--- product_id: 2127493 title: "CRKT Halfachance Outdoor Fixed Blade Knife with Sheath, Black, K920KKP | 14\" Drop Point Blade, 65Mn Carbon Steel Steel with Corrosion Resistance, Woven Nylon Sheath, Outdoor and Camping Use" brand: "crkt" price: "$144.30" currency: USD in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Crkt" url: https://www.desertcart.us/products/2127493-crkt-halfachance-outdoor-fixed-blade-knife-with-sheath-black-k920kkp store_origin: US region: United States of America --- # Ergonomic double-injection molded handle 19.5-inch carbon steel blade Black powder coat for extreme durability CRKT Halfachance Outdoor Fixed Blade Knife with Sheath, Black, K920KKP | 14" Drop Point Blade, 65Mn Carbon Steel Steel with Corrosion Resistance, Woven Nylon Sheath, Outdoor and Camping Use **Brand:** crkt **Price:** $144.30 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🗡️ Cut through the chaos—own the jungle with the Halfachance Parang! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** CRKT Halfachance Outdoor Fixed Blade Knife with Sheath, Black, K920KKP | 14" Drop Point Blade, 65Mn Carbon Steel Steel with Corrosion Resistance, Woven Nylon Sheath, Outdoor and Camping Use by crkt - **How much does it cost?** $144.30 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.us](https://www.desertcart.us/products/2127493-crkt-halfachance-outdoor-fixed-blade-knife-with-sheath-black-k920kkp) ## Best For - crkt enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted crkt brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Emergency Ready:** Includes paracord fob for survival lashing or emergency use, ensuring you’re prepared for any unexpected challenge on your adventure. - • **Ambidextrous Action:** Unique front lock and thumb stud design enable smooth, secure blade deployment and closure for both left and right-handed users—no compromises. - • **Ergonomic Power Grip:** Double injection molded handle with textured grip reduces hand fatigue, letting you slice through brush with precision and comfort all day long. - • **Survival-Grade Steel:** 65Mn carbon steel blade with a tough black powder coat resists corrosion and holds a razor-sharp edge for relentless performance in the wild. - • **Versatile Sheath System:** Reinforced nylon sheath with adjustable Velcro belt loop offers customizable carry options—ride low and snug or dangle for quick access. ## Overview The CRKT Halfachance is a rugged 19.5-inch fixed blade parang crafted from 65Mn carbon steel with a durable black powder coat finish. Designed by award-winning knifemaker Ken Onion, it features an ergonomic double-injection molded handle for reduced fatigue, an ambidextrous front lock mechanism, and a versatile nylon sheath with adjustable carry options. Weighing just 1.3 pounds, this survival machete is built for hunters, campers, and outdoor pros who demand reliability and precision in extreme environments. ## Description You won’t need to call out in the jungle. But the brush will cry mercy.With a generous sized blade, comfortable handle and reinforced nylon sheath, this is the survival parang to use when you are your own rescue party. The Halfachance is a beefy fixed blade survival parang designed by award-winning custom knifemaker Ken Onion of Kaneohe, HI to be tough, strong and work like an ox. A thick, carbon steel blade has a black powder coat that is durable in extreme environments. Built for hard use, it easily takes an edge in the field after you’ve finished cutting yourself out of the depths of the jungle. Half the battle in any survival situation is with your own physical exhaustion. To combat that, the double injection molded handle is ergonomically designed to reduce hand fatigue and features multiple lanyard holes for varied grip options. The result is more efficient slicing action when you need to cut your own path. Literally.This parang includes a reinforced nylon sheath with a unique velcro belt loop system that can be changed between two positions: dangling or snug against the belt. An extra paracord fob comes laced onto the sheath for emergencies or lashing this parang to a pack, truck, or pack mule.Reach for the blade that brings you home safely—even when you have only Halfachance of survival.Specifications:Blade Length: 14.00" (355.60 mm)Edge: PlainSteel: 65Mn Carbon SteelBlade Finish: Powder CoatBlade Thickness: 0.10" (2.54 mm)Grind: FlatOpen Length: 19.50" (495.30 mm)Weight: 1.28 lb (0.58 kg)Handle: PP Core & TPR Overmold w/Textured GripStyle: Fixed Blade Knife with SheathSheath Material: Weaved PolyesterSheath Weight: 6.1 oz (172.93g) Review: You've Gotta Have The Best Tools If You're Going To "Do It Yourself". - Back in 1994 when I bought my waterfront property in Southwest Florida the first bid I got to (legally) trim my mangroves was $1,000.00. Even then I thought that the price was outrageous and I decided to do it myself. Needless to say it involves a lot of time and and some really good cutting tools (and skills). There's not a lot of room for maneuvering in the wetlands, the footing is hazardous, the flora and fauna always a challenge (most Florida plants either have thorns or some type of poison), and the bugs can drive you nuts. Now that I think about it, maybe the $1,000.00 would have been money well spent. Now at age 67 the current bid for the same job is up to $8,000.00. Either the workers are a lot smarter or they don't really want to do this type of work. About 10 years ago I had some major surgery and had to hire three people to do the job for me. When I was watching them the youngest picked up and held a very pretty snake for his father to see, causing me to yell at his father to "put it down". I was really surprised to find out that they didn't know what a coral snake was. That hiring experience also resulted in all of my tools being damaged to the poiint of no return. But the real capper was that they cut the mangroves to a height of 4 feet -- when I had specified 6 feet. Fortunately no one reported me to the mangrove police. So I have trimmed my own mangroves for 22 of the past 23 years, even at my advanced age. The secret is to keep your eyes and ears open, to use adequate insect repellant and sun protection, wear boots, long pants and long sleeves, and an SPF 50 hat. But the key to being able to trim mangroves for up to six hours at a time is to have a really good medium length machete. This CRKT Chanceinhell(CIH) really fits the bill. It has a durable, heavy and sharp blade, a well-constructed rubber grip for comfort, and a decent sheath that you can hang from your belt when you are using a different tool. This machete is blade heavy which gives you better balance for chopping versus slicing. When I have the room to swing a machete, I rely on an Esee Lite machete (around $80.00), a blade perfect for slicing thicker wood. For the crowded areas where taking a full swing would be impossible (or foolhardy) I find chopping to be more efficient and safer. That is where the CIH hits the mark and is the best tool to use. You might wonder why I don't use a small chainsaw instead. There are a multitude of reasons: the high noise level masks other sounds that I need to be aware of ( like the movement of snakes, alligators and other critters), chainsaws are dangerous even when operating in the best of conditions (which is far from true in the wetlands), the probability of bounce-back or dropping a running chainsaw is pretty much guaranteed, and trucking in and out of the wetlands to refuel sets you up for additional problems. So this year I'll be heading into the wetlands with my Chanceinhell and Esee, splitting my time between slicing and chopping, hoping to avoid any injuries. One thing that I can guarantee is that the experience is always interesting. Review: A high value for only $40. - I bought this recently and took it out for its first test today. The test subjects were various Autumn Olive trees which I thought were great for testing. They're invasive, I'm having them ripped out soon, they're still green strong wood, and I had all various sizes to hack away at from 1/4" to 3-4". I also tested it straight out-of-the-box, I have not sharpened the edge additionally. It did a great job and cut through anything 2" and under usually in one swing. Small twigs on the branches flew off with just a light touch. You can hack through 3-4" trunks if you wanted or were in a pinch where you were left without an axe/hatchet, and while not it's intended purpose with a little work it did as well as I could expect. I cleared out 5 of the Autumn Olives without much effort at all. The second section was chopping back the grape vines that had become diseased that we're removing. Machete and vines? A match made in heaven and there was no disappointment here. The other thing I liked is that our grapes were growing up and through metal fencing, and this knife was easily maneuverable enough to chop what needed, without striking the metal of the fence. What are we left with at the end after an hour of work? We have a blade that held up amazingly. It will need a sharpen to conform to perfectionist edge standard, but it's still plenty sharp and I can see easily getting more hours out of it without needing to sharpen it again if I were really so inclined. This is a working blade through and through and my initial impressions are I'm very impressed with it. The biggest thing I've notice? After that hours work I had no hand or arm fatigue. Whatever they did with this handle was amazing and I couldn't recommend it more. I have a bad wrist and not once was that a factor while using this in that hand. If the first hours is any indication, I could have chopped for hours with ease using this. The black coating also held up wonderfully, not a spec out of place. ## Features - Easy to Sharpen: High carbon stainless steel blade takes an edge well - Strong and Lightweight: glass-reinforced nylon handle is durable and lightweight - Safe and Secure: Unique front lock mechanism utilizes the liners as springs - Ambidextrous: Thumb stud and front lock allows blade opening and closing with either hand - Low Profile: Deep carry clip rides low in the pocket ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B00I04HR5Y | | Best Sellers Rank | #104,906 in Sports & Outdoors ( See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors ) #217 in Fixed Blade Hunting Knives | | Blade Length | 19.5 inches | | Blade Material | Carbon Steel | | Blade Material Type | Carbon Steel | | Brand | CRKT | | Brand Name | CRKT | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 1,545 Reviews | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00794023920048 | | Hand Orientation | Ambidextrous | | Handle Material | Polypropylene | | Included Components | CRKT K920KKP, Sheath, Pamphlet | | Item Dimensions L x W | 21"L x 4.75"W | | Item Type Name | Holster | | Item Weight | 1.3 pounds | | Manufacturer | CRKT | | Manufacturer Part Number | K920KKP | | Model Number | K920KKP | | Number of Items | 1 | | Product Style | Southeast Asian Parang | | Style | Southeast Asian Parang | | UPC | 794023920048 | | Unit Count | 1 Count | | Warranty Description | Limited Lifetime Warranty | ## Product Details - **Blade Length:** 19.5 inches - **Blade Material:** Carbon Steel - **Brand:** CRKT - **Handle Material:** Polypropylene - **Style:** Southeast Asian Parang ## Images ![CRKT Halfachance Outdoor Fixed Blade Knife with Sheath, Black, K920KKP | 14" Drop Point Blade, 65Mn Carbon Steel Steel with Corrosion Resistance, Woven Nylon Sheath, Outdoor and Camping Use - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71OGv2sdxBL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Color** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: Is the blade traditional (tip fine work, middle chopping, extra fine work near handle?** A: The knife will come uniformly sharp, end to end. You can sharpen the tip and the area near the handle to be more acute. Thats what I do with all machetes and large choppers. I always spend about 2 hours doing that to a new blade.Shea, the areas mentioned need to be sharper than the chopping area so that fine carving and cutting can be done. Read up on how native people use their knives. **Q: Does anyone know where this knife is made specifically when it is imported?** A: The blade, handle, and sheath display nothing as to country of manufacture. On the back of the box, in small letters, it says "Product of China," with "Printed in China" under that. Don't know if that is about the machete or the box. The quality of the machete and sheath is quite good. It has been used for brush clearing, and so far has performed admirably. There are some good heavy duty testing videos on YouTube which are worth the watch if you are considering purchasing one. **Q: is it similar steel to cold steel blades?** A: That's hard to say since cold steel uses a lot of different types of steels in their knife making; including 1055 High carbons.The CRKT uses 65Mn steel which is probably equivalent to 1065 high carbon steel. Hope that helps. **Q: What's the difference between this and the cheaper k920kkpc (seems to be a prime member exclusive)?** A: this is a great knife and I clear my ditch three times a year. the grip is very good! ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ You've Gotta Have The Best Tools If You're Going To "Do It Yourself". *by S***H on January 15, 2018* Back in 1994 when I bought my waterfront property in Southwest Florida the first bid I got to (legally) trim my mangroves was $1,000.00. Even then I thought that the price was outrageous and I decided to do it myself. Needless to say it involves a lot of time and and some really good cutting tools (and skills). There's not a lot of room for maneuvering in the wetlands, the footing is hazardous, the flora and fauna always a challenge (most Florida plants either have thorns or some type of poison), and the bugs can drive you nuts. Now that I think about it, maybe the $1,000.00 would have been money well spent. Now at age 67 the current bid for the same job is up to $8,000.00. Either the workers are a lot smarter or they don't really want to do this type of work. About 10 years ago I had some major surgery and had to hire three people to do the job for me. When I was watching them the youngest picked up and held a very pretty snake for his father to see, causing me to yell at his father to "put it down". I was really surprised to find out that they didn't know what a coral snake was. That hiring experience also resulted in all of my tools being damaged to the poiint of no return. But the real capper was that they cut the mangroves to a height of 4 feet -- when I had specified 6 feet. Fortunately no one reported me to the mangrove police. So I have trimmed my own mangroves for 22 of the past 23 years, even at my advanced age. The secret is to keep your eyes and ears open, to use adequate insect repellant and sun protection, wear boots, long pants and long sleeves, and an SPF 50 hat. But the key to being able to trim mangroves for up to six hours at a time is to have a really good medium length machete. This CRKT Chanceinhell(CIH) really fits the bill. It has a durable, heavy and sharp blade, a well-constructed rubber grip for comfort, and a decent sheath that you can hang from your belt when you are using a different tool. This machete is blade heavy which gives you better balance for chopping versus slicing. When I have the room to swing a machete, I rely on an Esee Lite machete (around $80.00), a blade perfect for slicing thicker wood. For the crowded areas where taking a full swing would be impossible (or foolhardy) I find chopping to be more efficient and safer. That is where the CIH hits the mark and is the best tool to use. You might wonder why I don't use a small chainsaw instead. There are a multitude of reasons: the high noise level masks other sounds that I need to be aware of ( like the movement of snakes, alligators and other critters), chainsaws are dangerous even when operating in the best of conditions (which is far from true in the wetlands), the probability of bounce-back or dropping a running chainsaw is pretty much guaranteed, and trucking in and out of the wetlands to refuel sets you up for additional problems. So this year I'll be heading into the wetlands with my Chanceinhell and Esee, splitting my time between slicing and chopping, hoping to avoid any injuries. One thing that I can guarantee is that the experience is always interesting. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A high value for only $40. *by B***R on October 16, 2017* I bought this recently and took it out for its first test today. The test subjects were various Autumn Olive trees which I thought were great for testing. They're invasive, I'm having them ripped out soon, they're still green strong wood, and I had all various sizes to hack away at from 1/4" to 3-4". I also tested it straight out-of-the-box, I have not sharpened the edge additionally. It did a great job and cut through anything 2" and under usually in one swing. Small twigs on the branches flew off with just a light touch. You can hack through 3-4" trunks if you wanted or were in a pinch where you were left without an axe/hatchet, and while not it's intended purpose with a little work it did as well as I could expect. I cleared out 5 of the Autumn Olives without much effort at all. The second section was chopping back the grape vines that had become diseased that we're removing. Machete and vines? A match made in heaven and there was no disappointment here. The other thing I liked is that our grapes were growing up and through metal fencing, and this knife was easily maneuverable enough to chop what needed, without striking the metal of the fence. What are we left with at the end after an hour of work? We have a blade that held up amazingly. It will need a sharpen to conform to perfectionist edge standard, but it's still plenty sharp and I can see easily getting more hours out of it without needing to sharpen it again if I were really so inclined. This is a working blade through and through and my initial impressions are I'm very impressed with it. The biggest thing I've notice? After that hours work I had no hand or arm fatigue. Whatever they did with this handle was amazing and I couldn't recommend it more. I have a bad wrist and not once was that a factor while using this in that hand. If the first hours is any indication, I could have chopped for hours with ease using this. The black coating also held up wonderfully, not a spec out of place. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Swift and Mean a Zombie and Brush Clearing Machine! *by M***Y on July 12, 2017* My new machete arrived in a very well padded and protected box. The CRKT box that houses the machete was pristine as well (for those thinking about gifting). The blade was protected with a plastic film and was also slightly oiled which didn't bother me. This machete is crazy sharp, scary sharp, I'd hate to miss and accidentally chop at myself with this thing. I just had to test this beast on a big sunflower bush that was overgrowing in the backyard. My Mom wanted help snipping/trimming it, so I decided to buy this instead of use gardening shears. With a single air cutting swing I watched the branch fall like a Zombie limb. The action was smooth and nearly effortless. This blade isn't very heavy but it isn't super light either, just about right. I continued to clear the branches of this thorny bush with ease and squared it like a surgeon named Munchies Scissorhands. Who knew gardening could be so fun. :O This machete would be ideal in clearing a path in the jungle if you were running away from Zombies. It has a nice sheath with belt loop (with a drop down function if you prefer it to ride lower on your leg). It also has a paracord attachment to tie it to your leg, and an extra length of paracord to use for whatever. This is a very nice machete especially for the price, very happy with purchase. A must for your go bag (SHTF Zombie Apocalypse). :-)~ ## Frequently Bought Together - CRKT Halfachance Fixed Blade Parang Machete: 18 Inch Black Powder Coated Carbon Steel Parang Style Blade with Nylon Sheath for Survival, Hunting & Camping K920KKP - Smith’s 50582 Axe & Machete Sharpener - Axe, Machete, Hatchet, & Mower Tools - Large Handle w/ Finger Guard - Handheld Manual - Replaceable Carbide Blades - Wire-Bristled Cleaning Brush - Durable - Gerber Gear Gator Machete 25" with Plain Edge Blade and Saw, Gator Grip and Protective Sheath for Gardening, Survival, Hunting, Camping and Bushcraft, Black --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.us/products/2127493-crkt-halfachance-outdoor-fixed-blade-knife-with-sheath-black-k920kkp](https://www.desertcart.us/products/2127493-crkt-halfachance-outdoor-fixed-blade-knife-with-sheath-black-k920kkp) --- *Product available on Desertcart United States of America* *Store origin: US* *Last updated: 2026-09-02*