What's best knife for a natural disaster?

[d.g.g]

Is there a Spyderco "Wilma" model available?

[JD Spydo]

I have a disaster kit made up for "when" or "if" something horrible would happen here in Missouri. I live somewhat close to the "New Madrid" earthquake fault. If you know history you will know that when the last time the "New Madrid" fault gave away it was the worst earthquake known to USA history.

In my kit I have a Spyderench, a big C-44 Dyad, A Victorinox "Swiss Tool" and about 8 other Spyderco knives ( fixed blades & folders). There is also a book I have that gives detailed information about how to survive a disaster. It is called "Dare To Prepare" written by a lady named Holly Deyo. You can see this book on www.standeyo.com.

I can't say that there is just one knife that would be ideal for a disaster because there are so many things you must prepare for and so many bases you must cover. But there is a ton of good quality information out there.

[Vincent]

Military is the most versatile knife. But a Multi tool would be good also.

[Gerard Breuker]

I would prefer a large fixed blade, my favourite EDC and a SAK or multitool. A crowbar would come in handy too.

[ruxton]

Yeah plain edge and serrated edge spydercos (large) like a military or a police, a large fixed blade (SOG seal2k would be my choice) and a multitool like a leatherman wave. Obviously all the other stuff you would need in a disaster too like first aid kit, matches (waterproof), torch (bright with a signalling option for morse code), radio (preferably wind up and batteryless), phone (and charger) etc.

[nominoe]

well... let's see what you need after a natural disaster.

- something light
- something serrated for serious cutting (seatbelt, clothes, ropes, wood...)
- a good tip
- i think an isolated handle is good (for wires, just in case)
- something you won't loose easily (black handle, not too good)
- about the size, i would say not to little, not too big. ( )

the advantage of a fixed blade is that you can more or less use it as a prybar, but you would better find another tool for that, knives are not very good.

in case of flooding or hurricane, a rustproof steel can be a good thing (H1)

so, i think that's looking like a pacific salt. but i don't know every , so perhaps others might suit the situation.

of course, in case of natural disaster, i think you need first : good clothes, good shoes, good flashlight and batteries, a lighter, a whistle and a radio, food and water. i love knives, but it's not on the top of the list in my sense.

what do you think of my choice, pacific salt?

[ruxton]

Originally Posted by nominoe

- i think an isolated handle is good (for wires, just in case)

Good idea.

[Ed Schempp]

The one you have in your pocket when disaster strikes...Ed

[boxer93]

Originally Posted by Ed Schempp

The one you have in your pocket when disaster strikes...Ed

Ed you beat me to it Maybe I should start carrying one in my PJs
Chris

[CopilotATS-55]

my survival stuff incudes either my EKA and a spyderco, 5-8 mre's, and a surefire and batteries just call me prepared (or paranoid)

[Qship]

Machete.

Qship

[JDEE]

As you ask the question only in relation to the knife IMO it is the one you are carrying at the time and for me it is a multi-tool regardless of whatever else you are carrying. As we are living in a bush fire area we have to have prepared a "survival" kit ready to go at any time as it contains a small hand axe mine contains a Moran FB01 and a Pacific Salt. The small hand axe is included to be used as a hammer, mallet and cutting tool - the last thing we need to do is cut firewood.

[skcusloa]

I'd suggest a heavy duty folder with serrations or a fixed blade with serrations. Manix, chinook, military, all fit the bill.

Here are some pictures of a BUG out bag. It's someone elses. In a bug out bag you pack everything you would need if you had to leave your house immediatly, like so fast you couldn't think of anything to take, so you grab your bug out bag. Sorry it doesn't look like he includes a

http://www.sksboards.com/forum/viewt...hlight=bug+bag

[nominoe]

i forgot in my list : include a glo-toob FX