The funny thing about a "Survival" knife is that in one sense we (as knife enthusiasts) are always looking for the "best" knife for so many situations.
But, survival situations occur when you don't expect them.
So, your true "Survival Knife" is often the Knife you have on you at the time a survival situation arises.
If you are lucky, maybe you keep your vehicle stocked with lots of good stuff. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />
Or if you are Andy, you carry all of your good stuff on your person everywhere and every day. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/ooo.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />
Personally, I can't justify carrying all that on me everyday/everywhere, but Andy is more prepared than I am if the need arises! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> - or at least he has more tools at his convenience. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />
But, for most of us, if ever in a survival situation, your survival knife is going to be your EDC knife.
...... Something to think about!!! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />
If you can EDC a DM or RMD or SS4 or whatever fixed blade, more power to you.
I personally can't carry a 4" - 10" fixed blade for EDC.
My RUKUS with a it's huge blade and huge handle is still smaller when folded than many Very little 3-finger fixed blades with little 2.5" blades. There is no comparison between the two in use.
As I showed above, the RUKUS is about the size of a DM. No, it is not in the same league for toughness. But, if used properly, YES, the RUKUS can do a LOT in a survival situation or just many uses in general. And compared to comparable sized blades for carry, most any good folder can offer a lot more than any fixed blade that carries as small. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />
When folded and slipped into a pocket, the RUKUS or many similar folders and even smaller 3.5" - 4.0" bladed folders are very good EDC blades IMO and are WAY smaller to carry and conceal than any fixed blade similar in size to a DM or RMD "Including" a sheath. - That is just how it is.
As much as I like fixed blades, I carry folders for EDC. Folders just always offer the most knife for the easiest carry for EDC for me.
What I wear often determines which folders I can carry. I can't always carry something as large as a RUKUS - even though still way smaller when folded than most any fixed blade I consider worthy. So, I never really EDC a fixed blade. I only really carry fixed blades when hiking in the woods, camping, hunting, and similar.
So, I put a lot of value in quality of good folders and I am VERY picky about the features, design, quality, etc of my folders.
Anyway, if you EDC a folder and since folders can't take the same abuse as a good fixed blade, it is good to know the limits of your EDC knife and how to maximize it as a tool without ruining what might be a very important tool for survival. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />
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