The L.T. Wright Genesis is the new flagship knife of L.T. Wright Handcrafted Knives. Coming to you from one of the two founders of "Blind Horse Knives," the L.T. Wright Genesis has a lot to live up to. You'd think with that much lineage, it'd be difficult to make a knife … [Read more...]
Survival Knives
Of the many knife reviews featured on this blog, the following posts are of the survival knives we've reviewed.
If you're interested in this category of knives, you may also be interested in taking a look at these overlapping categories: fixed blade knife reviews, outdoor knife reviews, camping knife reviews, & bushcraft knife reviews.
Let us know if there happens to be a knife you want a review of that isn't already up here. You can do so by commenting on a post or by contacting us directly.
Cold Steel Latin Machete 24″ Knife Review
When I finally got the chance to review the Cold Steel Latin Machete, I was intrigued to say the least. This machete is by far the largest one-hand cutting tool I have ever personally wielded, so I was curious about how practical 60 cm (24 inches) of blade real estate would … [Read more...]
Gerber Bear Grylls Ultimate Pro Fixed Blade Survival Knife Review
The Gerber Bear Grylls Ultimate Pro Fixed Blade Survival Knife attempts to be a well-rounded, good for all situations type of survival knife that features additional survival gear necessities such as firesteel, rescue whistle, hammer, and basic survival guide, all in one. … [Read more...]
Mora 2010 Bushcraft Forest Knife Review
Originally envisioned as a new take on the Mora 2000 Outdoor Knife, the Mora 2010 Bushcraft Forest Knife features drastically different ergonomics from the more traditional Mora knives, such as the Mora Classic 1. Mora 2010 Bushcraft Forest Fixed Blade Outdoor Knife - … [Read more...]
Mora 2000 Outdoor Fixed Blade Survival Knife Review
When people look into purchasing a Mora knife, they tend to go either ultra-modern with something like the Mora 2010 Bushcraft Forest, or they go old school with one of the Mora Classics. This leaves the Mora 2000 Outdoor Knife to be, in my opinion, one of the most … [Read more...]
Mora 740 MG Fixed Blade Bushcraft Knife Review
The Mora 740 MG has been one of the most popular low cost bushcraft knives of the past three decades. Having been endorsed by Ray Mears, 740 MGs were considered a staple of the bushcraft community for many years. With the knife's simplistic design, rugged construction, and … [Read more...]
Hultafors Craftmans Heavy-Duty GK Knife Review
On the heels of writing about the Mora Classic I will be checking out the Hultafors GK: the beast of Mora-style knives! The Hultafors GK is essentially a traditional Mora knife on steroids. The steel is a mystery carbon steel from Japan. The knife is made somewhere in Asia … [Read more...]
Mora Classic 1 Carbon Steel Outdoor Knife Review
I paid $5 for the Mora Classic over a decade ago. Back then it was stained red, but after years and years of hard use, it's lost its color. It was the first knife I bought for myself, and was a companion to me throughout my trecks over the years, and still continues to be to … [Read more...]
Gerber Bear Grylls Parang Machete Knife Review
The Gerber Parang had the potential to be a truly remarkable and well-loved production knife, but its launch was marred by reports of catastrophic failure in terms of shoddy quality control. I happen to think that's a damn shame because this knife is currently one of my … [Read more...]
Ontario Spec Plus Marine Raider Bowie Knife Review
Ontario SP10 Marine Raider Bowie - Amazon / Blade HQ Out of all the knives I own, the Ontario SP10 Marine Raider Bowie is one of my favourites, not because it's especially functional or excels at one particular task, but rather because it's 650 grams of fun - and does it … [Read more...]