Reddit reviews CRKT Rsk MK5 Drop Pt. Fine Edge Fixed Blade Knife Fixed Blade Knife with Sheath, Plain Edge 2380
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Stonewashed Blade FinishSurvival Preparedness TinGlass-Reinforced Nylon SheathDesigned by Doug Ritter in Gilbert, ArizonaLimited Lifetime Warranty covers any defects in materials or workmanship, see company site for details
I am poor, so these are my budget suggestions.
You can spend less and get a great knife, the Condor knife and tool Rodan. $30.
I bought it and a Condor Kumunga because I could get both for the price of a BK2 or Izula. They are very utilitarian. Not pretty at all.
For that I have a #2 style Mora $15. There are many Mora knifes under $20 and any would be great for you. Stainless or Carbon steel, and Wood or Plastic for the handle.
Buying a compass you don't need anything fancy. Get a Brunton compass for again, less than $10. That exact compass has lived in my everyday backpack in an outside pocket, and shows no damage after 5 years or so.
As far as flashlights, that is a whole new world. I'd do some looking because you have a lot of choices these days.
I'm using a Streamlight Stylus Pro, again $20 and AAA's. And a few smaller streamights, the Nano at $8. My nano flashlight get's paired with my last hope knifes. A CRKT RSK MK5, at $16 and a Spyderco H1 $39 fully serrated ladybug3. Also I use a keychain Swiss Army Knife.
CRKT Doug Ritter RSK MK5
Comes with a super flat sheath, the whole knife, sheath on is small enough to fit inside an altoids tin, and it comes in a tin the size of an altoids can. You can wrap the grip in paracord coloured to match your wallet as well.
The most minimal kit I'll bring on trips is a CRKT Ritter RSK Mk5 in its Altoids-style tin, packed with a single WetFire tinder cube, a P51 can opener, a small ferro rod, 75ft of #36 Bank Line, and a button compass. Additionally I bring along some bottled water, blankets and canned food.
I know it's more than $20, but with all of that I know I can make a fire, open canned food, use the cans to boil water, lash branches together to make a lean-to shelter and generally keep warm.
Found a $19 CRKT that seems pretty good but I imagine some of you have great suggestions http://www.amazon.com/Columbia-River-Knife-Tool-2380/dp/B001QFE0EK/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1421868818&sr=8-6&keywords=neck+knife