Top-10 premium survival knives

The ESEE Model 5 is a solid survival knife, made from top-quality steel. This knife will last a life-time! The 1095 carbon steel features a sustainable powdered coating. This coating protects the blade from the increased corrosion sensitivity of carbon steel. This gives the knife a tough look.

The Bradford Guardian 3 is a fancy survival knife. Perfect for small outdoor tasks. The blade is made from Böhler M390 steel. This is an Austrian type of super steel. One of the best high-end choices at the moment. M390 excels when it comes to sharpness retention and corrosion resistance. The handle is made from carbon fibre and 3D shaped. As a result it feels great in hand.

It is no surprise that Fällkniven has once again secured a place in this top 10 with the A1xb. The A1xb is a slightly larger and premium survival knife, suitable for many different users. The blade of this B variant is black. And not just because of a moderate coating: on it, Fällkniven has applied a special tungsten carbide coating with a hardness of 83HRC!

The Extrema Ratio KH is a large fixed knife, inspired by the Kukri. This is a type of knife that has its origins in the Gurkha regiments in Nepal. The Kukri is an all-round machete that can also be used as an axe. Thanks to the cleverly designed handle, you can comfortably hold and handle this 49.5 cm knife. Perfectly balanced.

The Fällkniven A1 Pro is the improved version of the well-known Fällkniven A1: the preferred knife of the Swedish army. For years this has been a very popular knife amongst outdoor enthusiasts. The convex edge is very sharp and very strong. Cutting wood and many other tasks are a piece of cake. The Fällkniven A1 Pro is an all-round fixed knife that can withstand the most extreme circumstances.

The Viper Fearless is a practical fixed knife, designed by Tommaso Rumici. He often works with Viper. Despite his previous collaborations this is the first design he introduced. The Fearless is made to function as a practical knife for first responders. A combination between a tactical dagger knife and a survival knife. A real all-rounder you can rely on.

The large and extremely strong Cold Steel Trailmaster is perfect for the more demanding tasks. The knife is made from San Mai III steel. The hard steel is trapped between two pieces of tough steel. This makes the knife extraordinarily strong, perfect for outdoor use. The 8 mm thick convex edge excels at chopping and cutting. Can't go wrong!

The Extrema Ratio Sethlans is an outdoor knife, made for survival and bushcraft purposes. Or as a back-up knife next to a larger knife. The Sethlans was designed in cooperation with Master Advanced F.I.S.S. instructor Daniele Dal Canto (Italian Federation of Sports and Experimental Survival). The blade is 4 mm thick, high and has a full flat grind.