Fixed Blade Knives: Made the cut

Fixed Blade Knives

When you ask seasoned adventurers what type of blades they prefer to carry, odds are they’ll choose a fixed blade knife. While folding knives are preferred by many for the convenience it offers, there’s a good reason why professionals in most fields tend to carry fixed-bladed knives. A quality fixed-blade knife offers unparalleled strength and dependability and is ready for just about any use that you task it with. In this edition of “Made The Cut,” we take a look at a selection of the latest fixed-blade knives that can help you out on your next adventure.

Tops Knives/Hornero

Fixed Blade Knives Hornero

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OVERALL LENGTH: 7.13”
BLADE LENGTH: 3.0”
BLADE MATERIAL: 1095 RC 56-58
HANDLE MATERIAL: Micarta
WEIGHT: 5.3 oz.

MSRP: $180
topsknives.com

Kershaw/Interval

Kershaw Interval

OVERALL LENGTH: 7.4”
BLADE LENGTH: 3.5″
BLADE MATERIAL: PA-66, glass fiber
HANDLE MATERIAL: PA-66, glass fiber
WEIGHT: 0.7 ounces

MSRP: $15
kershaw.kaiusa.com

CRKT/Ramadi

Ramadi Fixed Blade Knife

OVERALL LENGTH: 8.5”
BLADE LENGTH: 4.37”
BLADE MATERIAL: SK-5
HANDLE MATERIAL: G10
WEIGHT: 5.6 ounces

MSRP: $87
crkt.com

Bradford Knives/3D Guardian 4

Bradford Knives

OVERALL LENGTH: 9.125”
BLADE LENGTH: 4.625″
BLADE MATERIAL: CPM-3V
HANDLE MATERIAL: Micarta (shown), G10, Carbon Fiber
WEIGHT: 6.3 ounces

MSRP: From $239
bradfordknives.com

Fällkniven/NL4L Frey

Fällkniven Fixed Blade Knives

OVERALL LENGTH: 9.6”
BLADE LENGTH: 5.11″
BLADE MATERIAL: Lam. VG10w steel
HANDLE MATERIAL: Leather
WEIGHT: 7.0 ounces

MSRP: 3,752 SEK (estimated $380)
fallkniven.com

SOG/Pillar FDE

SOG Pillar

OVERALL LENGTH: 9.9”
BLADE LENGTH: 5″
BLADE MATERIAL: S35VN
HANDLE MATERIAL: G10
WEIGHT: 7.3 ounces

MSRP: $250
sogknives.com

 

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