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Military and survival knives are working tools, tools made to take abuse and to dish it out. A military or survival knife needs to be a fixed blade with a full tang for maximum strength. A military and survival knife needs to be able to do basic knife tasks, skin game, baton wood, strike a ferrous rod, dig, and chop. That’s a mighty larger list of qualifications, and finding a knife that meets them all is kind of tricky. So I did it for you and listed my five favorite military and survival knives.
5 - SEAL Pup Elite
The SOG SEAL Pup Elite is a purpose-built military knife designed specifically for spec ops guys. The SOG SEAL Pup Elite offers you a compact 4.85-inch blade made from AUS-8. This Japanese steel is ultra-strong and can take some serious abuse while resisting corrosion. The SEAL Pup Elite features a clip point blade that’s ultra-versatile and perfect for skinning game, cutting through thick materials, and surviving on the go.
4 - The Pachmyr Dominator is a big boy with a thick blade designed for heavy-duty work. The Dominator is a great survival knife made from ultra-strong D2 steel. This 4.75-inch blade is half cleaver and earns its name as the Dominator. The Pachmyr will Dominate the woods, the field, and whatever you place in front of it. The handles are made from G-10, and this allows for a sure grip when tackling the hardest of tasks. The Dominator is a serious chopper that delivers a ton of cutting potential in a compact package.
3 - The Cold Steel Master Hunter is a purpose-built survival knife that’s made from the wicked sharp VG-1 Japanese steel. This 4.5-inch blade slices and dices like an absolute bulldozer. It cuts meat from bones with ease, eats through the thickest of jungles, and allows you to survive and thrive in any situation. The handle is made from Kray-Ex, which provides a sure grip when your hands are wet, cold, and tired. The Master Hunter lives up to its name and is perfect for field use across the board.
2 - The Morakniv Garberg comes from a Swiss company that values simplicity and effectiveness over anything else. The Morakniv Garberg is Morakniv’s first full tang knife. The blade is 4.29 inches in length and razor-sharp. The Garberg’s stainless steel blade presents a corrosion-resistant, bomb-proof blade for heavy-duty use. The Garberg presents a simple but effective survival knife for hiking, camping, hunting, or any other adventuring tasks.
1 - The Ka-Bar is a big blade with a long legacy of service. The Ka-Bar has served with the USMC as its fighting knife since World War 2, and to this day, many Marine swear by them. The Ka-Bar’s 7-inch blade and clip point make it a versatile choice for various tasks. From skinning game to batoning wood, the Ka-Bar can handle it. The Ka-Bar’s leather washer wrapped handle provides plenty of grip to control the mighty long blade. The Ka-Bar’s proven success is a testament to its strength and versatile design.
Survive!
Military and survival knives fulfill a specific niche no other knife can. They are an invaluable tool if you call yourself an adventurer, hunter, outdoorsman, or prepper. These knives are rugged, reliable, and made to get you through hell and back.