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Knives, Machetes & Blades Used on Naked and Afraid

A blade is the single most-brought item on Naked and Afraid. Here is every machete, knife and kukri we have matched to a survivalist or an episode. "Confirmed" means a credible source says it was used on the show; "Similar" is the nearest buyable equivalent.

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🪓 axe(2)
🪓 hatchet(1)
  • Estwing E24A Sportsman's Axe (14 in leather grip hatchet)
    Estwing E24A Sportsman's Axe (14 in leather grip hatchet)Likely match
    Estwing
    Used by: Sabrina Mergenthaler, S2E6 'Meltdown in Bolivia'
    Survivors: Sabrina Mergenthaler
    Gear list: 'Sabrina Mergenthaler Estwing E24A Sportsman's Hatchet' Source
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🔪 knife(17)
  • Colonial Knife Defiant E.T.A.G. Bushcraft Knife (CE-400)
    Colonial Knife Defiant E.T.A.G. Bushcraft Knife (CE-400)Confirmed on the showOut of stock
    Colonial Knife
    Used by: Eva Rupert, Season 2 Ep 2 'Damned in Africa' (also listed as her knife in XL S1)
    Survivors: Eva Rupert
    Manufacturer page: 'Naked And Afraid participant Eva Rupert chose to use the CE-400 Bush-Craft Knife as her knife of choice, Season Two' Source Source 2
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  • Diving Sparrow Knife Works Mako SharkConfirmed on the show
    Diving Sparrow Knife Works
    Used by: Laura Zerra, S2E1 'Man vs. Amazon'
    Survivors: Laura Zerra
    BLADE Magazine interview with Laura Zerra confirms the Mako Shark in season 2; the maker's page says the knife appeared on Naked and Afraid Source
    Buy at dskw.ca
  • Extreme Instinct 'The Naked and NOT Afraid' custom survival knife
    Extreme Instinct 'The Naked and NOT Afraid' custom survival knifeConfirmed on the show
    Extreme Instinct
    Used by: Matt Wright (personal knife on his XL challenge in Louisiana)
    Survivors: Matt Wright
    Maker page captions the knife as Matt Wright's personal knife used for the 60-day Louisiana XL Legends challenge. Source Source 2
    Buy at extremeinstinct.com
  • Kaila Cumings Knives custom blades (shop)
    Kaila Cumings Knives custom blades (shop)Confirmed on the show
    Kaila Cumings Knives
    Used by: Kaila Cumings
    Survivors: Kaila Cumings
    CRKT story: Kaila forged her own knife for her Naked and Afraid appearances. Source
    Buy at kailacumingsknives.com
  • Kershaw Outcast Bush Knife (model 1079)
    Kershaw Outcast Bush Knife (model 1079)Confirmed on the showDiscontinued
    Kershaw
    Used by: S1E4 Punishment in Panama (Laura Zerra)
    Survivors: Laura Zerra
    Episodes: Punishment in Panama (S1)
    BLADE Magazine interview: Laura Zerra says she brought a Kershaw Outcast in season 1 (10 in blade) and used it on palm leaves and coconuts; morethanjustsurviving.com also lists it. Source
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  • Stonegaard Forge 'Wayfinder' custom survival knifeConfirmed on the show
    Stonegaard Forge
    Used by: Ali Williams, Season 19 Ep 8 'Clash of the Survivalists' (Zambia, 21 days); she brought a knife, production gave pot and fire starter
    Survivors: Ali Williams
    Episodes: Clash of the Survivalists (S19)
    Ali Williams video: the Wayfinder is the custom knife that kept her alive for 3 weeks in Zambia on Naked and Afraid, made by Craig of Stonegaard Forge (1095 steel, walnut handle, saw section). Source
    Buy at Etsy
  • T.M. Hunt Custom Knives M-18 (16 in, 10 in O1 blade)Confirmed on the show
    T.M. Hunt Custom Knives
    Used by: Zack Buck, S4E4 'Edge of Madness' (also listed as brought by EJ Snyder in Tanzania, but producers did not allow it)
    Survivors: EJ Snyder, Zack Buck
    Episodes: Edge of Madness (S4)
    Maker Todd Hunt (TMHunt) posted that he made the M-18 for the contestant on the May 10 episode; the follow-up thread names Zack Buck and 'The Edge of Madness' Source
    Buy at knifejoy.com
  • TOPS Knives B.O.B. Fieldcraft (Brothers of Bushcraft)
    TOPS Knives B.O.B. Fieldcraft (Brothers of Bushcraft)Confirmed on the show
    TOPS Knives
    Used by: Melissa Miller, XL All-Stars challenge in South Africa (outside seasons 11+)
    Survivors: Melissa Miller
    RECOIL OFFGRID interview: for her XL challenge in South Africa Melissa Miller brought her TOPS Knives B.O.B Fieldcraft knife. Source
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  • TOPS Knives SXB (Skullcrusher's X-treme Blade, designed by EJ Snyder)
    TOPS Knives SXB (Skullcrusher's X-treme Blade, designed by EJ Snyder)Confirmed on the show
    TOPS Knives
    Used by: Zach Benton, Season 14 Ep 2 'Haunted and Hungry' (Colombia)
    Survivors: Zach Benton
    Episodes: Haunted and Hungry (S14)
    RECOIL OFFGRID interview: Zach Benton's knife was a customized TOPS Knives SXB fixed blade designed by fellow cast member EJ Snyder. Source Source 2
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  • KA-BAR Black Tanto knife
    KA-BAR Black Tanto knifeLikely match
    KA-BAR
    Used by: S1E2 Terror in Tanzania (EJ Snyder)
    Survivors: EJ Snyder
    Episodes: Terror in Tanzania (S1)
    morethanjustsurviving.com lists a Ka-Bar Black Tanto for EJ; in the page comments EJ Snyder replies 'My knife is correct' (the pommel and handle later broke). Source
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  • TOPS Knives Hawke's Hellion Survivor 2020
    TOPS Knives Hawke's Hellion Survivor 2020Likely match
    TOPS Knives
    Used by: S3E7 Playing With Fire (Chris Fischer)
    Survivors: Chris Fischer
    Episodes: Playing With Fire (S3)
    morethanjustsurviving.com gear list: Chris Fischer brought the TOPS Hawke's Hellion survival knife. Source
    Buy at trustedknives.com
    Buy at topknifesale.com
  • TOPS Knives Tom Brown Tracker (TBT-010)
    TOPS Knives Tom Brown Tracker (TBT-010)Likely match
    TOPS Knives
    Used by: Shannon Thomas, S2E4 'Mayan Misery'
    Survivors: Shannon Thomas
    Gear list: 'Shannon Thomas Tops Knives T010 Tom Brown Tracker Knife' Source
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  • Buck 113 Ranger Skinner hunting knife
    Buck 113 Ranger Skinner hunting knifeSimilar
    Buck Knives
    Used by: S1E6 Beware the Bayou (Billy Berger brought a custom knife)
    Survivors: Billy Berger
    Episodes: Beware the Bayou (S1)
    morethanjustsurviving.com: Billy Berger's custom knife is 'similar to Buck Ranger Skinner Hunting Knife'. Source
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  • Condor Pack Golok Knife (11 in, CTK252-11HC)
    Condor Pack Golok Knife (11 in, CTK252-11HC)Similar
    Condor Tool & Knife
    Used by: Closest equivalent to Puma Cabra's custom knife, S1E5 'Breaking Borneo'
    Gear list: 'Puma Cabra Custom Knife (similar to Condor Pack Golok Knife)' Source
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  • CRKT Bugsy fixed blade (Kaila Cumings design)
    CRKT Bugsy fixed blade (Kaila Cumings design)Similar
    CRKT
    Used by: Kaila Cumings, who forged custom knives for her four Naked and Afraid appearances; the Bugsy is her CRKT production design
    Survivors: Kaila Cumings
    CRKT profile says Kaila forged a custom knife for each Naked and Afraid appearance and that the Bugsy is a smaller production version of her design Source
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  • L.T. Wright x SMKW Naked G.O.A.T. Primal
    L.T. Wright x SMKW Naked G.O.A.T. PrimalSimilar
    L.T. Wright Knives / Smoky Mountain Knife Works
    Used by: Collaboration associated with EJ Snyder; not seen on screen
    Survivors: EJ Snyder
    SMKW product page for the exclusive L.T. Wright Naked G.O.A.T. Primal (green Micarta, Scandi grind). Source
    Buy at smkw.com
  • T.Kell Knives WharnEDCSimilar
    T.Kell Knives
    Used by: Melissa Miller collaboration (cast member)
    Survivors: Melissa Miller
    T.Kell Knives product page for the WharnEDC, a collaboration with Melissa Miller. Source
    Buy at tkellknives.com
🔪 kukri(4)
  • Behring Made hand-forged kukriConfirmed on the show
    Behring Made Knives
    Used by: Trenton Harper, S4E5 'Fire on the Mountain' (India)
    Survivors: Trenton Harper
    Episodes: Fire on the Mountain (S4)
    Behring Made's general manager posted that the Behring Made kukri was the knife Trenton Harper brought to the May 17 episode. The maker's site cites the kukri on Naked and Afraid Source
    Buy at behringmade.com
  • SLYSTEEL Survival Kukri
    SLYSTEEL Survival KukriConfirmed on the show
    SLYSTEEL
    Used by: Jeff Zausch, 'Swimming Naked with Sharks' (Season 11 special, Bahamas, 2020)
    Survivors: Jeff Zausch
    SLYSTEEL article by Jeff Zausch on how the SLYSTEEL Survival Kukri helped him survive the Bermuda Triangle challenge. Source
    Buy at slysteel.com
  • Cold Steel Gurkha Kukri Plus
    Cold Steel Gurkha Kukri PlusLikely match
    Cold Steel
    Used by: Charlie Frattini, S4E7 'Colombian Conflict'
    Survivors: Charlie Frattini
    Episodes: Colombian Conflict (S4)
    Gear list: 'Charlie Frattini Cold Steel Gurkha Kukri Plus' (fan item database also lists a kukri for this episode) Source
    Buy at coldsteel.com
    Buy at tractorsupply.com
  • KA-BAR Kukri (2-1249-9)
    KA-BAR Kukri (2-1249-9)Likely match
    KA-BAR
    Used by: S2E1 Man vs. Amazon (Tyler Steinle); S4E1 Alligator Alley (Ryan Holt); S4E5 Fire on the Mountain (Trenton Harper brought a custom kukri; Ka-Bar called similar)
    Survivors: Ryan Holt, Trenton Harper, Tyler Steinle
    Episodes: Man vs. Amazon (S2), Alligator Alley (S4), Fire on the Mountain (S4)
    morethanjustsurviving.com names a Ka-Bar Kukri for Steinle and Holt; for Harper it says his Begring Made kukri is 'similar to Ka-Bar Kukri'. Reddit r/Bushcraft also says N&A cast usually go with Ka-Bar-style kukris. Source Source 2
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🔪 machete(11)
  • Condor El Salvador Machete 18 in (black PP handle, leather sheath, 60927)
    Condor El Salvador Machete 18 in (black PP handle, leather sheath, 60927)Likely match
    Condor Tool & Knife
    Used by: Dani Julien, S3E3 'Blood in the Water'
    Survivors: Dani Julien
    Episodes: Blood in the Water (S3)
    Gear list: 'Dani Julien Condor Tool and Knife 18-Inch Black El Salvador Machete' Source
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  • Condor Golok Machete 14 in (CTK410-14HCS, walnut handle, leather sheath)
    Condor Golok Machete 14 in (CTK410-14HCS, walnut handle, leather sheath)Likely match
    Condor Tool & Knife
    Used by: Tom McElroy, S3E6 'Argentina Impossible'
    Survivors: Tom McElroy
    Episodes: Argentina Impossible (S3)
    Gear list: 'Tom Mcelroy Condor Tool and Knife 14-Inch Golok Machete'; the fan database confirms he brought a machete Source
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  • Condor Tool & Knife Bushcraft Parang Machete (13 in, model 60953 / CTK423-13HC)
    Condor Tool & Knife Bushcraft Parang Machete (13 in, model 60953 / CTK423-13HC)Likely match
    Condor Tool & Knife
    Used by: Fernando Calderon (S2E5 The Pain Forest) and Adam Young (S3E5 Jungle Love)
    Survivors: Adam Young, Fernando Calderon
    Episodes: The Pain Forest (S2), Jungle Love (S3)
    Gear list names Condor Tool & Knife Bushcraft Parang Machete for both survivors Source
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  • Elk Ridge ER-279L machete
    Elk Ridge ER-279L macheteLikely match
    Elk Ridge
    Used by: S3E10 Botswana Breakdown (Michael Jefferson)
    Survivors: Michael Jefferson
    Episodes: Botswana Breakdown (S3)
    morethanjustsurviving.com gear list: Michael Jefferson brought the Elk Ridge ER-279L machete. Source
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  • Gerber Gator Machete (full size, nylon sheath)
    Gerber Gator Machete (full size, nylon sheath)Likely match
    Gerber
    Used by: S2E3 Paradise Lost (Keith Busch); S4E6 Lord of the Rats (Angela Mellinger)
    Survivors: Keith Busch
    Episodes: Paradise Lost (S2), Lord of the Rats (S4)
    morethanjustsurviving.com gear list: Keith Busch (S2E3) and Angela Mellinger (S4E6) brought a Gerber Gator Machete. Source
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  • Gerber Gator Machete Jr. (31-000759) with nylon sheath
    Gerber Gator Machete Jr. (31-000759) with nylon sheathLikely match
    Gerber
    Used by: Kim Shelton (S1E1 The Jungle Curse), Cassie DePecol (Double Jeopardy), Carrie Booze (S3E4 Hearts of Darkness), Steve Hansen (S4E2 Rumble in the Jungle), Angela Mellinger (S4E6 Lord of the Rats)
    Survivors: Carrie Booze, Cassie DePecol, Kim Shelton, Steve Hansen
    Episodes: The Jungle Curse (S1), Double Jeopardy (S2), Hearts of Darkness (S3), Rumble in the Jungle (S4), Lord of the Rats (S4)
    Episode-by-episode gear list names the Gerber Gator Machete Junior with Nylon Sheath for these survivors Source
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  • Ontario Knife Co. 6145 / 1-18 18 in Military Machete
    Ontario Knife Co. 6145 / 1-18 18 in Military MacheteLikely match
    Ontario Knife Company
    Used by: Manu Toigo, Double Jeopardy
    Survivors: Manu Toigo
    Episodes: Double Jeopardy (S2)
    Gear list: 'Manu Toigo Ontario 6145 18-inch Military Machete Knife' Source
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  • Woodman's Pal Model 145 Long Reach
    Woodman's Pal Model 145 Long ReachLikely matchOut of stock
    Woodman's Pal (Pro Tool Industries)
    Used by: Amanda Leigh, S3E9 'Nicaragua Nightmare'
    Survivors: Amanda Leigh
    Episodes: Nicaragua Nightmare (S3)
    Gear list: 'Amanda Leigh Pro Tool Industries 145 Woodman's Pal Long Reach Fixed Blade Knife'; Discovery+ blurb says the episode had only a machete and duct tape Source
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  • Condor Tool & Knife Pack Golok / survival machete
    Condor Tool & Knife Pack Golok / survival macheteSimilar
    Condor Tool & Knife
    Used by: S1E5 Breaking Borneo (Puma Cabra brought a custom knife)
    Survivors: Puma Cabra
    Episodes: Breaking Borneo (S1)
    morethanjustsurviving.com: Puma Cabra's custom knife is 'similar to Condor Pack Golok Knife'. Source
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  • Kershaw Camp 10 machete (model 1077)
    Kershaw Camp 10 machete (model 1077)Similar
    Kershaw
    Used by: Closest in-production equivalent to Laura Zerra's Kershaw Outcast (S1E4)
    Gear list says the Outcast is discontinued and suggests the Kershaw Camp 10 as a good alternative Source
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  • SOG SOGfari 13 in Machete (MC01-N)
    SOG SOGfari 13 in Machete (MC01-N)Similar
    SOG
    Used by: Aaron Phillips, S6E6 'All Falls Down' (Belize) brought a SOG machete
    Survivors: Aaron Phillips
    Episodes: All Falls Down (S6)
    Aaron Phillips interview: 'I grabbed the SOG machete at the last second ... They chose the machete.' The specific SOG model is not named Source
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🪓 tomahawk(1)
  • Cold Steel Frontier Hawk (90FH)
    Cold Steel Frontier Hawk (90FH)Similar
    Cold Steel
    Used by: Luke McLaughlin, S3E2 'Primal Fear' brought a tomahawk
    Survivors: Luke McLaughlin
    Episodes: Primal Fear (S3)
    Gear list: 'Luke McLaughlin Tomahawk (very similar to Cold Steel Frontier Hawk)'; exact brand not identified Source
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