SURVIVAL MASTER 4 Fixed Blade | 3.74" 5Cr15 Blade | Black PP & Black TPR Handle | HX OUTDOORS TD-21B

I've been collecting knives for about a year and have quite a few mid-priced folders of all description, but this is my first fixed blade. This is an inexpensive knife, but for a cost it is a great value. This knife isn't fancy or visually impressive in any way, but as a basic, well designed, well constructed knife at a very reasonable cost I think it excels. The blade is formed from Sandvik 14C28N steel, which is a great steel for this type of utilitarian knife. Compared to the more common D2 steel, 14C28N has slightly less edge retention capability, but is better in virtually every other metric. 14C28N is more corrosion resistant, easier to properly heat treat, easier to sharpen and is tougher (so less likely to chip). The rubber handle is exceptionally grippy and fits my mid-sized hand very well. The plastic sheath is a bit disappointing in my view, as I find the fit of the knife a bit sloppy and the belt clip kind of underwhelming. The diamond plate on the back of the sheath is sufficient for a quick and dirty sharpening job out in the field. The ferro rod hidden in handle seems a bit gimmicky, but the 13 year old boy in me honestly loves it, even if I never use it. My last photo focuses on the base of the blade to show the lack of a sharpening choil at the base of the blade will make this blade more difficult to sharpen at the base, but on a blade of this cost this is merely a minor niggle.

Excellent survival blade for the price point! Sharp Scandi type grind with secondary bevel. Sharp 90 degree spine for scraping fatwood or the included ferro rod. The ferro rod twist out it takes a second or two to figure that part out when you first get the knife. Basic plastic sheath with belt clip and a diamond plate sharpener built in. Buy several for your survival kits! Toss one in the car, one in your outdoor bag, one in the fishing tackle box or anywhere else you might need a blade that won't break the bank.

This Hx Outdoors knife comes in a nice gift box, perfect gift for the fisherman or outdoorsman in your life. The knife is very sharp right out of the box, be careful when you take it out of the sheath! This is a lightweight, durable knife very similar to the Morakniv brand. The case has holes in the bottom to allow water to run through and there is a sharpening stone mounted on the case. The fire rod that is built in the handle comes out with a twist, don't be like me and try to pull it straight out thinking you got a defective knife lol. This is a great value knife!

I ordered this knife to keep in my kayak, so that if it ends up getting lost in a lake or river, I won't be out too much cash. Upon receiving this knife, it seems to be a clone of a Morakniv knife that I keep in another kayak.

I have a good number of high-end fixed blade bushcraft knives, but for a kayak I don't need anything that fancy, and this is more than durable enough for the intended purpose. The14C28N Steel is hard enough to be put through its paces, is stainless, and has a good compromise to holding its edge for a decent amount of time but also not too difficult to sharpen and to get an edge that is razor-sharp.

The rubberized handle has a bit of texturing, and it gives my hands good purchase. It fits my average sized hand well, but if you have larger hands, you may find the handle to be on the small side. I did a lot of feathering on both soft live wood and hard dead wood, and the knife held its edge well, and created very nice slivers.

The spine of the blade does not have any gimping, but there is a bit of plastic gimping on top of the handle near the spine of the blade. There is no choil to use as a finger groove or as a good place to start sharpening. I did some batoning to see if I could deform the edge and it held up quite well, but because of the size of the blade, it really only works for small pieces of wood. I was able to split some 1-2-inch diameter pieces of 12-inch-long seasoned white oak logs, and I wouldn't try it on anything larger. Then I tested the tip, chipping and prying away on seasoned dead hardwood, seeing if I could bend or break it, but fortunately the tip was unscathed during my testing.

The sheath on this model has just a pliable unobtrusive belt clip and is nearly identical to the sheath for my Morakniv knife, except this one has a built-in sharpening stone. The clip works fine on my 1.5-inch EDC belt, and it doesn't wobble around; it has good retention but it's not too stiff. If I hold the sheath upside down and shake it vigorously, the knife does not fall out.

The magnesium ferro rod really isn't anything necessary and it probably compromises the integrity of the stiffness of the handle since it takes up space where there could otherwise be a full tang blade, but at least it stays put and doesn't easily fall out.

I consider this a light-duty bushcraft blade for occasional use because of the smaller size and thickness of the blade. It is just over 8-inches long but only 1-inch wide at the thickest point on the handle, and the blade is under 4-inches long and only 2.4mm thick on the spine. So that you have an idea of how lightweight this knife is, it is only 3.3-ounces without the sheath, but it is balanced well.

At the going price of around twenty-five dollars, I think it is a bit on the pricey side for what it is, especially because they sell this same knife in different colors for significantly less. At this price point, though, you should take a hard look at the OdenWolf Hunter 420 Survival Knife, which is nearly the same price, but has a heavier and more robust full tang blade, and a steel pommel.

This knife is simply amazing! I have seen Bushcraft knives of this quality, but they were several hundreds of dollars each. This knife has a molded plastic belt sheath that also has a striker for a ferrocerrium rod that is stored in the pommel of the knife. I have used it and it is quick to shower the sparks and I have no problem quickly starting a fire with it. A fantastic knife with the nicest steel I have ever seen. This knife holds an edge for a long long time and I razor strop mine!

I liked how sharp this knife is right out of the package. I was able to easily slice paper cleanly. The handle has a great grip and the knife is a good size. The lanyard is nice for various scenarios. The sheath is acceptable but the belt clip is a style that will scuff my belt. The included sharpener may be useful but is fairly rough grit. A honing steel would have been better vs. a 500 grit or so sharpening surface. The included flint appears ready for use to start a fire if needed. All in all a decent knife with a few items for improvement.

I'm now a fan! This knife is great! Sharp right out of the box! Comes with a fire starter. Epic for camping, or even just having a useful utility knife on you while hiking. Sharp enough to take arm hairs off is my test of a good sharp blade and this passed. I'm giving this five stars and telling friends about this one. Win. Thanks -Mike

Fiable, resistente, hoja de buena calidad, aguant�� una semana de acampada

This knife is sharp upon arrival but can use some touch up work ( personal preference ). the handle is comfortable and easy to grip. it is a pretty handy knife to have.

I am a knife nut. I have way too many. Sometimes you need a knife to be a great tool that you don't mind leaving in the truck or the tool box. This is that knife. 14c28n is a great steel that holds an edge and resists rust. It had a coupon when I bought it making it very cheap. Buy a couple. Have a good sharp knife everywhere you need one.

It's a nice outdoor knife, which it a decent metal. Nothing more than Walmart metal though.

Ok at best. Good for wood wilding and maybe hunting.

This knife comes in a branded and fairly attractive and sturdy black box ?C the kind that the better ultra-budget Chinese knives come in. It's giftable.

Inspecting the sheathed knife for the first time, I was not too impressed. The sheath feels a bit a flimsy and cheap. It's injection-molded plastic and they didn't even bother to smooth out some molding artifacts. It's nothing terrible but doesn't make a great impression either. Overall, the sheath is serviceable and provided decent blade retention.

I was more impressed by the unsheathed blade. It's well-ground, polished and rather attractive. Plus, it's Sandvik 14C28N steel. Unlike what the product description claims, it's not a 'premium' steel. However, it is widely agreed on to be the best budget stainless knife steel out there. It is what attracted me to this knife in the first place. I believe that the blade ground is called 'Scandi' and my knife came with a nice, sharp edge, which 14C28N should be good at keeping. I just wish that there was more of it. In my opinion, a knife like this could really use another inch on the blade.

The handle is a good size and is covered by some rubberized, grippy and comfortable material. It also has some jimping to make it even more resistant to slips. It is comfortable and well suited for some outdoor use even when it's wet out. The knife is also very light but pretty well-balanced.

The back of the handle has a plastic cap which kind of twists off and released the integral fire starter, which has a pretty-good lanyard attached to it. I haven't tried it, but I can't think of a reason as to why it wouldn't make some decent sparks. There's also a small sharpening stone attached to the sheath. Those are the 'survival features'.

Speaking of the 'survival features', I would never want to count on a knife like this for my survival. It's very small, light, not too sturdy when it comes to the construction and doesn't have a full tang blade. It's poorly suited for tasks such as chopping and opening cans. In my opinion, this is a camping knife and nothing more. If you want a truer 'survival' knife, HX themselves offer a very decent D2 "scout" profile knife and a very slick full tang DC53 (improved D2) blade knife. They are very affordable too and are a lot more heavy duty for your "survival" needs.

All things considered, this knife is a decent alternative to something like the Moras, with the good blade steel being the standout feature for the price.

If the blade tang went further into the handle this could approach a five star rating. I'm much more impressed with this version of the knife than earlier versions. The scandi grind is sharp and acute. The 14c28n blade is a great upgrade especially at this price. I am glad to be able to rate this as a 4 star and would love to see a few more improvements. Don't expect this to be a heavy use knife but it is a competent camp knife capable of light wood work and carving. Recommended as a dedicated light use camp knife.

This knife is a beast! The craftsmanship is exceptional and it holds an edge really well. It's become an essential tool for my outdoor fishing.

Great and economical knife! not bad for daily.

I thought this seemed like a well made knife but my only problem is the way the handle feels. It feels a little loose. I get why because the striker is inside the handle of the knife so you don't lose it but it made the handle feel a little flimsy. Other than that it feels fine and the sheath is solid.

I like the one piece sheath with a belt clip.

Very attactive knife, lightweight and made in the style of Mora companion, but for a considerably lower price.
PROS:
- 5CR15MoV steel, so quite rust resistant and easy to sharpen, edge retention will be average.
- Diamond grit sharpener attached to the back of the sheath. Nice, and you will need it.
- Comfortable "grippy" plastic handle. Not slippery at all.
- Good firesteel in the pommel thats simple to use and throws nice sparks. twist locks into place firmly so no chance of losing.
- Attractive looking and tough plastic sheath with drain holes, easy to attach belt clip.
- Blade spine is square and sharp. Great for throwing sparks .
- Very light weight.

CONS:
- To make space for the firesteel, the tang only goes to about the middle of the handle. Tradeoff.
- The knife has some shaking and rattling when in sheath.
- Not very sharp out of the box, but you can sharpen with the included diamond sharpener.
- Fit & finish are ok, but not as nice as Mora and others, but take the price into account.

Conclusion: You can't beat this knife for the price, even the junk that outdoor mega stores in your own city costs more than this. Yes, it is only a few dollars less than a Mora, but MUCH less than the Mora companion with the included firesteel, which won't include the additional sharpener. For the price and additions included you can't beat it. Throw one in your bushcraft bag, bug out, vehicle, or equip a whole scout troop for not much money. Unbeatable.

This is a must have camping, hiking or hunting item. Good quality and well made this knife is very sharp and holds its edge after many uses. I have taken this knife on many trails and have used it many times and have not had any issues or problems.

For a budget friendly knife this one is Impressively razor sharp right out of the box. Nice drop point blade that can shave the hairs of a gnats butt. This is somewhat compact for a survival knife in my opinion. More along the lines of whittling a marshmallow stick rather than putting a boar down size or hammer splitting 2-3' diameter firewood sticks. I have large hands but generally not XL glove size hands and the grip just feels a bit undersized for me personally. I could use at least another half inch on the grip to feel like it fits my hand well. For a smaller individual this knife might be just right. I do like the rubberized grip feel that makes this knife feel solidly under your control with less slippage potential. The plastic sheath is just okay and pretty much says this isn't an EDC knife. Kinda gives the whole package a this is your gardeners knife feel. And I could see this being an excellent EDC for a gardener. Sheath has drain holes to shed water quickly and a small diamond sharpening plate that appears a little useless to me. The blades so sharp to start I don't want to even try to use the sharpener unless I'm absolutely without an option for fear I'd ruin the blade. A honing rod might have been a more useful choice. The flint rod is a nice addition in a pinch and throws sparks. How long it will stay snug in the handle butt is anyone's guess. I imagine if used frequently that could go missing right quick and in a hurry due to plastic fatigue. For me personally this isn't a big winner and that's partially due to the miss matched hand to knife size ratio. I think for the price the blade is a fair deal and for a teen or smaller guy or gal than me this is a reasonably priced, medium duty, camping all purpose knife. For me it falls a little shy of a solid bushcraft or survival knife in size, durability and quality. That said, if this knife was my only choice I wouldn't be mad at it at all. For the price point you could definitely do a whole lot worse than this and I think some people would be very happy with this blade and it would suit their needs well. Know it's a little on the small side for bigger men - the sheath holds the knife snuggly but I'd loose the lanyard if I Moving through brush or risk loosing the knife - it's razor sharp out of the box - and this would make a great Christmas gift for your gardener.

If you've ever used a mora knife it's very similar. It's very sharp and comfortable to use. The case has several holes on both sides of the sheath to drain. The fero rod throws sparks like nobody's business. I would recommend

This is a great knife. Came very sharp. Mine is grey and black. Nice that it has a built in Fire Starter that slides in and out of the handle. Has a place for clipping on your pants or a belt, pocket etc. Good knife for outdoors, camping.