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Yep sounds right. I have a Swiss champ in the car and a smaller Alox SAK for every day needs. This is really a massive worst case scenario flee-for-your-life type scenario. People call it prepping but that does make me sound like a weirdo in a tin foil hat.

Thanks; these discussion points have come up earlier on this thread already so I’ll let you refer back if you want details - but in short: - Yes I recognise skills development is important; I have some of the required skills but need to learn others - researching gear, such as types of knife...

Thanks all. My preference is for stainless steels for their corrosion resistance. Bearing in mind this is supposed to be an all scenario survival knife, covering everything from a mild emergency to a nuclear zombie apocalypse, that seems like an important trait. Seems like the question of a...

I feel like I’ve been on a whole knowledge journey and somehow ended up where I started - not knowing which knife to buy.

Funny you mention that since I was genuinely considering this combo: 1) Mora Garberg (main blade) https://www.cyclaireshop.co.uk/morakniv-garberg-dala-red-stainless-steel?srsltid=AfmBOoodreLsh5WWEJTfeC-VVTg_N6MbDtqiLHYHJHPc8-U59D_nQZxN 2) Buck Pursuit small (backup blade - more...

Thanks all. On reflection I’m leaning towards the idea that having a decent quality, affordable, easy-to-sharpen blade and learning the skills around it and around survival are more important than purchasing a high end super-steel. I will likely get a couple of 420HC buck knives (I’ve heard...

Appreciate the honest feedback. Regarding my current skills: • I’ve had some first aid training but a refresher would be useful. • In terms of defence yes I have practised a combination of striking and grappling although as we know this is no guarantee of anything in a life or death...

So a hatchet, folding saw, and multitool (swiss tool) are also going in the bag. This is just an all-purpose fixed blade knife for heavier-duty work in any possible disaster scenario (woodwork, rope, skinning, defence, all possible survival needs so versatility is key). I’ve chosen high-end...

Thanks, anything in particular you’d recommend?

Thank you very much. I’ll certainly check it out - actually my main concern is sharpening as this is something I have hardly needed to do beyond kitchen knives!

Oh I totally agree it’s unlikely. There are rising global military and infrastructure threats and sadly growing local tensions, but I thankfully doubt we will be thrown into an actual apocalypse scenario in the UK in our lifetimes. However, having kids makes you prepare more, and history is...

Thanks, appreciate the perspective. What do you mean by the premise being unrealistic?

Hi all Hope you’re doing good. Im looking for the ultimate bugout bag knife. This is a one-and-done, all-purpose survival knife with high reliability, performance and durability for massive and potentially prolonged disaster situations. I’m looking at two full tang fixed blade magnacut knives...