Fixed Blade Knives 2023: Made the Cut

Looking to add a fixed blade to your current collection of knives in 2023?

Included in this issue are fixed blade knives for 2023 that are not to be missed. We’ve included models to fit any budget and a variety of styles. From bushcraft knives to survival knives and hunting knives, there’s something for many applications. Find the next knife to round out your collection in this edition of Made the Cut.

1. Bradford Knives/Guardian 3

OPEN LENGTH: 6.75”
CLOSED LENGTH: N/A
BLADE LENGTH: 3.5”
BLADE MATERIAL: Bohler M390, New CPM-MagnaCut
HANDLE MATERIAL: G10, Micarta, Carbon Fiber
WEIGHT: 3.40 oz.
MSRP: $199.00

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Bradfordknives.com 


2. Falkniven/R2

OPEN LENGTH: 7.13”
CLOSED LENGTH: NA
BLADE LENGTH: 3.15”
BLADE MATERIAL: Elmax powder steel
HANDLE MATERIAL: Thermorun
WEIGHT: 4.66 oz.
MSRP: $164.00

Fallkniven.se/en/


3. Spyderco/Enuff 2 K390

OPEN LENGTH: 8.0”
CLOSED LENGTH: N/A
BLADE LENGTH: 3.97”
BLADE MATERIAL: K390
HANDLE MATERIAL: FRN (Fiberglass Reinforced Nylon)
WEIGHT: 6.0 oz.
MSRP: $320.00

www.spyderco.com


4. Chris Reeve/Backpacker

OPEN LENGTH: 8.527”
CLOSED LENGTH: N/A
BLADE LENGTH: 4.019”
BLADE MATERIAL: CPM Magnacut
HANDLE MATERIAL: Black Canvas Micarta
WEIGHT: 3.8 oz.
MSRP: $300.00

Chrisreeve.com 


5. Bear And Son Cutlery/Bear Tac III

OPEN LENGTH: 10”
CLOSED LENGTH: N/A
BLADE LENGTH: 4”
BLADE MATERIAL: A2, AEB-L, Magna-cut, S35VN, CPM-3V, CPM-154
HANDLE MATERIAL: Kydex, Micarta, G10
WEIGHT: 7.8 oz.
MSRP: $133.99

Bearandsoncutlery.com


6. Cold Steel/CS-38CKE

OPEN LENGTH: 10.75”
CLOSED LENGTH: N/A
BLADE LENGTH: 6”
BLADE MATERIAL: 3-V Steel
HANDLE MATERIAL: Kray-ExHandle
WEIGHT: 8.8 oz.
MSRP: $259.99

Coldsteel.com


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Editor’s Note: A version of this story previously appeared in the May/June 2023 print issue of Tread Magazine.

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