Cutting-Edge Choices

Latest Fixed Blades

1. LT Wright/Next Gen

  • Overall Length: 7.5”
  • Blade Length: 3”
  • Blade Material: A2
  • Handle Material: Micarta
  • Weight: 4.8 oz
  • MSRP: $156.00

ltwrightknives.com


2. SOG/Provider FX

  • Overall length: 8.1”
  • Blade length: 3.75”
  • Blade material: CRYO 154Cm
  • Handle material: GRN
  • Weight: 5 oz
  • MSRP: $149.99

sogknives.com


3. Spartan/Spartan-Harsey Fighter

  • Overall length: 11.5”
  • Blade length: 6.125”
  • Blade material: 1095 Cro-Van
  • Handle material: Black injection molded
  • Weight: 11.8 oz
  • MSRP: $195.00

spartanbladesusa.com


4. Tops Knives/Armado 6.5

  • Overall length: 12.0”
  • Blade length: 7.75”
  • Blade material: 1095 RC 56-58
  • Handle material: Tan Canvas Micarta
  • Weight: 14 oz
  • MSRP: TBD

topsknives.com


Editor’s Note: A version of this article appeared in TREAD Nov/Dec 2023.

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