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Maybe you all have seen this before but if not here is an example from a very experienced firearms expert. Pap http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zYvAxLX6OzE

Here's my latest pick; a Combat Companion, stainless steel blade, single nickel silver hilt, stag handle, all black spacers, thumb notches. I think it will be a really nice user. Pap

Real bummer. He'll get his, don't worry.

After you see this video you will want one of these too. Problem being that the only place I have found them is on Ebay at $69+ postage from China. If anyone can find these in the States, please let me know. Pap http://wimp.com/militaryshovel/

I remember years ago one of the knife mags did a test on about 50 different folders using an automobile tire. They would do a slice on the tire and then cut paper. They would count the number of tire cuts completed before the knife wouln't cut paper. All knives were sharpend to shave and easily...

Made in the USA Buck knives are my choice for this question. The Mora's and their type just don't have the notion that a hilt, no matter how small, isn't necessary. Even some relief on the handle would be better than the way it is. But, hey, it's all in the eye of the user, but I'll take a Buck...

I carry 2 knives every day, a Victorinox small "gentleman's" knife and a Benchmark folder in my back pocket. I probably use the small Victorinox every day for opening mail, boxes, filing my nails, cutting out a news article, clipping my nose hairs, trimming my mustache, screw drivers both flat...

What about canes with concealed knives in the handle, anyone have one of those?

When you look at the blade length of a Woodman's Pal vs a hatchet, it isn't even close. Plus, the hook blade allows you to cut smaller brush, vines and up to 1" seedlings. Try that with a hatchet....it doesn't work. Once you try a Woodman's Pal you'll throw rocks at a regular hatchet, and a...

Not saying you can't get by with a folder and folders are very popular; maybe that's why you see a lot of them out there is because "everyone" has one. Just try an experiment and put on a pair of leather gloves and pull out your folder and open it with your gloves on. It will probably take...

Not going to get into a pissin' match between a fixed blade or folder. I know alot of dudes in the 1970's carried a Buck 110 or some other folder brand with no problems, ever. My point(no pun) is that if you ever did need to one-handed pull your knife, a folder is not a good choice. The Ruana...

Generally the Nomex fire shirt is worn outside and thus the loop of the wrist thong isn't a big thing but the heat issue still is there. A nylon wrist thong wouldn't be a good idea and there is the leather latago preferred. So, we have a 3-4" fixed blade with a bone or horn handle, a leather...

The suggestion on a nylon sheath being subjected to the heat of a fire line is true and it could melt on you. A leather sheath would be the best bet. The problem with the puko style fixed blade is that therre is no hilt and I've seen guys cut their hands when it slips past the handle. You need a...

Most of what you are seeing involve fixed blades that are too large for carrying when fighting forest fires. You want a small 3-4" max blade. You want an easy to get "in and out" sheath, no snaps if possible. And no folders; I have seen too many try and get their folder out and usable drop or...

Having worked for the Forest Service many years, I would highly recommend the Randall Cattleman's knife. It is a small fixed blade that comes in a pouch sheath for easy access. It is a little expensive and sometime hard to come by but would be your constant companion without having to unfold a...

I've used D-2 steel and it is one of the best for staying sharp that I have come across. I am seriously considering the Isreali knife instead of the TOPS. Thanks for the info. Pap

Woodman's Pal is the only way to go IMHO. Versatile, handy, stays sharp and is easy to sharpen. I've used one for years as a forester in the woods and it's way better than any hatchet. Pap

For an Alaska adventure I'd definately go with a Randall Model #19 Bushmaster with stainless blade, compass and wrist thong. The handle material is up to you but I like stag with finger grips. The Randall Model #23 is also a great choice as is their Model #3. Here is a picture of my #19.

I am thinking of getting a TOPS Anaconda 7" for my survival pack. Anyone tried one of their knives? Thanks- Pap

The older Al Mar's are very collectable and great knives. I don't know much about the newer ones but thet also have a good reputation; I only have the older ones. Pap