Sub-3-inch-Blade Folding 2 Kershaw

When most people think of survival knives, images of 1980s action films with muscle-bound heroes sporting massive Bowie knives with serrated spines, hollow handles to store fishing gear, and a mostly useless compass spring to mind. The fact is that more often than not, a sub-3-inch blade can take care of 95 percent of your cutting chores.

If you’re in a rough and rugged setting where you need to baton up batches of firewood, clear massive amounts of brush, or perhaps skin a lot of game in a short period of time, you may need a better choice of tool. For most day-to-day uses, however, a short blade can make a lot more sense than tromping around with a Bowie knife or a Woodsman’s Pal. These are the knives for opening boxes, letters, or cutting zip ties. Sometimes a sub-3-inch blade may be the only knife you’re legally allowed to have in certain jurisdictions. Likewise, if you’re an extreme backpacker, skier, or climber and are looking at