Serac MagnaCut Mes

The blade shape handles skinning chores far better than my old fixed blade, and the full handle grip keeps my hand locked in even when things get slick. The integrated ferro rod in the spine means I don’t have to dig through my pack for a fire starter—it’s just right there.

The ferro rod striker built into the spine actually works — I scraped it with the rod and got a solid shower of sparks on the first try. Full handle grip stayed comfortable through a long field dressing session and the blade held its edge better than my old knife. Light enough that I forgot it was o

Took this on a backcountry mule deer hunt and the full handle grip made skinning in cold weather way easier than my old folder. The ferro rod striker on the spine actually throws sparks, which saved me from digging out my fire kit. Held an edge through two field dressings without needing a touch-up.