A full tang increases the strength and durability of your knife. It can also give the knife a better balance. Here are three full tang fixed blades you can get for $10 or less.

Rough Ryder Highland Spike

With its almost square ½” thick handle covered by G-10 scales and a blade thickness of almost 1/4”, the Rough Ryder Highland Spike is not just a full tang, it’s almost all tang.  This is one of those knives that’s just different enough to be incredibly fun to use.

It has a 4.25” stiletto blade with a titanium coating and a long, attractive swedge that helps put the balance of this knife comfortably in the center of your palm. There’s jimping throughout the handle for a great grip. Finally, the Highland Spike comes with a black nylon sheath with a belt loop attachment.

Rough Ryder Highland Spike Details

  • 440A, Titanium Coated
  • 4.25” Stilleto
  • 0.19” Blade Thickness
  • Full Tang
  • G-10 Handles
  • Lanyard Hole
  • Nylon Sheath with Belt Loop Attachment
  • 8.5” Overall

Schrade Old Timer Copperhead Lil’ Finger

The Schrade Old Timer Copperhead Lil’ Finger is a full tang, 2.313” drop point with a satin finish. There’s a substantial finger choil that’s angled so you can comfortably choke up on the knife without awkward angles biting into your hand. The textured walnut handles have a great grip, and  this knife comes with a nylon sheath with a belt loop attachment. Best of all, you can get this knife for about $6.

Schrade Old Timer Copperhead Lil’ Finger Details

  • 7Cr17MoV, Satin Finish
  • 2.313” Drop Point
  • 0.125” Blade Thickness
  • Walnut Handle
  • Polyester Sheath with Belt Loop Attachment
  • 6.81” Overall

Smith & Wesson M&P M2.0 Grip Swap Pistol Grip

The Smith & Wesson M&P M2.0 Grip Swap Pistol Grip is a full tang fixed blade knife with a cool feature. You can change part of the grip from a wide handle to a narrower handle. When you push up on the knurled end of the palm swell, the top of the handle comes off. Then it’s a simple matter of snapping on the other palm swell.

This knife also has a black coated, 4.75” 8Cr13MoV, drop point with significant jimping on the spine. There are dual guards on the GFN handles for added security. Finally, it comes with a nylon sheath with a belt loop attachment.

Smith & Wesson M&P M2.0 Grip Swap Pistol Grip Details

  • 8Cr13MoV, Black Coated
  • 4.75” Drop Point
  • Full Tang
  • GFN Handles
  • Exchangeable Palm Swells, Narrow and Wide
  • Lanyard Hole
  • Nylon Sheath with Belt Loop Attachment
  • 10” Overall

For good, durable knives at an affordable $10 price, you can’t go wrong any of these three full tang fixed blades. To get these knives, click any link in the article or simply click the button below.

All images courtesy of Smoky Mountain Knife Works – smkw.com.