whether in an urban environment or deep in the uncharted woods a knife is undoubtedly one of the most important and most useful tools anyone can have on their person a tactical knife is a very versatile and all-purpose blade and will assist you with literally a myriad of essential cutting duties as well as.

Being a great form of self-defense and a valuable asset to someone in a survival situation hello everyone this is ethan from survival gear in today's video we're going to explore the best tactical knives money can buy but first subscribe and hit the bell now let's get started number 10 tops knives operator 7 fighting knife.

Tops operator fixed blade knife series has been around a long time but they've outdone themselves with the seventh entry in the series the idea with this one was to create a traditionally styled american fighting knife with a beefy yet balanced silhouette and materials that will help it last potentially for generations and they succeeded with its.

1075 steel blade and combination micarta and g10 handle not for the faint of heart this knife measures up at an intimidating 12 and a half inches and comes with an ultra durable kydex sheet this workhorse tactical combat knife is a tough one to beat number 9. sog pentagon fx sog has raised the bar the pentagon fx.

Is the real deal the 4.77 inch tactical blade is made of cryo cpm s35vn stainless steel treated to a 5861 hrc and coated with a black titanium nitride finish and will hold together even through hard use it's compact enough not to be cumbersome but big enough to be an effective backup weapon its double edge blade has a very fine tip and it glides.

Through test materials such as leather denim and heavy cordura nylon with ease the g10 handle scales are fixed to the full tang blade for a secure grip and incredible strength its grn sheath comes equipped with accessories from sog's universal mounting system that allows for a flexible mission specific setup the pentagon fx is extremely rugged very.

Ergonomic and you can tell that everything is very well thought out from the fine details on the handle scales and the jipping on the frame to the whole universal mounting system with the rugged grn sheets number 8 crkt m16 ks kit carson's m16 design has been the cornerstone of columbia river knife and.

Tools lineup seemingly forever selling in a bewildering array of variations blade shapes sizes coatings steel types you name it the m16 ks line is an update to the classic design keeping all the things that make it a function driven tool but adding a few updates the ks is available in four variants that all share some common attributes but.

Different sizes and blade shapes for this new line they've switched from a liner lock to a stainless frame lock the handles are all stainless instead of the normal polymer scales with stainless liners which also means the removal of the sometimes awkward lock secondary safety system like the normal m16 the ambidextrous thumb studs also serve as.

The blade stop in the open position the ks line has also been upgraded to sandvik 12 c27 steel which offers slightly better edge retention as well as corrosion resistance at around 40 dollars these upgraded m16s are very affordable and they're imminently practical two deployment methods a four position pocket clip flow-through.

Construction for easy cleaning simple but effective ergonomics and a thin profile in the pocket means the m16ks line is a tough knife you can rely on that won't drag you or your wallet down number seven benchmade nimraevus the nimraevus is one of benchmade's original fixed blade designs it has stood the test of time and remains.

Popular to this day it features a premium quality 154 centimeter stainless steel blade that is finished with durable non-reflective black bk1 coating for sturdiness the blade is 0.15 inches thick with a rockwell hardness of 5861 meaning that the knife is robust and can basically handle anything you throw at.

It without breaking or bending its four and a half inch partially serrated razor sharp blade sports a truly modified tanto point tip as well as has a dual taper grind for maximum strength all have made it a perfect option for cutting objects like webbing hoses rope leather strapping or small branches what i like most about the nym ravis is the.

Ergonomically designed 6061 t6 aluminum handle this unique and patented handle provides 23 to 24 grit point segments divided by small grooves this pattern serves the purpose of channeling away water oil and mud a large handle with several grips means that the knife is extremely versatile and gives added assurance in harsh or.

Wet working conditions for optimum feel this full tang tactical knife is also designed with a striking pommel a lanyard hole and thumb jimping number 6. cold steel recon 1. the cold steel recon 1 is a tactical knife meaning it's primarily meant to be functional and utilitarian it's not meant to be stylish or aesthetically.

Pleasing it's meant to get a job done in the most efficient way possible and that's exactly what it does there are several different models within this line but the basic black model is rather large at 9.375 inches with a blade of 4 inches and a handle of 5.375 inches the blade is slightly on the thicker side at .13 inches but the sharpness of the cpm.

S35vn steel keeps this knife fine and precise the tip of the blade is great for penetrating and prying open and the belly of the blade is strong enough to wedge through wood and triple strength paracord the handle is made of g10 a composite material of high pressure fiberglass laminate this handle will last a long time and endure any sort of.

Beating the grip features very deep and distinct finger grooves for forward or reverse grips this knife is incredibly hefty durable reliable and easy to use it does not have an automatic deployment but a standard flipper opening this is a fantastic knife for those of you who are getting out there and going on adventures while this functions well as.

An edc knife its talents would be wasted on such casual usage number 5. kershaw secret agent if your goal is to be stealthy you'll want weapons that can be concealed and pulled out at any moment one of the best concealable combat knives is the kershaw secret agent concealable boot knife this tactical combat knife is made from high carbon.

Stainless steel and has a blade that measures about five inches in length with the entire knife being about eight and a half inches in length the blade of this knife is coated in black oxide which prevents the knife from rusting and it also prevents the knife from reflecting light making it easier to conceal the handle is made from a.

Synthetic polymer and textured rubber making it easy to grip and control while using the kershaw secret agent concealed boot knife also comes with a hard sheath that houses the knife to safely carry this knife without injuring yourself the hard sheath can be attached to your belt leg strap backpack or even inside of your boot.

Number 4 benchmade infidel 133 the benchmade 133 infidel is a full tang tactical fixed blade designed after the iconic infidel out the front knife the spear point style blade is designed especially for piercing and slicing this makes the benchmade infidel a great choice for hand to hand combat the blade is 4.52 inches long and .144 inches.

Thick and the overall length of the knife is 9.21 inches its double-edged blade is made from resilient d2 tool steel the blade is coated with an epoxy powder to provide extra durability and resistance as well grooved black anodized aluminum scales provide absolute grip security the aluminum itself can prove to be slick but with.

The added grooves and texture the handle will remain in the hand without slipping or becoming difficult to hold in damp situations the package includes a tech lock compatible bolt around sheath number three fox knives 479 g10 emerson wave fox 479 g10 emerson wave although short is an iconic karambit the entire knife.

Is elegant well made and comes with all the advantages you will ever need it's only three inches long with a five inch folded length and 7.5 inches with the blade out the blade is an impressive 0.11 inches thick performing well with fine detailing but also with powerful strike movements the blade is made from n690co steel a type of cobalt based.

Stainless steel that is extremely wear resistant and retains edge quality beautifully over time it has a black teflon blade finish that makes it non-reflective and smudge resistant so nothing to worry about getting your dirty digits all over the blade the handle of the fox 479 is made from g10 a high pressure fiberglass laminate that.

Is highly ductile and resistant to general wear and tear the fox 479 features the patented emerson wave an incredibly efficient deployment mechanism that is unmatched in the auto knife market it requires only one hand to flip open but isn't the easiest to get right on the first try if you're looking for something intimidating and.

Efficient the fox 479 is the best auto option for you number 2. gerber strong arm the strong arm is gerber's premier military survival knife with proven design and ergonomics made for hard use in rough situations the strong arm is a full tang knife with a tremendous rubberized grip it features a 420 hc.

Steel blade that can become razor sharp the blade measures 4.8 inches with the overall length of the knife being 9.8 inches in size a small integrated hand guard keeps your hands in place during the hardest of work the pommel is all metal with a lanyard loop and a little glass breaker for escaping or getting into a building car or more the blade.

Can be serrated or straight and clearly i prefer the straight blade the rubberized grip is soft and coated with a diamond pattern to increase your ability to grip the knife the strong arm can be mounted in a wide variety of ways this includes a standard vertical belt carry with the addition of a nylon attachment you can also wear the knife.

Horizontal for easy concealment and to make it easy to access inside a vehicle especially when a plate carrier is being worn number one kabar us marine corps fighting knife possibly the single most iconic fixed blade knife at least in regards to the tactical world khabar's u.s marine corps.

Fighting knife has been relied upon by generations of american soldiers as one of their primary field and survival tools this 11.88 inch knife is manufactured in the usa and offers a limited lifetime warranty the cabarr knife features a 1095 crovan steel-made seven-inch straight edge blade the combination of vanadium and chromium.

Over the 1095 steel with black oxide coating all have enhanced sharpness durability and corrosion resistance due to its high carbon steel with plain edge version the .165 inches thick blade is quite easy to sharpening and higher edge retention will keep it razor sharp year after year so you would not have to worry about your knife's sharpness the.

Full tang knife comes with a slim curved brass guard which is situated between the blade and handle to protect your fingers from the sharp edge as well as a pommel on the bottom of the handle for hammering  you