Specs
The fixed blade is about 4½” long and the overall length of the knife is about 9¼”. The thickness of the blade is about 3/16″. The blade is laminated steel; VG1 San Mai III. The handle of the knife is Kraton which is a rubberized material; it has gripping nubs and a finger guard. The knife without sheath weighs about 6.4 oz.

First Impressions
The sheath is Concealex which is like Kydex; it is a rugged and well-proven material. There are a number of tie-down holes and the dangle is made of ballistic nylon. There is a strong Velcro closure with a center snap and there is a snapping loop to secure the knife. The blade is strong and razor-sharp. It is a classic fixed-blade hunting knife design. This is a straight-forward, no-nonsense knife with a good sweep and a good shape that looks suitable for cutting and dressing game.

Performance Review
Cold steel puts their knives through torture tests; it has been shown to be able to cut though a 1″ thick free hanging manila rope, it cut through more than 1500 lengths of cardboard without losing its edge and it has been plunged through the hood of a car with no damage to the knife. The edge retention on the knife is good, although after slicing some pressure treated wood a bit of the edge was gone and there was slight chipping.

The best for defense is the fixed blade Bowie style knife. This hunting knife is actually labeled “the best defense”. The length of the entire knife is 11 ¼” and the blade is a 440 stainless steel blade that measures about 5 ¼”. On the reverse blade there are also teeth serrations for a better cut through things. The handle is equipped with black rubber for an enhanced grip. This knife comes with a leather snap case to hold the knife in.
Do you like the water or going to the river? The second knife on my list is the Columbia River Knife, which has an ultima 7” spear point fixed blade. This blade is made to bear a resemblance to the Bronze Age daggers that existed 4000 years ago. The handle has more than 70 triangle grips that help you hold the knife with complete control. The blade is 6.75” that is 1.4116 stainless steal with a non-reflective finish, perfect for the water. It comes with a Cordura Zytel sheath to hold the knife in.
The Leatherman Steens-S30V fixed blade hunting knife is a great hunting knife; it comes with a rotating handle that covers the blade for your safety, and is easy to use. Incorporated in the handle is a destructive bone saw that conveniently locks in place and covers the 3.75” blade. This blade is made from S30V steel, giving the best reliable hardness accessible. It comes with a leather sheath to hold your knife in.
Even better for hunting is the Cold Steel Master Hunter Fixed Blade Hunting Knife. This knife is actually built and said to be one of the best hunting knives you can buy. This knife is great for big game when hunting. It has a 4 ½” VG-1 San Mai three layer steel blade. It cuts with little to no effort and is designed for prolonged use without getting tired. It has a gut hook for easy dressing, and a checkered Kraton grip that gives you good handling even if it is bloody or wet; it comes included with a black leather ConcealEx sheath.
Last is a knife that must be mentioned because it has always been a popular knife is the Winchester 22-41789 Pakka Wood Large Fixed Blade Knife. This knife is a great knife and is not too expensive if you are looking for something with a lower price range. The blade is stainless steel and comes with a fine edge and a gut hook. The handle is pakka wood that gives strength and style to the knife. This wood is a deep red colored wood that also gives the knife a sharp look to it. This knife is great as a gift for someone that likes to go camping or small game hunting. It is also a good knife for first timers because it is not too big and it is a classic knife.