Knives

Designed with purpose and built to last, the Claymore sets a high bar for durability and performance matched only by our promise that it will be yours, for life.

HOW IT'S MADE

Laser-cut from sheets of high-grade steel, every Benchmade blade is ground, beveled, and finished with uncompromising precision. We mill and machine handles in-house to the most exacting specifications, and every knife is hand-assembled and sharpened by highly trained technicians bringing to bear over thirty years of manufacturing excellence in our state-of-the-art factory in Oregon City, Oregon.

USE & CARE

Proper care and regular maintenance help make your Benchmade knife yours, for life. Here are some tips for keeping your Benchmade in peak condition:

• All steel, regardless of price and grade, can eventually rust, so it’s important to keep your knife dry and lubricated. If spotting or rust occurs, semi-chrome metal polish will often take care of it.
• Dishwashers can cause serious damage that is not covered under our warranty, so make sure to hand-wash your Benchmade under warm water with dish soap only, and dry thoroughly.
• Remember, knives are cutting tools, and you should never use your knife as a pry-bar, screwdriver, chisel, or punch, unless the knife is designed explicitly for those purposes.
• If you choose to sharpen your blade yourself, avoid grinding wheels and other high-powered machinery.
• Handle, pivot, and pocket clip screws may require occasional adjustment using T6 & T10 Torx drivers. We recommend applying a small dab of releasable thread-locker as needed.

SPECIFICATIONS: 

• Open Length: 6.49'' | 16.48cm
• Blade Length: 2.82'' | 7.16cm
• Blade Thickness: 0.09'' | 2.29mm
• Closed Length: 3.7'' | 9.4cm
• Handle Thickness: 0.412'' | 10.46mm
• Product Box: Blue
• Mechanism: AXIS® lock
• Blade Style: Drop-Point
• Handle: Mesa Red Grivory®
• Pocket Clip: Mini Deep Carry
• Blade Finish: Satin
• Blade Color: Satin
• Clip Color: Silver
• Clip Finish: Satin
• Clip Position: Tip-up
• Clip Type: Mini deep-carry
• Ambidextrous: Yes
• Handle Material: Grivory®
• Handle Color: Mesa Red
• MOLLE Compatible: false
• Lanyard Hole: Yes
• Blade Steel: CPM-S30V Premium Stainless Steel (58-60HRC)
• Weight: 1.5oz | 42.52g

When it comes to all-around functionality, you can't beat the Griptilian® family. The 556-S30V Mini Griptilian® features a plain-edge, drop-point blade with a black Grivory® handle. The CPM-S30V blade is perfect for everyday, outdoor, or tactical situations.

Designed with purpose and built to last, the Mini Griptilian® sets a high bar for durability and performance matched only by our promise that it will be yours, for life.

HOW IT'S MADE

Laser-cut from sheets of high-grade steel, every Benchmade blade is ground, beveled, and finished with uncompromising precision. We mill and machine handles in-house to the most exacting specifications, and every knife is hand-assembled and sharpened by highly trained technicians bringing to bear over thirty years of manufacturing excellence in our state-of-the-art factory in Oregon City, Oregon.

USE & CARE

Proper care and regular maintenance help make your Benchmade knife yours, for life. Here are some tips for keeping your Benchmade in peak condition:

• All steel, regardless of price and grade, can eventually rust, so it’s important to keep your knife dry and lubricated. If spotting or rust occurs, semi-chrome metal polish will often take care of it.
• Dishwashers can cause serious damage that is not covered under our warranty, so make sure to hand-wash your Benchmade under warm water with dish soap only, and dry thoroughly.
• Remember, knives are cutting tools, and you should never use your knife as a pry-bar, screwdriver, chisel, or punch, unless the knife is designed explicitly for those purposes.
• If you choose to sharpen your blade yourself, avoid grinding wheels and other high-powered machinery.
• Handle, pivot, and pocket clip screws may require occasional adjustment using T6 & T10 Torx drivers. We recommend applying a small dab of releasable thread-locker as needed.

Specifications:

• Open Length: 6.78'' | 17.22cm
• Blade Length: 2.91'' | 7.39cm
• Blade Thickness: 0.1'' | 2.54mm
• Closed Length: 3.87'' | 9.83cm
• Handle Thickness: 0.51'' | 12.95mm
• Mechanism: AXIS® Lock
• Blade Style: Drop-Point
• Handle: Glass-Filled Black Nylon With Stainless Steel Liners
• Pocket Clip: Standard Carry
• Blade Finish: Satin
• Blade Color: Satin
• Clip Color: Black
• Clip Finish: Black Oxide
• Clip Position: Tip-Up
• Clip Type: Standard Three Hole
• Ambidextrous: Yes
• Handle Material: Nylon
• Handle Color: Black
• MOLLE Compatible: false
• Lanyard Hole: Yes
• Blade Steel: CPM-S30V Premium Stainless Steel (58-60HRC)
• Weight: 2.81oz | 79.66g

When it comes to all-around functionality, you can't beat the Griptilian® family. The 555-S30V Mini Griptilian® features a plain-edge, drop-point blade with a black Grivory® handle. The CPM-S30V blade is perfect for everyday, outdoor, or tactical situations.

Designed with purpose and built to last, the Mini Griptilian® sets a high bar for durability and performance matched only by our promise that it will be yours, for life.

HOW IT'S MADE

Laser-cut from sheets of high-grade steel, every Benchmade blade is ground, beveled, and finished with uncompromising precision. We mill and machine handles in-house to the most exacting specifications, and every knife is hand-assembled and sharpened by highly trained technicians bringing to bear over thirty years of manufacturing excellence in our state-of-the-art factory in Oregon City, Oregon.

USE & CARE

Proper care and regular maintenance help make your Benchmade knife yours, for life. Here are some tips for keeping your Benchmade in peak condition:

• All steel, regardless of price and grade, can eventually rust, so it’s important to keep your knife dry and lubricated. If spotting or rust occurs, semi-chrome metal polish will often take care of it.
• Dishwashers can cause serious damage that is not covered under our warranty, so make sure to hand-wash your Benchmade under warm water with dish soap only, and dry thoroughly.
• Remember, knives are cutting tools, and you should never use your knife as a pry-bar, screwdriver, chisel, or punch, unless the knife is designed explicitly for those purposes.
• If you choose to sharpen your blade yourself, avoid grinding wheels and other high-powered machinery.
• Handle, pivot, and pocket clip screws may require occasional adjustment using T6 & T10 Torx drivers. We recommend applying a small dab of releasable thread-locker as needed.

Specifications:

• Open Length: 6.78'' | 17.22cm
• Blade Length: 2.91'' | 7.39cm
• Blade Thickness: 0.1'' | 2.54mm
• Closed Length: 3.87'' | 9.83cm
• Handle Thickness: 0.51'' | 12.95mm
• Mechanism: AXIS® Lock
• Blade Style: Sheepsfoot
• Handle: Glass-Filled Black Nylon With Stainless Steel Liners
• Pocket Clip: Standard Carry
• Blade Finish: Satin
• Blade Color: Satin
• Clip Color: Black
• Clip Finish: Black Oxide
• Clip Position: Tip-Up
• Clip Type: Standard Three Hole
• Ambidextrous: Yes
• Handle Material: Nylon
• Handle Color: Black
• MOLLE Compatible: false
• Lanyard Hole: Yes
• Blade Steel: CPM-S30V Premium Stainless Steel (58-60HRC)
• Weight: 2.68oz | 75.98g

Hunting and field knife. Nieto Knives have a style you will easily be able to distinguish from other knife brands.

Designed by Miguel Nieto and manufactured in Albacete, Spain, these Hunting and Bushcraft Knives use great materials, are well built, and are best of all affordable.

Specifications:

• Blade material  AN-58 Steel
• Handle material  Stag Antler
• Blade length  8 cm
• Full length  18 cm
• Weight  82 gr
• Sheath Premium brown leather

Nieto Knives have a style you will easily be able to distinguish from other knife brands.

Designed by Miguel Nieto and manufactured in Albacete, Spain, these Hunting and Bushcraft Knives use great materials, are well built, and are best of all affordable.

Specifications:

• Blade material  Böhler N-695 steel
• Blade length  8.9 cm
• Full length  19.5 cm
• Weight  112 gr

The latest innovation from Havalon is here. Introducing the new Havalon Talon featuring the Quik-Change II Interchangeable Cutlery System. Quik-Change II is an internal locking mechanism which allows users to seamlessly change blades without losing any cutting area. The Talon’s adaptable design allows it to fit any style Talon blade big or small with the press of a button. The Talon also features a removable back panel for easy clean up after filleting or processing, and it comes with a rugged nylon roll-pack to store a variety of blade styles and sizes. With an infinite list of uses and possibilities, the Talon is the next evolution in cutlery.

Talon Hunt Pack Includes:

• 2 3.5" Gut Hook Combo Blades
• 1 5” Fillet Blade
• 1 3.5” Semi-Serrated Blade
• 1 Rugged Nylon Roll-pack
Talon does not fit Piranta or Baracuta blades.

(360133)

The latest innovation from Havalon is here. Introducing the new Havalon Talon featuring the Quik-Change II Interchangeable Cutlery System. Quik-Change II is an internal locking mechanism which allows users to seamlessly change blades without losing any cutting area. The Talon’s adaptable design allows it to fit any style Talon blade big or small with the press of a button. The Talon also features a removable back panel for easy clean up after filleting or processing, and it comes with a rugged nylon roll-pack to store a variety of blade styles and sizes. With an infinite list of uses and possibilities, the Talon is the next evolution in cutlery.

Talon Fish Pack Includes:

• 2 7” Fillet Blades
• 1 5” Fillet Blade
• 1 3.5” Semi-Serrated Blade
• 1 Rugged Nylon Roll-pack

Talon does not fit Piranta and Baracuta blades.

(360133)

An homage to his roots. World-renowned designer Ken Onion made Hawaii home many years ago. So, to pay tribute to his deep love of the island’s rich culture and verdant landscape, he designed the Bona Fide™ OD GREEN everyday carry folding knife to suggest the shape of a traditional Hawaiian waʻa, or canoe. And with Field Strip Gen II, it’s just as powerful as it looks.

Years ago from his shop in Kaneohe, Hawaii, Ken Onion invented the first generation of Field Strip technology. With the recrafted, reimagined, and simpler Field Strip Gen II, his creativity has boldly entered new territory. The Bona Fide™ OD GREEN folding knife is a substantial everyday carry measuring at just over 8” from the tip of the strong 1.4116 blade to the end of the strong, lightweight textured green aluminum handle. The dropped tip of the blade has both the benefits of modified wharncliffe and modified drop point and deploys smoothly with the IKBS™ ball bearing pivot system. Field Strip Gen II lets you quickly disassemble it without tools on the spot to purge it of grease and grime.

The knife that meets at the crossroads of futuristic usability and an homage to tradition

How Field Strip Gen II Works

Slide the lever up to disassemble, easily releasing the knife into three components. Place the blade between the two handles in the closed position and slide the lever down to reassemble.

Features:

• Easy Maintenance: Field Strip – take apart your knife for cleaning without tools
• Smooth Opening: IKBS™ ball bearing pivot deploys the blade smooth
• Easy to Sharpen: high carbon stainless steel blade takes an edge well
• Fast Opening: Flipper deploys the blade fast
• Lightweight And Strong: Aluminum handle combines strength with minimal weight
• Low Profile: Deep carry clip rides low in the pocket

Specifications:

• Blade Length: 3.52" (89.28 mm)
• Blade Edge: Plain
• Blade Steel: 1.4116
• Blade Finish: PVD
• Blade Thickness: 0.13" (3.38 mm)
• Overall Length: 8.19" (207.98 mm)
• Closed Length: 4.66" (118.41 mm)
• Weight: 4.20 oz. (119.07 g)
• Handle: Aluminum
• Style: Field Strip Folding Knife w/Liner Lock

The service men and women of the coalition forces in the Middle East and Afghanistan require cutting tools that can stand up to the harsh demands of the desert. CRKT's Carson Desert Tactical Folders have been developed specifically to blend into the desert environment.

M16®-14D Desert Big Dog has an aluminum frame M16 in desert camo. The contoured handles of 6061 T6 aluminum are hard anodized Desert Tan. The 3.875" (98 mm) AUS 8 stainless steel blade, chosen for edge retention and durability, receives a highly corrosion-resistant Desert Tan non-reflective titanium nitride coating. It has a Combined Razor-Sharp and Triple-Point™ Serrated edge to cut through nets, webbing and vegetation quickly.

It also features CRKT's automated liner safety. Automated liner safety is the locking liner safety innovation taken to the next level. The automated liner safety sets a pin between the locking liner and the frame. This pin acts as an additional layer of safety, so the locking liner is less likely to disengage during use.

To close the knife, pull the red buttoned safety lever back, slide the locking liner over, and fold the blade into the closed position. Want one of the most secure safety systems on the market? The choice is automatic.

One-hand opening and closing is quick and smooth, the result of precision tolerances and lubrous washers at the blade pivot. The dual ambidextrous thumb studs with checkered surfaces provide instant access in any circumstance. Please note: These knives are not designed for tip-up in-pocket carry.

Features:
• Automated Liner Safety
• Triple Point™ Serrations
• Aluminum Handles w/Carson Flipper

Specifications:
• Blade Length: 3.99" (101.35 mm)
• Blade Edge: Triple Point Serrations™
• Blade Steel: AUS 8
• Blade Finish: Titanium Nitride
• Blade Thickness: 0.14" (3.56 mm)
• Overall Length: 9.25" (234.95 mm)
• Closed Length: 5.38" (136.53 mm)
• Weight: 5.30 oz. (150.25g)
• Handle: Aluminum
• Style: Folding Knife w/Liner Lock

CRKT Bona Fide Silver Folding Knife

An homage to his roots.

World-renowned designer Ken Onion made Hawaii home many years ago. So, to pay tribute to his deep love of the island’s rich culture and verdant landscape, he designed the Bona Fide™ everyday carry folding knife to suggest the shape of a traditional Hawaiian waʻa, or canoe. And with Field Strip Gen II, it’s just as powerful as it looks.

Features:

• Easy Maintenance: Field Strip – take apart your knife for cleaning without tools
• Smooth Opening: IKBS™ ball bearing pivot deploys the blade smooth
• Superior Performance: D2 blade steel for excellent edge retention
• Fast Opening: Flipper deploys the blade fast
• Lightweight And Strong: Aluminum handle combines strength with minimal weight
• Low Profile: Deep carry clip rides low in the pocket

Specifications:

• Blade Length:3.59" (91.08 mm)
• Blade Edge: Plain
• Blade Steel: D2
• Blade Finish: Satin
• Blade Thickness: 0.13" (3.38 mm)
• Overall Length: 8.25" (209.55 mm)
• Closed Length: 4.66" (118.34 mm)
• Weight: 4.30 oz. (121.90 g)
• Handle: Aluminum
• Style: Field Strip Folding Knife w/Liner Lock

In Albacete, in the southeast of Spain, the Miguel Nieto brand has crafted quality knives since the 16th century. Nowadays they utilise a combination of modern technologies with traditional craft experiences. The company still draws from family traditions and secrets of the craft which have been passed on from generation to generation.

The Nieto brand is synonymous with tradition and quality with modern design. When producing blades only a high-quality Spanish steel AN-58 is used, tempered to 58-60 HRC.

Specifications 

• Type: Folding Knife
• Blade Material: AN-58 Steel (1.4116)
• Blade length: 95 mm
• Blade thickness: 3 mm
• Blade shape: Drop Point
• Handle: Micarta Canva
• Handle length:1 20 mm
• Total length :215 mm
• Locking type: Backlock
• Weight: 154 g
• Origin: Spain

For more than 100 years the Mercator knife has been produced in Solingen almost unchanged. This Solingen original was first produced in the knife and blade forge "Mercator" Indiawerk Heinrich Kaufmann & Söhne. Even though it was not designed as an army knife, the army of Kaiser Wilhelm quickly learned to appreciate the qualities of the Mercator. The name "Kaiser Wilhelm Messer" originates from this time. As it is almost indestructible, the Mercator knife was passed on from generation to generation in the past. This is also how it made the leap into the present day.

Since 1995 this robust pocket knife has been produced by OTTER-Messer in Solingen. Its shape has remained the same until today, as well as its qualities with which it distinguishes itself in everyday life: reliability, robustness and handiness. In addition to the traditional shapes of the Mercator knife, you will also find some new models which stand out in colour but still retain their classic silhouette.

Simple, functional and robust. The original Mercator knife has been popular for over 100 years. Even though it wasn't designed to be an army knife, it quickly gained acceptance in Emperor William's army. This was also the time that created the name "Emperor William Knife". Today, it is used worldwide and distinguishes itself with its narrow, rugged design in everyday life. This model has an added stainless steel clip. Whether on belt, trouser pockets or backpack, thanks to the clip you quickly have our Mercator knife on your fingertips.

Specifications:

• Blade steel: Carbon steel C75
• Handle: Copper
• Total length: 200 mm
• Blade length: 90 mm
• Handle length: 110 mm
• Blade shape: Medium pointed
• Blade thickness: 3,0 mm
• Locking type: Backlock
• Locking mechanism: Lockable
• Spring material: Carbon steel C45
• Accessories: Clip
• Weight: 80 g

Hunting the most remote locations in the world requires equipment you can depend on no matter the situation. When Havalon set out to make the Jim Shockey Signature Series knife it was clear this needed to be a knife unlike any other.

A knife built for Jim Shockey has to be able to do it all – and it does.

Introducing the double-folding Jim Shockey Signature Series - Havalon Titan. Featuring Havalon’s revolutionary Quik-Change blade system on one end and a Cryo hardened AUS8 blade on the other. This combination gives you the unmatched sharpness of a Havalon blade and the strength of a traditional fixed blade all in one tool.

Features
• Rugged military-grade polymer handle
• AUS-8 Cryo hardened straight back blade
• Piranta fitment with 60A™ blade
• Liner-lock construction
• Removable pocket clip
• Piranta safety lock
• Jim Shockey Signature Series holster included
• Fits all Piranta style blades

Specifications:
• Type: Double Folding Knife
• Blade Material: AUS-8 Cyro Hardened
• Blade Material (Piranta): Stainless Steel 60A
• Blade length: 70 mm
• Blade shape: Straight Back
• Serrated: No
• Handle: Military-Grade Polymer
• Handle length: 150 mm
• Total length: 196 mm
• Locking type: Linerlock
• Weight: 131.5 g
• Clip: Yes
• Holster: Nylon
• Origin: China
• Warranty: Limited Lifetime

Hunting knife. Nieto Knives have a style you will easily be able to distinguish from other knife brands.

Designed by Miguel Nieto and manufactured in Albacete, Spain, these Hunting and Bushcraft Knives use great materials, are well built, and are best of all affordable.

Specifications:

• Blade material  AN-58 Steel
• Handle material  Natural olive wood
• Blade length  18 cm
• Full length  31 cm
• Weight  288 gr
• Sheath Premium brown leather

In Albacete, in the southeast of Spain, the Miguel Nieto brand has crafted quality knives since the 16th century. Nowadays they utilise a combination of modern technologies with traditional craft experiences. The company still draws from family traditions and secrets of the craft which have been passed on from generation to generation.

The Nieto brand is synonymous with tradition and quality with modern design. When producing blades only a high-quality Spanish steel AN-58 is used, tempered to 58-60 HRC.

Specifications 

• Type: Fixed Knife
• Blade Material: AN-58 Steel (1.4116)
• Blade length: 110 mm
• Blade thickness: 4 mm
• Blade shape: Drop Point
• Handle: Black Contoured Micarta
• Handle length: 120 mm
• Total length :230 mm
• Weight: 237 g
• Clip: None
• Sheath: Premium Black Leather
• Origin: Spain
• Warranty: Lifetime

For more than 100 years the Mercator knife has been produced in Solingen almost unchanged. This Solingen original was first produced in the knife and blade forge "Mercator" Indiawerk Heinrich Kaufmann & Söhne. Even though it was not designed as an army knife, the army of Kaiser Wilhelm quickly learned to appreciate the qualities of the Mercator. The name "Kaiser Wilhelm Messer" originates from this time. As it is almost indestructible, the Mercator knife was passed on from generation to generation in the past. This is also how it made the leap into the present day.

Since 1995 this robust pocket knife has been produced by OTTER-Messer in Solingen. Its shape has remained the same until today, as well as its qualities with which it distinguishes itself in everyday life: reliability, robustness and handiness. In addition to the traditional shapes of the Mercator knife, you will also find some new models which stand out in colour but still retain their classic silhouette.

Simple, functional and robust. The original Mercator knife has been popular for over 100 years. Even though it wasn't designed to be an army knife, it quickly gained acceptance in Emperor William's army. This was also the time that created the name "Emperor William Knife". Today, it is used worldwide and distinguishes itself with its narrow, rugged design in everyday life. This model has an added stainless steel clip. Whether on belt, trouser pockets or backpack, thanks to the clip you quickly have our Mercator knife on your fingertips.

Specifications:

• Blade steel: Carbon steel C75
• Handle: Brass
• Total length: 200 mm
• Blade length: 90 mm
• Handle length: 110 mm
• Blade shape: Medium pointed
• Blade thickness: 3,0 mm
• Locking type: Backlock
• Locking mechanism: Lockable
• Spring material: Carbon steel C45
• Accessories: Clip
• Weight: 80 g

The Nieto Trapper Hunting Knife comes with an 11 cm Drop-Point Blade manufactured from Proprietary AN-58 Stainless Steel.

The Trapper comes with a Wood Handle with Finger Guard. Comes with a superb Spanish Leather Sheath with Belt Loop.

Nieto Knives have a style you will easily be able to distinguish from other knife brands.

Designed by Miguel Nieto and manufactured in Albacete, Spain, these Hunting and Bushcraft Knives use great materials, are well built, and are best of all affordable.

Specifications:

• Blade Material: AN-58 Stainless Steel
• Blade Length: 110 mm
• Blade Type: Drop-Point, Straight Edge
• Overall Length: 225 mm
• Blade Finish: Satin Finish
• Blade Hardness: 56-58 HrC
• Blade Thickness: 4.4 mm
• Weight: 175 grams
• Handle: Violet Wood, Lanyard Hole
• Sheath: Leather Belt Sheath, Brown
• Origin: Spain

The CRKT Provoke® Orange morphing karambit knife draws on ancient design but it’s hiding a futuristic secret. The first knife ever to feature Kinematic® technology, it stays neatly tucked away in transit and comes to life when there’s trouble afoot. Now built with Grivory®—a strong, lightweight, engineered thermoplastic—it’s more lightweight, adept, and crafted to go anywhere.

The opening mechanism is pulling the folder into the future whether it’s ready or not. Thumb pressure on the upper crossbar sets the chain reaction in motion, causing the blade to lunge to action while you’ve got a firm grasp on the handle. It’s built of orange Grivory®, a super durable, lightweight thermoplastic for easy transport and a seamless transition into an everyday carry. In true Joe fashion, the pocket clip is also a world first—sitting almost completely flush with the handle and likewise activated with light thumb pressure.

The Provoke® comes up strong when it’s called in for duty.

How Kinematic® Works: Nudge the upper crossbar with your thumb—while the rest of your fingers firmly grasp the handle—and the blade lunges to life and locks into place. Shift the discrete lever at the base of the finger loop and the blade retreats into its closed position.

Specifications:
• Blade Length: 2.47" (62.69 mm)
• Blade Edge: Plain
• Blade Steel: 1.4116
• Blade Finish: Stonewash
• Blade Thickness: 0.21" (5.38 mm)
• Overall Length: 7.19" (182.58 mm)
• Closed Length: 4.96" (125.88 mm)
• Weight: 4.70 oz. (133.24 g)
• Handle: Grivory with brass bolts
• Style: Folding Knife w/Kinematic™

Skinner knife. Nieto Knives have a style you will easily be able to distinguish from other knife brands.

Designed by Miguel Nieto and manufactured in Albacete, Spain, these Hunting and Bushcraft Knives use great materials, are well built, and are best of all affordable.

Specifications:

• Blade material  AN-58 Steel
• Handle material  Natural olive wood
• Blade length  10.5 cm
• Full length  21.5 cm
• Weight  158 gr
• Sheath  Premium brown leather
• Rivet  303 Stainless steel

Skinner knife. Nieto Knives have a style you will easily be able to distinguish from other knife brands.

Designed by Miguel Nieto and manufactured in Albacete, Spain, these Hunting and Bushcraft Knives use great materials, are well built, and are best of all affordable.

Specifications:

• Blade material  AN-58 steel
• Handle material  Stamina wood
• Blade length  8.5 cm
• Full length  18 cm
• Weight  152 gr
• Sheath Premium brown leather
• Ferule Alpaca

Your basic outdoor utility knife. If you’re a badass Gurkha warrior. Designer Ryan Johnson of RMJ Tactical is no stranger to archaeologically-significant edged tools; his parents gifted him an antique Kukri knife when he was just ten years old. He’s been refining his aesthetic taste and design skill ever since. The culmination of his passion and hard work: The KUK™. Over the top? That’s just how we like it.

Designer Ryan Johnson hails from Chattanooga, Tennessee, and hasn’t just dedicated his impressive career to producing incredible knives, but to studying the historical and cultural significance behind them. The KUK™ fixed blade is a reflection of this lifelong fascination—it harkens back to just what exactly enticed him to knifemaking in the first place.

Named KUK™, short for kukri, after the Nepalese tactical and utilitarian machete, this full tang recurved blade means business. One look at the burly carbon steel blade with a black powder coated finish is proof. Balanced out by a tough glass-reinforced nylon handle, it’s a surprisingly elegant balance of form and function. And when tucked in its woven polyester sheath, the additional paracord makes for super versatile carry options, just in case you’re headed over a high Himalayan pass with a full pack.

There’s not much that would make a Nepalese warrior jealous, but the KUK™ is another story.

Specifications:

• Blade Length: 10.563" (268.3 mm)
• Blade Edge: Plain
• Blade Steel: 65Mn Carbon Steel
• Blade Finish: Powder Coat
• Blade Thickness: 0.139" (3.53 mm)
• Overall Length: 15.875" (403.23 mm)
• Weight: 14.7 oz. (416.74g)
• Handle: Core - Polypropylene; Overmold - Thermoplastic Rubber
• Style: Fixed Blade Knife w/Sheath
• Sheath Material: 1680D Woven Polyester; Black; Insert - Polyethylene; Black