Category: Knife of the Week (Page 21 of 35)

The Smith & Wesson Border Guard 2 can take some serious abuse, without even a chance of a complaint. This badass knife is proof you can get a reliable knife for about $20.

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The modified tanto blade is 4.4 inches and made of functional 7Cr17 high carbon stainless steel. Ambidextrous thumb studs adorn each side of the blade, and two blood grooves on one side help reduce the overall weight of the knife.

Made for first-response police forces in such demanding fields as highway patrol and environmental disaster recovery, the Border Guard comes with a feature-packed handle. The black aluminum handle boasts Trac-Tec inserts for a reliable grip in all types of conditions as well as an integrated seat belt cutter and window breaker.

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Get back to your roots with the latest Badass Knife of the Week.

Legend has it that Old Timer started in 1958 when the folks in charge of Schrade Cutlery Corp decided to offer a knife like the one their grand-dad used to carry — comfortable, practical, reliable, and tough.

The Old Timer 8OT Senior is the perfect embodiment of the ethos behind the brand’s founding.

The classic design of the Senior has been proven through more than a hundred years of farmers and tradesmen using the stockman for tasks ranging from the mundane to the momentous. The three blades —spey, sheepsfoot, and clip point — may seem outdated but remain as useful in the 21st century as they were in the 19th century.

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Who says a badass and functional knife has to be huge?

Featuring a fixed blade that comes in at a little more than two inches, the Morakniv Eldris is a compact knife that packs quite a punch.

The pocket-sized fixed blade is one of the newest additions to Morakniv but still carries the same craftsmanship and focus on quality the company has instilled in each knife for more than a hundred years.

The 56mm (or about 2.2-inch) blade is made of high-quality Swedish 12C27 stainless steel, which is known for good corrosion resistance, exceptional toughness, and admirable edge performance. The 2mm thick blade features an easy-to-maintain Scandi grind and a semi-matte finish.

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Kizer Knives has proven time and again that the relatively new company is no joke.

The Kizer Ki404B1 is evidence that a solid framelock flipper with quality steel is still attainable at a reasonable price range.

Take one look at the blade and you’ll know exactly what we’re talking about. The 4.09-inch blade is made from quality VG-10 stainless steel, which is popular steel with solid edge retention, good corrosion resistance, and exceptional durability. It’s the kind of steel you’d want on your EDC.

And that’s just the steel. The blade features a drop point profile for maximum versatility and a swedge that allows for better piercing. Moderate jimping extending from the handle to the spine gives the user even more control for finer tasks.

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Most people strive for perfection when they create something. But what happens when you reach perfection? The latest Badass Knife of the Week shows you just keep going.

The Benchmade 940 is frequently called one of the most quintessential EDC knives ever made, but the Benchmade 940-1 takes things to a whole new level.

The Benchmade 940-1 is designed by the late great Warren Osborne, a man who was raised in the farming industry and knows a thing or two about what makes an ideal pocket knife. His eye for comfort, durability, and functionality becomes immediately clear in the 940-1.

Just take a look at this video from Custom Edge Works.

What sets the 940-1 apart from its base version (and the 940—a previous Badass Knife of the Week—is by no means base) is the 3.4-inch reverse tanto blade made of ultra premium CPM-S90V. This steel has a high resistance to stains and wear with a toughness that makes it a fantastic cutter.

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When Ruger—the popular firearm manufacturing company— decided to get into the knife business with a line of knives designed to bring the company’s essence to blades, they went with CRKT.

The result of the partnership is a knife line that’s built for everyday carry, self-preparedness, durability, and affordability. No better knife embodies those elements than the Accurate.

The Ruger by CRKT Accurate is a simple yet effective fixed blade hunting knife designed by Bill Harsey, a man with 21 years of designing knives in his back pocket.

Here is an excellent video from Deer Hunting:

Take one look at this knife and you’ll understand why it’s called the Accurate. The 4.4-inch blade is made from functional 8Cr13MoV with a hardness level of 58-59 HRC. This iteration comes with a versatile drop point blade, but you can also get a clip point version if that’s your preference.

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In a world of sleek and rail-thin knives, the Stubby stands alone.

The Damascus Stubby from Magnum by Boker is simple, elegant, and downright eye-catching. It’s a knife you could comfortably take to the woods during the day and then take to a black tie event in the evening.

It all starts with the Damascus steel blade. The Damascus is created by hammering together 37 layers of steel with a strong core to make a powerful and handsome blade. At a short but stout 2.38 inches, the drop point blade profile is versatile. It engages easily with the thumb stud and locks securely with a liner lock.

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The latest Badass Knife of the Week takes much of its design traits from an ant. But not just any ant—one of the most ferocious ants you’ll ever encounter.

The ESEE Izula is inspired by an ant found in the rainforests of Peru. The locals call it the isula ant, but we know it better as the bullet ant. Named after an excruciating sting that some people say is akin to getting shot, the bullet ant is mean and aggressive but also tough and adaptable.

These traits perfectly translate into one of the most beloved fixed blades around. The blade of this iteration of the ESEE Izula is 2.63 inches and made from 1095 carbon steel. It has a black textured powder coat finish that reduces the glare of the knife and adds an extra layer of corrosion resistance. An outline of its namesake is imprinted on the blade to remind you of the knife’s capabilities.

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Some say the ultimate survival tool simply doesn’t exist, that you need a whole host of tools to tackle the various types of tasks you’ll encounter in the outdoors. Those people have never seen the Schrade SCHF43.

The SCHF43 (sometimes known as Jessica-X) comes from the mind of Chris Tanner of PreparedMind101 fame. This unique knife is an amalgamation of different styles, from the Bowie knife to the parang.

The massive knife boasts a 9-inch coated blade made from 1070 carbon steel with a saber grind.

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A knife doesn’t have to be flashy, adorned with bells and whistles, or huge to save your life. In fact, as our latest Badass Knife of the Week shows, simple can be just as effective as gaudy.

That’s not to say this knife is some simpleton that can’t hold its own against the wilderness. On the contrary actually.

The Fallkniven A1 is the ultimate survival knife that all others should strive to be. This is a rugged all-purpose survival knife that runs the gamut of what a knife is capable of accomplishing.

Here is a quick overview from WillzOutdoorz:

Sleek and minimal, the Swedish Survival Knife from Fallkniven cuts a serious figure. Its black Cera-Coat 6.3-inch blade is made from laminated VG-10 steel and can clear tree branches just as easily as it can open cans or make kindling.

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