While below is not the definitive knife selection of all hunters and survivalists, they are used by an expert who pretty much knows what he is talking about! Check them out and take some notes:

Ambush Tundra: Based on the Canadian leaf style blade design, this is the hunting knife I would design for me. Made by Bark River, the Tundra has a generous handle that fits my hands very well.
Cross Whitetail: Pete Winkler is the knifemaker at Cross knives, and he is producing some beauties.
Lon Humphrey Sterling: All Humphrey’s blades are hand forged from 1095 high carbon steel. The tempering process leaves the steel with an unequaled edge-holding ability.
Bark River Mountain Man: Another classic, the Mountain Man pattern comes from one of the most researched and distributed knives in American history.
Zoe Crist Santa Fe: I was attracted to the Santa Fe because of the design, the shape of the blade and the A2 steel in it, and maker’s reputation for quality work.
Battle Horse Knives Feather Stick: Based on the classic Scandinavian design, this knife has a time-proven design record of usefulness. One of my hunting buddies, a physician who could easily afford a better knife, has used his $15 Mora 840 Companion on deer, elk, moose and hogs.

There are more knives over on Survival Common Sense. Some, while appreciated, have their faults and our expert will tell you why he likes and dislikes them.

There is also more about the knives listed above as well.

Keep a good knife in your backpack and you will always feel confident and ready for action!