12 Best Boot Knives (Review) In 2021

Our top choice for the best boot carry knife is the tough, durable, and high-performing CRKT Sting Fixed Blade Knife. The black coating is corrosion resistant to ensure longevity, while the dural-edged 1050 hot forged carbon steel may sound like some out of Lord of the Rings, but ensures there’s no middle ground when it comes to protecting your earth.

The sheath is secure, although it requires a little breaking in at first, and you can strap it around you lower leg or into your boot with minimal hassle. The handle is easy to grip, and the blade, at 3.2” long, doesn’t feel too large nor too small to deliver excellent balance and control. For more quality blades for different occasions, check out our guide to the best EDC knives.

The SOG Small Fixed Blade Instinct Boot Knife may not be the largest options we’ve selected, but it doesn’t need to be, and it can still do the job – whatever job that might be – with no issues.

The blade measures a compact 2.3”, which contributes to its straightforward concealability and lightweight feel. The satin-polished stainless steel is also durable, while the texture G10 handle makes it easy to retrieve from the sheath and grip whether you’re a righty or a lefty. There’s a 360-degree mount for comfortable attachment, but you might find the clip is a little stiff when you use it for the first time.

With a 7.5” overall length and 3.5” blade length, the Smith & Wesson Fixed Boot Knife is simple but effective and provides just about everything you could ask for from a boot knife. The stainless steel is black oxide carbon to guarantee long-life and high performance, while the solid feel means it can handle whatever tasks and demands you throw at it.

The nylon fiberglass sheath allows for quick and easy access regardless of the situation, while the finger guards and thumb press ensure safety that is always essential with knives, but is something that novices tend to forget about. The only issue is that it isn’t double-bladed, however, we find this is more a matter of preference than anything else. If you liked this one, you may also be interested in some of the best pocket knives, so check them out.

A knife for the budding James Bond or Jason Bourne, the Kershaw Secret Agent Concealable Boot Knife boasts a plethora of exciting features perfect for all your EDC needs. The tech rich black coating not only protects it from wear and tear and damage over time, it also improves concealability, which is enhanced by the slim profile.

The easy-grip rubber handle feel like it molds to the shape of your hand, even though it doesn’t, but this also makes it comfortable to hold, especially when you’re trying to whittle away at a branch. It’s not entirely clear whether the knife is full tang, which could affect some of its durability, so keep this in mind.

Our premium choice for the best boot knives is the awesomely named Cold Steel Drop Forged Boot Knife which is so achingly cool we feel like we need to sit down. The 5” blade is one of the longest we’ve selected but it still balances well against the handle, even if the handle is a little short, for optimal control no matter the situations. This blade is constructed using high carbon steel and boasts a needle sharp tip straight out of the box.

The one-piece construction guarantees durability but also safety because you don‘t want the blade snapping off in the middle of a camping trip. Despite this, it still maintains a slim profile for straightforward concealability in everyday life. For those of you planning a trip out into the wilderness anytime soon, we have prepared our selection of the best machetes, so check them out.

The Schrade High Carbon Stainless Steel Small Boot Knife comes complete with a solid 3.6” blade constructed using high carbon stainless steel while the handle is remarkably durable thermoplastic elastomer to. It might not look as cool, sleek, or stylish as other knives, but in survival situations, no one cares about how your knife looks. At least, no one not in The Outsiders, anyway.

The leather sheath provides easy access with a secure clip you can attach to your boot or socks to make it easily concealable. It’s sharp out of the box and holds the edge well, even after months of use. It may not look like much, but there’s no mistaking its quality, so stay gold, guys.

The Old Timer Boot Knife looks and feels exactly like you’d expect it to and delivers a classic feel that makes you wonder whether James Dean himself used to strap this to the inside of his boots whenever he took Little Bastard for a ride. We guess we’ll never know.

The history doesn’t matter though, and we’re focusing on the now instead. It has a 3.8” blade crafted from high carbon stainless steel and a full tang design to deliver excellent stability when using it. It’s also comfortable to hold, while the false edge blade should protect you from any accidents. Unfortunately, there’s no boot clip, but we’re sure you can MacGyver something up. For more handy products like this, check out our selection of the best multitools.

As much as we top premium products that go above and beyond what’ you’d expect, we also love products that deliver superb value without losing any of the quality. The 5.11 Side Kick Tactical Boot Boot Knife is the perfect example of this, which is why we’ve selected it as the best boot knife if you’re looking for value for money.

The AUS 8 steel blade is sharp, while the balanced skeletonized handle makes it easy to grip and also contributes to a more lightweight feel than other blades we’ve selected. It’s compact, with a 2” blade that offers a combo edge design that’s both fine and serrated for different demands. It;’s a little difficult to remove from the sheath which could be an issue in a survival scenario, but you should master this with a little practice.

The Schrade High Carbon Stainless Steel Boot Knife takes the classic style of other Schrade options and brings it into the 21st century. Here, you get double serrated sides along with fine edges that make up a blade that’s an impressive 7.6” long.

It fits securely into the sheath and you can remove it easily with the little hassle no matter what you need it for. However, the blade might feel a little too thin for some people, which could affect your decision if you’re looking for a durable survival knife. We think it will be fine as EDC, though. Our guide to the best wood axes features more quality cutting tools, so check them out.

With a 3” black tanto blade, the Armory Replica Tactical Warrior Survival Gear Boot Knife is just as badass as it sounds, and it has a sweet design to boot. The nylon fiber sheath is secure to keep you safe when carrying, while the skeleton handle reduces weight but doesn’t affect handling.

It slides comfortably in between the tongue and laces of your favorite boots, and there’s also a whistle on the sheath to call for help when needed. It’s also durable, but some might have concerns over the fact it isn’t full tang.

The Rothco Raider II Boot Knife is a no-nonsense choice for anybody who needs a simple and easily concealable boot knife in their life. It’s quality tested for superb performance and delivers the maximum durability you can expect from it, while the handle also makes it comfortable to use.

The sheath comes complete with a secure clip for easy attachment, and it’s also one of the more affordable options around. However, don’t get too excited about using it immediately, as you’ll need to sharpen it once it arrives, so a quality knife sharpener will come handy.

Our final pick of the best boot knives is the Lastworld Zomb-War Black Boot Hunting Knife which is a superb option for Doomsday Preppers and Survivalists looking to be the last man standing once the Great and Final War comes. It offers a 3.75” blade that slides securely into a hard plastic sheath, although some might find this sheath a little uncomfortable against the leg. Despite this, there’s quality construction all around.

The blade is sharp straight out of the box and the double serration gives you versatile options for just how you use it. You’ll also love the price, and it can work as a main or backup knife without demanding you break the bank.