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Fallkniven A1 Survival Knife
Fallkniven started as a small family business in the 1980s, and nowadays is the official supplier of the Royal Swedish House, being the leading producer of stainless steel knives.
The VG-10 stainless steel blade is efficient and necessary for outdoor activities such as hunting, dressing or botching the prey, and chopping.
One customer complained that the sheath of the knife isn’t made of a quality material and doesn’t have an elegant design.
12.8 ounces
Laminated VG10 steel
6.3 inches
Solid Kraton handle
Zythel
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Buck Knives 119 Special Survival Knife
Buck is an American brand specialized in knives and blades. Starting to make knives at the beginning of the last century, today Buck has grown into a large-scale business.
The 0119 Special Buck Knife managed to perpetuate the classical aspect of a fixed blade knife, having an elegant aluminum and Phenolic handle.
One customer said the handle becomes slick in the rain.
7.5 ounces
420HC Steel
6 inches
Phenol and Aluminium
Genuine leather
ESEE Knives Laser Strike Survival Knife
ESEE has become famous due to creating survival knives inside the Randall’s Adventure Survival Training Company. Nowadays, its knives are used in real war areas by military forces.
The blade is extremely powerful, being made of carbon 1095 steel. It is a solid camp knife, but its dimensions are not uncomfortable.
The material of the blade is likely to rust and stain if it’s not properly cleaned and lubricated.
14.4 ounces
Carbon 1095 steel
4.75 inches
Micarta
Kydex
Ka-Bar Campanion Survival Knife
Ka-Bar is a brand that dates back to 1800, being a brand with the one of the longest traditions in knife manufacturing.
The 1095 cro-van steel blade cuts through anything, due to the multi-functional 20-degree blade angle. The knife comes with a durable black sheath made of nylon.
One customer said the knife is too heavy for a secure usage.
16 ounces
1095 cro-van steel
5.5 inches
Grivory
Glass-filled nylon
Gerber LMF II Infantry Survival Knife
Gerber started out in 1939 as a small business of handmade cutlery. Nowadays, it is globally recognized as being one of the most trusted names in the knives industry.
This knife is extremely versatile, in spite of the fact that it was designed for combat missions. It has an original shock absorption system, which is efficient for cutting very tough surfaces.
One customer complained about the heaviness of the knife in comparison to its small dimensions.
11.2 ounces
Stainless Steel
4.5 inches
Overmolded
Nylon