Skip to content

KnifeUp

Knife And Outdoors Magazine

Menu
  • Buying Guides
  • State Knife Laws
  • Blog
  • Who Are We?
  • Contact Us
Menu

Survival

Survival

The Best Brands of Folding Knives

Posted on February 25, 2021July 29, 2021 by Jeffrey

Probably more than any other industry where product brands compete against each other, I believe the knife industry has the highest number of really high-end brands that offer stellar quality.  There are literally hundreds of brands and you can see just a partial list to give you an idea HERE.  You know if a company…

Read more

SOG Field Pup II Review

Posted on February 20, 2021April 7, 2023 by Jeffrey

PLEASE note the Field Pup II is NEARLY discontinued, and while it was a good knife, we may no longer have access to it other than 2nd hand. You can try to see if it’s still available by clicking . However, the good news is that we do recommend another very sharp-looking (play on words…

Read more

SOG Force Review

Posted on February 13, 2021May 19, 2021 by Jeffrey

Unfortunately the SOG Force has been discontinued, but if you’d like to know our view on it (maybe you have a used one or are considering getting one), please read on! If you’d like to see our best recommendation for a SOG Force alternative, it’s the Schrade Frontier 13 inch High Carbon Steel Fixed Blade Knife…

Read more

How Sharp Should a Machete Be?

Posted on February 2, 2021May 19, 2021 by Jeffrey

I am an outdoors kind of girl who loves the wilderness, fresh air, and getting dirty. Machetes seem to me to be the kind of knife that someone would use in that sort of situation. When you think of a machete, the first thing that comes to your mind is probably Paul Bunyan whacking at…

Read more

Top 5 Fixed Blade Tactical Knives

Posted on February 2, 2021July 29, 2021 by Jeffrey

What is a Tactical Knife?  Loosely defined it could be a knife that you would expect the military to use.  The actual definition is a knife that has one or more military features, designed for extreme situations, and it may or may not include capabilities that a fighting or combat knife might have. Qualities of…

Read more

Ontario RTAK II Review

Posted on February 1, 2021July 28, 2021 by Jeffrey

The by the Ontario Knife Company is a superior fixed blade survival knife that is designed to be durable enough to withstand the wear and tear of constant use. Survival knives are generally longer than other types of knives since they are designed for heavier jobs such as cutting and shaping poles for makeshift shelters…

Read more

Gerber LMF II Survival Knife Review

Posted on January 31, 2021July 27, 2021 by Jeffrey

The is one of the most popular knives produced by Portland-based knife manufacturer Gerber. Survival knives are essential tools for outdoorsmen or anyone who spends a lot of time in the wilderness, as they enable them to be prepared to respond to a wide variety of emergency situations. The best survival knives can be used…

Read more

Tricks for Getting the Best Long Term Food Storage Possible

Posted on January 27, 2021April 7, 2023 by Jeffrey

Ancient people are known to use different methods of long-term food storage to preserve food. Back then, they did not have a fridge where they froze food. They only had to rely on natural resources to store the food and keep them preserved and edible for a long time. It is important that you also learn…

Read more
Helle Temagami Knife

Helle Temagami Wilderness Knife Review

Posted on January 27, 2021May 19, 2021 by Jeffrey

The evokes images of individuality and self-reliance while living in the outdoors. A wilderness knife, also known as an outdoorsman’s knife, is a fixed-blade knife that is intended to be used for a variety of the most critical jobs in the wild such as cutting tinder for starting a fire or butchering game. It should…

Read more

Tom Brown Tracker 2 Review

Posted on January 22, 2021May 21, 2021 by Jeffrey

Lots of Tom Brown Tracker 2 review articles are currently out on the internet, providing users with a good way to evaluate this particular blade. The model comes from TOPS Knives, a known manufacturer of different cutlery. This article will discuss TOPS Knives, features of the Brown Tracker 2, and user ratings.

Read more
  • Previous
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • Next

Meet the Team

We’re a team of outdoor enthusiasts and gear experts passionate about knives, survival, and adventure. From blade reviews to outdoor tips, we share hands-on knowledge to inspire and equip fellow adventurers.

Blade HQ Knives
  • July 15, 2025 by Jeffrey The Perfect Knives to Pair with Your LWRC Rifle for Hunting
  • February 26, 2025 by Jeffrey Work Sharp Ken Onion Elite MK.2 Sharpener Review
  • February 21, 2025 by Jeffrey Zero Tolerance 0545 Pocket Knife Review
  • February 14, 2025 by Mountain Mike Mantis OTF Knife Review – A Blade for the True Frontiersman
  • February 5, 2025 by Jeffrey The Ultimate Guide to the Wharncliffe Knife: From Victorian Era Curiosities to Modern EDC Tools
© 2026 KnifeUp | Powered by Minimalist Blog WordPress Theme