As the 2019 knives roll in, it’s time to roll out some more of the closeout knives. First there was the MOAB sale, then the ZT Closeouts. Now we’ve found three more great knives at even better prices.
Smith & Wesson Tanto
Starting off the epic savings is the Smith & Wesson Tanto, now available at the closeout price of about $8. It has a 3.875” stonewashed 8Cr13MoV high carbon stainless steel tanto tip blade. It opens with either a flipper or the ambidextrous thumb studs. Once open, it locks in place with liner lock.
Contoured for comfort, the black G-10 handles having jimping throughout. It houses a tip-up wire frame pocket clip. It also has lanyard hole and desert camo 550 paracord lanyard.
Smith & Wesson Tanto Details
- 8Cr13MoV, Stonewash Finish
- 3.875” Tanto Tip
- Liner Lock
- G-10 Handles
- Flipper or Thumb Studs
- Lanyard Hole with 550 Paracord Lanyard
- Wire Frame Tip-Up Pocket Clip
- 5” Closed
- 8.875” Overall
CRKT Pagolin
The CRKT Pagolin is a short but mighty fixed blade designed by Ryan Johnson of RMJ Tactical. The just-under 3” 8Cr13MoV drop point has a blade thickness of 0.126” and an overall length of 6-3/4”. It has full tang construction with a corrosion resistant coating and an HRC of 56-58. There’s also jimping on the spine and an integral finger guard.
The ergonomic, machined GRN handles have a great grip. The circular cutouts not only decrease weight, they also increase your leverage potential. Finally, it comes with a gear compatible nylon with glass fiber sheath with a multi-functional utility gear clip. The closeout price for this knife is about $20.
CRKT Pagolin Details
- 8Cr13MoV, Black Coated
- 2.975” Drop Point
- 0.126” Blade Thickness
- Full Tang
- HRC 56-58
- Glass-Reinforced Nylon Handles
- Lanyard Hole
- Gear Compatible Sheath with Multifunction Utility Gear Clip
- 3.4 Ounces
- 6.75” Overall
Brous Blades Razorback
The Brous Blades Razorback is a limited run of only 250 knives. It’s an excellent knife with an outstanding look. The Razorback is also one of Brous’s smaller, more pocket friendly models. It’s fast, and it’s sexy. While supplies last, you can now get it at a seriously steep discount of about $125 off the original MAP price.
The 3.18” D2 recurve blade is hollow ground with blackout finish. Featuring a ceramic ball detent, the flipper action on this knife is excellent with the Brous Bearing Pivot system.
The titanium handles are 3D milled inside and out to keep the weight down to just over 2 ounces. The handle thickness is about a ½” thick. That means this knife practically disappear in your pocket. It also houses a frame lock and tip-up pocket clip. Last but not least, the Brous Razorback comes with a certificate of authenticity, a hard plastic carrying case, and a pivot adjustment tool.
Brous Blades Razorback Details
- D2, Black Coated
- 3.18” Recurve Modified Tanto
- Hollow Grind
- 0.156” Blade Thickness
- 60 HRC
- 6AL4V Titanium Handle
- Handle Thickness: 0.48”
- Flipper with Brous Bearing Pivot and Ceramic Ball Detent
- Tip-Up Pocket Clip
- 2.3 Ounces
- 4” Closed
- 7.18” Overall
- Made in the USA
These closeout knives won’t last long, so make sure you get yours before they’re gone. If you’re interested in these knives, click any link in the article or simply click the button below.
All images courtesy of Smoky Mountain Knife Works – smkw.com.
