Bushcraft and Survival Knives

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A bushcraft or survival knife is the one knife you rely on away from everything else, so it tends to be larger, full tang and simple to maintain. These five are our biggest working knives: the Tracker and Tracker D2, both full tang with Micarta handles, the full tang 14 inch Patriot, the 13 inch Raptor and the 12 inch Leopard Hunter. Each comes with a leather sheath made for it.

Which one is right for me?

Bushcraft and camp craft Tracker Damascus Hunting Knife with Leathe...10 inches, full tang, Damascus, Micarta, 8.8 oz. See this one The most knife in your kit Tracker D2 Steel Hunting Knife with Leathe...12 inches, 7 inch D2 blade, full tang, 13.8 oz. See this one The longest blade Patriot Damascus Hunting Knife with Leathe...14 inches overall, 9 inch Damascus, full tang. See this one Long blade, lighter carry Leopard Hunter Damascus Hunting Knife with...12 inch clip point, 8.1 oz, partial tang. See this one

Shop bushcraft and survival knives

Tracker D2 Steel Hunting Knife with its leather sheath
-31%
Tracker D2 Steel Hunting Knife with Leather Sheath
$54.99 USD
$79.99 USD
Raptor Damascus Hunting Knife with its leather sheath
-35%
Raptor Damascus Hunting Knife with Leather Sheath
$64.99 USD
$99.99 USD
Patriot Damascus Hunting Knife with its leather sheath
-20%
Patriot Damascus Hunting Knife with Leather Sheath
$79.99 USD
$99.99 USD
Tracker Damascus Hunting Knife with its leather sheath
-19%
Tracker Damascus Hunting Knife with Leather Sheath
$64.99 USD
$79.99 USD
Leopard Hunter Damascus Knife with its leather sheath
Leopard Hunter Damascus Hunting Knife with Leather Sheath
$79.99 USD

What makes a bushcraft knife?

A fixed blade you can control for fine work, like carving notches, making feather sticks and preparing food, with a handle that stays comfortable over a long day. Many bushcrafters prefer full tang, where the steel runs through the whole handle, and a sheath that carries securely.

Bushcraft or survival knife?

The terms overlap. A bushcraft knife leans toward carving and camp craft, with a blade around 4 to 6 inches. A survival knife tends to be bigger, with more reach and weight, for a kit where it may be the only blade. The Tracker fits the first description, the Tracker D2 and the Patriot the second.

Which of these are full tang?

The Tracker, the Tracker D2 and the Patriot. The Raptor and the Leopard Hunter are partial tang, which keeps them lighter at 9.5 oz and 8.1 oz for their length.

The tracker pattern

Both Trackers have a straight section of edge near the handle, a deep belly toward the tip, a notched spine and a guard lug cut from the blade steel. The Tracker is 10 inches with a Damascus blade and 8.8 oz. The Tracker D2 is 12 inches with a 7 inch D2 blade and 13.8 oz, our heaviest knife.

A note on batoning

Splitting wood by hammering on the spine of a knife is common advice in bushcraft, and it is outside our warranty. Our knives are made for cutting, carving and camp work. For firewood, pack a small axe or folding saw alongside.

Frequently asked

Which Bigcat knife is best for bushcraft?

The Tracker: 10 inches overall, a 5.3 inch Damascus blade, full tang, black Micarta scales and a black leather sheath with a front pouch, at 8.8 oz.

Which is best for a survival kit?

If you want the most knife, the Tracker D2 (12 inches, 13.8 oz, full tang) or the Patriot (14 inches, 9 inch blade, full tang).

Are they full tang?

The Tracker, the Tracker D2 and the Patriot are full tang. The Raptor and the Leopard Hunter are partial tang.

Can I baton wood with these knives?

No. Batoning is outside our warranty. Use a small axe or saw for splitting wood.

Why Micarta on the Trackers?

Micarta is layered fabric set in resin. It does not soak up water the way wood can, which suits a knife that lives outdoors.

What warranty do they have?

12 months against defects in workmanship and materials.

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Written by the Bigcat Knives team. Tang, sizes and weights confirmed by Bigcat and taken from our own knife specification sheet. Last reviewed 25 September 2026.