I'd definitely choose the FM81 wiyh the saw edge. There's no disadvantage to its presence and possibly some real utility to it. I don't know why Glock makes the FM78 any longer.

The FM81 is a great knife at a very small cost.

 

I've won a couple of the FM81 knives through GSSF. Those things are SOLID. You would have to seriously misuse them to do any damage to them. Pretty sharp from the factory as well. I'd recommend the FM81 over the FM78 for greater utility.

 

Within the last years, I saw some torture test videos, where the FM81 blade was broken.
The saw edge is pressed to the steel and this may be a weak point.

So I vote for the FM78.

 

I have two 81's. Very nice and modestly priced. I'd pick up a 78 if I could find one.

 

I prefer the 78, but they are hard to find. I have no use for a root saw.

 

I've got most of the variations. Still missing the GSSF anniversary knife, which I'd pay handsomely for. I don't have any need for the root saw either, but I do have an 81 in the bin in the back of the car, just in case.

 

That's awesome, and very professional, BTW did they make any blades in "tool steel" or is that just a myth?

 

Thanks. They're just carbon steel, which is why they'll rust if you're not careful. They're also not a full tang. Nothing fancy.

 

I don’t think the 78 is available new, I couldn’t find any. I have bought 2 of the 81’s, gave one to my son. They are quite nice but are painted so if used much the paint will wear or scratch off. But they are a bargain at the $35 I paid each.

 

I don’t think the 78 is available new, I couldn’t find any. I have bought 2 of the 81’s, gave one to my son. They are quite nice but are painted so if used much the paint will wear or scratch off. But they are a bargain at the $35 I paid each.

They stopped selling the 78 at the official Glock store some time ago. Even the 81 is only still available in a few remaining colors.

 

The FM78 is still austrian army issue, but it's more and more difficult to get one at the stores, even in Austria.
I'm not sure if it's still in production. The new colours like 'dark earth' or 'battlefield green' are all the FM81, as far as i know.

 

I like the 78 better. If I need a saw I will use the Sven swede saw that is packed in the same suv bag.

Knife for cutting

Saw for sawing

I do not like multi tools. One tool, one job. Combo tools always seem like a dysfunctional compromise.

I still own a leatherman and a Swiss Army knife.

But if I want a proper knife or a proper saw I do not want to compromise function.

 

Well with all this positive feedback I found a 78 new and bought it, thanks troops.

 

Go here for Glock FM78 knife:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Glock-Fiel...ield-Knife-FM78-Black-12161/152989353810?hash=item239ee04752:g:By0AAOSwrY9a2JE-

 

Are those legit? I'd be very cautious about buying something that's been out of production for years. Unless that seller stocked up on a whole bunch of them, and has been sitting on them for some time now, I'd keep my money.
If they are truly legit, it seems like a really good deal for an FM78.

 

I've got most of the variations. Still missing the GSSF anniversary knife, which I'd pay handsomely for. I don't have any need for the root saw either, but I do have an 81 in the bin in the back of the car, just in case.

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I dig your collection, never thought of their knives.

 

My G78 is Black.
My G81 is Sand.
I'm still waiting for factory Glock pistols with Sand polymer frames. I'd get one just because.

 

They aren’t good for cutting. Matter fact they suck at it!

Try to sharpen a stake with one???

 

I bought one from that seller months ago, it is legit. That said, Glock knives suck at everything except stabbing. If you want a real survival/bushcraft knife Morakniv is the best bang for the buck, priced $10-$35 for basic models. Very popular and tough knives.

 

I bought one from that seller months ago, it is legit. That said, Glock knives suck at everything except stabbing. If you want a real survival/bushcraft knife Morakniv is the best bang for the buck, priced $10-$35 for basic models. Very popular and tough knives.

Yeah, they really aren't cutting knives. Good at chopping, digging, etc. Some interesting videos on YouTube about what people do with them.

 

They're about as easy to make sharp as a bag of hammers.

 

I had one and didn't care for it. There are loads of knives I'd choose over Glock for a survival knife - probably even an Ole Hickory butcher knife.