like a knifeWhats a good survival knife?

I need a survival knife thats under $40. I dont like knives from ebay, amazon, or budk. I really need a good strong survival knife that can really take a beating. Please help me.
I love survival Knives and I would spend a little more on a survival knife if you want it too hold up.My Favorite survival knife would have to be the Ka-Bar USMC
Mora of Sweden 511, 4 inch carbon steel blade, only $15 tops.
A khukri
A good choice is the pilot knife for the armed forces. It's rugged and made to do what you need it to do. There about 40$ on ebay. The correct term is Jet Pilot Knife.
Depends upon what you want it for. If you are thinking RAMBO then by all means buy a KaBar or some other heavy military style knife.

However I found a good Swiss Army knife is more useful. Bottle opener, can opener, small pliers, small tweezers, small and large flat blade screw driver, Phillips screw driver, etc. I use thalike a knifet more than anything else. If you want something bigger and heavier, you might look at Leatherman tools. They are almost as useful as a Swiss Army knife but with bigger more rugged features.
If I could have only one knife if I was stranded in the middle of the wilderness, I'd have my Swiss Army knife. It certainly wouldn't take the kind of abuse a Bowie would, but it's much more useful at a tiny fraction of the weight. On the other hand, it would be pretty useless as a weapon.

If you really need something that can break rocks and still come back to slice ham so thin your in-laws will never return, your $40 budget might be limiting. I paid more than that for a good survival knife over 20 years ago.

Anyway, I'm not sure of specific recommendations at that price (or why the seller matters), but here's some general advice:

- If it's called a tactical or something similar, you're probably payinlike a knifeg money for stuff that makes it look cool, but that doesn't mean it cuts better than something plain looking. Don't spend real money on sizzle instead of steak, especially if you're on a tight budget.
- Moving parts generally cost more than non-moving parts, and don't add cutting ability. They only add storage convenience. A fixed blade is sturdier and safer to cut with than one that can fold back on your fingers.
- Blade lengths much beyond about 6" don't really add much functionality, but they look cool and run up prices.

Finally, learn to sharpen properly.
condor bushlore
Search Y! Answers using the terms "survival knife" and you will find the answers that are given on this topic every week. Look at comparisons of survival knives on You Tube. Personally, I carry a Victorinox pocket knife.