10 Reviews: Best Survival Knife for the Money (Apr 2024)

The KA-BAR Becker BK2 Campanion had everything that you need in a great survival tool for the outdoors. The blade is 5.25 inches long, the knife is 10.5 inches long altogether, and it weighs exactly one pound. With a 0.25-inch-thick blade, the BK2 is on the heavier side, but you don’t feel it because of how well it fits in your hand. Moreover, it has a drop point so it’s easy to sharpen and a flat grind with a 20-degree edge angle. The blade keeps its edge well and is easy to sharpen.

"Just got mine. I haven’t used it yet but just from holding it and feeling it, I know this is going to be a very good tool. Yeah it’s a bit heavy but that doesn’t really really bother me.I kind of like it, and it lets me know that I’m not hold no weak piece of junk. I upgraded to Micarta scales because the ones it comes with are a bit slippery feeling and do feel like plastic. The Micarta scales definitely makes it feel more grippy and solid. Can’t wait to go out and test this bad boy out."

by Its_Roli_and_Elyse

The ESEE 6P is a high carbon 1095 steel survival knife with a simple edge. The 6P is just one example of the many high-quality knives that ESEE produces, but it is among the company’s very best. The blade of the knife can come in a number of colors and styles, such as a venom green blade with orange handles or a typical black powdered blade with a gray handle. Furthermore, other colors and styles are also available.

"Probably one of the most versatile and useful knives. Good quality, good feel, very sharp, excellent bush knife. Going with me into the bush in Alaska this summer. The only downside is the cheap plastic sheath."

by Training Director

This Swedish-made drop-point knife has a broad, arching belly and swedge, providing it excellent tip power and the ability to quickly penetrate animals when used as a spear tip. This intermediate survival knife has an overall length of 11 inches, a blade length of 6.3 inches, and a weight of just 12 ounces. In, addition, this knife’s cutting performance is exceptional, enabling you to quickly slice or chop virtually any material.

"What’s not to like! Look at the spline thickness, one piece blade through hilt, sharp as a razor out of the box. My grandsons each have a quality knife to begin their outdoor adventures."

by wardog

Benchmade, a leading manufacturer of folding knives in the United States, recently debuted the Leuku fixed-blade knife. The blade of this survival knife is made from CPM-3V steel and features a flat grind and drop point tip. When it relates to blade steel, CPM-3V is a more recent “technology” that is rarely found on historical knives. It is also incredibly resistant to chipping and retains its edge well. Remember, toughness is the name of the game when it comes to survival knives.

"The-blade takes a very sharp edge. The steel will hold a very sharp edge. The knife is great for tasks ranging from cutting brush to siccing bread. Surprisingly useful."

by Nemo

The Tom Brown Tracker T–3 is largely believed to be one of the best survival knives on the market today. It was in the movie “The Hunted,” but it was not cheap. The Tracker T–3 is made in the USA by TOPS Knives. It was designed by Tom Brown, Jr., and it works very well. The blade has a clip point and is flat-ground. The rear edge of the blade is serrated for cutting through tough materials. In addition, the blade is made of ATS–34 stainless steel.

"Love this knife! I liked it so much that I went and bought all the other Tracker knives. The knive is very well made and super tough and reliable. Not a great option for delicate work, but works great for batoning and chopping. Don't think about it just buy it."

by Christopher Mulvaney

The Gerber LMF II includes a drop point serrated blade, which really is uncommon in survival knives due to the difficulty of sharpening such blades. The blade is quite short at 4.84 inches and narrow at 0.1875 inches, both of which are suitable for a survival knife. In addition, the blade is crafted from 420HC stainless steel, which, by modern standards, is lower-end steel, but is rust-resistant and incredibly durable, so it can withstand a beating.

"Arrived on time. Sharp out of the box. Good sheath. Fit and finish are great. Time will tell how it holds up to use and abuse. Not disappointed at all. Would buy again."

by DontTreadOnMe

The SOG Force is another fantastic pick, and at just 10.5 ounces, it’s pretty light. Even though it’s not very bulky, one such knife is very strong and will last a long time. It is 0.24 inches thick and has a straight edge with a clip point. The blade is six inches long, and the knife has been 11.25 inches long altogether. Moreover, the Force is made of AUS-8 stainless steel, so it keeps a good edge and is easy to sharpen.

"I’ve bought two now one for me and one as a gift for an important friend. Doesn’t rust, acts like an ax in camp, probably will have it the rest of my life and leave it to my son."

by MCF

The overall length of the Spyderco BushCraft G–10 is 8.75 inches, and the length of the blade is 4.1 inches. The 0.140-inch-thick blade is made of O-1 steel, which is a tool steel with high carbon content and manganese, silicon, chromium, vanadium, and tungsten. This type of steel is not often used in survival knives, but it has good wear resistance for a low alloy and even more resistance to abrasion than carbon steel.

"This knife is perfect. Blade shape and steel is great. The handle is one of the most ergonomic you will ever feel. The G10 material for the handle looks like it would be slippery,but sticks in your hand well. Over all just an outstanding knife. They discontinued this model so i'm thinking about getting a second one to put in my safe."

by Brent b

The knife was made by Gerber and TV actor Bear Grylls. It has a lot of cool features that not many survival knives have. The knife is made of high-carbon 9Cr19MoV stainless steel and has a drop point. Half of the 4.8-inch blade is serrated. This knife has a total length of 10 inches and weighs 11.2 ounces. The ergonomic, textured rubber handle makes the knife more comfortable to hold and lets you maintain a firm grip on it.

"Excellent knife I like the newer design from the previous model, knife feels solid and well built."

by Wyatt

This 3-in-1 knife is indeed the best tool for emergency situations and survival. Anyone who enjoys being outside should have one. The most important thing about this knife is that it is made of good stainless steel. This tool can be used to cut, but it can also be used in two other ways that make it very useful. It has a fire starter to help you start a fire while camping and a whistle to get help if you need it. Thus, this three-in-one survival knife can really save your life.

"We ordered a few other things along with this knife. I'm impressed with the quality of everything we ordered. Our next order will be the fourth time we came back for more. The batons are my favorite by the way. "

by Eric b.