Best Fixed Blade Knives of 2022
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As is the case with so many gear categories, different formats are typically made to serve vastly different purposes. For instance, everyday carry knives are typically made for medium-duty day-to-day usage — best suited to the kinds of cutting tasks an urbanite might be faced with, like opening packages, removing staples, or trimming lengths of string or rope. However, these folders are not usually built robust enough to handle outdoor usage, and even those made with trail and/or camping usage in mind have a habit of getting gunked up with dirt and grime — requiring them to be disassembled and cleaned frequently in order to continue performing well.
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With a full tang, 420HC steel blade and rubberized diamond-texture grip, this is a knife you can bet your life on. The MOLLE-compatible multi-mount sheath system offers optimal customization, keeping your knife ever at the ready in Combat situations.
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The M16 is the most popular series that CRKT has ever made. Over the yeARS we have paid homage to the late and revered Kit Carson by keeping his legacy alive with new iterations. This is different. Introducing the first fixed blade tactical M16 knife with Veff Serrations and a whole world of new possibilities.
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A new era of Adamas is here. The last thing your loadout needs is another heavy piece of gear to weigh you down, which is why the 375-1 Adamas has been re-engineered to be stronger than ever before. Machined from CPM-CruWear, this blade brings upgraded corrosion resistance and toughness front and center. In addition to the knife itself, the sheath has been redesigned to affix with a low profile MALICE CLIPS, allowing users to carry the knife on MOLLE webbing or a standard duty belt. MODify with the times, and carry with confidence.
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Knifemaker and former BladeSports champion, Gayle Bradley, understands cutting performance. His hard-won insights are clearly reflected in the Bradley Bowie, a seriously versatile do-everything fixed blade Precision ground from PSF27 - an incredibly tough spray-formed tool steel with an ultra-fine extremely homogenous grain structure. The full-flat ground Bowie style profile offers outstanding edge geometry and is complemented by an attractive straight swedge. Its contoured, polished G-10 handle scales are secured to the full tang with stout tubular rivets and support a prominent lower guard for excellent control and hand protection. For easy of carry, the Bradley Bowie comes complete with a custom-molded Boltaron sheath with a G-Clip attachment.
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ESEE Knives | 3MILThis is the MODel that started it all for ESEE Knives. After designing the RAT-3 for Ontario Knife Company, it was the first design ESEE brought over when the new company was formed (Formerly RAT Cutlery). The ESEE-3 is still a favorite amongst law enforcement and military teams due to its light weight, thin profile and various sheath options.
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This dealer exclusive features a BOS S30V stainless steel blade, marbled carbon fiber handle, torx fastener construction and a new streamlined clip that complements the knife profile and offers comfortable carry. Made in the USA and backed by our Famous Forever Warranty, only 1,000 pieces made.
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Jim Crowell is well known throughout the knife industry and has garnered many awards. He was the ABS World Champion Cutting Competition winner in 2003, and took second in 2004. His flawlessly crafted Knives have appeared in over 20 publiCATions worldwide and have been regarded among the best hand-forged Knives ever produced.
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Based in Ft. Lewis, WA, 1SFG(A)'s theatre of operations is Asia and the Pacific, so the name Pacific has been chosen to honor the Home and work place of these fine soldiers. Featuring a 6“ clip point blade and a handle of durable, textured, black canvas Micarta, the Pacific has a double row of serrations on both sides of the blade providing the ability to cut aggressively through fibrous material. A glass breaker at the back of the handle is convenient and effective in an emergency.
