The best survival knife is a full tang fixed blade that you actually carry. I have used knives for camp prep, batoning firewood, and processing game at my cabin in Pennsylvania for years. Most “survival knife” roundups are written by people who have never split kindling in the rain. Here are five knives I trust, tested in real conditions. Quick Picks: Best Survival Knives KnifeSteelBlade LengthWeightPriceBest For ESEE 4P1095 Carbon4.5″8 oz~$120Best Overall Morakniv Garberg14C28