Free shipping from CHF 100
Quality for over 20 years
Personal consultation
Outdoor, bushcraft and hunting knives with a non-folding blade – from the carbon classic with a Scandi grind to the full-tang survival knife in MagnaCut. Filtered at a glance from our knife range: Morakniv and Hultafors from Sweden, Gerber from the USA, BeaverCraft Bushcraft, Ruike Outdoor and Camillus. Stocked in Switzerland, with personal advice.
A fixed blade knife is the robust, no-compromise choice when sustained load, high safety and instant availability matter more than compact carry. Classic fields of use: bushcraft (splitting wood, preparing tinder, carving feathersticks), outdoor and camping (campfire, tent stakes, general-purpose tasks), hunting (gutting, skinning, breakdown) and survival (batoning, prying, emergency). Even in the garden, in the toolbox and on the boat, a fixed blade shows its strengths: no mechanism can jam, no blade can close unintentionally, no residue in the pivot.
If you want to carry a knife in your pocket every day, a folding knife is more comfortable. For multiple tools in one device (screwdriver, scissors, corkscrew), a Swiss Army Knife fits better. For coarse woodwork and dense growth, a machete is the right complement, for fine whittling and spoon carving a dedicated carving tool. The fixed blade is therefore the robust all-rounder when you need a knife with full load capacity and a holster or sheath is no problem.
The tang – the part of the blade extending into the handle – determines a fixed blade’s load capacity. Three main constructions are common:
For bushcraft, survival and hunting with gutting tasks we recommend Full Tang. Hidden Tang is the balanced choice for hiking and camping. Rat-Tail tang knives are perfect as a light secondary knife in the backpack or as a mushroom knife.
The blade shape determines what a fixed blade knife is best suited for. The range covers the following main shapes:
| Blade shape | Characteristic | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Drop Point | Gently sloping spine, robust tip | All-round bushcraft, outdoor, hunting |
| Clip Point | Curved spine, fine pointed tip | Hunting, traditional skinning and breakdown |
| Spearpoint | Symmetrically tapered, central tip | All-purpose with symmetry, Mora 2000 |
| Tanto | Straight main edge, angled secondary tip | Tactical, piercing tough materials |
| Bushcraft (Scandi blade) | Classic drop-point blade with Scandi grind | Woodwork, feathersticks, whittling |
| Sheepsfoot | Straight edge, rounded spine | Safe cutting, rescue |
Drop Point is the most universal choice for outdoor and bushcraft. Clip Point is the classic for hunting. Tanto blades are designed for survival and emergency with a tough tip.
For fixed blade knives, the steel determines three properties: edge retention, corrosion resistance and ease of resharpening. The range covers the most important classes – from the Scandinavian carbon classic to modern American powder steel:
| Steel | Hardness (HRC) | Properties | In our range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carbon «C» | ~58–62 | Very sharp, easy to grind, rust-prone – needs care | Morakniv C, Hultafors OK1/OK4 |
| Laminated Carbon «LC» | ~58–62 (core) | Sandwich of hard core and soft jacket, Sloyd tradition | Morakniv LC |
| Stainless 12C27/14C28N «S» | ~57–60 | Rust-resistant, balanced, easy maintenance | Morakniv S, Ruike F815/F118 |
| 1066 / 65G (high-carbon) | ~57–62 | European high-carbon, precision-ground with Scandi bevel | BeaverCraft BSH series |
| D2 | ~58–62 | Tool steel, very high edge retention, somewhat rust-prone | Ruike F186 |
| 7Cr17MoV | ~57–58 | Affordable all-rounder, easy to grind | Gerber StrongArm Standard |
| MagnaCut | ~60–63 | Premium powder steel, top edge retention, rust-resistant | Gerber StrongArm MagnaCut |
For pure bushcraft with wood and campfire, carbon steel is the first choice – it takes the finest edge and can be touched up in the woods with a simple stone, but needs to be wiped down and lightly oiled. Stainless is the low-maintenance compromise for damp conditions, salty climate and mushroom outings. MagnaCut delivers both – premium edge retention and rust resistance – at a corresponding price.
Five factors decide which fixed blade fits your use:
For a complete overview of all knives, see the main category Knives & Tools; specialised filters under hunting knives and outdoor & survival knives.
Morakniv (Mora, Sweden, founded 1891) is synonymous with the Nordic bushcraft knife and standard equipment in many Swedish workshops and outdoor backpacks. Represented in our range with the premium full-tang classic Garberg in Stainless and BlackBlade Carbon DLC, plus the Mora 2000 series in Stainless – in green as a stalking hunting knife, in orange as a driven-hunt and mushroom knife. Characteristic: Sandvik steels (Carbon, Laminated, Stainless), precise Scandi grind and outstanding price-to-performance ratio.
Gerber Gear (Portland, Oregon, USA, since 1939) covers the entire spectrum from compact camp knife to no-compromise survival tool. Focus in our range: the StrongArm family (Full Tang, Drop Point, FE/SE and Camp/MagnaCut variants), the LMF II Infantry with serration and glass breaker, the Convoy all-purpose Drop Point, the Downwind outdoor knife and the Ultimate Survival Knife. New in the range: StrongArm in MagnaCut powder steel.
BeaverCraft (Lviv, Ukraine, founded 2014) is the bushcraft specialist in our range. The BSH series (BSH1, BSH2, BSH3, BSH4 and BSH5 Shadow) is consistently designed as a full-tang bushcraft knife with Scandi grind, plus the BSH KID bushcraft knife for children (with rounded tip). Blade steel is European high-carbon (1066 or 65G), 57–62 HRC, precision-ground with Scandi bevel and 20-degree blade angle.
Hultafors (Hultafors, Sweden, since 1883) is one of the most traditional Swedish toolmakers, represented in our outdoor range with the OK1 and OK4 outdoor knives in carbon steel. Characteristic: solid, simple design, excellent price-to-performance ratio and the typical Swedish carbon-steel grind – ideal for bushcraft and camp.
Ruike (founded 2014) is the focus in our folding knife range, but also offers very clean fixed blade outdoor knives: the Hornet F815 in black and jungle camo (14C28N Sandvik), the Jager F118 as a compact hunting knife in black and green, and the F186 outdoor knife with D2 tool steel. Workmanship is very tidy, price-to-performance convincing.
Camillus (USA, founded 1876) is represented in our fixed blade range with the Animal outdoor knife – a traditional American all-purpose knife with a drop-point blade.
Yes. Fixed-blade outdoor, bushcraft and hunting knives are freely available and may be carried without special restrictions under Article 4 of the Swiss Weapons Act. You don’t need a justified reason to carry a fixed blade knife. Prohibited, however, are butterfly/balisong knives, gravity knives, automatic (switchblade) knives with blades over 5 cm and throwing knives. Source: fedpol.admin.ch.
A fixed blade knife has no mechanism – the blade is rigidly mounted in the handle, instantly ready and maximally durable. A folding knife is more compact and comfortable to carry in the pocket, but has a structural weak point at the joint under lateral load. Rule of thumb: daily carry and compact comfort → folding knife. Bushcraft, hunting, survival, batoning → fixed blade. Many outdoor users carry both in their backpack.
Both have their place. Carbon steel (Morakniv C, Hultafors, BeaverCraft) is very sharp, can be honed to razor sharpness with a simple stone and cuts wood precisely – but rusts without care and needs regular wiping and light oiling. Stainless (Morakniv S, Ruike F815/F118) is rust-resistant and low-maintenance, but slightly less edge-retentive. For bushcraft and dry conditions, carbon is first choice; for damp environments, salty air or unplanned care, stainless is the safer bet. MagnaCut at Gerber combines both at premium level.
Full Tang means: the blade extends in full width and length to the end of the handle, with the handle scales riveted or screwed on both sides. This makes the knife practically indestructible under lateral load, prying and batoning – ideal for bushcraft, survival and hunting with gutting tasks. You recognise Full Tang by the fact that the blade edge is visible at the top and bottom of the handle as a thin strip. Examples: Morakniv Garberg, Gerber StrongArm, BeaverCraft BSH series. Hidden Tang and Rat-Tail Tang are the narrower alternatives with less weight, but also lower load capacity.
The Scandi grind (also Scandi bevel) is the typical Nordic blade geometry: a single, low grinding angle of about 20 degrees per side from the spine to the edge, without a secondary bevel. Advantage: the blade enters wood precisely and in a controlled way – ideal for feathersticks, whittling and woodwork. Disadvantage: in everyday cutting (packaging, ropes) somewhat less universal than hollow grind or flat grind. Classic on Morakniv and BeaverCraft, a hallmark of the Scandinavian bushcraft tradition.
For carbon-steel blades with a Scandi grind (Morakniv C, BeaverCraft BSH), a simple water stone with grit 1’000 and 3’000 or a natural whetstone is enough. Important: the Scandi grind is laid flat against the stone, without a secondary bevel – that gives the typical wood precision. For stainless and harder steels like D2 or MagnaCut, diamond stones or guided sharpening systems with a fixed angle (Lansky, KME) at 18 to 22 degrees per side are recommended. A leather strop at the end brings razor sharpness. More choice of stones and polishing pastes in the sharpener filter.
Carbon steel rusts when not kept dry – that’s not a defect, it’s a property. Three points are enough: First, after each use wipe the blade dry; in damp conditions additionally rub with a hint of Ballistol or gun oil. Second, don’t submerge in dishwater and don’t store wet inside the sheath – residual moisture builds up there. Third, after saltwater or blood contact (gutting, filleting) clean immediately. Over time, carbon steel develops a dark patina – that’s desired and adds extra surface protection. Stainless knives, by contrast, are practically maintenance-free, only needing a drop of oil for long-term storage.
Blades under 9 cm are compact and light – ideal for mushroom outings, stalking and day hikes (Mora 2000 S Orange, BeaverCraft BSH KID). 9 to 11 cm is the bushcraft and camp sweet spot with full functionality at a wearable weight (Morakniv Garberg, BeaverCraft BSH1–BSH4, Gerber Convoy). 11 to 13 cm is the classic survival and hunting size for batoning and tough outdoor tasks (Gerber StrongArm, LMF II Infantry, Ruike F186). Above 13 cm carry comfort starts to suffer – that’s where machetes and bush knives come into play.
For getting started we recommend a fixed blade knife with a Scandi grind, blade length 9 to 11 cm and carbon or stainless steel. Three highly recommendable models: the Morakniv Garberg S Survival Kit (Stainless 14C28N, Full Tang, polymer sheath with MOLLE) as a low-maintenance all-rounder. The BeaverCraft BSH1 (1066 carbon steel, Scandi grind, leather sheath) as a classic bushcraft knife with a warm wood handle. The Morakniv Mora 2000 S Green as a compact, light outdoor knife with outstanding price-to-performance. Important for beginners: first practise feathersticks and whittling on wood before moving to batoning – blade control matters more than blade size.
In Switzerland, yes, without special preconditions, provided it’s an outdoor, bushcraft or hunting knife (Article 4 of the Swiss Weapons Act). There are two limitations though: First, public nuisance – anyone who shows a knife demonstratively or uses it in escalating situations risks a charge of threat or intimidation, regardless of the knife type. Second, house rules and security zones: schools, concerts, sports stadiums, demonstrations, airports and courthouses often have their own bans. For carrying from car to forest, in the woods, on a mushroom outing or while hiking, there are no restrictions whatsoever – the knife on the belt or in the backpack is a given there.
In carry-on luggage, no. Fixed blade knives of any blade length are prohibited in carry-on luggage worldwide and will be confiscated by security. In checked baggage, yes – fixed blade knives may travel, provided they are securely stowed (preferably in the original sheath plus a hardcase or thick packaging so the tip can’t pierce the case walls). On train journeys, cruises and in the car there are no restrictions. So a fixed blade knife is not suitable for travel without checked baggage.
Yes. All fixed blade knives are available from our warehouse in Menzingen (ZG) – no waiting time, no customs fees. Free shipping within Switzerland and Liechtenstein from CHF 100. Personal advice in our showroom or by phone at 041 755 34 33. In case of dissatisfaction, our 30-day voluntary right of return applies.
Original goods stocked in Switzerland · Free shipping from CHF 100 · Personal advice at 041 755 34 33
| id | title | price | manufacturer |
|
from *
/ |
