[Citizen Tom Paine]

I would say, in addition, get a good hunting knife with a 6" blade, and a couple of good pocket knives with a 3 or 4 inch blade. Also teach all your children how to shoot when they are big enough.

I also like to keep one or two scout axes around. They seem to be rare these days so a good hatchet works also.

Keep one or two good flashlights around where you can find them in the dark.

[xsrdx]

I would say, in addition, get a good hunting knife with a 6" blade... Keep one or two good flashlights around where you can find them in the dark.

Oh, that's a whole 'nother thread.

[surely_you_jest]

I also like to keep one or two scout axes around. They seem to be rare these days so a good hatchet works also.

Explain, please, the difference between the two.