This unusual chisel-tip fixed-blade knife could save your life someday. SOG Don’t just survive; thrive Even a cursory glance reveals that the Compound Tac-Pry is an unusual fixed blade. That starts ...

A sharp knife is a safe knife. These aren’t just words to live by if you go hunting, camping or fishing on a regular basis. In a dire survival situation, a well-honed blade can be a lifeline.

Whether I’m hunting, working on a project around the house, or just need a reliable tool, my fixed blade is always up for the challenge. If you’re on the fence, I’d say give it a try.

The downside is that this knife is fairly thin and on the short side for heavy-duty bushcraft tasks, but given its weight, edge retention, and sharpness, it’s a near-perfect hunting fixed blade.

The nicely shaped wooden scales are bolted to the knife, and there is a very large and comfortable finger choil to enhance grip and control of the blade. The oversized lanyard hole is another useful ...

See It The Saddle Mountain Skinner is one of my favorite hunting knives when weight isn’t an issue. It’s a quintessential fixed blade with a drop point and great ergonomics. The S90V steel takes some ...

Fixed blade knives are made to cover a really wide range of tasks and obviously have big design differences because of that. Some are beefy so they can handle heavy use and emergency situations, and ...

Most fixed-blade knives will be under $150, but if the knife is custom or made by a manufacturer renowned for producing high-end blades, the price tag could be $300-$500.

To use a hunting knife correctly, it helps to have an understanding of all its parts. Here's how to ID every feature on a fixed-blade knife.

This knife arrives with a leather belt sheath. MSRP: 1620 Chieftain $199.99; 230 Druid $129.99 12. Work Sharp KO Knife Sharpening System Even the best of knives can be blunted in the field.