As far as INFI goes, IMHO, nothing in the world beats the size / weight combination of the Terror Monkey Desert Storm Fighter.

8" of INFI blade with a weight of 14.5 ounces.

It is the only knife I own two of.

-Stan

Gerber hands down for me. I have used both but prefer the quick opening of the gerber. Plus the replaceable saber saw blade set up it is he'd to beat or me.

I had my first one for ten years, it didn't have the r.saw feature.

They are very durable and reliable.

Survival Knife #1 = DFCG
Like = Bombproof shelter builder, firewood baton, etc.

Survival Knife #2 = Swamp Rat RMD
Like = Does everything the DF doesn't.

If I were going to have one survival knife it would be a Swamp Rat Chopweiler.

I believe in a "trifecta" though....

Small Fixed Blade = Scrapivore or Rodent Solution (preferred)
Medium Fixed Blade = RMD (preferred)or S5CG
Large Fixed Blade = DF (preferred in trifecta) or SOD or Chopweiler

Victorinox...Swiss Spirit !!! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

IMO a step up in quality from both Leatherman and Gerber ! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

Survival Knife #1 = DFLE
Like = Effective zombie slayer.

Survival Knife #2 = Swamp Rat RMD
Like = Just feels good in the hand (much like the S6).

The Leatherman Surge is my first choice, I really like the interchangeable saw blade feature, as well as the size, and one hand opening blades! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

The Charge and Wave are my second choices, followed by the Victorinox multitools.

IMHO I prefer leathermen. Gerbers always pinch my hands. My Surge is heavy but when Im in the middle of the desert I love all the options plus it uses a t type replaceable saw/diamond file combo. That I supplement with normal t type recipricating saw blades from any hardware store. In fact I try to use these instead of my blade because they are cheap and tailorable to the job. The sheath has a sleave for a couple of extra blades. The only gripe I have is the the swapable srewdriver bit in it sucks.

Of course all of this is my opinion and I don't mind carrying a super heavy multitool.

Survival knife #1 : S5 LE
Likes : INFI! Good size to batton, tough enough because it is INFI, easy to resharpen in the field. Can be choked up nicely for fine work as well.
Survival knife #2 : Hmm tough prob my SoDF
Likes : It is just [censored] tough and feels like it can smash through anything.

I'd prob also pair those choices with an environment focused tool. For winter/fall in forested areas a Gransfors bruks axe. In swampy areas a Busse Kukri would be amazing!

Anyone ever use the SOG multitools?