Looking to add a fixed blade to Bug-out/Bug-in bag

[jrumann59]

So looking to add a fixed blade to a Bug-out/Bug-in bag, I was thinking a Kukri but do not know enough about what is a good steel that holds edges well and is low maintenance, IE rust while in the sheath in between inspections.

 

[Bullfrog]

So looking to add a fixed blade to a Bug-out/Bug-in bag, I was thinking a Kukri but do not know enough about what is a good steel that holds edges well and is low maintenance, IE rust while in the sheath in between inspections.

Oil it, or put it in a ziplock bag with desiccant or dry rice?

If you're starving you can always eat the rice.

 

[TheOriginalMexicanBob]

Cold Steel SRK...good all around blade. A basic USMC K-Bar is a good choice as well. No need to overthink it and get something exotic when good quality basic will work just fine.

 

[2nd=Good+Substantial]

Gerber Strongarm

 

[linkstate]

Checkout Mora Knives. They make all kinds. Different handles, blade material. They are great utility knives that don’t cost and arm and a leg so you could have a few stashed around. Well they do make some more expensive models. Available all over online.

https://morakniv.se/en/

I have a couple of the Companions. The plastic sheath is actually really nice and the blade kind of snaps in and is held securely. Stainless blade.

 

[Speed3]

Depends on price point, but the SOG seal pups are great for the money. Full tang, decent steel $50ish

SEAL Pup - Ballistic Nylon Sheath

4.75-inch partially serrated blade that is powder coated for corrosion resistance, textured GRN handle for secure grip, and carrys in a convenient ballistic nylon sheath.

sogknives.com

ESEE is the nest step up, here is an ESEE 4 $100ish

ESEE Knives ESEE-4P-MB Fixed Blade Knife + MOLLE Back (4.5" Black) - Blade HQ

Features: Black 1095 blade. Micarta handle. Injection-molded sheath with MOLLE back. The ESEE 4 is a dyed-in-the-wool survival knife. In fact, it might be the bar by which all survival knives are judged. Combining a stout blade stock and a tall flat grind, the knife can bust through your...

www.bladehq.com

Higher end is like a white ricer FC 4 or 5 $300ish

FIRECRAFT® FC5

White River Firecraft FC5 survival, camping, hiking knife is made in the USA and is 100% guaranteed for life

whiteriverknives.com

 

[Worsley]

Gerber Strongarm

Undisputed!

 

[Speed3]

Checkout Mora Knives. They make all kinds. Different handles, blade material. They are great utility knives that don’t cost and arm and a leg so you could have a few stashed around. Well they do make some more expensive models. Available all over online.

https://morakniv.se/en/

I have a couple of the Companions. The plastic sheath is actually really nice and the blade kind of snaps in and is held securely. Stainless blade.

I have like 10 of the mora knives, for a super cheap fixed blade, hard to beat these guys

 

[Harrys]

Cold Steel SRK...good all around blade. A basic USMC K-Bar is a good choice as well. No need to overthink it and get something exotic when good quality basic will work just fine.

What he said, stay away from the so-called SST clones they do not hold an edge. The good old K-bar will never fail you.

 

[ToolAA]

Depends on price point, but the SOG seal pups are great for the money. Full tang, decent steel $50ish

SEAL Pup - Ballistic Nylon Sheath

4.75-inch partially serrated blade that is powder coated for corrosion resistance, textured GRN handle for secure grip, and carrys in a convenient ballistic nylon sheath.

sogknives.com

ESEE is the nest step up, here is an ESEE 4 $100ish

ESEE Knives ESEE-4P-MB Fixed Blade Knife + MOLLE Back (4.5" Black) - Blade HQ

Features: Black 1095 blade. Micarta handle. Injection-molded sheath with MOLLE back. The ESEE 4 is a dyed-in-the-wool survival knife. In fact, it might be the bar by which all survival knives are judged. Combining a stout blade stock and a tall flat grind, the knife can bust through your...

www.bladehq.com

Higher end is like a white ricer FC 4 or 5 $300ish

FIRECRAFT® FC5

White River Firecraft FC5 survival, camping, hiking knife is made in the USA and is 100% guaranteed for life

whiteriverknives.com

I keep a SOG Seal Pup in the back with my bag. I think I got it for around $50-60. No so expensive that I would worry about it too much, but it will certainly get the job done.

 

[gwchem]

I concur with the stainless mora. Got those things stashed everywhere.

Gutted and skinned two deer with one. No need to sharpen at all.

 

[4g64loser]

Mora knives work. Great multipurpose utility blade.

For a do-all the full size ka bar is hard to beat. The small size versions are handier but the big ones scare the living crap out of people for some reason. I have a couple that have been in their leather for years. I oil and inspect every year or so with no issues.

If you really like spending money, and supporting good craftsmen, talk to members pmbspyder and justiw. There are other knife makers here but I own work from both those guys and have only good things to say. Pmbspyder's vest bowie is a work of art but is also a premium tool. One of these days I need another one but probably in lc200n......

 

[Garet Jax]

Cold Steel SRK...good all around blade. A basic USMC K-Bar is a good choice as well. No need to overthink it and get something exotic when good quality basic will work just fine.

This. I think the steel in this knife for $110 is hard to beat.

 

[jrumann59]

I think I will be getting this, a little large but can handle tasks you do not want your folder to attempt

Amazon product ASIN B003U6TM9G

 

[Pale Ryder]

That’s not your grandpa’s skinner, but should be good at delimbing some trees. LOL

 

[jrumann59]

That’s not your grandpa’s skinner, but should be good at delimbing some trees. LOL

It is a nice multi-role type of knife. My EDC type Folders can handle little things, it is the medium sized stuff that needs a tool.

 

[Doctor_M]

What he said, stay away from the so-called SST clones they do not hold an edge. The good old K-bar will never fail you.

I'll second a K-bar.... chop down a limbs, gut a deer, dig a hole, hammer a nail with the butt... they just keep going. They are the Marines of the knife world.

 

[Garet Jax]

...The good old K-bar will never fail you.

I'll second a K-bar.... chop down a limbs, gut a deer, dig a hole, hammer a nail with the butt... they just keep going. They are the Marines of the knife world.

K-bars are 1095 steel. The knife I listed is CPM-3V steel. There is a world of difference between them:

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K-bars are generally $70-$80. For $30-$40 more you can get a much better knife. Don't get me wrong, I own a K-Bar, but if I'm getting one knife, I get the one with CPM-3V.

 

[wpage]

+2 with Gerber... Here is a shot of my fixed blade.

 

[jrumann59]

K-bars are 1095 steel. The knife I listed is CPM-3V steel. There is a world of difference between them:

Knives, EDC, and Outdoor Gear - Huge Selection | Blade HQ

Shop the newest knives to hit the knife industry. We have all the new customs, OTF knives, fixed blades, automatics, traditional pocket knives, and more.

www.bladehq.com

K-bars are generally $70-$80. For $30-$40 more you can get a much better knife. Don't get me wrong, I own a K-Bar, but if I'm getting one knife, I get the one with CPM-3V.

that is a nice informative website.