Chris Reeve Backpacker - Magnacut - Black Canvas Micarta

Any backpacker knows that everything they need has to fit in their pack because if you didn't bring it with you, you won't have it. Not only is weight a factor to consider, but multi-purpose utility as well. Every piece of equipment in your pack has to perform more than one function and the Backpacker from Chris Reeve Knives is no exception. Built with timeless simplicity in mind but making no sacrifice when it comes to dependability and effectiveness, the Backpacker hails back to Chris Reeve's earlier fixed blade knife designs with updated materials.

The Backpacker is an 8.527" long fixed blade drop point knife with a 4.019" blade. The CPM MagnaCut blade stock is honed to a razor-sharp edge from .135" thick high carbon stainless steel. With a Rockwell hardness of around 63-64, this vanadium-rich steel is incredibly tough, with a longer-lasting edge between sharpening.

The Backpacker is a lean cutting tool with a skeletonized full tang covered in black canvas micarta scales. Remove the micarta scales for cleaning or to reduce weight without sacrificing your grip. The canvas micarta provides the user with strength yet extremely grippy conditions in both dry and wet environments. (When the canvas micarta is wet or oily it gets darker, when it is dry it is a lighter color.) The handle is ergonomically 3D machined for a positive and comfortable grip. This knife comes with a Kydex sheath and a paracord lanyard. For a fixed blade knife, the Backpacker could easily function as an everyday carry, or slip it into its Kydex sheath and hit the trail. It will be there whenever you need it.

Ideal for work around the campsite or as a backpacking/hunter's/skinning or a survival knife, the simplicity of the design fits nicely in your hand while doing both precision cuts and putting it through its paces, cut after cut. A lanyard hole allows for added protection from dropping it in the woods or for use with a paracord for other bushcraft purposes.

Chris Reeve Knives are proudly made in Idaho, USA and Knifeart.com is so certain that you will fall in love with your Backpacker that we provide a satisfaction guarantee. If for any reason you aren't impressed with the design and craftsmanship of this knife, simply return it and you will not be charged a restocking fee.