Best Fixed-Blade Knives
Blade Length: 4.75 inch (12.1 cm) Handle Length: 4.25 inch (10.8 cm).
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"The Clip is remarkably durable and highly adaptable to preference, making placement on Belt, Boot, or M.O.L.L.E gear an easy task. I see comments like, “Not the Best Collector's Knife,” “Handle is too Short,” “Cut my Leg.” I must encourage the cynics to realize a few things: 1.). The Bottom Line: If one is using this blade for its intended purpose, namely, self defense, I believe it meets all standards and could very well be a life saver."
"A very nice little boot knife."
"Seems to be a really good knife."
"It's a really good knife especially with the price, maybe even underpriced for a knife this good."
"I give it 5 stars because when I got it I felt the zing that makes a knife a good knife."
"Will be a good edc for winter on my boots, came sharp on both sides."
"I like this knife."
"Super sharp and high quality knife but if your going to use this for knife tricks just remember that its super sharp and can probably do major damage."
Black plastic sheath with integrated diamond sharpener and Fire Starter; ergonomic handle with high-friction rubber grip.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"I'm a big fan of Bark River, Blind Horse, ESEE and Fallkniven knives. Typically, I'm hesitant to recommend Moras to friends who are really heavy users because they lack the toughness and lifespan of full tang knives. The Mora I've most commonly recommended for general use in camp - opening packages, food prep, fish cleaning, rope cutting, etc. [NOTE: Cody Lundin, a well-respective minimalist and survival expert has long used the Mora 1 and 2 as his knives of choice and has put them through some moderate tasks without little complaint.]. I am certainly NOT saying a $15 Mora can't handle tougher tasks, but it's likelihood of failing in heavier use is higher than more robust and therefore, more expensive knives. It's basically the good ole Bushcraft Force, but with a thicker blade, tougher edge and in carbon steel. I happened to be testing it alongside a $160 and $225 knife and thought it wasn't a comparison, I couldn't help but admire how well the Mora did, esp. The short scandi grind makes for a tougher blade, but the zero edge allows it to be a wicked slicer. It doesn't baton wood quite as well as $200 BRKT or even a $100 ESEE, but then again, it's not in the same price or build class and for around $50 with the fire steel, it's superb at this chore. It easily baton-chopped through a 4" tree for shelter prep, made kindling and tender with ease and threw sparks to get our warm fire going in about 20 seconds. It's an admirable batoning blade, an incredible slicer, a remarkable feathersticker, a superb spark-thrower, holds an edge pretty darn well and restores relatively easily on strops for all but the deepest chips (which aren't really common in my experience) and is surprisingly rust resistant thanks to the coating - which is nice. It's not your traditional 1 or 2 design, but that superb Mora blade will bring a smile to your face and when you see what all it can do for the money, you might just laugh out load."
"I created a feather stick from some very willing wood and after 20 minutes I had fire first. The knife is solid with a good weight and balance."
"Strikes the fero rod very efficiently and the rod stores securely in the sheath. The built in diamond sharpener will mostly be good for field sharpening and not be relied on for total edge maintenance but is a real nice add on."
"Don't get me wrong, this is a sturdy blade that can handle hard use, but don't abuse it, ding the blade up, and expect to fix it with a few minutes on a whet stone. It is a horrible, horrible stone that will cause damage that will take hours of dedicated work on a proper stone to fix."
"Great knife overall!"
Blade material: 420HC stainless.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"It has opened countless beer bottles, cut bikini straps, and scared away larger men. This thing has been beaten to hell and back, cut more things than the sword of a crusader and it was still sharp."
"Might be the best survival/hunting knife out there... nice partially serrated blade, insulated pommel, nice sheath with sharpener and quality all around, also have a Ka-Bar Becker BK22 which I rate about the same but one has some features over the other."
"The holes for lashing to a stick for spearing are big enough to slip paracord through no problem. It wasn't pictured, or advertised?, but came with 2 excellent leg straps with the option of also being able to attach to your belt. It also included another seperate cutting tool that could be useful slicing through paracord or seatbelts."
"This is the version of the knife you want."
"I am used to the term "Gerber" being a joke sometimes (based on their $19.99 Wal-Mart stuff) but let me assure you this PORTLAND USA MADE LMFII is a piece of work!"
"I purchased this as a backpacking tool, for both safety and camping needs. But you need to be aware, this product is heavy and bulky in terms of backpacking."
"Only complaint would be the thigh straps, I have yet to find a pair of pants that allow the straps to stay in place."
"But then I started working with it and decided that the extras in the package made up for this one short-coming. I read somewhere that not being attached to the tang meant that you wouldn't get electrocuted if your knife blade was exposed to electricity current. The sheath has a built in sharpener and several ports along both side edges for all kinds of strapping options. You can wear it on your belt, strap it to a MOLLE pack, wrap it around your leg."
Best Fixed-Blade Knives
This knife has a coated stainless steel handle and a blade that is 4.743 inches long (the entire knife measures 8.843 inches long). Blade Length: 4.75 inch (12.1 cm) Handle Length: 4.25 inch (10.8 cm).
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"The Clip is remarkably durable and highly adaptable to preference, making placement on Belt, Boot, or M.O.L.L.E gear an easy task. I see comments like, “Not the Best Collector's Knife,” “Handle is too Short,” “Cut my Leg.” I must encourage the cynics to realize a few things: 1.). The Bottom Line: If one is using this blade for its intended purpose, namely, self defense, I believe it meets all standards and could very well be a life saver."
"A local police officer showed me a trick for belt wearers to make these legal to carry and extremely fast to deploy. Normally with the way the belt clip is, that clipped to a belt it will ride high on waist and also make it illegal to carry and frankly hard to deploy."
"Now here's the best part after having thrown it into trees plywood and basically giving it a full stress test the point was still sharp as it was out of the box."
"Not super big but a great size."
"bought 2 of these , one for me and one for my special girl, i love it, very well made, nice sheath, easy acees if needed in bad situations."
"I think it's a perfect size if your going to be carrying it around on you."
"I have used this gear for several drills."
"It is a bit less quality than an old Gerber I have of this exact style, but good for the price."
Best Knife Blades
INCLUDES FREE HOLSTER NEW-Ships within 24 hrs. Havalon Knives #60XT Stainless Steel Bulk Replacement Blades, 100 count SS60XT.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Bought for a christmas gift so its not opened but came fast and looks great!"
"The steel is not one of the best but still very good knife, especially on the field ( replacing blade after practicing 5 seconds)."
Best Utility Knives
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"It is a Great buy, so easy to use for my arthritic hands effortlessly glides thru the item to be cut."
"I just received few days ago and I can't wait to try it."
"This couldn't have arrived at a better time!"
"This 3-in-1 cuttng tool is very practical."
"Great tool for gardening!"
"Amazing tool, very practical, easy to use and super handy."
"Love this tool, it so useful and handy to have for all purposes, very sharp and very easy for me to cut branches that are not too thick, also it so easy and safe to use."
"The end pulled off the extra blade holder when trying to open it."
Best Tactical Knives
The Ka Bar' was designed to serve our troops during WW II and is still doing its job, with honors, more than 70 Years later. The most famous fixed blade knife design in the world. The most famous fixed blade knife design in the world.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"The new full size model with a 7" blade is larger than the 1209 and has the classic stacked leather handle and pinned butt cap. Treated the sheath with Neatsfoot oil and it got darker and more pliant, but still very sturdy with stitching and rivets."
"Anyone who knows anything about knives should be able to sharpen their own knives like they want, not complain about having to take it to a specialist. Stainless is very hard to achieve a good edge on without the proper honing instruments, such as ceramic. I live in New Mexico and have plenty of expierience in the matter. The oils in the leather will make it waterproof and keep most moisture out, plus, everytime you sheath it, you will put a fine coat of oil on the blade."
"I've always wanted a Ka-Bar, and when I found one here for quite a bit less then in stores or other online places I quickly put in my order. No decent knife should come with a razor sharp edge on it, because you are supposed to sharpen it to your preferences."
"I added size 15 O-rings to the handle in between the grooves as mentioned in a previous post and made a big difference in the grip."
"To read a complete review go to [...]. Just received my new KA-BAR USMC Fighting Knife in the mail a day early might I add. Once I opened the box my jaw hit the floor and my eyes started tearing up. Knife came razor sharp out of the box with a fine point tip(I dropped the knife and the point grazed my shin and the point poked my shin right thru my jeans and sliced my shin and blood streamed down, I couldn't believe how sharp it was). Even though I live in the Greater NW and the Kraton handle would probably have been more practicable for wet weather climates, I just had to stick with the Original handle. I will also be purchasing the Ka-Bar Short USMC Fighting Knife with the Tanto Tip. I can't wait to pass this knife down to my Son when he comes of age and then see him pass it to my Grandson when he comes of age."
Best Taping Knives
Applies 60 feet of tape and mud in 60 seconds. Applies bedding mud and drywall tape in one step.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I was even able to do corners with it without that corner wheel attachment."
"In fact probable very good for the price, but it doesn't have a tape cutting devise on it so it is to difficult for me."
"I did peel the tape back myself to reveal an even coat of mud on the back side."
"This is a great time saver if you are doing a lot of drywall work."
"Only works with paper tape and needs slightly creamy compound."
"Worked good and lighter than the pro versions I had borrowed in the past."
"It worked fine to tape about 10 joints then the knob fell off along with the guide wheels."
"We voted against the paper tape, and I think that is the only kind of tape you can use with this banjo."
Best Hunting Knives
As with all Kershaw knives, the Clash is built with the precision, fit and finish users expect. Feature rich handle includes SpeedSafe assisted opening, built-in flipper, secure locking liner and convenient reversible pocket clip.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I'm writing not only to praise this knife, but also the company that makes it - and the several other Kershaw folding knives I own and have given as gifts. I've recently changed my pattern of EDC, and wanted to put the pocket clip back on this knife. I emailed KAI to order the part, explaining that it wasn't broken or damaged or defective - I just misplaced it. I got a FAST response by email, telling me they were glad to send me a replacement clip free of charge."
"I've owned many knives and have come to realize I'm becoming less of a fan of serration for an EDC knife but that's a personal preference. I still carry this knife today and I love the fact that when I need a good blade I have this on my person."
"I decided to purchase this knife from Kershaw as a beginner, then I will move on to other brands and types."
"Absolutely worth the money, very durable, stays sharp for months with regular use, scratch resistant, and just small enough that it's legal to carry in my area!"
"My girlfriend's father wanted a "really good" pocket knife for Christmas. So I took the same qualities in that knife and narrowed it down to an all black, spring assisted, half serrated, pocket knife that was in my price range."
"Since the blade on this knife is just a smidge over three inches, depending on where you live, you might need to check your local ordinances on legal carry."
"Many people have asked me what kind of knife to get and Im a knife collector and I always tell them to get this knife first."
"Sharp, strong and light pretty much says it all."
Best Pocket Knives & Folding Knives
Our new key knife just might save the day, unless of course you lock it in the trunk. Black key handle is made of stainless steel that's shaped like a house key.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"This little knife is really sharp, has a good locking mechanism, and a hefty metal build."
"One thing - I went through airport security and TOTALLY forgot this was on my keychain because it just blends in with my other keys, and they pulled me and my stuff aside and asked me if I had any knives, etc, etc., and I'm like, uhhh no...!"
"Not enough finger clearance to quickly and safely open and close for daily use. The snap spring closer surprised me when it caused the tip of the blade to come down and nick the side of my index finger while I was trying to hold the key and push the lock release button with my thumb while using my other hand to push the blade close."
"I would like to repeat what others have said regarding being able to see the blade when the key is closed however i feel like you would have to be really looking at it to notice it."
"Also, as a tiny woman without a car key traveling all over the US and world, I have felt safer on any dark walks alone knowing I have at least something small and well-hidden to put between my fingers and strike with."
"I like having mine around and readily available for opening packages, cutting strings off clothing, or gettings those little plastic tags off of merchandise."
"I was intending this just to have a sharper edge to carry around; you know, to help those things that seemingly shouldn't require a knife but do.. Open mail, excessive plastic wrapping etc. What's really amazing about this one is the integrity and the sharpness of the knife."
"Knifes appear to be not SOG."
Best Knife Sets
3"Caping Knife 4-1/4" Gut Hook Skinner 6" Boning Knife 6" Wood-Bone Saw Ribcage Spreader Tungsten-Carbide Sharpener Game Cleaning Gloves Nylon Roll-Pack/Belt Scabbard Weight: 2.4 lbs Country of Origin: China Manufacturer Warranty: Lifetime Guarantee Manufacturer Item Number: BL-1. Complete with Nylon Roll-Pack with Snap-In Plastic Knife Scabbards For Easy Removal & Cleaning.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I used this kit just the other day to quarter out an elk on a wilderness hunt here in New Mexico."
"I was skeptical about a kit that fits around my waist but after processing a deer for the first time using this kit I realize it was a great purchase."
"For the money, this is a pretty good."
"It's a bit heavy to carry as one piece while walking thru the woods, but my son took several pieces for the walking field dressing, and we used the rest of the kit in preparation for transportation and processing at home."
"I also have a few of their pocket knifes and I tell you these knifes are sharp."
"However based on the weight of all the knives together I will probably only carry the actual knives I will be using in the field."
"Best field dress kit I have ever owned.. highly recommend this kit for any one that hunts."
"As a mother to four boys who are hunters, and having a husband who is a hunter, this butcher set is a "must have"."
Best Shop Knife Sheaths
It even permits holstering the Wave in the open pliers position and allows for vertical and horizontal carrying. With three elastic pockets and a roomy main compartment, you can carry your Leatherman and anything else you need. BUILT FOR REAL LIFE: Whether you're on the job, tackling the elements, or diy-ing around the house, you need your sheath to be as tough as you are.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I like it have 5 "pockets", you ca put no only the multitool, also you could (in my case): -2 sets of bit drivers, (Leatherman 931014 40-Bit Assortment for Leatherman Bit Drivers) (purchased separately). -1 small flashlight, (Fenix Compact LED Flashlight) (purchased separately). -1 small Sharpie pen, and (purchased separately). -1 SD card or coin (if you want too) (purchased separately). I am uploading some pictures for a better idea."
"When the hook and loop wear out on the new case, I will see how the snap works on the old one and at the same time apply a snap to the new/er one."
"Pros: - The velcro is quicker to close than a snap enclosure. - The design of the belt loops is such that when wearing horizontally, you can thread the belt through the sheath and through a belt loop, essentially locking the sheath in place on your belt so that it doesn't slide between belt loops. Cons: - It's easy to shut the sheath at an angle, leaving a gap at the corner."
"Unfortunately, after several years of toting my New Wave around the elasticated side gusset on that leather pouch has come unstitched and I can't seem to replace the pouch with an identical one. Since I can't source a leather pouch with the "snout hole" in the bottom (for housing the pliers when unfolded) I'll likely be retrofitting my pouch with a snap fastener for peace of mind."
"I got this sheath for my Leatherman Surge, after the sheath that originally came with my Surge stretched out, and no longer held it securely. Not a bad theory, but in practice, over time the elastic gets stretched out to the point, that when you lift the Velcro flap, your tool falls out, unless you are very careful to be sure the sheath is exactly vertical."
"I don't think is gonna last long, I put my wave and feel big and loose, I read bad reviews about the velcro before buy it so I was ready to install a snap button, it took me few minutes, so much better now."