Survive! knives

So, I have had the pleasure of actually holding one of these and shaving a massive patch of hair off my arm since my dad was lucky enough to have bought one. I've seen the videos where they baton hardwood with them, cut phonebooks in half, and even put them between two boards and have a 200ish lb man hang from the tang. After all the tests they put through these knives they are still able to pass the paper test and still get super thin strips to shave off.

My question is, do any of you know of any fixed blade knives that can be bought for less than $100 that are even 75% as good as these knives as far as edge strength and sharpness? I would like comparable steel and thickness as the Survive! line are quite thick and heavy. Thoughts?

danez71 said:

They way I read it,,,,, he doesn't want to spend more than a $100 and would like a knife that's at least 75% as good.

,,,, not as he's boasting that 'you cant find a knife thats even 75% as good as this sub $100 Survive! knife!!!!!'.

Click to expand...

This is exactly what I meant. My dad has a Survive! knife and I love it, I just can't justify $200+ for a knife right now. I just want something that is almost comparable without having to spend more than $100.

lemaymiami said:

My choice for a "survival" knife will be a bit contrary since it will be whatever blade is to hand... Pocket knife, hunting knife, butcher's blade (I have an assortment of work knives that range from Old Hickory stiff boning blades all the way up to Forschner scimitars...).

Yes, it's nice to pick up a purpose made blade and keep it handy "in case" but any decent blade will do in a pinch.... I spend my days way back in the saltwater Everglades -look at my avatar - (did a 76 mile round trip with customers yesterday....) and use knives daily in rough circumstances -so I guess my take on it is a bit different from most....

Click to expand...

I didn't mean a survival knife exactly, the name of the company is called Survive! knives.