Ever had the urge to own an axe that had a more “modern” feel to it? Then this is your utility axe, hands-down.

Condor’s Wilderness Tool provides all the functionality that you need from a double-bladed axe without looking embarrassingly ancient.

It has a blasted satin finish over a genuine stainless steel blade. The blade itself is pretty meaty too, made from 420HC surgical quality stainless steel, and is 1/8-inch thick.

If you use safety lanyards, fear not; this axe comes equipped with two different eyelets on each end.

An ergonomically-designed blue handle tops off this foot-long axe, made with coveted Santoprene. Santoprene is a material widely known as one of the most temperature-resistant thermoplastic rubbers on the planet.

Condor’s Wilderness Tool is lightweight, immensely durable, and looks/feels great too. Give it a whirl and see what you think!

More Info on this Axe from Condor Tool & Knife:

• Click here to find this axe at eBladeStore, a vendor with an excellent reputation

Looking for a small, sturdy bushcraft knife? Something convenient to keep with you on the trail that’ll cut through numerous types of materials and hold up for years on end?

The RC-3 knife will do exactly that, and more. It features a 3.38-inch 1095 carbon steel blade (unbreakable, scratch resistant, and extremely resilient) with a black textured finish.

The gray handle is almost 5 inches long and is made from Linen Micarta, a mid-grade material in terms of toughness and durability.

And the blade itself (the most important part, of course) features a drop point with full tang construction for quality resilience and strength.

You should also know that this is the combo-edge version of the RC-3 blade. It’s also available elsewhere with a plain-edge blade, if that’s more your style.

Comes with Molle sheath and boot clip.

More Info on this RAT Cutlery Survival Knife:

• Click here to find this knife on Amazon.com
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This set of three throwing knives from Hibben was designed by Gil Hibben, renowned knife-maker, thrower and author of the Hibben Knife Throwing Guide

Each knife is made from a single piece 420 stainless steel and measures 12 1/8″ overall in length.

They have an ergonomically designed handle to maximize grip for throwing, as well as to help the hand naturally grip the knife in the proper fashion for maximum accuracy and consistency in throwing.

The three knife set comes sheathed together in a single sheath.

These attractive knives are a good choice for anyone looking for a competition throwing knife. Beginners may way to purchase a copy of Hibben’s book as well!

More Info on these Hibben Knives:

• Click here to find this Knife at Amazon.com

This machete from Woodman’s Pal is intended to be a multipurpose tool, replacing several tools you might be inclined to carry.

It’s billed as a do-it-all machete, axe, pruning shears, saw, chainsaw and bowie knife. Though it’s probably best to assume it will do a good job as a machete job and just a decent job replacing those other tools.

The machete is American made, from American materials, in Pennsylvania since 1941.

This machete also comes with a Cordura sheath to protect the blade as well as to protect you!

It also includes a honing stone to help keep the blade in top shape.

With its all purpose abilities for use this machete is great for the all around maintenance and upkeep of your yard or for landscaping purposes of cutting and chopping of brush.

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In the Black Legion, the fiercest warriors were the Barumen Axemen of Lokonia. The Axemen wore heavy armor of steel and leather, and carried two fearsome Battle Axes.

This axe is a faithful replica of those carried by the Axemen. Thirty-five inches in overall length, it features excellent detail, 15 inch false-edged 420 stainless steel blades, and solid metal parts with an antiqued finish.

The shaft is wrapped in genuine leather. The Black Legion Battle Axe is branded with the designers trademark, and each comes with a black and white art print as well as a certificate of authenticity.

Join the Axemen, and carry this beautiful piece of bladed art with pride!

More Info on this United Cutlery Axe:

• Click here to find this axe on Amazon.com

Ceramic knives present a unique set of tradeoffs. On the one hand, they are sharp, lightweight and stainless. On the other, they are brittle and difficult to resharpen.

Let’s take a closer look….

The hardness of ceramic means it can be made very sharp. This Kyocera, for example, will almost certainly be sharper than a high-end Wusthof or Henckels.

Ceramic is also stainless and lightweight. This makes for a very convenient knife — no rushing to clean it the minute you’re done chopping. And it won’t produce fatigue after long food prep sessions.

Another great thing about ceramic is that it retains its edge for a very long time. So much so that you’ll probably never need to worry about resharpening it. When you do need it resharpened, you’ll need a professional since ceramic is tricky to resharpen.

Now for the downsides:

Because ceramic is so hard, it’s also brittle. This has two consequences you should be aware of.

First off, ceramic knives can’t be made quite as sharp as the sharpest high-end steel knives. The edge just can’t be made that thin without breaking.

And second, it can shatter. Drop your ceramic knife on the floor and it’s likely to chip or shatter.

This Kyocera knife is a quintessential ceramic blade.

Kyocera has been on the forefront of ceramic knifemaking for quite some time, and the Revolution Series is their latest offering.

The 7″ blade is on the smaller size for a Chef’s knife but you’ll find longer versions available as well.

The handle is a contoured, lightweight, non-slip resin that should be quite comfortable in your hand.

If you’re looking for a lightweight, sharp and maintenance-free Chef’s knife, this Kyocera is an excellent choice.

If you’re looking for the sharpest knife in the block that is guaranteed not to chip or shatter, look at a premium-steel Japanese knife like a Shun Classic.

More Info on this Kyocera Ceramic Chef’s Knife:

• Click here to find this Knife at Amazon.com

A great bushcraft knife for under $20? There’s got to be a catch, right?

Actually, no. This bushcraft knife from Frosts Mora (aka Mora of Sweden) has everything you need in a survival knife and it doesn’t cost an arm and a leg.

The blade is made of high-carbon 1095 steel. That’s not top-of-the-line but it’s a fine choice that helps keep the price of the knife down. It’s hardened to a Rockwell Hardness of 59, which allows it to be quite sharp.

Note that this knife is also available in a stainless steel — that model is the 860 Clipper.

Out of the box, the blade will be sharp and easy to keep that way. Some have complained that the factory edge is a bit inconsistent. The steel blend and bevel of this knife, though, make for easy resharpening. If you’ve got decent sharpening skills, you should be able to create an excellent edge.

The blade measures 100mm, or just under four inches, while the length of the entire knife is just over eight inches (210mm).

The handle is plastic, with a rubberized, non-slip grip. It has an undersized finger guard for protection, though some people might wish for none at all.

The knife is very lightweight — so much so that you may even forget you’re wearing it. As such, it’s not really intended for heavy-duty tasks. If you want something for that, the Fallkniven H1 would be a better choice.

There are definitely pros and cons with this knife, but for the price you really can’t go wrong.

More Info on this Frosts Mora Clipper Bushcraft Knife:

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Bark River is known for their attention to detail and the quality of their ergonomics. Their knives have a devoted following and for good reason.

This knife is from their Professional series and has all the characteristics of a great bushcraft knife.

The blade is made of high-carbon A2 steel and is hardened to a Rockwell hardness of 59-60. This makes it extremely sharp and easy to resharpen. But beware, it is not stainless so requires proactive cleaning after use or else it will rust.

The blade measures 4.25 inches and features a full-tang that is exposed throughout the handle. It extends beyond the end of the handle, creating a lanyard loop for secure attachment.

The handle is black micarta for a non-slip grip in any weather. Micarta ages well and should not chip or stain over time.

We’ve linked to eBladeStore below. They’ve got an excellent reputation and a 90-day return policy. And they include a brown leather belt sheath.

More Info on this Survival Knife:

• Click here to find this knife at eBladeStore.com

The H1 from Fallkniven is one of the most frequently-recommended bushcraft knives, despite the fact that it’s technically a “hunting” knife and not a bushcraft knife at all.

The blade is 4 inches of powdered 3G steel. Fallkniven feels so confident that this is one of the best steels available that they abandoned the revered VG-10 steel that they had been using to make this blade as recently as two years ago.

The handle is a sticky, textured Kraton rubber for a firm grip in any type of weather.

There is no finger guard on this blade so it may not be appropriate for a novice. In particular, any stabbing motion is a minor injury risk, though the majority of cuts with this knife should be of the slicing variety. That, coupled with the sticky rubber grip should minimize the danger.

Included is a leather sheath.

More Info on this Fallkniven Bushcraft Knife:

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Ontario Knife has gained a reputation for making top-notch military and tactical knives. Their RAT-3 knife meets all of our requirements for a good survival knife.

The blade is appropriate for those who want a slightly-shorter blade. It measures 3.9 inches, about 1.5 inches shorter than its cousin, the RAT-5.

The blade is full-tang for extra-strength and durability and features a non-serrated edge for resharpening ease. It’s made of high-carbon powder-coated D2 steel that should allow for edge-retention as well as resharpening ease.

The handle features a micarta grip that will not wear down and should be appropriate for any weather conditions. It has an undersized finger guard that can come in handy when using the extra-fine blade point, as well as a comfortable choil for extra control.

Included is a sheath in tan or green.

More Info on this Survival Knife:

• Click here to find this knife at Amazon.com
• Click here to find the slightly-longer RAT-5 at Amazon.com