✔8 Best Horizontal Carry Knife – Best Fighting Knives

KA-BAR is a well-known knife brand in the cutlery world. They have been making knives for a long time. KA-BAR has made many different knives; Ka-Bar TDI Law Enforcement is one of its best knives. It is designed by John Benner, owner, and founder of Tactical Defense Institute.

It comes with a 2.3125-inch blade with an overall knife length of 5.625-inch. It is the perfect size of a folding knife. You can easily take it with you in your pocket or purse. This knife features a drop point edge blade that is made from AUS-8A stainless steel.

It is a good steel for knife blades because it is affordable, easy to sharpen, and has excellent corrosion resistance. Moreover, this steel comes with a Rockwell hardness of 57-59 HRC, which is a great hardness. This offers steel amazing edge retention. Overall, it is perfect steel for knives.

Ka-Bar TDI Law Enforcement knife features a black handle that looks beautiful when you grip the knife in hand. Additionally, it also includes a sheath, which is the good side of the knife. The glass-filled nylon sheath makes this knife more fun.

The sheath is sturdy as well as beautiful. The sheath has a stiff clip that you can use to tight the knife and attach to your waistband. However, you can only carry the knife horizontally because of the angle of the tang. If you want a knife with great quality sheath, then I highly recommend you to buy this knife.

Specifications

Brand: KA-BAR
Color: Black
Overall length: 5.625-inch
Blade length: 2.3125-inch
Blade Edge: Drop Point
Blade Steel: AUS 8A Stainless Steel
Sheath: Glass Filled Nylon Sheath
Item Weight: 0.4 Pounds
Item Dimensions: 8.38 (L) x 4.25 (W) x 1.5 inches (H)

Pros

This knife is excellent.
Ka-Bar TDI Law Enforcement is an excellent small EDC knife.
The knife feels good in the hand.
The price of the knife is reasonable.
It comes with a glass-filled nylon sheath.

Cons

The grip angle of the knife can reduce the leverage for linear cutting.

2. GARBER LMF Survival Knife

Gerber Gear has an ancient history of making knives. They have been making knives since 1939, and they are well-known in the knife industry. Gerber LMF is one of its amazing knives. It was originally designed in the USA for survival during the worst conditions.

The Gerber LMF is sharp enough and can be used in many situations. You can cut firewood, cut seat belts, build a shelter, and much more work with this knife. You never have to worry about its quality and functionality; it is best in all its aspects. Additionally, it ensures safety so you can quite comfortably do work without any fear.

It comes with a 4.84-inch blade, with an overall knife length of 10.59-inch. The blade of the knife is made from 420HC Stainless which is good steel for knife blades. It offers good corrosion resistance, and also it is easy to sharpen. Additionally, it offers decent edge retention, which makes it good steel for low-entry knives.

The feature which I like the most in this knife is its Ballistic Nylon sheath. The good thing about the sheath is that it also has a built-in carbide sharpener. You can safely attach the sheath to a molle vest or a belt.

The other great thing which I like about this knife is its handle. This knife features a Glass-filled nylon handle that provides a safe, comfortable grip and the handle also prevents hand blisters. Moreover, the design of the handle is also amazing. It looks beautiful when you grip the knife in hand.

The Gerber LMF also has a buttcap beside the blade end. The buttcap provides insulated protection against stray wires and absorbs any shock from hammering. Overall, it is a perfect survival knife.

Specifications

Brand: Gerber Gear
Color: Black
Overall length: 10.59-inch
Blade length: 4.84-inch
Blade Steel: 420HC Stainless Steel
Sheath: Ballistic Nylon Sheath
Item Weight: 1.3 Pounds
Made in: USA

Pros

Good value for the money
It includes an excellent sheath.
The handle of the knife is electrically insulated.
The Gerber LMF is very corrosion-resistant because of 420HC steel.
The size of the knife is quite big, and since it is very sharp and powerful, you can cut almost everything.

Cons

The Gerber LMF is a bit heavy.
It is not good for EDC.
It is not the best knife for batoning.

3. CRKT S.P.E.W. EDC Fixed Blade Knife

CRKT S.P.E.W. EDC Fixed Blade Knife is one of my favorite knives. I have used this knife in different situations, and up till now, it has always helped me. This is my favorite and probably the most beautiful knife on the list.

It comes with a 3-inch blade, with an overall knife length of 6.19-inch. This size is perfect for EDC. The blade of the knife is made from 5Cr15MoV stainless steel, which is a good steel for knives. This steel offers decent hardness, toughness, and edge retention to the knife.

CRKT S.P.E.W. comes sharp right out of the box. It is sharp enough, and you can use this little knife on your different daily tasks. The good thing about this knife’s sharpness is that it remains sharp for a long time. Additionally, when it requires resharpening, it is quite easy to sharpen as well.

The good thing which I like the most about this knife is its comfortable handle. This knife features a G10 handle which provides outstanding grip in all conditions. You can quite comfortably grip the knife for a long time without any fatigue. Moreover, the knife’s handle is comfortable for all hands, whether the hand is small or large.

It also comes with a beautiful and durable sheath which makes it more appealing. The weight of the sheath and the knife are light, so you can easily take the knife with you by putting it in the sheath. You can safely attach the sheath to your belt or put it in the pocket or purse without any fear. Overall, it is the best belt knife for everyday carry.

Specifications

Brand: Columbia River Knife & Tool
Color: Brown
Overall length: 6.19-inch
Blade length: 3-inch
Blade Steel: 5Cr15MoV Stainless Steel
Blade Grind: Hollow
Blade Edge: Plain
Handle Material: G10
Sheath: Glass Reinforced Nylon
Made in: China

Pros

The knife is comfortable for the size.
This knife is easy to handle.
The edge of the knife is sharp.
You can quite comfortably carry a knife horizontally.
This knife is best for EDC.

Cons

The 5Cr15MoV steel is not that good. It is low-grade steel.

4. Gerber Ghoststrike Fixed Blade Knife

There is no doubt that Gerber Gear is a good brand of knife. They have been in this business for a long time. They have made many knives; Gerber Ghostrike is one of its amazing knives. It is amazing in all its aspects, but honestly, I don’t like its design.

The design of the knife looks like a toy and doesn’t seem sustainable. However, the design is not that good, but the knife is durable. Gerber Ghostrike comes with a 3.3-inch drop point blade, with an overall knife length of 6.9-inch.

The blade of the knife is made with 420HC steel with a black ceramic coating, which looks beautiful. This steel offers superior corrosion resistance, and the black ceramic coating provides minimal reflection to the knife. The blade of the knife is beautiful as well as durable.

The feature which I like about this knife is its handle. The knife features a rubber grip handle that is quite easy to grip. This handle provides a comfortable and secure grip in almost every condition.

Moreover, the Gerber Ghostrike knife blade is not razor-sharp; It has decent sharpness. However, you can cut anything easily that comes in front of it. This is not a big issue for me and might not be for you. Overall, besides, it’s excellent in all its aspects.

Gerber Ghostrike comes with a modular sheath which makes it more appealing. The sheath helps to carry a knife concealed or open carry. Moreover, you can wear the sheath vertically or horizontally on the belt.

Overall, it is a perfect knife for small tasks. It is perfect for EDC; you can easily attach it with the belt or simply keep it in your pocket or purse. Moreover, it is best for self-defense purposes. I highly recommend this knife to campers, hunters, hikers, or outdoor adventurers.

Specifications

Brand: Gerber Gear
Overall length: 6.9-inch
Blade length: 3.3-inch
Blade Shape: Drop Point
Blade Steel: 420HC Steel
Blade Edge: Compound Bevel
Blade Grind: Hollow
Item Dimensions: 8.5 (L) x 3 (W) x 1 inches (H)

Pros

The weight of the knife is light, so you can comfortably take it with you or use it for a long time.
It comes with a very versatile sheath. You can comfortably wear it horizontally or vertically.
The handle of the knife will not slip from your hand because it is made of rubber.
The sheath holds the knife very securely. Therefore, you can take the knife with you without any fear.
This knife is corrosion-resistant because of the 420HC steel and black ceramic coating.

Cons

The knife’s handle is not that durable.
The knife’s blade is not razor-sharp. It has decent sharpness.

5. Gerber StrongArm

As I discussed earlier, Gerber is a good knife brand. Gerber StrongArm is another great knife of Gerber. The design of the knife is beautiful as well as it is durable. It comes with a 4.875-inch drop point blade, with an overall knife length of 9.75-inch.

The blade of the knife is beautifully made with 420HC steel with ceramic blade coating. Both these offer durability to the knife. 420HC steel has many other properties, which we have already discussed earlier in this article.

I like the Gerber StrongArm’s handle a lot. It features a coyote brown rubber handle that is very comfortable to grip. You can comfortably grip the knife for extended hours without any discomfort. Moreover, it comes with a full-tang which provides additional comfortability and more balance in gripping the knife.

The thing which I like the most about this knife is that it comes with four mounting pieces and sheath that can be used for mounting on the Molle (vertically), belt (horizontally or vertically), and in a traditional drop-leg fashion.

Overall, it is a perfect fixed blade knife. If you are a hiker, hunter, or camper, Gerber StrongArm will be the perfect choice for you. I’m sure you will never disappoint with the quality and features of this fixed blade knife.

Specifications

Brand: GERBER
Overall length: 9.75-inch
Blade length: 4.875-inch
Blade Steel: 420HC Steel
Blade Edge: Serrated
Handle Material: Rubber
Sheath: Molded polymer sheath
Item Dimensions: 3 (L) x 5.5 (W) x 16 inches (H)

Pros

The handle of the knife is very comfortable.
The size of the knife is perfect for EDC.
Gerber StrongArm is beautiful as well as durable.
This knife comes with a full-tang which offers perfect balance and a more secure grip.
The weight of the knife is perfect. Therefore, you can comfortably grip it for extended hours.
The Gerber StrongArm knife comes with a sheath and four mounting pieces that can be adjusted to carry it in different positions.

Cons

The knife may be rusty after some time.
The handle of the knife is a bit small.
The knife needs to be sharpened for heavy use.

6. Buck Knives 0863BRS Selkirk Knife

Buck is another well-known knife brand. They have been in the cutlery world since 1902. The good thing about Buck is that they offer a limited lifetime warranty on all its knives. Buck Selkirk is one of its best knives.

It was introduced in 2014, and since then, its popularity is increasing. It is best for a variety of purposes, but especially for bushcraft. Buck Selkirk knife comes with a 4.625-inch drop point blade with an overall knife length of 9.5-inch.

The blade of the knife is made with 420HC steel, which offers excellent edge retention, strength, and corrosion resistance. In addition to the durable blade, the Buck Selkirk features a micarta handle with steel bolsters. The micarta handle provides a safe, secure, and comfortable grip while you work.

BUCK 0863BRS Selkirk also comes with a nylon sheath that can be used to attach the knife to the belt for horizontal or vertical carry. Its limited lifetime warranty, fire striker make it more appealing. Overall, it is a great survival knife.

If you want a knife for outdoor activities or EDC, this may be the perfect choice for you. The price of the Buck Selkirk is not that much, which is why I highly recommend this knife for users who are looking for a large fixed blade knife on a low budget that can be carried horizontally.

Specifications

Brand: Buck Knives
Overall length: 9.5-inch
Blade length: 4.625-inch
Blade Steel: 420HC Steel
Blade Shape: Drop Point
Handle Material: Micarta
Sheath: Nylon sheath
Made in: China
Item Dimensions: 6 (L) x 1 (W) x 1 inches (H)

Pros

This knife offers excellent corrosion resistance.
BUCK Selkirk is a great knife for survival and outdoor activities.
This knife comes with a limited lifetime warranty.
This knife comes sharp right out of the box.
The knife is durable as well as beautiful.
This knife features a comfortable micarta handle.

Cons

The knife’s blade does not hold its edge well for a long time.
A bit heavy compared to other similar-sized bushcraft knives.

7. ESEE Knives 4P Fixed Blade Knife

ESEE is another well-known knife brand. They have been making knives since 1997. ESEE 4P is one of its best knives. It was designed by Mike Perrin and Jeff Randall as an all-rounder survival, tactical, and bushcraft knife.

I have personally used it. Honestly speaking, no other knife can compete with this knife in terms of performance in its category. ESEE 4- fixed blade knife is perfect in all its aspects. It comes with a 4.1-inch drop point blade which is made of 1095 high carbon steel. This steel is good for knives as it offers high hardness, good wear resistance, long edge retention, and decent corrosion resistance.

ESEE 4P features a micarta handle that is comfortable and safe to grip. You can use the knife’s handle without any fear of slipping. Moreover, the micarta handle offers durability to the knife. In addition to the micarta handle, it comes with a polymer sheath with a molle back. The sheath offers a horizontal or scout carry.

Overall, ESEE 4P is a perfect all-purpose knife. It can handle your different tasks, like cutting wood, cutting rope, batoning, or other tasks. Additionally, it is perfect for EDC as well.

If you are a soldier, outdoorsman, or just like to collect quality knives, I highly recommend this knife to you. However, if you want to use an ESEE 4P knife in wet environments, I would not recommend it to you because it has low corrosion resistance.

Specifications

Brand: ESEE
Overall Length: 9-inch
Blade length: 4.1-inch
Blade Steel: 1095 high carbon steel
Blade Shape: Drop Point
Handle Material: Micarta
Sheath: Polymer sheath
Made in: USA
Item Dimensions: 5 (L) x 5 (W) x 5 inches (H)

Pros

This knife has good edge retention and great wear resistance.
The handle of the knife is durable as well as very comfortable.
It comes with a sheath that is strong enough to carry in multiple positions.
ESEE 4P is a great all-purpose knife.

Cons

This knife is not good for wet environments because of its low corrosion resistance.

8. CRKT SIWI Fixed Blade Knife

CRKT SiWi is another great knife on our list. It was designed by Darrin William Sirois in Fayetteville, North Carolina. CRKT SiWi comes with a 3.341-inch drop point blade, with an overall knife length of 7.438-inch.

The blade of the knife is made from SK5 carbon steel, which is famous for its great edge retention. This means that the CRK SiWi knife will hold its edge for a long time. SK5 steel also offers great toughness and wear resistance. Additionally, the black coating on the knife’s blade improves corrosion resistance.

The thing which I like the most about this knife is its handle. CRK SiWi features a G10 handle which is quite easy to grip. You can quite comfortably grip the knife for a long time without any wrist or hand fatigue.

Another great thing about this knife is that it comes with a glass-reinforced nylon sheath. You can quite comfortably carry the knife with you in different positions with the help of a sheath. Moreover, its Limited Lifetime Warranty against defects in materials or craftsmanship makes it more appealing.

Overall, it is a perfect knife for EDC. I highly recommend CRKT SiWi to you if you are an outdoor adventurer. However, I wouldn’t recommend it for wet environments.

Specifications

Brand: Columbia River Knife & Tool
Overall Length: 7.438-inch
Blade length: 3.341-inch
Blade Steel: SK5 carbon steel
Blade Edge: Plain
Blade Shape: Drop Point
Handle Material: G10
Sheath: Glass Reinforced Nylon
Sheath Weight: 3.4 ounces
Item Weight: 5.6 ounces
Item Dimensions: 7.44 (L) x 1.16 (W) x 0.72 inches (H)

Pros

The blade of the knife is sharp.
The knife’s blade is made of Sk5 steel, which is hard steel and good for knives.
The handle of the knife is comfortable for extended hours.
The CRKT SiWi knife is perfect for EDC.

Cons

The belt clip of the sheath is not that good.