Knives

Whether you’re hunting, fishing, scouting, or just camping, having a good knife at your disposal can sometimes mean the difference between life and death. Or the difference between having sliced cheese back at camp or having to break it off the block (which is why it is a staple on most bug out bag checklists).

Whichever camp you fall into, selecting the right hunting knife can be crucial to your success in the field.  If you’re wanting a stainless-steel blade for use around the ocean, or you’re wanting a knife that will work for everyday use along with elk hunting, there’s a knife for you!

We’ve also included a buyer’s guide at the bottom of the article, with some more options to consider to help you find the perfect knife. It walks through a few things that are mentioned with the knives below, but goes into a lot more detail, so make sure to check it out!

Now, with that in mind, we’ve sorted through hundreds of knives out there to bring you the best; there’s a lot of variety in the knives below, but one thing is consistent, and that’s the quality of these knives.

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Machetes have been around for centuries and are commonly used in agriculture, construction, property management, camping and a variety of other situations. In recent years they have become increasingly popular as a survival tool due to their versatility and overall effectiveness. The name “machete” derives from Spanish, which betrays the Read more…

No matter what type of outdoor adventure activity you prefer, there’s always the possibility that things can go sideways with little to no warning. Adventure travel is, by definition, unpredictable. We can quickly find ourselves in a survival situation and, when that happens, it’s critical that we have the right tools at our disposal. In these circumstances, a trusty survival knife could make all the difference in a life or death situation. (more…)