Up next A 1948 Willys with Heart: The Story of Joel Spalding’s Family Legacy Published on January 31, 2025 Author Corey Decker Photo Credit THE MANUFACTURERS Share article Facebook 0 Twitter 0 Mail 0 The Ultimate Knives for Spring Adventures: Tough, Stylish, and Ready for Action Blades for Spring Adventures Gerber Gear Assert Hi-Vis Orange Knife Made in the USA, this lightweight and compact blade features a durable S30V stainless steel plain edge and exclusive artwork by Ed Anderson laser-etched onto the blade. The high-visibility orange textured handle ensures it’s easy to spot, while the honeycomb-filled nylon construction adds strength without bulk. It offers ambidextrous operation with adjustable thumb studs, fuller deployment, and a pivot lock. A deep-carry pocket clip and lanyard hole make it easy to keep close. Subscribe to our weekly newsletter Specifications: Hi-vis orange handle and deer lasermark on blade; S30V stainless steel plain-edge blade; lightweight, compact carry; adjustable thumb stud; ambidextrous pivot lock and clip; single-handed operation; deep carry pocket clip; textured glass-filled nylon handle with honeycomb interior for strength and durability; lanyard hole; limited lifetime warranty . Overall Length: 6.95″ Closed Length: 3.97″ Blade Length: 2.98″ Overall Weight: 1.87 oz. MSRP: $200 www.gerbergear.com ProTech Knives Pro-Strider PT+/- PT205 Built on the legendary SnG automatic design, the Pro-Tech Strider collaboration knife is scaled down for easy pocket carry. It features a durable, black, textured 6061-T6 aluminum handle for a solid grip, a rugged stonewashed Magnacut blade that stands up to tough jobs, and bead-blasted hardware for a sleek, low-profile look. The deep-carry pocket clip keeps it secure and out of the way until you need it. Specifications: Weight: 2.6 oz Handle Color: Black Blade Material: MagnaCut Blade Finish: Stonewash Edge Type: Plain Overall Length: 7″ Blade Length 3″ Blade Thickness: 0.110″ Blade Style: Drop point Handle Length: 4″ Handle Thickness: 0.40″ Handle Texture: Milled grip pattern Handle Material: 6061-T6 aluminum User: Right hand Pocket Clip: Tip-down deep carry Knife Type: Automatic Opener: Push-button auto MSRP: $340 www.protechknives.com Chaves Knives 229 Redencion Kickstop DP The Chaves Knives 229 Redencion Micarta Kickstop is constructed with the top-of-the-line materials plus some added sleekness with the Lee Williams Kickstop flipper tab. This flipper tab is attached to the blade’s tang by a separate pin, allowing for greater flexibility while handling it. The knife also features the signature Chaves skull titanium pocket clip for easy everyday carry. Specifications: Overall Length: 8.187″, Blade Length: 3.75″, Blade Width: 1.20″, Blade Material: Bohler M390 Blade Style: Drop point, Finish: Black, Handle Length: 4.56″, Handle Width: 1″ Handle Material: Titanium with Micarta inlays Handle Finish: Black PVD coating with satin flats Color: Green, Weight: 6.20 oz Opener: Flipper, Lock Type: Frame lock Overall Length: 8.187″ Blade Length: 3.75″ MSRP: $420 chavesknives.com Demko Knives Armiger 4 The Armiger 4 by Demko Knives is a beast of a fixed blade, available in clip point, tanto point, and spear point blades. The blade steel is 80CrV2 with a full tang and a thermal plastic rubber handle. It comes with a Demko Knives Kydex sheath, which includes molle mounting capabilities. The unique construction of this sheath features a non-glass Kydex center, which is designed to not dull your blade, and features a drain hole to help keep moisture off the blade. To keep the sheath rigid and durable, the outer rim is reinforced with glass and can be dismantled for cleaning. Specifications: Blade Shape: Tanto point, plain and serrated Blade Length: 4″ Steel: German 80CrV2, powdercoated Handle Length: 4.4375″ Handle Material: Thermal plastic rubber Sheath: Molle mountable Kydex Manufactured: Taiwan MSRP: $74.99 demkoknives.com Vero Engineering Axon Fixed Blade Knife Stonewash Titanium The Vero Engineering Axon Fixed Blade is a tool designed for those who work hard. Its full-tang construction features a stonewashed Bohler M390 steel sheepsfoot blade that’s tough enough for heavy use and versatile for precise cuts. The stonewashed titanium handle is designed with a forward-leaning choil for a secure grip. A Kydex sheath offers safe, easy carry with firm retention. Perfect for first responders, frontline workers, or anyone who needs a dependable blade on the job, this American-made knife delivers strength, reliability, and performance you can count on. Specifications: Overall Length: 8.06″ Blade Length: 4″ Cutting Edge: 3.69″ Blade Width: 1.24″ Blade Thickness: 0.13″ Blade Material: Bohler M390 Blade Style: Sheepsfoot Blade Grind: Flat Finish: Stonewash Edge Type: Plain Handle Length: 4.06″ Handle Width: 0.96″ Handle Thickness: 0.45″ Handle Material: Titanium Color: Gray Weight: 4.40 oz. User: Ambidextrous Sheath: Kydex Knife Type: Fixed blade Country of Origin: China MSRP: $305 www.bladehq.com KA-BAR Becker MagnaCut Drop Point The limited edition KA-BAR Becker BK76 is made with Magnacut steel and features blue denim canvas Micarta handles and stainless steel hardware. A black Celcon sheath is included. The 4.875-inch blade is marked “Magnacut BK76” with “State & Union” on the spine. Ethan Becker’s signature is on the sheath as well as “KA-BAR”. The overall length of the BK76 is 9.25 inches with a blade thickness of 0.165 inch and a weight of 0.35 pound for the knife and 0.62 pound with the knife and sheath. Specifications: Blade Length: 4.88″ Blade Steel: MagnaCut Blade Thickness: 0.165″ Blade Type: Fixed blade Blade Width: 1.25″ Color: Blue denim/steel Edge Angle: 20 Grind: Flat Handle Material: Blue denim canvas Micarta Manufactured: United States Overall Length: 9.25″ Rockwell Hardness: 60-62, Shape: Drop point Tang Stamp: State & Union/BK76 Magnacut Weight: 0.35 pounds MSRP: $275 www.kabar.com
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