As a prepper, there is a lot of supplies and gear you will need to weather the storm of a SHTF scenario, and a couple of good knives are definitely part of that equation. A good knife can help you in any wilderness survival scenario, and can also help you if you’re enduring a catastrophic situation at home too.
When you’re selecting a knife or knives to add to your preps, function and use should be things you are considering. A Swiss Army knife can be used for a multitude of reasons, but cutting through thick rope or cutting a branch off of a tree wouldn’t be one of them.
You’ll also probably need to ask yourself what you need knives for in your disaster plan. Knives can have a number of uses, and when you pinpoint what your needs are that should help in making a selection.
A good switchblade is convenient because you can fold it up and carry it in your pocket, a holster or have it nearby for easy access. It also won’t take up much space in your bug out bag. You can obtain switchblades of all sizes, and some of them have surprisingly large blades.
