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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Dagger enclosed in black leather sheath stamped with Japanese symbols and "Honshu" with an exposed hand guard, handle, and pommel.

Upclose angled view of a silver dagger with blood groves and a hand guard, with a cross-style symbol and "Honshu" displayed on the bottom right side of the blade.

Upclose view of the stylish cast 2Cr13 stainless steel pommel with a small screw within the center of the endcap.

Upclose view of a silver dagger with blood groves and a hand guard, with a cross-style symbol and "Honshu" displayed on the bottom right side of the blade.

11 7/8" 1060 carbon steel blade imprinted with the text "Honsu" attached to a stainless steel hand guard and black TPR handle.

Honshu Crusader Quillon Dagger

$89.99

Viper-Tec Ghost Series Blue Double Edge OTF Knife

$89.99

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

~~Price reduced from $144.99 to~~ $124.98 Save 14%

United Cutlery Honshu Fighter Knife has a 440A stainless steel blade and rubberized grip, shown on background of tactical gear.

The 13 1/4” knife has a 7 5/8” full-tang 440A stainless steel blade with deep blood groove.

The razor sharp United Cutlery Honshu Fighter Knife is shown slicing into a tire.

The fighter knife with black rubberized handle and stainless steel pommel is shown stabbed into the seat of a car.

Honshu Fighter Knife

$56.98 - $59.99

Scratch and Dent OTF knife graphic with OTF knife in background.

Scratch and Dent Automatic OTF Knife - Sold as is

$24.99

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

Shown closed, the knife has rainbow finish skeletonized handles that can be flipped open.

The 9” overall butterfly knife has a full rainbow finish and is 5” when closed.

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

$19.99

M48 Tactical Commando Knife has a black stainless steel blade with textured ABS handle shown on a tactical background.

A lanyard runs through the lanyard hole of the knife’s textured ABS handle.

M48 Commando Knife

$24.99

Black tactical automatic knife, shown both open and closed, with two tone black and silver blade and black handle.

Back of aluminum handle with carbon fiber inserts shown with “USA” printed pocket clip.

Detailed view of the glassbreaker pommel on the end of the black aluminum handle.

Side view of the grippy black aluminum handle with carbon fiber insets.

The knife is shown with two toned black and silver blade fully deployed from the grippy black handle with carbon fiber insets.

USA Tactical Black OTF Automatic Knife And Belt Sheath - 3Cr13 Stainless Steel Blade, Carbon Fiber Handle, Pocket Clip

$59.99

Viper-Tec Phantom Series Black OTF Tanto Knife

$89.99

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M48 Butterfly Knife - 7Cr17 Stainless Steel Blade, 6061 Aluminum Handles, Stainless Steel Latch - Closed 5 5/8"

$89.99

Black And Silver Speckled Skeleton Butterfly Knife - Stainless Steel Blade, Die Cast Metal Handles, USA Made

Black and Silver Speckled Skeleton Butterfly Knife

$42.99

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

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.