Wilderness Survival Knife

The best survival knife should have all the desired features you want to have in case of an emergency. Some things to consider about the best knife blades are whether you want a smooth edge or a serrated edge.

The shape of the blade also might be something to consider. If you had to cut a heavy piece of material, would the hunting knife do the task? Large hunting knives should have a full tang that runs through the entire handle. That way if the handle breaks around the tang, another handle can be crafted out of bone, leather or wood. Other things to consider about the survival knife blade are whether you want a lock-back knife or a non-locking blade. Continue...