Top 10 best bushcraft knives for survival tasks

The Fällkniven S1X is a top-quality outdoor knife. Enhanced with a full-tang handle. This means that the tang of the blade runs throughout the entire handle. This is stronger than other construction methods. The blade is no less than 6 mm thick. As such this knife is one of the most robust knives on this list.

The Mora Companion is a proven knife. Beloved by both bushcraft enthusiasts and survival experts because of its thick blade and the robust scandi edge. As with all carbon steel blades it is important to properly maintain the blade. Carbon steel is, after all, not stainless and needs to be stored while clean and dry. Finding a better price-quality ratio will be a challenge.

The ESEE Model 4 is a solid bushcraft knife that can also be used for survival purposes. The handle is made from micarta. This material offers you a lot of grip. Even in wet circumstances. That is why this knife is made to handle any type of environment. The blade of the ESEE 4HM is made from strong 1095 carbon steel. This type of steel is not stainless. That is why the blade is enhanced with an extremely sustainable powder coating.

The Hultafors OK4 Outdoor Knife is a popular fixed bushcraft knife. The black coating protects the carbon-steel blade from rust. The spine of the blade is sharpened to make sure using a firesteel is a piece of cake. The side of the blade is enhanced with a five cm long ruler. All in all this makes the Hultafors not only a perfect, but also a budget-friendly survival knife.

The KA-BAR BK62 Kephart is a modern version of the classic Kephart bushcraft knife. Enhanced with walnut wood scales, 1095 carbon steel blade and a full-tang construction. The tang is tapered in the handle. As such the knife is light-weight but also still rock-solid.

When developing the Principle Gerber truly did its homework. The brand carefully looked at the needs of both amateur and expert bushcraft enthusiasts, making the Principle the perfect knife for every level. The blade is made from 420HC steel, and the handle is made from rubber. Materials that can handle a lot.

The LionSteel M5 is an all-round fixed knife. Made for both survival and bushcraft tasks. Each detail was carefully though through to make sure this knife is as user-friendly as possible. The G10 handle, for instance, is enhanced with grooves for enough grip. The end of the full-tang handle also functions as a hammer. This is possible because the steel sticks out a little. The blade is made from Sleipner steel. A robust and reliable type of steel.

The Victorinox Outdoor Master is a solid knife. The knives in the Victorinox Outdoor Master collection are the first fixed outdoor knives ever produced by Victorinox. The Outdoor Master is enhanced with a 4 mm thick blade with scandi edge and is full-tang. The edge can handle its own and is great for wood work.

The Gerber Strongarm is a robust, fixed knife, produced in the United States. A real survival knife. This knife was designed for those who need to be able to rely on their knife. Whether you are planning to enter the jungle, roam the desert or visit the woods next door: the Strongarm will help you out. The handle is made from FRN: glass-reinforced nylon. Light-weight and rock-solid. For additional grip this Gerber is enhanced with an additional rubber overmould around this core. An additional layer with checkered pattern that offers enough grip.

Last but not least, the Green Canvas Micarta version of the LionSteel M5. Made for both survival and bushcraft tasks. Each detail was carefully though through to make sure this knife is as user-friendly as possible. The micarta handle is also enhanced with grooves for a good grip. The end of the full-tang handle also functions as a hammer. This is possible because the steel sticks out a little. The blade is made from Sleipner steel. A robust and reliable type of tool steel.