Full Survival Knife Guide
The full survival knife guide below contains nearly 50 survival knives for you to compare.
Included in the matrix are 8 columns:
- Knife pictures
- Knife brand and name/model – (click to view more details or to purchase)
- Blade Material – the metal used in the blade
- Handle Material – the metal of the knife’s handle
- Blade Length – inches
- Overall Length – Combined blade and handle length in inches
- Weight – knife weight in ounces
- Price – These are approximate prices on Amazon.com. These change frequently based on availability, special promotions, and more.
- Rating – The average user rating on Amazon.com. This can be very helpful in deciding if people are satisfied with their purchase.
*Click on any of the columns to sort the data to help make your decision easier
| Survival Knives | Blade Material | Handle Material | Blade Length | Knife Length | Weight | Price | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Morakniv Garberg Full Tang Fixed Blade Knife | Carbon Steel | Carbon Steel | 4.29 In (109 mm) | 9 In (229 mm) | 8.7 oz | Around $80 | 4.8 |
SOG Pillar Fixed Blade Knife- Full Tang 5 Inch S35VN Steel Blade Survival Knife | Stainless Steel | Fiberglass | 2.5″ | 5.9 inches | 2.3 oz | Around $180 | 4.5 |
Gerber Gear 31-003902 Flatiron Micarta Folding Pocket Knife | Alloy Steel | Metal | 6″ | 11.5 inches | 3.84 ounces | Around $45 | 4.7 |
GERBER StrongArm Fixed Blade Knife with Serrated Edge | High Carbon Steel | glass-filled nylon w/ rubber overmold | 4.8″ | 9.8″ | 7.9 oz | Around $90 | 4.9 |
Morakniv Carbon Steel Fixed-Blade Bushcraft Survival Knife | Carbon Steel | Rubber | 4.3 Inches | 9.1 inches (232 mm) | 8.1 oz. (229 g) | Around $60 | 4.8 |
Morakniv Garberg Survival (S) Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | 4.29 In (109 mm) | 9 In (229 mm) | 8.5 Ounces | Around $80 | 4.8 |
GERBER StrongArm Fixed Blade Knife | High Carbon Steel | Metal | 4.80 inches | 9.8″ | 7.9 oz | Around $90 | 4.9 |
ESEE Knives 6P Fixed Blade Knife | High Carbon Steel | Plastic | 6.50″ | 11.75″ | 1.03 Pounds | Around $130 | 4.9 |
ESEE – 4 Plain Edge Black Sheath Black Blades | High Carbon Steel | Carbon Steel | 4.5 Inches | 9″ (22.86 cm) | 8.0 oz | Around $110 | 4.8 |
Morakniv Kansbol Fixed Blade Knife | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | 4.29 In (109 mm) | 9 In (226 mm) | 6.25 Oz (177.1 g) | Around $60 | 4.9 |
Bushcraft Survival Knife Full Tang Fixed Blade | High Carbon Steel | Fiberglass | 4.0″ | 8.6” | 1.85 pounds | Around $100 | 4.8 |
ESEE Knives Izula Fixed Blade Knife | Carbon Steel | Fiberglass | 2.8 Inches | 6.25” | 7.2 ounces | Around $85 | 4.8 |
Schrade SCHF3N 12in Full Tang High Carbon S.S. Fixed Blade Knife | High Carbon Stainless STEEL | Micarta | 6.4 inches (16.2 cm) | 12 inch (30.4 cm) | 1 lb 6 ounces | Around $55 | 4.6 |
Morakniv Bushcraft Stainless Steel 4.3-Inch Fixed-Blade Survival Knife | Stainless Steel | Rubber | 4.3 Inches | 9.1 inches | 0.47 Pounds | Around $55 | 4.8 |
KA-BAR 2491 Tdi Pocket Strike Black Hard Plastic Sheath | Steel | Plastic | 7.75″ | 11.57″ | 6.4 Ounces | Around $60 | 4.5 |
ESEE 5P Black Tactical Survival Knife w/ Sheath | High Carbon Steel | Micarta | 5.25″ | 11.00″ | 0.85 Pounds | Around $180 | 4.7 |
BIGCAT ROAR Handmade Damascus Steel Hunting Knife | Carbon Steel | Walnut | 4.9″ | 5.10 | 7.7oz or 240g | Around $55 | 4.6 |
TR-1168 Custom Handmade Damascus Steel 10 Inches Tracker Knife | Alloy Steel | Walnut | 5.00 Inches | 10.00 Inches | 15.5 ounces | Around $50 | 4.5 |
Ottoza Handmade D2 Steel Tracker Knife with Black Cow Horn + Olive Wood Handle | Alloy Steel | Black Cow Horn + Olive Wood | 4.5 inch | 10 inch | 0.54 Kilograms | Around $60 | 4.5 |
Tops Knives Mini Scandi Survival neck Knife Tan Blade MSK-SURV | Carbon Steel | Micarta | 4 inch | 8.3″ | 0.25 Pounds | Around $90 | 4.6 |
KUBEY KU157 Fixed Blade Tactical Knife, Full Tang Knife | Carbon Steel | Fiberglass | 4.17 Inches | 8.9 inches (227 mm) | 5.9 oz (168.1 g) | Around $70 | 4.6 |
Kratos ZF9 Bowie Knife Wood Handle, Leather Sheath | High Carbon Stainless Steel | Wood | 6 Inches | 7.25″ Inch | 1.55 pounds | Around $65 | 4.7 |
Off-Grid Knives – Hoglet Fixed Blade Cleaver Knife | Alloy Steel | Fiberglass | 2.75″ | 3.75″ | 5.9oz | Around $60 | 4.8 |
ESEE Authentic Candiru Tactical Survival Knife – Molded Sheath Belt Clip Plate | High Carbon Steel | Carbon Steel | 5″ | 10 inches | 0.2 Pounds | Around $60 | 4.8 |
iFIELD Sport Hunting Knife Camper Outdoor Knife | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | 5.5 Inches | 11.65 inch | 0.5 Kilograms | Around $75 | 4.6 |
ESEE 3P Survival Fixed Blade Knife, OEM Sawtooth Handle Design | High Carbon Steel | Fiberglass, Carbon Steel | 3.38 Inches | 8.31 Inches | 5.5 Ounces | Around $120 | 4.9 |
Ontario Knife Co. 8668 Rat-7 Fixed Blade Knife | 1075 carbon steel | Micarta | 7.2 Inches | 12″ | 20 Oz | Around $70 | 4.7 |
ESEE Authentic Model 5 Tactical Survival Fixed Blade Knife | Carbon Steel | Micarta | 5.25 Inches | 16 inches | 1 Pounds | Around $160 | 4.9 |
KUBEY Scimitar KU231 10.4in Fixed Blade Hunting Knives | Alloy Steel | G10 | 5.43 in (13.8 cm) | 10.4 in (26.4 cm) | 8.47 oz (240.0 g) | Around $50 | 4.6 |
Smith & Wesson SW3G 12.8in S.S. Fixed Blade Knife | Stainless Steel | Rubber | 7.8 inches (19.7 cm) | 12.8 inch (32.6 cm) | 14.6 ounces | Around $90 | 4.7 |
GERBER LMF II Survival Knife, Black | 420HC Stainless | Glass-filled nylon w/ TPV overmold | 4.84″ | 10.59″ | 11.67 oz | Around $135 | 4.8 |
Schrade Extreme Survival Full Tang with 1095 High Carbon Steel Blade | High Carbon Steel | Thermoplastic Elastomers | 6.4in (16.3cm) | 12.1in (30.7cm) | 15.7oz | Around $50 | 4.6 |
Schrade SCHF52M Frontier 13in High Carbon Steel Fixed Blade Knife | High Carbon Steel | Carbon Steel | 7 inches (17.9 cm) | 13 inch (33 cm) | 1 lb 1.4 oz | Around $100 | 4.5 |
Schrade SCHF56LM Large Frontier 9.2in Steel Full Tang Fixed Blade Knife | High Carbon Steel | Carbon Steel | 4.4 inches (11.1 cm) | 9.2 inch (23.3 cm) | 9.3 ounces | Around $40 | 4.5 |
Morakniv Companion Carbon Steel Fixed-Blade Knife | High Carbon Steel | Wood | 4.1 inches (104 mm) | 8.6 inch (218 mm) | 3.9 oz. (110 g) | Around $20 | 4.8 |
Buck Knives 120 General Fixed Blade Hunting Knife | Alloy Steel | Phenolic with Aluminum Guard and Pommel | 6″ | 12″ | 7.5 oz | Around $100 | 4.8 |
Buck Knives 104 Compadre Camp Knife | 5160 Spring Steel | Micarta | 4.5 Inches | 11.25 inches | 7.1 Ounces | Around $120 | 4.7 |
KA-BAR Becker BK2 Campanion Fixed Blade Knife | Carbon Steel | 1095 Carbon Steel | 5.25 Inches | 8.65″ | 453.6 Grams | Around $110 | 4.8 |
Bear Grylls Survival Series, Folding Sheath Knife | High Carbon Stainless Steel | Rubber | 3.6″ | 8.5″ | 0.1 Kilograms | Around $30 | 4.5 |
| BIGCAT ROAR Handmade Damascus Hunting Knife | Alloy Steel | Wood | 4.8 Inches | 10” | 8.2 oz | Around $75 | 4.6 |
Cold Steel Recon Tanto Fixed Blade Knife with Sheath | Stainless Steel | Alloy Steel | 4 3/4 inches | 7″ | 9 ounces | Around $50 | 4.8 |