Tactical Knives - Military Fixed Blade & Folding Knives

A tactical knife is the most fundamental piece of field equipment a person can carry. It cuts, pries, scrapes, saws, prepares food, processes cordage, and, in extreme circumstances, defends. Military knife design has evolved through a century of field use to produce blades that balance edge retention, durability, handle ergonomics, and corrosion resistance for the conditions that matter most, not the conditions of a kitchen or an office. Every knife in this collection is selected for real-world field performance, not display cabinet aesthetics.

Knife Types at PX Supply

Fixed Blade Tactical Knives

Full-tang fixed-blade knives are the strongest and most reliable knife configuration for hard field use. A full-tang blade runs the full length of the handle; no joint between the blade and the handle can fail under load. Fixed blades draw faster than folders, are easier to clean, and can handle prying and batoning tasks that would break a folding knife. Essential for field operations, hunting, and survival applications where knife failure is not an option.

Folding Tactical Knives

One-hand-opening folding knives for everyday carry and situations where a fixed blade is impractical or legally restricted. Modern tactical folder designs use liner locks or frame locks that keep the blade securely open under lateral load while allowing one-handed closure. Folding knives are lighter, more compact, and more socially acceptable than fixed blades for everyday urban carry while still providing meaningful cutting capability.

Survival & Hunting Knives

Larger, heavier blade configurations for processing game, building shelters, and general survival tasks. Survival knife designs typically include a blade length of 5-7 inches for versatility across heavy cutting tasks, a saw-back or serrated spine for processing wood and bone, and a handle designed for extended use without hotspots or blistering. Often includes a hollow handle storage cavity for fire-starting tools, fishing line, and emergency supplies.

Multi-Tools

Plier-based multi-tools combining a knife blade, screwdrivers, file, wire cutters, can opener, and other utility functions in a single compact package. Military multi-tools are carried by nearly every branch as part of standard individual equipment because the utility they provide across field scenarios is unmatched by any single-purpose tool. Essential for vehicle maintenance, equipment repair, and general field utility.

Blade Steel and Edge Retention

The steel used in a tactical knife determines how long it holds an edge, how easily it can be resharpened in the field, and how well it resists corrosion. Stainless steel alloys like 440C and 8Cr13MoV resist rust and corrosion in wet environments important for marine, jungle, and high-humidity operations, but are softer than carbon steel and require more frequent sharpening. High-carbon steel like 1095 holds an edge longer and is easier to sharpen with improvised tools in the field, but it will rust if not maintained. For most field use, a quality stainless steel blade with a Rockwell hardness of 57-60 HRC provides the best balance of edge retention and corrosion resistance.

Complete your field kit with outdoor survival gear, paracord and utility equipment, tactical backpacks to carry your gear, and first aid kits for complete field capability.