From discounted Benchmade assisted openers to a great budget knife from Schrade for less than 10 bucks, there is a lot to check out in time for gift-giving this year. See these and more below.
Benchmade Vallation AXIS-Assist Knives
Fast, sharp, and completely ambidextrous for off-hand use, Benchmade built the Vallation series with quick deployment in mind. The assisted AXIS mechanism is a rocketship with the strength to back up its flash. From the aluminum chassis with built-in glass-breaker to the harpoon-tipped S30V blade it is truly capable. These have unfortunately been discontinued by Benchmade so now is the time to snag a great deal on one before they are gone.
Benchmade Vallation Specs
- Blade Material: CPM-S30V Stainless Steel
- Blade Hardness: 58-60 HRC
- Blade Style: Drop Point
- Handle Material: 6061-T6 Billet Aluminum
- Locking Mechanism: AXIS-Assist
- Pocket Clip: Tip-Up, Left/Right Carry
- Made in the USA
Nemesis Arch Ally Fixed Blades
This stout neck knife is meant for utility cutting tasks but it’s definitely able to protect your life in a pinch – large enough for a secure three-finger grip yet small enough to conceal underneath a shirt. Made in the USA with S30V steel, this knife can handle hard-use cutting tasks and keep on going, and the Kydex sheath means it will always be with you and ready to throw down at a moment’s notice.
Nemesis Arch Ally Specs
- Blade Length: 2.625″
- Cutting Edge: 2.45″
- Handle Length: 3.375″
- Overall Length: 6.00″
- Blade Material: S30V Stainless Steel
- Blade Thickness: 0.125″
- Blade Hardness: 59-60HRC
- Blade Style: Drop Point
- Blade Grind: Hollow
- Blade Finish: Satin
- Handle Material: G10
- Handle Thickness: 0.40″
- Sheath Material: Kydex
- Weight: 2.2 oz.
- Weight with Sheath: 3.1 oz.
- Includes 30″ Beaded Neck Chain
- Made in the USA
Emerson Sheepdog Folding Knives
With a name like Sheepdog, you know this knife is always on the lookout for threats and ready to engage at the flick of a switch, or the flick of the blade to be more accurate! Available in Bowie or spear point configurations, these flip open as smooth as anything out there, and of course they still have Emerson’s signature Wave feature to allow the quickest deployment possible on a folding knife. Grab the original model, or the exciting new Mini pictured above, and you will quickly discover a new best friend.
Pro-Tech USA-Made Automatic Knives
If you are looking for some of the best side-opening automatic action in the business, look no further than Pro-Tech Knives! What more needs to be said? Whether you want a compact EDC or a full-sized stiletto, you will be impressed by their impeccable precision and solid feel in the hand. And you’ll smile every time you hit the button as the blade leaps to full attention with a resounding thwack!
KA-BAR Becker BK3 Tac Tool
The Becker BK3 Tac Tool remains one of the best breaching knives on the market, overbuilt in the USA by KA-BAR to their exacting standards with battle-ready 1095CV carbon steel. When you carry this beast of a blade you can leave the battering ram behind! The Tac-Tool can chop, bash, pry, hammer, and cut your way to your objective.
KA-BAR Becker BK3 Tac Tool Specs
- Overall Length: 12.50″
- Blade Length: 7″
- Blade Thickness: 0.230″
- Blade Coating: Black Epoxy Powder Coat
- Blade Material: 1095 Cro-Van Carbon Steel
- Sheath Material: Black Glass Filled Nylon
- Handle Material: Grivory
- Weight: 18.6 oz.
- Made in the USA
TOPS Quickie 3-Finger Karambit
TOPS‘ Quickie was designed for concealment and ease of use, especially for law enforcement. This 3-finger karambit allows the user to draw their primary weapon without dropping the knife. The short length aids in concealment as well. So whether you’re on or off duty, the Quickie is a great back-up option for self-defense.
TOPS Quickie Specs
- Blade Length: 1.63″
- Cutting Edge: 1.13″
- Overall Length: 5.0″
- Blade Thickness: 0.13″
- Blade Material: 1095 Carbon Steel
- Blade Hardness: 56-58HRC
- Blade Style: Karambit
- Blade Finish: Stonewash
- Handle Material: Steel
- Sheath Material: Black Kydex
- Weight: 1.2 oz.
- Weight w/ Sheath: 2.5 oz.
- Designer: Leo Espinoza
- Made in the USA
Cold Steel Trench Hawk Tomahawks
There is perhaps nothing more terrifying than seeing an enemy closing fast on your position and swinging an axe above their head. Hardly a thing of the past, the Trench Hawk from Cold Steel represents the future of modern tactical tomahawk design. Drop forged from 5150 carbon steel and differentially heat treated, it can withstand tremendous shock and impact, so it is a good thing it comes with an upgraded polypropylene handle that can hang tough. With a wide head and reinforced spike, you do not want to get on its bad side.
Cold Steel Trench Hawk Specs
- Weight: 29.0 oz.
- Primary Edge: 3.50″
- Hawk Length: 8.75″
- Overall: 19.0″
- Handle: Polypropylene
- Steel: Drop Forged 1055 Carbon Steel
- Sheath: Secure-Ex
- Made in Taiwan
Schrade SCH001 Folding Knife
Everyone needs a stocking stuffer and the SCH001 from Schrade offers a lot of wow for just ten bucks. 9Cr series stainless steel offers a serious bump in edge retention from other budget steels, and this knife has nearly 3.5 inches of edge to take advantage of it. As a great way to get someone into knives or as a beater you can stash in every tool chest or glove box, these are definitely worth a look.
Schrade SCH001 Specs
- Blade Length: 3.3″ (8.4 cm)
- Blade Steel: 9Cr14MoV High Carbon Stainless Steel
- Closed Length: 4.6″ (11.7 cm)
- Handle Material: ABS/TPR Zytel
- Weight: 4.4 oz. (125 g)
- Made in China