Hunting Knives, Swords and Blades

A ceramic folder knife with a titanium handle? That’s some fancy materials there, sir. Is it worth the hype?

Ceramic, as you may know, presents a unique tradeoff. Ceramic blades are lightweight, hold their edge for darn near forever and are extremely sharp.

The downsides? Ceramic …

Gerber’s got a reputation for making delicious baby food made of strained squash, beets and leafy green vegetables.

Oh wait, wrong Gerber. This Gerber has been making quality outdoor knives for nearly 70 years. Gerber was originally formed by an advertising executive who had a set of knives …

Ex-military man Jeff Freeman led the way in designing this knife to be the ultimate military-application survival knife.

Want to cut through the skin of a fuselage, slice through a seatbelt, or smash through the plexiglass of a helicopter? The LMF II ASEK will do the …

This Flash II knife from SOG is a cousin to the Flash I. The Flash II is a bit heavier and has a longer blade, but other than that they’re quire similar.

The blade is 3.5 inches of AUS8 stainless steel, hardened to 56 on …

Spyderco knives always look a bit wacky, don’t they? Or maybe they look cool. I guess it depends on your perspective.

This one is no exception, but it’s a pretty slick product.

The 4.25″ blade is made of VG-10 steel. That’s is a pretty high-end steel for this type of …

The Gator is a good name for this one — it even looks like a Gator.

That and the fact that it was featured in “Man vs. Wild” and it’s got quite a reputation to live up to.

The blade measures 3.75″ …

Gotta hand it to the Swedes - they sure do know how to make a great survival knife. Fallkniven is a supplier of knives to the king of Sweden, so they’re probably doing something right.

Along with the H1 Hunting Knife and F1 Pilot Survival Knife, this …

This Matrix knife is awfully inexpensive. But is it a steal at that price or just a cheap knockoff?

Let’s get some of the specs out of the way first…

It’s a folding knife, with a blade measuring 4.25 inches. The entire knife measures 9.375 inches when open and …

Here’s a great deal on a utility pocketknife that should please you with its durability and functionality.

The blade is a beautifully finished plain edge at 3.5 inches, crafted of bead blasted AUS-8 steel (which is made with added Vanadium, an element particularly resilient to …

One thing’s for sure: The Apache Dawn is an investment.

But for the money you’ll spend, you’ll be getting an incredibly durable, well-crafted tool that should serve you for multiple uses throughout your entire lifetime.

The blade is 6.75 inches in length, made of superior quality …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Looks can be deceiving. At first glance, looks like there’s nothing special about this knife.

What sets it apart from the rest?

For one thing, it’s got a textured Thermorun handle that’s lightweight, rock-hard, protective, and weatherproof.

It’s got an extremely sharp convex blade with a small top swage that scarcely …

This tiny knife is an Al Mar classic, and shouldn’t be underestimated. It is the smallest front-lock knife available on the market today, and the highest-quality as well.

Weighing less than an ounce, this knife has a closed length of 2-1/4 inches; open, it measures 3-7/8 inches.

The …

This unusual knife is not only a high-quality all-purpose pocket knife, it is also a money clip and a cigar clipper.

The Havana Clipper is made by Al Mar, a company known for making knives that are close to custom quality. All Al Mar knives are hand-finished and …

Fallkniven’s Tre Kronor line is extensive, with many different blade types, materials, and colors to choose from.

This particular Tre Kronor blade is an elegant retractable folder, and features a plain flat-ground blade 2.75 inches in length.

The edge is made from impressive 3G powder steel, a revolutionary laminated …

This lightweight lockback knife from Spyderco is great for anyone who spends lots of time outdoors.

The blade is premium VG-10 steel for extra sharpness and durability. It measures 3.75 inches long, and is constructed to enable controlled pulling cuts, making it great for outdoor use.

Weighing only 3.75 ounces, the knife folds into …

This sturdy knife by Ka-Bar is made for many purposes.

One of the first noticeable features of the Ka-Bar Warthog is its unique shape, which contains cutting surfaces on both the front and back side of the blade for multi-purpose use.

The blade can easily handle any of …

Buck Knives makes high-quality knives. Many pocket knives skimp on the quality of the blade itself, but this one’s from Buck so you know it won’t fall short on that front.

This particular model of multi-tool offers versatility and usability in a compact format.

Weighing in at just over six …

This Western knife is manufactured with a 2-3/4 inch fixed, hollow ground clip blade.

Made of high quality carbon stainless steel, this full-tang blade is designed especially for small game. It is structured to last and remain sharp for a long time.

The handle is a stacked leather for a …

This is a neat little multi-tool from Leatherman. It’s not packed with features like some other knives, so make sure it’s got everything you need before purchasing.

It does come with several useful features in addition to the 3-inch partially-serrated knife blade itself.

It offers a bottle …

This finely crafted knife was designed by Al Mar Company. This useful little blade features a four-inch locking blade made of AUS 8 material, and bears the trustworthy Talon brand.

The handle is made of Cocobolo, an exotic hardwood. Together with the length of the blade, results in a …

The Finch knife from Spyderco’s Byrd family of knives is a small, lightweight, and convenient knife for multiple uses.

The blade is made of high quality 8CR13MoV steel that is honed to a fine, plain edge. That type of steel blends carbon with Chromium and Vanadium to produce a strong blade that …

The Winder Sogwinder I from SOG Knives features a drop point Bowie blade that is exceptionally thick for a folding knife. This ensures that you don’t have to worry about strength and durability. But if you’re looking for the lightest folding knife on the …

The Trapper Knife from Remington is a performance blade that has great looks to match.

It features a pair of folding Sportsman?s Series blades (one clip blade and one spey blade) each honed to a razor sharp edge. Both blades are constructed of sturdy 440 stainless steel, and they each feature the Sportsman?s …

The Traditional Amber Bone Knife is a beautiful addition to the Browning family and to your collection.

Known for their superior line of hunting knives, Browning put all of their experience and expertise behind this small, 3 blade knife with a result that any knife …

The 325B Colleague knife from Buck Knives combines form and function in an elegant but practical package.

The stainless steel, tapered 1-7/8 inch drop point blade is hardened using the sophisticated Edge 2x blade technology.

The result is a beautiful blade that retains its edge over time and after repeated use. The blade …

This lightweight knife from Maxam is great for a variety of uses. It lessens the load by featuring cutouts in both the handle and blade.

The finger holes to make it easy and comfortable to use. They also allow you to extract more force with the knife.

The overall light weight and included case …

Any knife that is made by Benchmade will be of high quality. They’ve been a leader in the knife industry for years now.

For this particular model, Mel Pardue and Warren Osborne, two well-known custom knife makers, have come together to design and produce a great piece.

The adjustable lock mechanism …

This Red Farmer Swiss Army pocket knife is a good all-purpose choice for campers, hikers, fishermen, or anyone who enjoys the great outdoors.

It is part of Victorinox’s “Pioneer” Series. Note the Alox scales, or grooved aluminum siding which provides a secure grip even when wet.

Although this Limited Edition knife only …

This is the one that started it all. In World Ward II, the popularity of Randall Made Knives too off, due to the popularity of this model among American GIs.

Randall describes this is a Fighting Knife, but it’s more of an all-purpose knife than that. It features a high-carbon stainless steel …

I won’t go into much detail on the Randall Made Knife company here. You can find that in our review of the Model 17, the Model 18 or in this comprehensive book.

Instead, I’ll focus on the Randall Model 5. This is a all-purpose outdoor knife, intended for camping, …

Now seventy years in production, Randall Made Knives have always had a reputation for quality. During WWII, they gained quite a bit of notoriety as several well-known soldiers carried and endorsed them. Ronald Reagan, for example, owned a Randall during WWII.

These knives were also used by NASA as it built its …

The Hen and Rooster brand has a bit of a tortured history. Founded in 1865 in Solingen, Germany by Carl Bertram, the name comes from Mr. Bertram’s primary business at the time — poultry! The Hen and Rooster logo was used to mark the knives in 1865, and has since …

W.R. Case you probably already know — they are an American maker of high-quality knives with a hundred-and-twenty year reputation on the line.

But this knife you may not have seen before.

It’s a peanut knife featuring a just-under-three inch blade that made of Tru-Sharp Surgical Steel. Case tests this …

Moore Maker has been making knives for over twenty years in Matador, Texas. Started by Wayland and Glynard Moore, they’ve prided themselves on their strong reputation for making high-quality knives and for having a strong local presence in the community.

Moore Maker knives are manufactured by third-parties. The most notable …

Fallkniven has been making knives for a relatively short time — only twenty years or so. How far they’ve come in such a short period of time. They are now known as one of the foremost makers of specialty knives and, as their marketing literature states, supply knives to the King of …

For more than one hundred years, Marble’s has been producing high-quality axes, knives, and survival gear from their operation in Gladstone, Michigan.

Their Ideal Hunting Knife was produced for many years before being discontinued in the 1950’s. It’s now back and is pictured at right.

The 4.5 inch blade is made of a high-carbon steel …

In addition to reselling other manufacturer’s knives, Frost Cutlery also provides their own line of knives, swords, and blades. Frost has been in business for over thirty-years and now offers quite a diverse set of products.

Pictured at right is a Frost Cutlery five-piece knife set. Handles are Cocobolo — an attractive, Central …

Another high-quality knife from Case. This is an oversized pocket knife, measuring five inches closed. Includes a gut hook, drop point blade, and saw blade.

The clip is stainless steel, blades are made of Tru-Sharp surgical steel. Features rosewood handle with contrasting brass bolsters.

The problem with changer knives, of course, …

An attractive folding knife built with the quality you’ve come to expect from Case. A member of the Image series and tested XX, this one features a smooth natural bone handle with scenes of Elk Trapping laser-etched on both sides.

Bolsters are silver, matching the accent colors elsewhere on the knife. …

One of Case’s most versatile pocket knives. Primarily intended for hunting, though would also be appropriate as a fishing or general outdoor utility knife.

A tough knife that comes with a variety of quickly-interchangeable blades. The handle is an attractive amber bone with inlaid brass bolsters. The pivot pin is oversized and made …