A good hunting knife is one of the most important tools you can pack for your trip, no matter what kind of game you’re after. From skinning and field-dressing to handling small outdoor tasks, a reliable knife can make your life in the wild significantly easier.
But as soon as you start exploring the world of knives, it becomes clear—it’s about much more than just choosing between a fixed or folding blade. The size, shape, and design of the blade need to match the specific tasks you’ll be handling. Are you looking for a knife to skin a deer, or will you mostly be processing small game? Do you need a versatile tool for survival situations, or something specialized for a single purpose?
To help you make the right choice, I’ll guide you through all the key factors to consider.
Folding Blade vs. Fixed Blade Hunting Knives
The first big decision to make is whether you’ll opt for a fixed blade or a folding blade. Both have strengths, and the right choice depends on the circumstances of your hunt.
Fixed Blade Knives
Fixed blade knives are built for durability and heavy-duty tasks. Without moving parts, they’re reliable, strong, and easy to maintain. These are the knives you want when you’re deep in the wilderness, processing large animals, and have no other tools to rely on. To protect the blade, you’ll need a hunting knife sheath mounted on your belt or pack.
I prefer fixed blades for skinning and quartering large game like deer, elk, or bear. Something with a 3.5–4.5” blade is a sweet spot. A longer blade might initially seem appealing for its reach but could compromise control in tight spaces, especially when working inside a body cavity. Shorter blades, on the other hand, are easier to manage but may struggle with deeper cuts and heavier work.
KNIVES OF ALASKA Alpha Wolf/Cub Combo Set
$154.79
Price accurate at time of writing
Alfa Wolf Specs:
- Activility: Hunting
- Type: Fixed
- Blade length: 3in
- Blade style: Drop point
- Steel: D2 high carbon tool steel or S30V Stainless Steel
- Handle: Suregrip handle
- Weight: 4oz
Cub Bear Specs:
- Activility: Hunting
- Type: Fixed
- Blade length: 2.75in
- Blade style: Caping
- Steel: D2 high carbon tool steel or S30V Stainless Steel
- Handle: Suregrip handle
- Weight: 2.2oz
Folding Blade Hunting Knives
Folding knives excel in portability. They lock into place for use and conveniently fold into a compact size when not in use, making them a great choice for hunters who prioritize a lightweight kit. However, because of the moving parts, they can be difficult to clean and maintain and generally may not handle tasks like skinning a deer as well as a fixed blade hunting knife.
Still, for smaller game and easier tasks, folding hunting knives are an excellent choice. I’ve carried a Case three-bladed pocket knife for over a decade, and it’s still my everyday companion. From cutting rope to fine slicing and general-purpose tasks, it’s reliable, convenient, and more than enough for smaller jobs.
CASE XX Smooth Antique Bone Medium Stockman Folding Knife
$81.99
Price accurate at time of writing
Specs:
- Activility: Camping
- Type: Folding
- Blade length: 2.57", 1.88", 1.71"
- Blade style: Clip, Sheepfoot, Spey
- Steel: Tru-Sharp Stainless
- Handle: Antique Bone
- Weight: 2.6oz
If you want something a little more rugged, a single-bladed folding knife with a serrated edge can handle larger tasks, delivering flexibility while still being portable.
BENCHMADE Casbah Serrated Black Grivory Drop Point Knife
$230.00
Price accurate at time of writing
Specs:
- Activility: Camping, Daily Living, Hunting
- Type: Folding
- Blade length: 3.4"
- Blade style: Drop point
- Steel: CPM-S30V (58-60 HRC)
- Handle: Black Textured Grivory
- Weight: 3.43oz
SPYDERCO Para Military 2 SpyderEdge Blade/G-10 Black Folding Knife
$198.75
Price accurate at time of writing
Specs:
- Activility: Camping, Hunting
- Type: Folding
- Blade length: 3.438"
- Blade style: Clip point
- Steel: CPM-S30V
- Handle: G-10 Handle
- Weight: 3.9oz
Replaceable Blade Knives
These knives offer a unique proposition. They feature disposable, scalpel-sharp blades that can be easily swapped out, and an ultralightweight overall construction. However, keep in mind that bits of fat and meat often get trapped in their mechanisms.
OUTDOOR EDGE Razor-Pro 6-Blade Blaze Orange Saw and Knife Combo
$69.14
Price accurate at time of writing
Specs:
- Activility: Hunting
- Type: Folding
- Razor blade : 3.5", Japanese 420J2 Stainless
- Gutting blade: 3.1", 7Cr17 Stainless
- Saw blade: 4.4", 65 Mn with chrome coat
- Handle: Rubberized TPR with 420J2 stainless steel liners; Saw handle: 6061-T6 Aircraft Aluminum with non-slip rubberized coating
- Weight: 11oz
OUTDOOR EDGE Razor Bone Gray Folfing Knife
$49.95
Price accurate at time of writing
Specs:
- Activility: Hunting
- Type: Folding
- Drop-Point Blade (3 Pcs.) : 3.5"
- Boning/Fillet Blade (2 Pcs.): 5"
- Gutting Blade (1 Pcs.): 3.4"
- Steel: Japanese 420J2 stainless
- Handle: Grivory with TPR inserts and stainless steel pocket clip
- Weight: 3.1 oz
So, Fixed or Folding?
Personally, I carry both to handle a variety of tasks—a fixed blade for heavy-duty jobs and a sturdy folding knife for quick, convenient cuts.
While most advice tends to lean toward a fixed blade as the ultimate hunting knife, I don’t think that’s always the case. Hunting doesn’t automatically mean you need something big and indestructible. A good hunting knife should suit the specific tasks you encounter in the field, and those needs can vary widely.
For big game hunters, like those pursuing deer, a single knife isn’t enough to cover all the bases. Processing a deer properly requires an entire set of tools, each designed for a specific job. You’ll need a skinning knife, a gutting knife, a bone saw, and possibly a few other specialized tools. In real-world hunting, there’s no such thing as a one-size-fits-all “deer knife.”
Hunting Knife Blade Shapes and Their Uses
The blade’s shape determines what tasks the knife can perform. Some shapes serve specific hunting purposes, while others are more versatile:
Drop Point
A drop-point knife is one of the best all-purpose hunting blades. With a slightly curved spine and a convex shape, it’s durable, easy to control, and great for field gutting, skinning, and quartering large game without puncturing internal organs by accident. Its wide belly makes slicing through thick hides a breeze, and its sturdy tip can handle heavy-duty cuts.
Clip Point
The clip point blade is more lightweight and precise than the drop point. Its thinner shape and sharp, clipped tip excel in detailed work like caping or puncturing. It’s also a common feature on folding knives, making it a versatile option for small and medium game. However, clip points have weaker tips compared to drop points, so they’re more susceptible to breaking if you apply too much lateral force.
Skinning Blade / Skinner
Specifically designed for skinning large game, the skinner blade features a wide, curved belly that allows for long, sweeping cuts. It’s ideal for removing hides without damaging the pelt and perfect for separating muscle groups. However, it lacks the precision needed for fine detail work like caping heads or feet.
Caping Knife
Small and scalpel-like, a caping knife is highly specialized for delicate tasks, working on birds and small game, or removing the hide of the face and around antlers. It’s not something you’ll use every hunt, but when you need one, nothing else will do. Caping knives are generally lightweight and easy to pack alongside your main knife.
Gut Hook
While not a primary knife style, a gut hook is a handy tool for hunters processing deer or other big game animal. Built into the blade or as an added feature, the hook helps “unzip” the animal’s hide without damaging the entrails. While some hunters love the convenience, others find gut hooks unnecessary.
KNIVES OF ALASKA Trekker Whitetail Drop Point with Gut Hook Knife
$111.79
Price accurate at time of writing
Specs:
- Activility: Hunting
- Type: Fixed
- Blade length: 3.25in
- Blade style: Drop point
- Steel: D2, stainless
- Handle: Suregrip
- Weight: 4.3oz
Blade Steels
Blade steel may sound like something only knife enthusiasts obsess over, but trust me, it matters. Different steels offer varying levels of edge retention, toughness, corrosion resistance, and ease of sharpening. These properties generally pull against each other. For example, maximizing edge retention often compromises toughness.
- Carbon Steel is tough, sharpens quickly, and holds an edge well. However, it requires dedicated maintenance because it’s prone to rust if left wet or uncleaned. Personally, I love carbon steel for its sharpenability; a few strokes with a whetstone in the backcountry, and it’s good as new. Just remember to keep it clean and dry.
- Stainless Steel is more resistant to rust and generally low maintenance but can be harder to sharpen and is slightly more brittle. High-quality stainless steel, like in Benchmade’s knives, strikes a solid balance between durability and sharpness.
Knife Toughness vs. Edge Retention
Toughness measures how well a steel resists fracturing or chipping. On the other hand, edge retention refers to the ability of a knife to retain its sharp edge over time through repeated cutting.
The “problem” here is that increasing toughness usually means reducing edge retention and vice versa. These properties work against each other because they’re influenced by the hardness and volume of carbide particles.
Carbides are what make steel harder and give it better edge retention for slicing and cutting. But the more carbides you have, the less tough the steel becomes because carbides are hard and brittle. That’s why heavy-duty chopping knives favor low-carb steels, while a precision slicer might use a high-carbide steel, such as CPM-10V, for repeated cutting tasks.
So don’t just take marketing fluff at face value. There’s no such thing as a blade that’s a perfect 10 in both toughness and edge retention.
Corrosion Resistance for Real-World Conditions
In a hunter knife, rust resistance can’t be ignored. As you know, stainless steels generally excel in this, but what you may not know is that this is due to chromium. A steel with at least 10-12% chromium is typically considered stainless. So the higher the chromium content (and the finer the grain), the better the resistance to rust.
But, again, there’s a tradeoff. Super corrosion-resistant steels cap out at lower hardness levels. While this is fine for general knives or folders, it can limit their performance in heavy-duty tasks.
Comparing Knife Steels
Carbon Steels
These steels are often used for making folding knives. They’re easy to sharpen and have a good edge retention (though not exceptionally high) but lack toughness and corrosion resistance.
If you’re looking for dependable toughness, 5160 and 8670 are good options. They can take a beating in chopping tasks. For all-purpose use, 52100 and CruForgeV are solid choices that provide a decent edge retention-to-toughness ratio.
On the higher-end spectrum, steels like Blue Super and 1.2519 push edge retention up a notch but come at the cost of toughness.
ZAC BROWN'S SOUTHERN GRIND Jackal Pup Fixed Knife with Black Sheath
$121.22
Price accurate at time of writing
Specs:
- Activility: Hunting
- Type: Fixed
- Blade length: 2.80in
- Blade style: Drop point
- Steel: 8670M, PVD Coated
- Handle: Solid G10 3D Milled Full Tang
- Weight: 2.80oz
High-Alloy Tool Steels
High-alloy steels up the ante with added elements like vanadium and tungsten, which create extremely hard carbides. Blades made with high-alloy steels are extremely wear resistant and boast excellent edge retention.
If you want a hunting knife that holds its edge long, look for Vanadis 8, CPM-10V, K390, CPM-15V. CPM-V1 has high toughness. And if you want a balance of edge retention and toughness, look for 4V/Vanadis4E, CPM-CruWear, and CPM-M4.
Kershaw Leek 3in CPM 154 Steel Folding Knife
$102.44
Price accurate at time of writing
Specs:
- Activility: Hunting, Camping
- Type: Folding
- Blade length: 3in
- Blade style: Drop point
- Steel: CPM 154 powdered metallurgy steel
- Handle: Carbon fiber
- Weight: 2.4oz
Stainless Steels
Stainless steels blend high corrosion resistance with balanced toughness and edge retention.
Among stainless options, CPM-S90V excels as a high-retention steel with toughness suitable for everyday use, while S110V boosts rust resistance further, albeit with slightly compromised durability. If toughness is your focus, LC200N, 420HC, and 14C28N are great.
MagnaCut deserves special mention. Engineered to achieve a unique balance, it replaces traditional chromium carbides with vanadium-based carbides, providing characteristics akin to non-stainless tool steels. The result is a knife steel that offers exceptional corrosion resistance while delivering impressive edge retention and toughness, punching above its weight class.
KERSHAW Blur 3.4in Serrated Knife
$83.82
Price accurate at time of writing
Specs:
- Activility: Camping, Fishing, Hiking
- Type: Folding
- Blade length: 3.4in
- Blade style: Drop point
- Steel: Sandvik 14C28N, DLC Coating
- Handle: 6061-T6 Anodized Aluminum, Trac-Tec Inserts
- Weight: 3.9oz
Powder Metallurgy’s Game-Changing Impact
Powder metallurgy represents a knife steel revolution. Traditional ingot steels struggle to keep carbide particles fine and small, which often limits their toughness. Powder metallurgy fixes this through advanced alloy manufacturing, creating fine and uniform carbide structures.
Steels like CPM-4V and CPM-CruWear are great examples. They combine the toughness of low-alloy steels with the edge retention of carbide-heavy tools. Powder-melt CPM-D2, by contrast, retains the same composition as traditional D2 but doubles its toughness.
Without powder metallurgy, we wouldn’t have “super steels” like Vanadis 8 or CPM-MagnaCut, which offer groundbreaking balances of performance properties.
Blade Edge Geometry
Steel properties aren’t everything. Edge geometry plays a vital role in determining how a knife behaves. For instance, narrowing the edge by using a 10-degree-per-side sharpening angle gives fantastic slicing ability and edge retention. But this edge is highly vulnerable to chipping or rolling. Take that same steel, grind it to a more obtuse 25-degree-per-side sharpening angle, and you’ll gain toughness and chipping resistance at the expense of cutting efficiency. Adjust your edge geometry based on what you’re doing.
Knife Handle Materials
The handle is the connection between your hand and the blade, and comfort translates directly to control. The better your grip, the more efficient and safer your work becomes. Generally, larger handles provide a more solid, comfortable grip, which is especially beneficial for long and repetitive tasks.
Handles come in a variety of materials, each with its pros and cons:
- Wood or Bone: Classic and beautiful, but slippery when wet and requiring extra care to maintain.
- Synthetic Materials: Materials like G10, Micarta, or plane rubber are durable, low-maintenance, and grippy, even in wet hands. Perfect for rough use and beginners.
Best Fixed Blade Hunting Knives
KNIVES OF ALASKA Alpha Wolf
Knife Specs:
- Activility: Hunting, Camping
- Type: Fixed
- Blade length: 3in
- Blade style: Drop point
- Steel: S30V
- Handle: G10
- Weight: 4oz
Blade Steel Specs:
- Steel: S30V
- Type: Stainless steel
- Toughness: 4
- Edge retention: 6
- Corrosion resistance: 7.5
The Alpha Wolf is a premium fixed blade skinning knife. Its full-tang drop-point blade, crafted from S30V stainless steel, features a hand-sharpened convex edge for clean, low-resistance cuts and excellent edge retention. The slim 0.100″ blade ensures precision, while handle options—black Suregrip, olive-drab G10, or elegant elk stag—offer comfort and durability.
Lightweight and versatile, this knife is paired with a vegetable-tanned leather sheath, making it a reliable companion for any hunting adventure.
TAKUMITAK Companion
Knife Specs:
- Activility: Hunting
- Type: Fixed
- Blade length: 4in
- Blade style: Drop point
- Steel: D2, Polished (TKF212SL) / Stonewash (TKF212SW)
- Handle: G10
- Weight: 8.6oz
Blade Steel Specs:
- Steel: D2
- Type: Carbon steel
- Toughness: 3.5
- Edge retention: 5
- Corrosion resistance: 4.5
This is a robust, fixed-blade hunting knife that features a 4-inch drop point blade made from durable D2 tool steel with a flat grind and a polished stonewash finish. The blade offers good edge retention (HRC 60-62) and precision. The full tang construction is paired with CNC-machined G10 handle scales for a lightweight, secure grip, even in wet or oily conditions.
The knife comes with a pressure retention Kydex sheath equipped with a MOLLE-compatible clip, allowing versatile carry options (vertical, horizontal, left, or right).
KNIVES OF ALASKA Magnum Alaskan
Knife Specs:
- Activility: Hunting
- Type: Fixed
- Blade length: 4.5in
- Blade style: Drop point
- Steel: D2, Hunter's Non-Glare Finish
- Handle: Suregrip Handle
- Weight: 6oz
Blade Steel Specs:
- Steel: D2
- Type: Carbon steel
- Toughness: 3.5
- Edge retention: 5
- Corrosion resistance: 4.5
This is a dependable hunting knife with a classic drop-point blade crafted from durable D2 tool steel. Its 18-20 degree bevel angle and laser-cut gimping on the spine provide precise cutting control, finger security, and added leverage. The blade features a hunter’s non-glare ceramic peened finish, ideal for stealth in the field.
The Suregrip handle ensures a secure and comfortable grip, even in wet conditions, while the stainless steel finger guard adds extra safety. This knife comes with a vegetable-tanned leather sheath, making it a reliable and timeless choice for hunters worldwide.
BERETTA Loveless Zytel
Knife Specs:
- Activility: Hunting
- Type: Fixed
- Blade length: 3.38in
- Blade style: Drop point
- Steel: AUS-8
- Handle: Zytel textured handle
- Weight: 6oz
Blade Steel Specs:
- Steel: AUS-8
- Type: Stainless steel
- Toughness: 6
- Edge retention: 3
- Corrosion resistance: 7
This is a dependable hunting knife with a classic drop-point blade crafted from durable D2 tool steel. Its 18-20 degree bevel angle and laser-cut gimping on the spine provide precise cutting control, finger security, and added leverage. The blade features a hunter’s non-glare ceramic peened finish, ideal for stealth in the field.
The Suregrip handle ensures a secure and comfortable grip, even in wet conditions, while the stainless steel finger guard adds extra safety. This knife comes with a vegetable-tanned leather sheath, making it a reliable and timeless choice for hunters worldwide.
SPYREDCO Bill Moran
Knife Specs:
- Activility: Hunting, Camping
- Type: Fixed
- Blade length: 3.875in
- Blade style: Drop point
- Steel: VG-10
- Handle: FRN
- Weight: 3oz
Blade Steel Specs:
- Steel: VG10
- Type: Stainless steel
- Toughness: 4
- Edge retention: 4.5
- Corrosion resistance: 7.5
This Spyderco fixed blade knife is a precision-crafted hunting knife inspired by the legendary designs of Bill Moran, the pioneer of American custom knifemaking. Featuring a 3.875-inch drop-point blade made from VG-10 steel, it offers nice sharpness and durability. The flat-ground blade tapers to a fine tip, providing excellent balance and control for precise cutting tasks.
The FRN handle, enhanced with a non-slip Kraton inlay, ensures a secure and comfortable grip. Paired with a molded Boltaron sheath and a versatile G-Clip fastening system, this knife is perfect for hunting, camping, and outdoor adventures.
KERSHAW Deschutes Caper
Knife Specs:
- Activility: Hunting, Camping
- Type: Fixed
- Blade length: 3.3in
- Blade style: Clip point
- Steel: D2, Stonewashed
- Handle: Polypropylene
- Weight: 1.7oz
Blade Steel Specs:
- Steel: D2
- Type: Carbon steel
- Toughness: 3.5
- Edge retention: 5
- Corrosion resistance: 4.5
This Kershaw clip-point knife is a specialized hunting knife designed for precise caping. Its full-tang D2 steel blade with a stonewashed finish ensures good edge retention, strength, and durability. The ergonomic polypropylene handle, enhanced with an olive rubber overlay and thumb ramp, provides a secure and comfortable grip for detailed work.
Complete with a molded sheath featuring webbing slots, a drainage hole, and a removable belt strap, this knife is a reliable and easy-to-carry tool, perfect for processing wild game.
KNIVES OF ALASKA Cub Bear
Knife Specs:
- Activility: Hunting, Camping
- Type: Fixed
- Blade length: 2-3/4in
- Blade style: Caping
- Steel: D2
- Handle: Suregrip
- Weight: 2.2oz
Blade Steel Specs:
- Steel: D2
- Type: Carbon steel
- Toughness: 3.5
- Edge retention: 5
- Corrosion resistance: 4.5
The Cub Bear fixed-blade caping knife is a lightweight tool designed for detailed fieldwork. Its razor-sharp, fine-point blade excels in delicate tasks like caping and field dressing, while double finger grooves ensure a secure grip and enhanced control.
The Suregrip handle, made from Santoprene, offers a soft, slightly elastic feel for comfort during extended use. Paired with a durable leather sheath and proudly made in the USA, this knife is a reliable companion for meticulous hunting tasks in any environment.
KNIVES OF ALASKA Brown Bear
Knife Specs:
- Activility: Hunting
- Type: Fixed
- Blade length: 6.5in
- Blade style: Cleaver
- Steel: D2
- Handle: Suregrip
- Weight: 17.7oz
Blade Steel Specs:
- Steel: D2
- Type: Carbon steel
- Toughness: 3.5
- Edge retention: 5
- Corrosion resistance: 4.5
The Brown Bear is a robust fixed-blade hunting knife designed for serious big game hunters. With a 6 1/2″ D2 tool steel blade and a 10 1/4″ overall length, it combines the functionality of a heavy-duty cleaver and a practical skinning knife.
Developed by professional Alaskan outfitter Charles Allen, this U.S.-made knife is built to handle the largest game, including moose and brown bear. Its Suregrip handle ensures a secure hold, making it a reliable companion for demanding hunting tasks.
Best Folding Blade Hunting Knives
KERSHAW Launch 19
Knife Specs:
- Activility: Hunting, Camping
- Type: Folding
- Blade length: 3.3in
- Blade style: Clip point
- Steel: CPM 154
- Handle: G10
- Weight: 3oz
Blade Steel Specs:
- Steel: CPM-154
- Type: Stainless steel
- Toughness: 5
- Edge retention: 4.5
- Corrosion resistance: 7
The KERSHAW Launch 19 is a premium, USA-made tactical knife that you can use on your hunting trips. Its CPM 154 blade, with a striking two-tone satin and black Cerakote finish, offers exceptional edge retention, corrosion resistance, and toughness. The clip-point blade and finger choil provide excellent control for detailed dressing.
The handle combines black-anodized aluminum with earth brown G10 for a comfortable and stylish grip, while a low-profile push button ensures safe operation. With a reversible deep-carry pocket clip and bronze-anodized titanium accents, this knife is both functional and visually impressive.
SPYDERCO Native Chief
Knife Specs:
- Activility: Hunting, Camping
- Type: Folding
- Blade length: 4.08in
- Blade style: Drop point
- Steel: CPM-S30V
- Handle: G10
- Weight: 3.9oz
Blade Steel Specs:
- Steel: CPM-S30V
- Type: Stainless steel
- Toughness: 4
- Edge retention: 6
- Corrosion resistance: 7.5
The Native Chief is a sleek folding hunting knife, an extended version of the iconic Native model, offering enhanced cutting performance while remaining slim and pocket-friendly. Its full-flat-ground CPM-S30V stainless steel blade gives nice edge retention and cutting efficiency, complemented by an ambidextrous Round Hole for easy one-handed opening.
The textured G-10 handle scales, precision-machined lockback mechanism, and stainless steel backspacer provide durability and a secure grip. With a 4-position pocket clip for versatile carry options and a lanyard hole for added convenience, this knife is a reliable and refined tool for hunting and everyday tasks.
BENCHMADE Claymore Ranger
Knife Specs:
- Activility: Hunting, Camping
- Type: Folding
- Blade length: 3.6in
- Blade style: Drop point
- Steel: CPM-D2 Tool Steel (60-62HRC)
- Handle: Ranger Green Grivory
- Weight: 3.5oz
Blade Steel Specs:
- Steel: CPM-D2
- Type: Stainless steel
- Toughness: 6
- Edge retention: 8
- Corrosion resistance: 5
This Benchmade folding hunting knife is a rugged and reliable automatic knife, designed for both casual and demanding users. Its cobalt black CPM-D2 blade offers great toughness and sharpness, better than traditional D2, while the push-button opener with an integrated safety ensures quick and secure deployment.
The textured Ranger Green Grivory handle provides a firm grip, complemented by a button lock with an additional safety lock for added security. Featuring a deep-carry pocket clip and made in the USA, this knife combines durability, functionality, and sleek design.
SPYDERCO Endura 4
Knife Specs:
- Activility: Hunting, Camping
- Type: Folding
- Blade length: 3.85in
- Blade style: Plain
- Steel: VG-10
- Handle: Stainless Steel
- Weight: 5.6oz
Blade Steel Specs:
- Steel: VG10
- Type: Stainless steel
- Toughness: 4
- Edge retention: 4.5
- Corrosion resistance: 7.5
The Endura 4 stainless folding blade hunting knife is a robust and versatile knife, blending the iconic Endura design with the strength of a stainless steel handle. Its VG-10 saber-ground blade delivers exceptional cutting performance and features Spyderco’s Trademark Round Hole for quick, one-handed opening.
The satin-finished, chamfered handle ensures comfort, while the sturdy back lock mechanism secures the blade during use. With a four-position hourglass clip for customizable carry and a legacy of reliability, this Japanese-made knife is perfect for both hunting and everyday tasks.
SPYDERCO Tenacious Lightweight
Knife Specs:
- Activility: Hunting, Camping
- Type: Folding
- Blade length: 3.39in
- Blade style: Drop point
- Steel: 8Cr13MoV
- Handle: FRN
- Weight: 3.7oz
Blade Steel Specs:
- Steel: 8Cr13MoV
- Type: Stainless steel
- Toughness: 6
- Edge retention: 3
- Corrosion resistance: 7
The SPYDERCO Tenacious Lightweight is a budget-friendly yet high-performing folding hunting knife, perfect for everyday use and light-weight tasks. Its full flat-ground 8Cr13MoV steel blade, coated in low-profile black oxide, ensures durability and sharpness.
The lightweight fiberglass-reinforced nylon (FRN) handle, featuring Spyderco’s Bi-Directional Texture pattern, provides exceptional grip security. With a matching black-coated pocket clip, hardware, and Spyderco’s Trademark Round Hole for easy one-handed opening, this knife combines functionality, style, and value.
