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Survival Knife Reviews

Survival knife reviews, machete reviews, cutlery knife views, axes and hatchet reviews, based on decades of experience hunting, fishing, outdoor camping, hiking, and adventures.

Review: Bark River Mini Kephart – A do-it-all knife

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The Kephart may be the best do-it-all knife design. Bark River’s Mini Kephart may be what the backpacker, or everyday user needs.

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Video review: Casstrom Safari is little knife with large abilities

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Sometimes the best knife for the job is a smaller one. This Casstrom Safari is small, lightweight and easy to carry.

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I made this knife and cardboard sheath 40-some years ago. The blade is quite usable and the sheath still does its job quite well! It doesn't work all that well for small game cleaning.

Choose the right knife for small game hunting

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You can skin and field dress squirrels, rabbits, upland game and smaller animals with many different styles of knives. Here’s how to pick one that can do the job well for you, while not breaking the budget.

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Benchmade Griptillian

Knife review: The Benchmade Griptilian is Benchmade’s rock star

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Looking for a reliable lock blade folding knife? Take a look at this one.

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Review: Bark River Cub EDC

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If you’re in the market for a solid knife that  can handle hard use, the Bark River Cub EDC might be what you’re looking for. The knife has a proven, classic design, with features that will endear it to most outdoorspeople. I like the EDC very much, and I’m guessing you would too.

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Review: Bark River Water Moccasin – A multi-task performer

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A useful knife is useful in a variety of situations. If the knife can handle cooking chores, it may do fine when used outside. So the Bark River Water Moccasin should be on your radar if you’re looking for a knife that does a lot of things well.

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Making the Bark River UP EDC an even better Every Day Carry knife

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Some outdoor gear, by long association, becomes a connection to the past. That is the case with this most recent knife project by Kendall Carpenter.

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Review: The “just right” Bark River Ultralite Field Knife – CPM 3V

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There is a lot to be said for a knife that is just enough, or just right. The Ultralite Field Knife may be just enough for what you need.

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Review: L.T. Wright Large Pouter

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The L.T. Wright Large Pouter is a well-designed knife for hard work. There is nothing about this knife I don’t like.

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Best hunting knife? Fox River EXT-1 improved review

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Users helped design what may be one of the best knives on the market for big game hunting. The Bark River improved EXT-1 checks all the boxes for me.

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