I was at Cabela's last night shopping for a fixed blade w/polymer sheath for a bugout bag. I was looking at the Kbars they had on display and SOG knives and just about left the store with a SOG Tech Bowie and realize that I have no idea what I am doing when it comes to choosing a fixed blade. I know enough about precision rifles to "buy once cry once" but have not a clue about fixed blade knives.
It occurred to me at that moment I would be remiss if I did not reach out to the vast collective wisdom of the SH membership.
I would rather spend $300 on one knife for the rest of my life than $150 multiple times trying to figure it out.
So if you could only take one fixed blade knife with you as part of your (20-25lbs) bugout kit that you keep in the trunk what would it be?
some have told me good hatchet/small axe with a folder others say you need at least a 10" blade some have said tomahawk ... and so it goes.
Purpose of kit - weathering over (roughing it) for up to 5 days/nights. Will also take this in the plane when flying over mountains or rough terrain.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts and experience!
It occurred to me at that moment I would be remiss if I did not reach out to the vast collective wisdom of the SH membership.
I would rather spend $300 on one knife for the rest of my life than $150 multiple times trying to figure it out.
So if you could only take one fixed blade knife with you as part of your (20-25lbs) bugout kit that you keep in the trunk what would it be?
some have told me good hatchet/small axe with a folder others say you need at least a 10" blade some have said tomahawk ... and so it goes.
Purpose of kit - weathering over (roughing it) for up to 5 days/nights. Will also take this in the plane when flying over mountains or rough terrain.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts and experience!