The Best Bushcraft Knives for Survival

Best Premium Bushcraft Knife

To make a versatile, long-bladed bushcraft knife for a wide range of outdoor-oriented tasks, Benchmade found inspiration in the knives used by indigenous Scandinavians known as the Sámi people. The characteristics the Leuku pulls from those knives include its long, broad blade and a handle that’s super grippy, even when it’s wet. The Leuku’s blade is shorter than Sámi knives at 5.19 inches, and its handle is a synthetic material called Santoprene instead of birch, but it functions all the same and only weighs 5.3 ounces.

Benchmade built the Leuku with a flat-grind, drop-point blade made of a high-end steel type called CPM-3V. One of this steel’s characteristics is its high toughness, which describes a blade’s ability to withstand sudden impacts that might cause it to crack or chip — that makes the Leuku perfect for chopping and hacking. The steel also has high edge retention, so it’ll stay sharp longer, too.

Best Budget Bushcraft Knife

Amazon

Morakniv Companion

Specs

Blade Length	4.1 inches
Blade Material	12C27 stainless steel
Blade Type	Drop point, plain edge
Handle Material	Rubber
Weight	4.1 ounces

Don’t let the simple construction of the Morakniv Companion fool you — this is one capable blade that can prep meat for dinner or cut tinder for the campfire. It’s made of Swedish stainless steel for a sharp, durable tool that’ll resist rust in whatever outdoor environment you tackle. A TPE rubber handle is soft yet creates a lot of friction for a solid grip. It comes with a polymer sheath featuring a clip that can attach to a pack or belt. Best of all, right now you can get one for 15 bucks.