So, a friend of mine came across this in a storage container that he bought. It looks like a pretty cool survival type knife. I hadn't seen or heard of it before so I thought I'd share. Anyone on here carry one or used one? It doesn't show it, but there is a flint as well inset under the parachute cord. The square with a hole in it is a signaling mirror.



http://www.sportsmansguide.com/net/cb/cb.aspx?a=148442

This looks like a combination of a knife and a survival kit. On the knife side, there are many variations of survival type knifes. Most are only a knife without added features.

A traditional Mora knife being a farily basic, Light, and inexpensive option. It is the Traditional (Classic) knife listed here:

http://www.ragweedforge.com/SwedishKnifeCatalog.html

Moving up the cost scale would be something like the Fallkniven F1:

http://www.oregonknifeshop.com/fallkniven-f1-knife.html

These are the knives I prefer to carry plus a folding pocket knife. There are many other options, though. I also pack several levels of survival kits; one with the basics that is on my person; a larger one clipped to the pilots seat that hopefully I'll have the presense of mind to grab when exiting the plane/vehicle, and an even larger stash of survival gear in the plane/vehicle.

A good way to know how effective your gear will be when needed it is to use it. On occasion, I'll be out driving, hunting, etc. and if time allows, I'll set-up a scenerio where I use what is with me to build a fire, make a shelter, practice signaling, etc. Through trial and error, I've been able to find what works best for me and most impotantly, how to use it. The first few times were both humbling and very educational. Once you have it figured out in good weather, try it in a blizzard or heavy rain/wind - that was another enlightening experince for me.

There are very good books out there such as "98.6 degrees, the art of keeping your ass alive" by Cody Lundin if you have an interest.

Grassstrippilot wrote:

I just watched 127 Hours, Aaron Ralston would have given his right arm for a knife like that