LionSTEEL M4 Fixed Blade FatCarbon Glow in the Dark Carbon Fiber Handle Scales, Full Extended Tang Construction, M390 Steel Blade, Triple Stitched Leather Sheath, KAVISO Exclusive

Fellow outdoor enthusiasts (or just people who appreciate seriously good tools), let me tell you about the LionSteel M4 Fixed Blade Knife. I've owned a few camping knives in my day. Some were... adequate. They cut things eventually. They looked vaguely rugged. But when I saw this LionSteel with its M390 steel and olive wood handle, something whispered, "This isn't just a knife. This is a statement."When this beautiful piece of Italian craftsmanship arrived, I was immediately impressed. The olive wood handle is stunning, feels warm and secure in the hand, and looks like it belongs in a bespoke toolkit or maybe a fancy cabin. The blade, made of M390 steel, looks and feels incredibly sharp right out of the box. It's got a solid weight to it, a perfect balance that just screams quality.Using this knife is a revelation. It's like upgrading from a rusty old pickup truck to a precision-engineered sports car. It slices through rope like it's butter. Feathersticking wood is effortless. Preparing food at the campsite? A dream. The hollow grind on the blade makes it a slicing machine. It holds an edge like it's personally offended by the idea of becoming dull. I'm pretty sure this knife could slice through my to-do list if I held it right.The leather sheath is also top-notch. Double-stitched, fits the knife snugly, and looks great on a belt. It feels like it will last just as long as the knife itself.While I might not be scaling mountains or surviving solely on bushcraft (my camping usually involves a tent, a cooler, and a healthy dose of bug spray), having a knife this capable makes every outdoor task feel more... professional. It's a tool that inspires confidence and makes you want to go find things to cut, just because you can.If you appreciate exceptional quality, a blade that stays sharp forever (or at least a really, really long time), and a knife that looks and feels like a work of art while still being a rugged workhorse, this LionSteel M4 is a fantastic investment. It's brought a whole new level of enjoyment to my outdoor adventures (and my kitchen prep, let's be honest). I'm thoroughly impressed with this Italian masterpiece.

Its as close to perfect as I've found. Have seen videos that show the tang is hollow to save weight so if you plan on beating it to pieces its going to fail but for knife specific tasks its amazing. Perfect ergonomics for me. Still haven't had to sharpen after plenty of projects and cutting cardboard etc. i liked it so much i bought some other lionsteel knives and theyre amazing too

Bought this on Amazon a couple of months ago based on Dutch Bushcraft Knives' review. Out of the box, it is the sharpest knife I have seen. Easily shaves hair like crazy. Used it on a couple of camping trips so far, paired with my Becker BK9. This knife is relatively small and compact, but I am finding smaller knives to be more and more useful, especially for cutting and slicing most things at a camp site. Have not done any batoning with it, but making feather sticks and food prep are easy for this knife to handle. The spine, while rounded, still retains a sharp edge for throwing sparks off of a firesteel. The leather sheath is fantastic...really great quality. I actually had a scout carry sheath made for it, and like the original better, mostly due to size. Edge retention is nuts. My Becker needs to be at least stropped after almost every use, but this one I have yet to see degradation in its sharpness. Used it on a bunch of feather sticks, and some wood carving with very hard wood, and the edge is still able to shave without stropping. Give it a few strops, and its just nuts how sharp it is. Its a good thing the edge retention is so great because this steel is SUPER hard, and takes forever to sharpen (or put a convex edge on haha). The steel and size, along with how comfortable and natural feeling the handle is, of this knife are really what make it what it is. I have since given it a secondary convex edge, which only very minimally improved performance...its already an EXCELLENT knife right out of the box. Going to be buying the M5 sometime this week, too.

Not too shabby. Santos wood style. I unboxed it, only to find out that this particular one,the sheath does not button up with the knife inserted. That was the only issue. I would say it's 2-3mm from being in the correct spot. Tried as I might, I couldn't get it to snap in place. I returned it, and during the long wait for my refund to buy a new one I decided to get Benchmade's AИOИIMUS in CPM-CruWear from a knife-focused website. Oh, man. Almost $300 with tax, which makes the LionSteel M390 a great deal. It's up to you.I think the ergo is nice. Some people say when really using a knife with jimping can cause some discomfort. I wouldn't know. Never done any bushcrafting. I can tell you as a professional technician and construction worker, prolong use of a knife with jimping can wear on the hand and fingers depending on your grip; but, short use of it may add some precision to your work. The M4 blade does not have jimping.I think all these super steels are great. Really it's starting to be "splitting hairs."