What 2 blades would you carry for SHTF scenario?

[kfields]

Not sure of the appropriate nomenclature for the top knife, but it was what the German troops were issued at the time. The knife has a 1968 date on it. I felt that I needed a nice sturdy knife I could use in the field and most all the knives that I liked at the PX were beyond my budget. I found this one locally to our Kaserne in a second hand store for about 20 Marks (10 bucks or so) so I bought it! 

[SKIPH]

As I recall kfields knife was known as "Bundewiese" or something close to it.  SKIP

[kfields]

3 hours ago, SKIPH said:

As I recall kfields knife was known as "Bundewiese" oe something close to it.  SKIP

You may be on to something. Here's a pic of the other side with the "BW" mark on the handle. 

 

[sactroop]

I had to look it up.  You were close Skip.  It's "bundeswehr"

[aznation]

The Bundeswehr knife look like a good overall size to have and it appears to be pretty sturdy.  Thank you everyone for identifying it.

[The Rooster]

I'l go with this one... M7 for size comparison.

Its like holding a heavy hammer.

[aznation]

11 minutes ago, The Rooster said:

I'l go with this one... M7 for size comparison.

Its like holding a heavy hammer.

 

That's a cool Estwing.  I've never seen that one before.  Looks pretty handy and if it's like any of the Estwing made products it should be built to last for sure.

[Blacksmith]

On 4/15/2021 at 4:46 PM, phantomfixer said:

I would grab the M9 bayonet and first generation leatherman

It is really hard to do better than the M9, in my opinion.  

 

As much as nostalgia wants me to say a MKII "Kabar", the M9 is the more practical choice - especially being unsure how zombie blood might affect leather.

 

I'll pull an old Dungeons & Dragons swindle, and say that the Leatherman wouldn't count as my second knife; but I would still definitely carry one. :)

 

My second knife would be a folder, for lesser SHTF utility situations.  I'm thinking something 4" or so, half-serrated, from a quality maker.

[Mr.Jerry]

Wow that Estwing should be called the "Zombie Killer"!

 

I keep my Benchmade auto on me and I would take one of my WWII WI Vocational knives along as a "camp knife" and to keep the collection alive . I too keep a couple in the car at various strategic places, but technically those are "seat belt cutters" so they also don't count!

[Boy Howdy]

Estwing also makes a rather serious looking Tomahawk.

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[Boy Howdy]

Here it is.

[Persian Gulf Command]

Letting history teach a lesson.  This is a replica of a Viking Battle Ax.  I would trust those that knew from experience the most practical shape of the blade, correct weight, and length of the handle. 

 

 

[Cobra 6 Actual]

ESEE 4” fixed blade:

 

Victorinox One-hand Opening Parachutist:

 

[Boy Howdy]

Since I started this thread my "collection?" has had additions and subtractions.

Now I would have to chose from this group of more practical items.

I will take the tomahawk as my free machete but that's the only definite choice.

I see now 2 knives will never be enough. LOL

Gerber multi tool

Spyderco Rescue

EK M4

USMC Kabar with newly added Aussie knuckle guard

Randall 3-5

SAK one handed para?