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Looking for equipment for your survival kit? The following items have been field tested by the author. Please note that survival-expert.com and James Mandeville have no commercial interest in either the equipment manufacturers or the retailers suggested below. Theses are personal recommendations and links are included for information only:

• Blade must lock securely into position. One-handed opening and folding with thumb stud or thumb hole, is good.
  
  
• Should be strong and light. Blade should withstand being hammered into wood using a heavy piece of timber.
  
  
• Broadest possible blade. Good cutting edge, easy to sharpen, rustproof.
  
  
• Composite/unbreakable plastic or aluminium handle. Sure grip in wet conditions.
  
  
• Handle should have a hole to allow the knife to be threaded on a lanyard and hung around the neck.

James recommends:

Consider also: Gerber Ultralight L.S.T. Knife.

Specification and supplier:

Blade Material: 400 Series stainless steel Handle Material: Fibreglass-reinforced nylon
Carry System: Stainless steel clip (removable) Lock Mechanism: Lock back Closed Length: 3.61in Open Length: 6.14in Length of Blade: 2.63in Weight: 1.2oz

Manufacturer: Gerber, GerberGear, 14200 SW 72nd Avenue, Portland, OR 97224, USA    www.gerbergear.com
 

James Mandeville's second choice:

Buck Rush