Buck Knives 663 Alpha Guide (MagnaCut) Yep, MagnaCut. Ever since this blade steel started getting really hot a few years back, we’ve grappled with how best to describe it. The angle that hit us today ...

The fixed-blade knife measures 10-inches overall with a 4 1/2-inch blade of 3/16-inch-thick 420HC stainless steel.

The 1.9" 5Cr15MoV steel clip point blade, G10 scales, lanyard hole, and adjustable clip-on sheath makes it an ideal backup to larger knives or a primary blade for small survival kits.

Best Fixed Blade: Benchmade Mini Bushcrafter Best Tactical: Montana Knife Company Wargoat Best Small Fixed Blade: Esee Izula Best Full Tang: Buck 119 Most Ergonomic: Uncharted Supply Co Empire Knife ...

My Buck 119 Special fixed blade knife has some quality components, and admittedly does leave some room for improvements too. The 6-inch blade is made from 420HC steel and is clipped into a phenolic ...

If “survival” means urban self-defense to you, you’ll want a different knife than the backcountry backpacker or hunter who wants a tough blade for building shelter and skinning game.

Regardless of your knife needs, you're sure to find a fine candidate in this list. Tim MacWelch In this second installment of our self-defense knife gallery, we will look at some of my favorite ...