Fixed Blades

A fixed blade knife, fixed knives, straight blade knife and straight knives, sometimes called sheath knives, do not fold or slide, and are usually stronger than folding knives due to the tang and lack of moving parts.

Knife blades can be made from a variety of materials. Carbon steel can be very sharp and hold its edge well, and remains easy to re-sharpen, but is vulnerable to rust and stains. Stainless steel may not able to take quite as sharp an edge as carbon steel, but is highly resistant to corrosion. High carbon, stainless steel is intended to incorporate the better attributes of both. Laminate blades use multiple metals to create layers, combining the attributes of both also. Pattern-welding layers different steel types to create patterns in the steel. Titanium has a better strength-to-weight ratio, is more wear resistant, and more flexible than steel, but less hard and unable to take as sharp an edge. Ceramic blades are hard, brittle, and lightweight: they can maintain a sharp edge for years with no maintenance, but are fragile. They are immune to common corrosion.

Handle material can also vary greatly and includes many types of wood, antler, bone, horn and synthetics like acrylic and G-10. Sheaths are usually Kydex or leather.

Fixed blades, fixed knives, straight blade knife, straight knives play a significant role in some cultures through ritual and superstition. Knife symbols can be found in various cultures and were included burial rites, so the dead would not be defenseless in the next world. A common belief is that if a knife is given as a gift, the relationship of the giver and recipient is severed. An item of value, as little as a penny, is exchanged for the gift, rendering "payment" thus completing the transaction and saving the relationship. 

There are many styles to choose from in this section and many uses including combat, camping, self defense, survival, hunting, diving, and bushcraft. It’s not unusual to have one around for EDC carry for utility purposes as well. Some of the most popular styles are the bowie, bayonet, machete, karambit, wakizashi and tanto.

  • Wartech Old Glory Clip Point

    Wartech Old Glory Clip Point

    # 404535

    A US designed handy EDC knife for boot or belt carry. Crafted from a single piece of 3CR13 stainless steel, with a 3-5/8" long blade. 1/8" thick for excellent heft and feel. 8-1/4" overall. The skeletonized grip is notched on both sides for a secure...
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  • Wartech Clip Point

    Wartech Clip Point

    # 404536

    A US designed handy EDC knife for boot or belt carry. Crafted from a single piece of 3CR13 stainless steel, with a 3-5/8" long blade. 1/8" thick for excellent heft and feel. 8-1/4" overall. The skeletonized grip is notched on both sides for a secure...
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  • Damascus Frontier Stag Handle Hunter

    Damascus Frontier Stag Handle Hunter

    # 404238

    Damascus, check. Functional, check. Handsome, check. This Frontier Stag Handle Hunting Knife has a hand-forged, drop- point blade with decorative file work along the spine and a solid brass finger guard and pommel. A star nut adorns the pommel for a bit...
    $87.95
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  • Warrior O Tanto

    Warrior O Tanto

    # 900268

    The Warrior Series of Japanese styled swords & knives from Cold Steel offers an affordable blade by omitting the expensive mirror polish and using a more practical finish. This Warrior O tanto is very handsome and shares the same 1060 steel, heat...
    $264.95
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  • Kobun

    Kobun

    # 403451

    This lightweight Tanto styled boot knife from Cold Steel has a sturdy, reinforced point. Sports a deeply checkered Kraton handle and a Secure-Ex sheath. Overall 9-7/8 inches. The Kobun® is a lightweight Tanto styled boot knife. It takes its...
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  • Damascus Dirk

    Damascus Dirk

    # 403786

    If the imposing size of this dirk is not enough to make this part of your collection, then the exquisite Damascus blade and rich wood handle with brass inlay & studs should. The rich brown leather scabbard can accommodate up to a 3” belt.
    $94.95
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  • Damascus Cleaver

    Damascus Cleaver

    # 404571

    It's not often that a Damascus blade is part of a knife with a handle that's as audacious as its own swirling, alternating layers of steel!   This cleaver has a grip that's every bit as entertaining to admire as the fabled, folded steel of legend...
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  • Damascus Belt Knife with Bone Scales

    Damascus Belt Knife with Bone Scales

    # 403774

    This amazing knife has a mesmerizing array of real layered Damascus steel throughout, from full profile tang to blade tip, even the reinforcing bolsters. Genuine bone scales. Although at home in any collection (could be the proud centerpiece of many),...
    $59.95
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