A survival knife was a compact, bladed implement -- a small handheld bladed weapon -- that doubled as a versatile survival tool. Its handle contained a cavity, providing storage for miniature survival necessities such as a fire rod, a segment of wire, or an energy cell. Furthermore, it featured an integrated digital compass. Explorers employed the survival knife, and military pilots received them as standard issue, intended for self-reliance in harsh conditions following the destruction of their aircraft. Similar to the combat knife, the survival knife's design facilitated its use as a projectile.
The bounty hunter known as Boba Fett carried a survival knife.