Are you looking to purchase a survival knife in the near future? A great place to start your search is Armory Replicas. We have a huge selection of knives, including our Subversion Covert Warfare Hunting Outdoor Knife.

However, before you start shopping around for the perfect knife from Armory Replicas, there are a few things you should know first. Consider this article from Police One titled “6 things you should know before buying a survival knife.” The author writes, “The best survival knife will be a strong, full tang, fixed blade knife. It will also have a very comfortable handle, and a blade that is easy to control and not too large or too heavy.A fixed blade survival knife is the best type of knife for outdoor survival. These knives are designed to take abuse and punishment. I like lanyard holes and lanyards on survival knives. In choosing a survival knife, sometimes the best place to start is to discuss what isn't ideal. Folding knives, including multi-tools, are often a poor choice. Their blades can fold on your fingers, even if it has a locking mechanism. Folding knives can also break at the joint during vigorous use. Additionally, the angular handles on these types of knives often cause blisters when doing significant carving.” This author highlights six specific elements of a good survival knife. According to this author, those elements are tang, handle, blade metal, blade design, blade length & thickness, and sheath.

Sean McCoy of Gear Junkie furthers this discussion in an article titled “Know Your Knife: Handle Grip to Blade Tip.” In regards to the knife’s blade design and thickness, he writes, “Some common blade designs are drop point, clip point, spear point, tanto, gut hook, filet and sheepsfoot. Drop point is one of the more common everyday blades. Some blades are specific to use such as the tanto point, which is popular in tactical knives. The gut hook is specific to hunting knives. There is an incredible diversity among knife blades, but stick with the classics unless you are sure you need something more specialized. Every good angler who eats his or her catch needs a fillet knife, by the way! There’s no better way to ensure a beautifully filleted fish than a good, sharp fillet knife and a bit of practice.”

With this knowledge at your disposal, the only thing left to do is to get your knife. When it comes to finding the right tactical knives, look no further than Armory Replicas. The aforementioned Subversion Covert Warfare Hunting Knife features a drop style fixed blade with an ABS rubberized handle for a firm and comfortable grip. Its blade has a black anodized finish to prolong the life of the blade and prevent rusting. The pommel and guard are constructed of zinc aluminum and painted in a non-glare black. This makes this item easy to conceal. A decorative compass is embedded in the pommel. It also includes a nylon sheath with a steel snap and a belt loop to wear on your side at all times. This knife can be easily attached to a belt or the exterior of a bag.

Whether you are hunting, camping, hiking, backpacking, fishing, or preparing a Bug-Out Bag, you will undoubtedly find many uses for this survival knife. Whatever replica armory needs you might have, your best bet is Armory Replicas!