For outdoor

This category holds knives that sit in a hunter's pack next to the rifle and binoculars but do a different job – not the hunt itself, but everything around it. Picking mushrooms after a morning sit, trimming a piece of game, cutting rope or clearing a branch at the edge of a clearing does not call for a dedicated hunting blade, a reliable outdoor knife is enough. Here you find Outdoor Edge, FOX, BOKER and MAIN Knives models, differing in size, blade shape and handle.

Who these knives are for

These knives suit hunters, anglers and mushroom pickers who need a compact tool for everyday tasks in the field, not for dressing a trophy. They also fit anyone driving or walking into hunting grounds who wants a knife on hand to cut a rope, trim a stake or clean a bolete by the fire. The compact size lets you carry one in a pocket or on a belt without extra weight.

Types of knives in the range

The assortment splits into a few clearly different types, each suited to a different situation in the woods or at camp.

Spring-assisted folding knives

The Outdoor Edge Slidewinder and Razor VX2B series open with one hand motion, useful when your other hand holds a pack or a rifle. The blade folds into the handle, so it is safe to carry in a pocket without a sheath.

Compact EDC knives

The Outdoor Edge CHASM and Mini Grip models are small, built for daily carry. They handle small jobs: opening packaging, cutting cord, trimming a twig off a tent.

Fixed-blade knives with wooden handles

The MAIN Knives range (Olive, Bubinga, Walnut Titan) has natural wood handles and a fixed blade, which holds up to more load than a folder. This kind of knife handles thicker rope or a branch better.

Mushroom-picking knives

The MAIN Knives Walnut grybavimui model is built specifically for foraging – a short, sturdy blade lets you separate the stem from the mycelium carefully without damaging the cap.

Sport and colour variants

The FOX FX-311 series comes in several colours, black, OD green, grey and coyote, so you can pick a knife to match your clothing or pack if you like to keep your field gear looking uniform.

How to choose the right knife

A few points matter when picking a knife for outdoor use, since different situations call for different features.

• Blade length: a shorter blade, up to 8 cm, suits small tasks and mushroom picking better, a longer one handles rope or branches better.
• Opening mechanism: a spring-assist opening, as on the Outdoor Edge Slidewinder and Razor VX2B, lets you reach the blade fast with one hand.
• Handle material: a wood handle, as on MAIN Knives, feels warmer in cold weather, while plastic or metal cleans up faster after game or fish work.
• Carry method: fixed knives with a sheath attach to a belt, folding knives fit a pocket with no extra gear.
• Purpose: if foraging is your main use, pick a short sturdy blade, for a general camp tool a larger fixed knife works better.

Practical field advice

Check the edge before heading out, a dull blade in the field is more dangerous than a sharp one, since you have to press harder and that raises the chance of a slip. After foraging or handling game, dry the knife off so the blade does not start to rust from moisture or juices. Keep folding knives in a dry pocket rather than directly on damp ground, where the mechanism can rust.

Brands represented

The range includes Outdoor Edge knives from the US, known for spring-assist opening mechanisms, Italian FOX models with coloured handles, German BOKER Kulka knives and the MAIN Knives series with natural wood handles. Each brand has its own character, from tactical Outdoor Edge to the traditional look of MAIN Knives.

If you are after a knife for the hunt itself rather than outdoor tasks, check the hunting knives. If you are not sure which model fits your needs, write to us, we will help you choose based on what you actually do out in the field.