the blade and
the handle.
02Anatomy of a Knife
Parts of a Knife
Blade
Handle
Point – end of knife used for piercing
Edge – cutting surface of knife from point to heel
Grind – cross-section shape of blade
Spine – thickest section of blade
Fuller – groove to make blade lighter
Ricasso – flat section of blade located at the junction of the
blade and guard
Guard – (Bolster, Quillon) barrier between blade and handle
Pommel – (Hilt or Butt) end of handle (used for blunt force)
Lanyard – strap to secure knife to wrist
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Strengths: all-around good cutting, chopping and
strength
Weaknesses: not as sharp as hollow grind and not
as strong as saber grind
2. Flat or Wedge
Hollow
Strengths: excellent slicing, easy to sharpen, easy to
manufacture
Weaknesses: fragile edge, not for chopping
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Strengths: excellent durability, great for chopping
and penetration
Weaknesses: poor cutting
3. Saber
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Parts of a Blade
Types of Blade Grinds

Strengths: excellent strength, good chopping &
cutting, easy to sharpen
Weaknesses: inconsistent performance, needs
good angle
4. Chisel
Strengths: designed for strong penetrating point,
good cutting
Weaknesses: difficult to sharpen
5. Double Bevel
Strengths: very strong edge, excellent chopping
Weaknesses: poor slicing, requires skill and
uncommon sharpening tools
6. Convex
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Common Blade Grinds for Camping Knives

Food Preparation – A camping knife is very useful in cutting
meat, vegetables and slicing or peeling fruit.
Preparing Camp Fire – A knife can be used to make tinder,
kindling and firewood. Whittling some wood shavings will make
tinder. Kindling can be made after gathering some dry sticks or
splitting moderate-sized wood. Batoning some large branches
to make firewood or fuel logs will keep the camp fire burning til
dawn. The spine of a knife may be used as a striker for ferro-
rods to start the fire.
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Common Usage of a Knife in Camping

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Work With Cordage – General camping tasks often include
working with cords and lashes such as for climbing, rigging
shelter, securing packs, prying clothes and even making traps
and snares. For all these, a knife will come in handy.
Opening Packages – Quite a lot of packaging are opened
every outdoor trip. Examples are, food packets, water or liquid
containers, medicine, fuel, and a host of other things.
First Aid – When someone gets injured, a knife is useful to
make temporary slings, splints, cutting moleskin or gauze pads
to patch a wound, or even making cuts on the skin to extract
venom in case of snake bites.

Boating – A knife for boating will need to be stainless steel, to
resist corrosion. The knife should be sharp, and should have at
least a partially serrated blade for cutting rope.
Fishing – Ideally, there should be two separate knives for
fishing - a fillet knife and a general purpose knife. The general
purpose knife should be a small to medium knife with a
stainless steel blade.
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Specialized Outdoor Knife Usage

Hunting – A hunting knife will need to have a blade shape
suitable for skinning animals. The size of the knife will be largely
determined by the game being hunted.
Survival – A survival knife is normally a large, very tough knife.
It should be highly resistant to rust, and tough enough to
handle a lot of abuse. If one is stranded in the wilderness, it is
not likely that the knife will be taken cared of very well and the
knife may need to do things with it wouldn’t normally do.
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A Hunting Knife is designed to skin game AFTER it has been
shot with a hunting rifle. This is also used to prepare the meat
for cooking.
A Survival Knife is normally sturdier than the hunting knife
because in an emergency, this knife is going to be used to
catch and kill game and is therefore designed also for stabbing
(even to be used as a spear) rather than just for cutting. This
also performs well in wood cutting, batoning and splitting logs.
A Bushcraft Knife is designed for the user who intends to BE
in the wilds and try to live in extreme conditions with the tools
he carry. This is exactly the opposite of a survival knife that is
made to keep the user alive until he can extract himself out of
the wilds.
These three types of camping knives commonly are durable and
uses corrosion-resistant material for their blades. Although
oftentimes interchanged, these camping knives actually have
some considerable differences.
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Hunting, Survival or Bushcraft Knife

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Parts of a Typical Hunting Knife
Parts of a Typical Survival Knife
Contrary to what most people think, the hunting knife is not used
to kill animals. It is used for preparing the game to be used as
food: skinning the animal and cutting up the meat.
Survival knives are intended for an emergency when the user has
lost most of his main equipment. Units of the Armed Forces often
issue some kind of survival knife to each member as a backup all-
around tool or weapon.

Also called a pocket knife or a jack knife, the folding knife can fold
its blade back into its handle. It is usually small and compact
enough to carry in one’s pocket. The folding knife has many uses
ranging from opening letters, to slicing fruit, even a means of self-
defense in an emergency.

The tactical folding knife is a favorite EDC (everyday carry) item for
most campers, survivalists and outdoor enthusiasts.
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The Folding Knife
Parts of a Typical Folding Knife

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The main factor to consider when choosing a folding knife, is its
locking mechanism. When fully opened, this type of knife gets the
balance, ergonomics, and utility of a fixed blade. The strength of
the locking mechanism dictates how long the blade is fixed and is
the only safety while using the blade.
Types of Locks on a Folding Knife

Having a non-reflective finish on a blade does not automatically
make it tactical.
Just what makes a knife, ‘tactical’? In a Daily Caller article back in
September 2012, Ernest Emerson outlines the ‘Ten Things That
Make a Tactical Knife’:
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The Tactical Knife
1. DESIGN
– A tactical knife should be designed to address a specific set of
tasks. This is directly related to the next item. For instance, a NASA
knife should be designed for use in a space station.
2. PURPOSE
– The purpose of the knife will dictate what knife you should get. Is
the knife a weapon? A utility tool? A rescue tool? An entry tool?

3. ERGONOMICS
– Simply put, the knife must be comfortable in the user’s hand.
There should be no pinch points, sharp corners or unnatural feel
to the handle whether in a forward grip or reverse grip (blade
coming out at the bottom of closed fist).
4. SIZE
– The size should be reflective of the task the knife is designed to
do. The recommended knife for general use and carry, is a folding
knife with a blade 3 to 4 inches long, and an overall length of 8 to
9 inches.
5. BLADE MATERIAL – Stainless steel or any other quality
material from a reputable manufacturer. As a rule, just avoid
cheap knives!
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6. HANDLE MATERIAL – The best material for the handle is one
that is stable (won’t shrink, check or crack) and won’t absorb
moisture, sweat, water, gasoline or oil. Polymers and composite
materials ranging from plastics to G10; stainless steel to titanium
for metal handles.
7. BLADE DESIGN – The blade should have a cutting edge and a
good, strong, thick point. A couple of inches for the cutting edge is
enough. A curve on the edge should cut cloth and webbing
effectively. Always get a serrated blade, they always cut even when
dull.
8. LOCK – There is no one folding lock that is infallible. Just trust in
folders made by reputable knife manufacturers and there should
be no trouble.
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9. FIXED or FOLDER – The choice between the folder and a fixed
blade should be driven by use first and preference second. A fixed
blade is inherently stronger than a folder (no moving parts). An
opened folding knife is very usable, efficient and compact for
carrying on a daily basis.
10. CARRY OPTIONS – Just like a primary or backup weapon, the
knife should be carried in a chosen place and should always be
there. With the different sheaths, leather, nylon or kydex, a knife
may be carried on a belt, clipped inside or outside trousers, even
inside pockets. It may be carried gun-side or off hand side
depending on the user’s comfort. There is no right of wrong when
carrying a knife. Just pick one and stick with it.
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Ernest R. Emerson (born March 7, 1955) is an
American custom knifemaker, martial artist, and
edged-weapons expert. Originally an engineer and
machinist in the aerospace industry, Emerson
became a knifemaker by producing knives for a
martial arts class and making art knives early in his
knifemaking career. In the 1980s he became better
known for his combat knives and popularizing a style
of knife known as the Tactical-folder.
In order to secure military contracts, Emerson eventually founded Emerson Knives, Inc. a
production company to mass-produce his designs in 1996. Emerson's knives have been
displayed as museum pieces, designed for use by Navy SEALs and used by NASA in
outer space.

Emerson's knives have been featured in films and novels, due to their association with
military units. This has furthered their popularity with collectors. Emerson is an
accomplished martial artist who has developed a combatives system, Emerson Combat
Systems, which has been taught to police officers, military units, and civilians.

He is the author of two new books “How to Sharpen Your Knife” and “Warrior Book:
Barbarian Combat Conditioning Manual”.
Tactical Folding Knives
Smaller, lighter, easier to store and carry
Safer for transport
More “regulation friendly.”
More expensive
Less reliable due to moving parts
Joint or lock is weak point
Takes longer to deploy
Advantages:
Disadvantages:

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Tactical Fixed Blade Knives
Faster to deploy
More durable especially with a thick blade & full tang
Very reliable
Less expensive
Usually large & inconvenient to carry
Requires a sheath for safety
Advantages:
Disadvantages:

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More popularly known as a Swiss Army knife, this is a knife to
which is incorporated a host of other tools such as can & bottle
openers, screw drivers, scissors, needle-nose pliers, such as those
made by Victorinox and Leatherman.
The Multi-tool Knife
The general appeal of this type of
knife is that it makes the user feel
like he is carrying a toolbox in his
pocket.
It provides a certain sense of
preparedness that allows the
management of many different
situations that may arise during
camping, or on a day to day basis.

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A Default Pocket EDC Knife
Because of its many functions and features, the multi-tool knife is
a favorite among young camping enthusiasts such as scouts. It is
also common for most campers to have a pocket multi-tool aside
from their main camping knife.

Ergonomic textured rubber grip
Stainless steel pommel
Military grade, mildew-resistant sheath
According to the Manufacturer

Blade Length:           4.75”
Overall Length:         10”
Weight:                      11.2 oz. / 14.72 oz. w/ sheath
Blade Material:         High Carbon Stainless Steel
Design:                      full-tang, half serrated, drop point blade
Includes:                    nylon sheath, ferro-rod firestarter, emergency
whistle, diamond blade sharpener, survival
guide
Features:

24Camping / Bushcraft Knife
Gerber Bear Grylls Ultimate, Serrated

A Quality Knife – People tend to pre-judge 'celebrity knives' to
be of lower quality than hyped. The first thing we noticed was
the nice, supple and solid grip of the handle. The blade seemed
soft but was very sharp! After chopping of moderate sized
wood, skinning bark, whittling and carving, the blade kept its
edge. Only after throwing the knife to a tree trunk several
times, hitting rocks on fly-aways, did we notice some dullness to
the drop point. The included sharpener brought the sharpness
back to the edge enough. While the knife may be hyped, we
feel it also delivers!
Ideal for starter camper or prepper – With the added ferro
rod, whistle, pommel and sharpener, it’s an excellent ‘first knife’
choice. We also liked the 3 holes designed to make a spear of
the knife with proper lashing to a stick. While we didn’t actually
catch fish with it, it did provide the most fun throwing the spear
at the trunk (which accounted for most of the rock hits).
Full Tang or Not? – Manufacturer specs list the Gerber BG
Ultimate Serrated Knife as full tang while quite a number of
critics say nay. The blade construction stops where the
stainless pommel assembly begins, which makes it a ‘tapered’
or ‘narrowing' tang.
25 What We Think of the
Gerber BG Ultimate Serrated Knife

26Camping / Bushcraft Knife
Holtzman’s Gorilla Survival Knife
nonslip 1.4” wide G10 handle for accuracy during use
Adjustable Kydex sheath with lanyard hole + Tek Lok for
easy carry

Blade Length:           4”
Overall Length:         8.6”
Weight:                      1.8 lbs. boxed
Blade Material:         1095 High Carbon Steel
Design:                      full-tang, black G10 handle
Includes:                    Kydex sheath w/ leather strap, ferro-rod &
scraper, paracord, allen wrench

Features:

A Gift Package – The Holtzman's Gorilla Survival knife is
packaged in such a nice box which makes for a great gift. The
blade is quite sharp out of the box and the handle feels good
and makes an excellent solid grip. It chops wood well enough
and carves bark effectively. It is quite reliable and does what it’s
intended to do.
Ideal for EDC – The Kydex sheath is adjustable and fits
comfortably to wear in any belt. The firestarter kit, intended to
be housed in the sheath, is better off lashed, with the included
paracord, to a bugout pack. The sheathed knife though is
compact enough for everyday carry.
A Tactical Sheath – The sheath is tactical and modular. The
clip can be moved to either side which makes it ambidextrous.
The attachments for the Firestarter kit may be removed to
minimize snag for carrying purposes. The allen wrench adjusts
the tightness of the sheath to balance between difficulty of
drawing the knife if too tight and potentially losing it during
intense activities.
Holtzman’s Gorilla Survival Knife

28Hunting / Survival Knife
JEO-TEC Nº55 Bushcraft Knife
Designed in the USA, hand-made in Spain
lifelong 100% money back guarantee
Blade Thickness:     5mm / 0.20”
Blade Material:         MOVA-58 (Molybdenum-Vanadium Stainless
Steel)
Design:                      full-tang, Cocobolo exotic wood handle
Includes:                    Genuine leather sheath, firesteel, whetstone

Features:

Superior Craftsmanship – One look at the Jeo-Tec No.55
Bushcraft Knife and you’d know it’s a high quality knife! The look
and feel of the leather sheath alone is enough to make you
drool. The knife has the right balance for its weight. The wood
handle is extremely handsome and very smooth. The transition
between the cocobolo wood and the tang is seamless.
Ideal for Heavy-use – Jeo-Tec claims they are experts at
making quality, heavy-duty knives, so we did not hold back on
abusing this one. We chopped thick wood, batoned to split
logs, skinned bark and whittled sticks. The knife just kept going.
After a couple of hours, the edge was still sharp and ready to
do more work!
Pretty but Tough – This knife is too danged pretty that we
almost didn’t want to test it and just wanted to admire it! Unlike
the whetstone, the ferro-rod is a bit loose in its slot and it
could easily get shaken off. The lanyard hole at the pommel has
sharp edges that may damage lashing if put there. Overall, this
is one quality knife!
JEO-TEC Nº55 Bushcraft Knife

Morakniv Companion Fixed Blade
Great for cutting wood, carving and preparing food
Made in Sweden

Weight:                      4.1oz. w/ sheath
Blade Material:         Stainless Steel
Design:                      partial-tang
Includes: Plastic sheath with belt clip

Features:

Morakniv Companion Fixed Blade
Value for money – This Mora knife has no frills and straight
up does what a camping knife is supposed to do. For the cheap
price you get a razor sharp blade that is great for gutting fish,
making BBQ and whittling stick for kindling. While it was able to
chop wood as advertised, the short blade is definitely designed
for slicing and not chopping as the edge was chipped after
hitting bone.
Ideal for backup – As a companion knife, the all-around
Morakniv Companion Fixed Blade performs too well to just take
the sidelines. The best budget knife in our opinion! Yet its size
and reliability just gives an assurance that you’d always have a
good blade whenever you need it. You’d probably end up using
it more that your main knife anyway.
Real plastic sheath – Our first impression is that, apart from
the curved handle, this looked very much just like a kitchen
knife, plastic sheath and all. Don’t clip this knife to your belt
using just the sheath it came with. It would be best to secure it
inside your pack.

Soft handle with high-precision grip
Razor sharp clip point blade with partially serrated spine

Blade Length:           10”
Weight:                      16.8 oz.
Blade Material:         440C Stainless Steel
Design:                      full-tang, rubber handle
Includes:                    Nylon sheath, sharpening rod, firestarter

Features:
Mossy Oak Survival Bowie Knife

Mossy Oak Survival Bowie Knife
Big-a$$ Knife – This budget bowie knife is bigger in size even
among other bowies. The handle on this knife will fit even big
hamfist hands. Although we’ve seen smaller knives perform
better, the sheer size of the Mossy Oak Survival Knife is more
than enough to compensate. For its price point, we are not
complaining!
Ideal for chopping – With it’s heft and weight, it’s easy to see
that it’s designed to chop. The edge needs a bit of sharpening
though, first time out of the box. Having done so, the knife did
make for a good hatchet for making firewood.
Tight Nylon sheath – The sheath is not of superior quality,
but the blade does rest tight and snug in it. This is due to the
plastic sleeve that’s mounted right at the mouth of the sheath.
Don’t rely too much on the belt loop though as the nylon is
likely to unravel quickly.

34Folding Knife
CRKT M16-14SFG EDC Knife
Partial Veff serrations
Double Carson Flippers doubles as full guard (hilt) when
open
Automated liner safety

Weight:                      5.9 oz.
Blade Material: Stainless Steel w/ black titanium nitride coating
Design: folding w/ G10 handle
Includes: AutoLAWKS safety system

Features:

Mean Tanto Blade – We really liked the tanto blade as the clip
point is not so pronounced. The open chambered handle,
aside from reducing the overall weight, was useful for cleaning
the knife and applying WD-40 into its nooks and cranny.
Ideal EDC Pack Knife – The CRKT M16-14SFG is one quality
knife for everyday use. While advertised as ideal for carry, the
double flippers cause too much snag so it’s best kept inside
your EDC bag.
Additional Safety and Handling – True, the LAWKS system
does add an additional safety layer to its handling, but it’s also
taken a step longer to retract the blade. This takes a bit of
getting used to.
Serrations for Aesthetics – The patented Veff serrations
really look vicious, but after a bout of cuts and slices with a
plastic drum, the serrations dulled quite quickly.
CRKT M16-14SFG EDC Knife

36Folding Knife
Kershaw Blur Black 1670BLK
Fast deployment and secure locking system
Ambidextrous one hand flipper
Speed Safe assisted opening

Weight:                      4.2 oz.
Blade Material:         440A Stainless Steel w/ black DLC coat
Design:                      folding w/ G10 textured grip
Includes:                    reversible pocket clip

Features:

Kershaw Blur Black 1670BLK
Fast & Easy Deploy – Among the folding knives that we have
seen, the Kershaw Blur Black is the most fun to play with. You
can spend hours opening and closing it and it works every time.
The tapered and grooved thumb assist is so comfortable to the
touch it’s just begging to be triggered.
Ideal Pocket Knife – The weight and size of this knife is just
right to sit comfortably inside your pocket. The clip, when used,
does a good job of keeping the knife where it should be
whenever you reach for it.
Soft Blade – While the edge is quite sharp, we noticed a few
nicks on the blade after we tried to pry a small sized wood nail
from a bench. Not too much force was used too, but it did chip
the edge a bit.

Reliable Blade – drop point blade can withstand nearly all
cutting tasks
Comfortable Handle – thermoplastic handle shaped to fit
hand comfortably

Blade Length:           7”
Weight:                      1 lb.
Blade Material:         1095 High Carbon Steel
Design:                      full-tang
Includes:                    polyester sheath, ferro rod, sharpening stone
& lanyard hole

Features:
38Tactical Knife
Schrade SCHF52 Frontier Blade

Sharp & Sturdy Blade – We tried this out on a small tree,
chopped it, limbed it, skinned the bark off it, whittled into sticks
some pieces and this knife made the cut everytime! Then we
used the ferro Firestarter to light kindling and made a small
campfire. After all that work, the Schrade SCHF52 Frontier
Blade was surprisingly still sharp!
Ideal for Bushcraft – The weight and balance of this long
knife is ideal for hacking though it does fine shaving work well
enough.
Average Workmanship – The real value of this knife is in the
blade, everything else is just acceptable. The sheath is made of
thin fabric and the plastic blade-rest is quite ordinary. The
sharpener seemed like it only touches just the edge of the
blade. For the price of this knife, we’d like to think that it’s real
value for money on the knife everything else is thrown in for
free.
Schrade SCHF52 Frontier Blade

SOG’s cryogenic heat treatment hardens steel at the atomic
level
Undergone US Government's knife evaluation program
tests: tip breaking strength, blade toughness, sharpness and
edge retention, handle to the family of Seal Pup knives

Weight:                      5.4 oz.
Blade Material:         AUS-8 Stainless Steel
Design:                      full-tang with GRN (glass reinforced nylon) grip
Includes:                    Hard-molded Kydex Sheath

Features:
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SOG SEAL Pup Elite

SOG SEAL Pup Elite
Ultra-Light Bowie Knife – For the size of the SOG SEAL Pup
Elite, it is surprisingly lightweight! It is razor sharp, cuts paper
easily with the fine edge. It carves, stabs and whittles incredibly.
Due to its lightness, splitting and batoning wood felt like we
were using a smaller blade, but after all that torture, the blade
remained wicked sharp.
Ideal Backpacking Knife – Put this knife in your backpack and
you’ll hardly feel encumbered. This is because the SOG
designed this knife for real Navy SEALs who need to carry a ton
of gear in an assault. Reducing weight is just necessary.
Great grip, simple sheath – The Kydex sheath is simply
beautiful, but the nylon straps and loop just creates too much
snag and does a poor job of securing the knife during intense
activities. The extended, very supple grip provides excellent
balance, but the pommel could be improved for hammering.

42Multi-tool Knife
Leatherman Signal
Camping Multi-tool
Designed for the outdoors; one-hand access
25-year warranty

Weight:                      7.5 oz.
Blade Material:         Stainless Steel w/ DLC coating
Design:                      folding, multitool, serrated
blade
Includes:                    Diamond sharpener, ferro-rod, emergency
whistle, hammer, pliers, wire cutter, bottle &
can openers, miscellaneous screw bits, pocket
clip & carabiner clip, nylon sheath

Features:

A Quality Multi-tool – The Leatherman Signal Camping Multi-
tool did not disappoint! The blade is sharp straight out of the
package. We especially liked the carabiner clip because it was
very easy to clip to a belt loop temporarily to free a hand.
Ideal Bugout Multi-tool – The reliability and selection of
functions in this tool makes it the best choice to put in an
emergency or even EDC bag. The addition of a whistle and
firestarter makes it a great choice for camping and the
outdoors. Don’t expect to use the hammer with nails though, it
works more like a pommel but the saw works just fine.
Color for Camping – What’s unique about this tool is its riot of
colors. While it may not seem appropriate, it really helps in
finding it and the small detachable parts if you accidentally
drop them. We noticed though that some paint flecks came off
as we opened and closed the tool but other than that, this is
multi-tool knife is highly recommended.
Leatherman Signal Camping Multi-tool

44Multi-tool Knife
RoverTac Pocket Multi-tool Knife
Grooved handle design for easy grip
Compact, durable & practical

Weight:                      7.83 oz.
Design:                      folding, multi-tool
Includes:                    Nylon pouch, knife blade, needle-nose pliers,
wire cutter, can & bottle opener, 9-pc screws

Features:

Small Pocket Knife – The serrated part of the blade is quite
sharp but the fine edge cannot cut paper. So we sharpened the
blade for a bit first then tested it. After some minor carving, we
stopped using it as the blade’s lock gave and folded almost
halfway. But after some manual adjustments, the lock worked
just fine.
Ideal Camping Multi-tool Knife – The RoverTac Pocket Multi-
tool is obviously not just a knife and its real value is in the
convenience of having all the functions in one. Compared to
other more expensive multitools, this one performs just fine.
The pliers is surprisingly solid enough to actually bend small
pieces of metal, but the wire cutter wasn’t that great.
Compact nylon sheath – When attached to a belt it is quite
compact and has no snag. We thought it was clever to have a
small compartment inside the pouch to hold the string of
screwdriver bits as these small pieces are easy to get lost.
RoverTac Pocket Multi-tool Knife

An Emergency Tool – 5 in 1 multi-tool
Lightweight & Easy to Carry – fits perfectly in your palm
when folded; comes with belt clip

Weight:                      5.46 oz.
Blade Material:         420 Stainless Steel
Design:                      folding serrated blade
Includes:                    nylon pouch, LED flashlight, magnesium alloy
firestarter, window breaker, seatbelt cutter
and pocket clip

Features:
46Emergency First Responder Knife
BlizeTec Pocket Folding Knife

Lightweight but Sturdy – We subjected the knife to food
preparation including skinning rabbits, cutting some fruits &
veggies, opened some packaging, prepared wood for fire and
kindling, and sharpened sticks. The blade performed well and
handled surprisingly stable for its weight.
Ideal to keep one in your car – The glass breaker worked
well and the seatbelt cutter cut cloth nicely and easily. We did
started fire using the magnesium alloy and caught kindling after
several tries. Though we almost lost it a couple of times
(secured only by magnets), we did find the small LED torch very
useful as we were able to use it to rummage thru our packs to
find items during the night.
Excellent all-around knife – The BlizeTec Pocket Folding
Knife is built sturdily and has a decent edge to its blade. After
continuous use, the blade was still sharp just after a bit of
cleaning. With its multi-function feature, this knife outperforms
for its price.
BlizeTec Pocket Folding Knife

Convenient pocket-sized
High Performance Steel Blade with Lightweight Carbon Fiber
Handle

Weight:                      7.2 oz.
Design:                      folding
Includes:                    Seatbelt cutter, glass breaker

Features:
48Emergency First Responder Knife
Swiss Safe Tactical First Responder Knife

Budget Rescue Knife – The edge is exceptionally sharp out of
the box unlike most knives in its class. The anti-slip safety lock
held during our tests, which included food prep, carton and
package ripping, skinning and removing limbs on small
branches. We didn’t chop wood with it but we were able to saw
off branches using the serrated edge.
Ideal Emergency Knife – Put one of these in your RV camper
or car as the added features are designed around vehicular
emergencies. It cuts cloth material excellently and the seatbelt
cutter is really sharp. We used it to cut some strips from an old
pair of jeans and it ripped good enough.
Simple and user-friendly – The Swiss Safe First Responder
knife is so simple to use that anyone can become confident in
using it. One of our testers bought this for her mom and taught
her how to use it in an emergency. She hopes her mom can
remember it being in the glove compartment when she needs
it though.
Swiss Safe Tactical First Responder Knife

51 Top 10 Survival & Hunting Knife
Based on QUALITY, PRICE and MARKET Preference
#10 SOG SEAL Pup Elite
Weight:                      5.4 oz.
Blade Material:         AUS-8 Stainless Steel
Design:                      full-tang with GRN (glass reinforced nylon) grip
Includes:                    Hard-molded Kydex Sheath
#9 JEO-TEC Nº31 Bushcraft Knife
Weight:                      14.9 oz. (shipping weight)
Blade Material:         MOVA-58 Stainless Steel
Design:                      full-tang, Polished Mikarta handle
Includes:                    Genuine leather sheath, firesteel
#8 KA-BAR Becker Kephart
Weight:                      6.4 oz.
Blade Material:         1095 Coven Carbon Steel
Design:                      full-tang, Walnut wood handle
Includes:                    Brown leather sheath

52Top 10 Survival & Hunting Knife
#7 Cold Steel Marauder
Blade Length:           9”
Weight:                      11.2 oz.
Blade Material:         Japanese Aus-8 Stainless Steel
Design:                      Full-tang, Double quillon sub hilt Kray-Ex handle
Includes:                    Secure ExTM sheath
#6 Benchmade - Mini Crooked River
Weight:                      3.29 oz.
Blade Material:         CPM-S30V Stainless Steel
Design:                      folding with stabilized wood handle
Includes:                    Lanyard hole
#5 Gerber Bear Grylls Ultimate Knife
Weight:                      15.8 oz.
Blade Material:         Hi-Carbon Stainless Steel
Design:                      Partial-tang, Textured rubber grip handle
Includes:                    Military-grade nylon sheath, Firestarter,
whistle, sharpener
#4 Benchmade - Hidden Canyon Hunter
Weight:                      8 oz. (shipping weight)
Design:                      Full-tang, Stabilized wood handle
Includes:                    Leather belt loop sheath

53 Top 10 Survival & Hunting Knife
#3 Buck Knives 120 General Fixed Blade
Weight:                      8.3 oz.
Blade Material:         420HC Stainless Steel
Design:                      Tapered-tang, Hardwood cocobolo handle
Includes:                    Genuine leather sheath
#2 Cold Steel Survivalist
Blade Length:           8”
Weight:                      14.4 oz.
Blade Material:         52100 Hi-Carbon Steel w/ Teflon coat
Design:                      Full-tang, G10 handle
Includes:                    Secure ExTM sheath
#1 Buck Knives 119 Special Fixed Blade
Blade Length:           6”
Weight:                      7.5 oz.
Design:                      Tapered-tang, Black phenolic handle

54Top 10 Survival & Hunting Knife
(Special Mention)
ESEE Knives Izula-B
Design:                      Full-tang, G10 handle
Includes:                    Molded polymer sheath
Buck Knives 110 Folding Hunter
Weight:                      7.1 oz.
Design:                      Folding, Brass Bolsters and Crelicam Ebony inlays handle

55 Top 10 Tactical Folding Knife
#10 Benchmade - Griptilian 551
Weight:                      3.88 oz.
Includes:                    Glass-filled nylon handle
#9 Cold Steel Luzon
Blade Length:           4”
Weight:                      3.84 oz.
Blade Material:         18Cr13MoV Stainless Steel
Includes:                    long GFN handle
#8 Kershaw Emerson CQC-K
Weight:                      6.4 oz.
Blade Material:         8Cr13MoV Steel w/ black oxide coating
Includes:                    G10 handle
#7 SOG Vulcan Tanto Knife
Weight:                      5 oz.
Blade Material:         san mai VG-10 Stainless Steel
Handle:                      GRN
Includes:                    Ballistic nylon sheath

56Top 10 Tactical Folding Knife
#6 Emerson CQC-7BW
Weight:                      4 oz.
Blade Material:         154CM Stainless Steel
#5 Spyderco Tenacious
Weight:                      8 oz.
Blade Material:         Stainless Steel w/ non-reflective black coat
Handle:                      G-10 laminated
#4 Benchmade - Tactical Triage
Weight:                      5.28 oz.
#3 Cold Steel Voyager XL
Weight:                      8.3 oz.
Blade Material:         Aus-10A Stainless Steel
Includes:                    Griv-Ex handle

57 Top 10 Tactical Folding Knife
#2 Spyderco Police Model
Weight:                      5.6 oz.
Blade Material:         VG-10 Hi-carbon Stainless Steel
Handle:                      Solid stainless steel
#1 Zero Tolerance 0303 Strider
Weight:                      8.6 oz.
Blade Material:         S30V Stainless Steel w/ tiger stripe pattern
Includes:                    Titanium and G10 handle

58Top 10 Tactical Fixed Blade Knife
#10 Benchmade Adamas 375
Weight:                      5.6 oz.
Blade Material:         D2 Hi-Carbon Steel
Design:                      Full-tang, Skeletonized steel handle
Includes:                    MOLLE compatible sheath
#9 Benchmade - SOCP Spear-Point
Weight:                      2.04 oz.
Blade Material:         440C Hi-Carbon Stainless Steel
Design:                      single pc. Dagger w/ finger ring
Includes:                    Molded, low-profile MOLLE sheath
#8 Benchmade - Nimravus 141
Weight:                      5 oz.
Blade Material:         154CM Stainless Steel
Design:                      Full-tang tanto, T6 Aluminum handle
Includes:                    Nylon MOLLE sheath
#7 Gerber LMF II
Weight:                      11.67 oz.
Blade Material:         420 Hi-Carbon Stainless Steel
Design:                      Partial-tang, Glass-filled nylon with TPV overmold handle
Includes:                    Ballistic nylon w/ fire-retardant sheath

59 Top 10 Tactical Fixed Blade Knife
#6 Ka-Bar 1282 Fighting Knife
Blade Length:           7”
Weight:                      12 oz.
Blade Material:         Hi-Carbon D2 Steel
Design:                      Full-tang, Kraton G handle
Includes:                    MOLLE Cordura nylon sheath
#5 ESEE Laser Strike
Weight:                      1 lb.
Blade Material:         1095 Hi-Carbon Steel
Design:                      Full-tang, Canvass micarta handle
Includes:                    Molded polymer sheath, ferro-rod & tinder tabs
#4 SOG SEAL Strike
Weight:                      5.6 oz.
Blade Material:         AUS-8 Stainless Steel w/ black titanium-nitrate coating
Design:                      Full-tang, GRN Stainless Steel handle
Includes:                    Nylon sheath, Firestarter, sharpener
#3 Cold Steel Leatherneck-SF
Weight:                      1.35 lbs.
Blade Material:         German D2 Steel w/ black powder coat
Design:                      Full-tang, Long Griv-Ex (fiberglass & reinforced plastic) handle
Includes:                    Kydex sheath

Weight:                      7.2 oz.
Blade Material:         420 Hi-Carbon Stainless Steel
Design:                      Full-tang, Diamond-texture rubberized handle
Includes:                    Kydex sheath w/ MOLLE Ballistic nylon strap
60Top 10 Tactical Fixed Blade Knife
#2 Gerber StrongArm
Weight:                      12 oz.
Design:                      Full-tang, Gray micarta handle
#1 ESEE 6P
Weight:                      2 oz.
Design:                      Full-tang, 1095 Hi-Carbon Steel handle
ESEE Izula
Special Mention:

61 Top 10 Small EDC Knife
#10 BOKER Plus Credit Card Knife
Weight:                      1.1 oz.
Handle:                      Titanium
Includes:                    Detachable belt clip
#9 Gerber GDC Money Clip
Weight:                      2.9 oz.
Blade Material:         Titanium-coated steel
Handle:                      Titanium-coated steel
Includes:                    Money clip sheath
#8 Gerber Key Note
Weight:                      4 oz.
Blade Material:         7Cr17-MoV Stainless Steel
Handle:                      Aluminum
Includes:                    Keyring
#7 Boker Plus Subcom Knife
Weight:                      2.4 oz.
Blade Material:         440 Stainless Steel
Handle:                      Fiberglass nylon
Includes:                    Pocket clip, lanyard hole

62Top 10 Small EDC Knife
#6 Gerber STL 2.0
Weight:                      1.44 oz.
Blade Material:         7Cr17-MoV Stainless Steel
Includes:                    Titanium-coated steel handle
#5 Gerber Paraframe Mini Knife
Weight:                      1.4 oz.
Blade Material:         Hi-Carbon Stainless Steel
Includes:                    Stainless steel handle
#4 CRKT Squid
Weight:                      3.52 oz.
Handle:                      2Cr13 stainless steel
Includes:                    Low-profile Pocket clip
#3 CRKT Minimalist Bowie Neck Knife
Weight:                      1.6 oz.
Handle:                      Contoured resin and fiber
Includes:                    Glass-reinforced nylon sheath

63 Top 10 Small EDC Knife
#2 Zero Tolerance G-10
Weight:                      6.2 oz.
Blade Material:         S30V Stonewashed Finished Steel
Handle:                      Textured G10
Includes:                    Speedsafe assist
#1 Spyderco Bug
Weight:                      0.4 oz.
Blade Material:         3Cr Stainless Steel
Handle:                      Solid stainless steel
Includes:                    Lanyard hole

64Top 10 Budget Camping Knife
#10 Poshland Sk-197 Survival Knife
Blade Length:           4”
Blade Material:         1095/15N20 Alloy Damascus Steel
Includes:                    Handmade leather sheath
#9 BPS Bushcraft Knife BS1S
Weight:                      2.11 oz.
Blade Material:         High Carbon Steel
Design:                      partial-tang, ash wood handle
Includes:                    genuine brown leather sheath
#8 Ontario 499 Air Force Survival Knife
Blade Length:           5”
Weight:                      9.9 oz.
Design:                      stick-tang, Natural leather handle
Includes:                    Leather sheath, sharpening stone
#7 CIMA -1 Black Knife
Blade Material:         7Cr17MOV Steel
Design:                      full-tang, Textured Micarta handle
Includes:                    Kydex sheath, firesteel

65 Top 10 Budget Camping Knife
#6 MOSSY OAK 11-inch Fixed Blade
Blade Length:           6”
Includes:                    Brown Leather sheath
#5 JU D2 Tanto Blade
Blade Material:         D2 Stainless Steel
Design:                      full-tang, wood handle
Includes:                    Wood sheath
#4 Canku C1490 Tactical Knife
Weight:                      6.5 oz.
Blade Material:         D2 Tool Steel
Design:                      full-tang, G10 handle
Includes:                    Kydex sheath
#3 Perkin Handmade Bushcraft Knife
Design:                      full-tang, burl wood handle
Includes:                    handmade leather sheath

66Top 10 Budget Camping Knife
#2 Schrade SCHF30
Blade Length:           6”
Includes:                    Brown Leather sheath
#1 Morakniv Bushcraft Carbon
Blade Material:         Carbon Steel w/ DLC black
Design:                      full-tang, Hi-friction rubber handle
Includes:                    Black plastic sheath

68Camping Knife & Your Safety
The second you neglect this fact is the second you will most likely get injured with your
own knife. Always keep your knife properly sheathed, folded, secured and stored where
it will not cause accidents. Never carry an exposed blade until you need to use it. Make
sure your knife does not fall off during intense activites such as climbing or running.
Safety Tip#1: Your knife is a dangerous tool.
A dull blade will make you use more force than necessary. This often leads to more
accidental cuts. Besides, a sharp edge gets the job done faster, reducing the time your
knife is used. The less time a knife is unsheathed, the less chance for unintended injury.
Safety Tip#2: Keep your knife sharp.
It's not just the blade that needs care, you should keep all parts of the knife and all
accessories that come with it clean and well maintained. Lubricate against rust especially
all moving parts like the pivot and locks. Clean the knife each time after use and at least
once a month.
Safety Tip#3: Keep your knife Clean.
Do not use your knife other tasks than for slicing or cutting (such as hammering), unless
it is designed for it. Do not abuse your knife. It will break no matter how expensive it is if
you do not use it properly. When a blade breaks off, it becomes a lethal projectile.
Safety Tip#4: Only use the knife for its purpose.
It's easy to get too focused while using a knife that you neglect to see other people who
may come close and get injured. One good example: throwing knives. It's fun to test the
balance of your knife by throwing it to a tree, but make sure no one will accidentally walk
down the throwing direction.
Safety Tip#6: Be mindful of surroundings while
using a knife.
Most knife accidents are self inflicted. Be aware of the motion and direction your blade is
going to take and make sure there are no body parts in the way. The tip of a long knife
may hit your thigh if you use the knife around your lap. Always lean forward, elbows on
your knees while in a sitting position, using the blade.
Safety Tip#5: Always cut away from your body.

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