Survival knives are really one of the most powerful outdoor "tools" available. I think, in fact, that they are the most important piece of your outdoor equipment. The word "survival" truly applies because a survival knife truly aids in your survival outdoors. If you are hunting, fishing, camping or backpacking in the bush, a survival knife is as essential to your survival as anything else. Getting equipped the best way possible is the first act we take in this pursuit of survival. Now, I'm not talking about trying to go out and win a war. Just going outdoors with the right "tools" allows you to have the confidence that if things happen your prepared. I don't have to recite the boy scouts credo here do I?

Going camping is one of the greatest way's to spend a vacation or to just get away from it all. Being out in nature is good therapy for anyone. I think if you take along several survival knives it will really help you have fun. It's not only about surviving, it's about having the right survival knives to do all the jobs that come about. If you are preparing a campsite then a "machete" is a perfect knife to help with this. They can be as long as 24 inches and because of that you can swing them rather easily. It was designed to cut down thick brush in the woods so this will help make a nice clearing to set up a campsite. There are newer versions of the machete on the market now that are more multi-purpose and were made to split kindling, used as a hatchet and also do all the things that a conventional machete can do.

Carrying a pocket knife is a good tool that is often used for outdoor survival purposes. Not only is it always there when you need it, but the many varieties make this one the best survival tools you may want. Of course one of the best known of these pocket knives is the Swiss Army Knife. For years they have been one of the leaders in making unique outdoor multi-functional knife-tools. These knives allow you to be prepared for almost any task at hand. They make specific knives for hiking, camping, travel and with the many functions available these knives are a perfect example of a survival knife. Not only do they come equipped with blades but have several other "tools" as well. Some may include a bottle opener, can opener, wood saw, scissors and many other uses. So as you can see this knife would serve you well when being outdoors.

Part of your outdoor survival experience may involve fishing. If you have ever cooked fresh caught fish around a campfire then you have to go fishing. Lets explore fishing and how different types of survival knives can be useful. As we said earlier, pocket knives are very useful and also fixed bladed knives are useful. Fixed bladed knives when put in a sheath and looped through a belt make it perfect for when you need it right away. Pocket knives make very good fishing knives. These types of knives have been used for years and there are several varieties. I like the types that come not only with a blade but with other attachments.

A simple pocket knife with a nice sharp blade will take care of quite a few fishing task. Many of the fine pocket knives available today offer combination knives. This type of knife has multiple blades specifically designed for the aid of fishing. Not only does it have a sharp blade but will have other "tools" that will help remove a hook, gut a fish and scale a fish as well. If your cooking your fish whole on the campfire then these types of pocket knives will serve your purpose. There are also folding fillet fishing knives available if you prefer to cook your fish like this.

I recommend a multi-purpose type of fixed blade knife for bait and preparing your line. A good knife is one that has a serrated spine so you are able to cut through bone. Another good idea is to get a handle grip that feels comfortable to you. Also if the knife is a non-slip type of surface such as rubber. Fish are very slippery and not being able to get a firm grip on your knife could cause an accident.

A fish fillet knife is also a good thing to have for preparation of your outdoor meal. Sitting around a campfire and cooking fresh caught fish is a great thing to participate in. The size of what type of fish your fishing for will help determine the length of your fillet knife. Most fillet fishing knives are of the fixed blade variety. Although as I mentioned earlier that a folding fishing knife is now available for use. The length of your fillet knife is of most importance. This of course is determined by what type of fishing you are doing. A good general size is 7 inches because this size is about average for most fillet knives. They range anywhere from 3 to 11 inches. I guess by now you can see that fishing knives are highly specialized group. But they can most certainly be classified as good survival knives.

Written by James Cerebe for http://www.buckknivesworld.com

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