What are the different types of knives?

Knives come in various types, including fixed-blade, folding, tactical, hunting, survival, and multi-tool knives. Each type is suited for specific tasks, such as outdoor activities or everyday carry.

What materials are used to make knives?

Knives are typically made with blades from stainless steel, carbon steel, or Damascus steel, offering different strengths and durability. Handles are made from materials like wood, G10, micarta, or aluminum, designed for comfort and grip.

What is the best knife for outdoor activities like camping or hiking?

For outdoor activities, choose a durable fixed-blade or folding knife with a sharp blade and a strong handle. Survival knives or multi-tool knives are also great options, offering versatility for cutting, food prep, and emergency situations.

How do I maintain and sharpen my knife?

To maintain your knife, regularly clean the blade, apply a light coat of oil to prevent rust, and sharpen it using a sharpening stone or knife sharpener. Proper care ensures longevity and sharpness for your blade.

Knives

Explore the diverse collection of knives at TrueSwords.com! Embrace the iconic design of the Rambo Last Blood Heartstopper Knife or take on the toughest tasks with the Timber Rattler Western Outlaw Bowie Knife. Add a touch of elegance to your carry with the Kissing Crane Mother Of Pearl Stiletto Pocket Knife.

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Honshu Boshin Kukri with a full-tang 13 1/8” 7Cr13 stainless steel blade with TPR handle shown on a blue background.

The sword is shown secured into a black genuine leather belt sheath.

Detailed view of the textured, ergonomically contoured TPR handle.

Full view of the sword with its uniquely curved 7Cr13 stainless steel blade and textured TPR handle.

The Boshin Kukri is shown with its curved blade and TPR handle leaned against tactical gear.

Honshu Boshin Kukri

$79.99 - $159.99

M48 Cyclone Fixed Blade Knife is 13 1/2” with a 8” cast stainless steel blade with three spiraling edges, shown on a tactical gear background.

The knife has a glass fiber reinforced nylon handle with stainless steel crusher pommel and a sharp swirling stainless steel blade.

At the end of the knife’s textured handle is a stainless steel crusher pommel.

M48 Cyclone Fixed Blade Knife with Custom Vortec Sheath

M48 Cyclone Knife

$89.99

Gil Hibben Extreme Survival Survivor Bowie Knife has a 7Cr17 stainless steel blade with sawback teeth, pakkawood handle, and leather belt sheath.

A hand is shown holding the knife by its black pakkawood handle with the sawback stainless steel blade facing upward.

The 15” knife has a 10” 7Cr17 stainless steel blade with sawback teeth, shown slicing into a tree.

Gil Hibben Extreme Survival Survivor Bowie Knife With Sheath

Gil Hibben Extreme Survival Bowie Knife

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Gil Hibben Old West Toothpick Bowie Knife has a 11 7/8” stainless steel blade and classic hardwood handle.

The knife housed in a black genuine leather sheath with a strap.

The knife, measuring 17 1/2” overall, has a stainless steel blade with oversized stainless guard and pommel.

The knife’s hardwood handle is framed by a stainless guard and pommel.

Angled view of this knife, designed for the “Expendables” film, has a mirror polished stainless steel blade.

The knife’s handle is made of hardwood and has a polished stainless pommel.

Gil Hibben Old West Bowie Knife

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The Rainbow Butterfly Knife has a skeletonized steel handle and 4” stainless steel blade, both with rainbow finish.

When closed, the rainbow blade sits between the rainbow skeletonized handle flippers, secured with a latch lock.

Open, this rainbow butterfly knife measures 9” with a 4” blade.

Rainbow Butterfly Knife - Stainless Steel Blade, Skeletonized Handle, Latch Lock, Steel Handle, Double Flippers - Length 9”

$19.99

The Red Dragon Butterfly Knife has dragon scale detailing on the stainless steel blade and molded red steel handle.

The knife is shown closed with molded red steel handle, secured with latch lock, with ornate dragon design.

The knife has a 4 1/4" stainless steel clip point blade with black matte finish and dragon scales etched along the spine.

Red Dragon Butterfly Knife - Stainless Steel Blade, Molded Steel Handle, Latch Lock, Double Flippers - Length 9 1/4”

$19.99

Gil HIbben IV Machete Knife is one solid piece of 1090 carbon steel and has a black cord wrapped handle, shown on wooden background.

A man is shown holding the machete with weathered blade finish in one hand and the knife’s leather sheath in the other.

Detailed view of the black cord wrapped machete handle with lanyard hole.

The machete is 18 1/4” and made of heat forged 1090 carbon steel with a black cord wrapped handle.

Gil Hibben IV Machete Knife

$99.99

Bear & Son Butterfly Knife Damascus Tanto has a 4” Damascus blade with armor piercing tanto tip.

The butterfly knife’s blade is secured between two dark epoxy coated cast metal handles.

Damascus Tanto Butterfly Knife

$87.99

The Gold Gyro Butterfly Knife has a stainless steel blade and skeletonize steel handle with high-polish gold finish.

The skeletonized handle of this butterfly knife has a high-polish gold finish and can be secured closed with a latch lock.

Shown open, this knife has a 4” stainless steel blade with gold finish and gold colored skeletonized handle.

Detailed view of the high-polish gold finish handle with latch lock.

The knife, measuring 9” in overall length, has a 4” stainless steel blade.

Gold Gyro Butterfly Knife - Stainless Steel Blade, Skeletonized Handle, Latch Lock, Steel Handle, Double Flippers - Length 9”

$22.99

Timber Rattler Western Outlaw Bowie Knife has a stainless steel blade and gray hardwood handle, shown with leather sheath on wooden background.

The bowie knife is housed in a handmade genuine leather belt sheath.

Detailed view of the classic gray hardwood handle with brass pins and brass-plated guard.

Side view of the gray hardwood handle with brass-plated guard and angled brass-plated pommel.

The knife has a 11 3/8” stainless steel blade extending from the brass-plated guard.

Timber Rattler Western Outlaw Bowie Knife

$39.99

Silver Skeleton Butterfly Trainer shown with stainless steel handles and faux blade with weight-reducing thru-holes throughout.

The two stainless steel handles with thru-holes are securely closed with a stainless steel latch.

The stainless steel trainer is made of stainless steel and has two skeletonized handle with a latch closure.

Both the rounded blade and skeletonized handle are made of stainless steel and have weight reducing thru-holes.

Silver Skeleton Butterfly Trainer

$17.99

Twisted Celtic Dagger With Sheath - Stainless Steel Blade, Solid Steel Handle, Faux Emerald Accent - Length 10”

Celtic Dagger

$32.99

KNIVES FAQS

What are the different types of knives?
Knives come in various types, including fixed-blade, folding, tactical, hunting, survival, and multi-tool knives. Each type is suited for specific tasks, such as outdoor activities or everyday carry.
What materials are used to make knives?
Knives are typically made with blades from stainless steel, carbon steel, or Damascus steel, offering different strengths and durability. Handles are made from materials like wood, G10, micarta, or aluminum, designed for comfort and grip.
What is the best knife for outdoor activities like camping or hiking?
For outdoor activities, choose a durable fixed-blade or folding knife with a sharp blade and a strong handle. Survival knives or multi-tool knives are also great options, offering versatility for cutting, food prep, and emergency situations.
How do I maintain and sharpen my knife?
To maintain your knife, regularly clean the blade, apply a light coat of oil to prevent rust, and sharpen it using a sharpening stone or knife sharpener. Proper care ensures longevity and sharpness for your blade.