Outdoor, hunting & bushcraft knives
Full-tang fixed blades, bushcraft, skinners, drop points, tantos, neck knives, machetes. D2, 440C, 1095 carbon, S35VN options. Kydex or leather sheath. Differential heat treat available.
Custom outdoor knife factory
Outdoor knife buyers are picky. They read steel datasheets, they know what spine height feels right, and they return knives over edge geometry. We've shipped to bushcraft brands, hunting retailers and tactical co-ops since 2012. Below is what we build and how we typically spec each application.
What we typically build.
Default options below. Custom variations possible — share your spec and we'll quote.
| Parameter | Options |
|---|---|
| Blade lengths | 3" – 10" (machete to 16") |
| Blade types | Bushcraft (Scandi grind), drop point, clip point, tanto, kukri, skinner, gut hook |
| Tang | Full tang (default), hidden tang, rat-tail tang |
| Steel | D2, 440C, 1095 carbon, 5160 spring steel, S35VN, S30V (premium) |
| Hardness | 57 – 62 HRC; differential HT 56/52 HRC available |
| Grind types | Scandi, flat, hollow, sabre, convex |
| Handle | Micarta, G10, pakkawood, stabilized wood, paracord wrap, rubber overmold |
| Sheath | Kydex (in-house thermoforming), leather (vegetable-tanned), nylon MOLLE |
| Coating | Cerakote, DLC, stonewash, blackwash, parkerized |
| MOQ | 300 units / 200 for limited-edition forged |
| Lead time | Sample 18d / MP 45-55d |
Who buys this, and
how they sell it.
Four typical customer profiles and the spec direction each tends to pick.
Bushcraft brand
4" Scandi-grind blade, 1095 carbon (rust-loving crowd), micarta scales, leather sheath. Often paired with a firesteel insert.
Hunting outfitter
4-5" drop point or skinner, D2 stainless, pakkawood scales, vertical leather sheath. Sometimes a gut-hook upgrade SKU.
Tactical / Military
5-7" tanto or drop point, S35VN or 440C, G10 scales with grip texture, Kydex sheath with MOLLE clip, Cerakote finish.
Survival ultralight
3.5" neck knife, full tang, paracord wrap, Kydex sheath. Often paired with whistle and ferro rod in gift kit.
Pair this category with…
Most outdoor & hunting knives projects use one or both of these.
Frequently asked.
1095 carbon takes a sharper edge, easier to field-sharpen, but rusts if neglected. Bushcraft and hunting brands often prefer it for authenticity. D2 or 440C stainless is rust-resistant and lower-maintenance — better for survival kits, marine, or general retail.
We harden the edge to 60+ HRC for retention and leave the spine softer (52-54 HRC) for shock absorption. Necessary on chopping/batoning knives (kukri, machete, large bushcraft). Adds ~5 days lead time.
Kydex: weatherproof, fast draw, retention click, lower cost in scale. Leather: traditional look, premium feel, requires care. We see brands use leather for bushcraft and Kydex for tactical/survival. Both molded in-house.
Yes for hunting/utility purpose. UK, France, Germany have length limits (varies — UK lock-knife rules don't apply to fixed blades but blade length limits in public do). We can produce blade-length variants by region. Provide your country, we'll flag any concerns.
Yes. Cerakote ceramic coating in any of ~150 colors. Adds ~USD 3-6/unit at MOQ 300. We also offer DLC (diamond-like carbon — black, premium, abrasion-resistant) at higher cost.