The Standard "Heavy Duty Survival Knife"

The Standard Blade is the heavy duty companion bushcraft knife that pairs with the Sigma 3 Survivor. This is designed for all the heavier bushcraft tasks you might run into in the field. We tell our students that 80% of your bushcraft knife work will be done with your Scandi grind blade, because it is best designed for carving and detail oriented bushcraft tasks.

The only problem with a Scandi grind blade, is that they aren't designed for heavy duty work due to the profile of the blade. The scandi is so good for carving because it has a thinner edge and less material for wood to drag on but that also makes it less strong than our Saber grind blades. The Standard is for those heavier tasks such as chopping limbs, batoning, making bone tools, and other tasks that would be very hard on a thin edge.

"Two is one and one is none", is our motto! Meaning you should be carrying two blades on you at all times and each blade should have a different purpose. Your most important bushcraft knife is your scandi grind knife, and your second most important bushcraft knife is your saber grind. These blades should also be paired with a folding saw, ferro rod, and hatchet. If you have all these woodworking tools, then survival becomes so much easier. All your survival needs are manufactured from things you find in the wilderness and you need high quality bushcraft tools in order to be able to process that.

*Attention: If you only have the budget for one knife, we recommend getting the Sigma 3 Survivor first. You can always pick up the Standard later when you have the extra money.

Standard Specs:

Steel: 3/16" Thick CPM3v Crucible Steel

Blade Length: 5 1/4" blade length

Overall Length: 10"

Grind: High Saber Grind

Spine: Very sharp 90 degree spine

Pommel: Fire making tinder scraper

Handles: Green Canvas Micarta, un-polished for increased grip. Bow drill divot is added for those interested in doing friction fire more easily.

Sheath: Custom Kydex

***Warranty- All Koster knives have a lifetime warranty. Obviously it is only warrantied from normal wear and tear. Any damage that is determined to be abuse will not be warrantied. These knives are built with the intentions of passing on as an heirloom so we stand behind our work 100%.

***Free Sharpening- All knives can be sent back in for free sharpening. If you want the full spa treatment to restore your blades back to almost new, then that will be a small fee.

Let's talk about price: For many people spending $325 on a knife seems like a lot of money. But the number 1 survival tool you can carry in the woods is a good bushcraft knife and we think this is one area you should never skimp on price. This is literally the most important tool for your survival in the wilderness. We always tell our students that you should, "Buy Once, Cry Once". It is better to spend the money on a top notch knife, than to end up going through lots of cheaper knives in order to find what works best because you will end up spending more in the long run. Of all the things you can spend your hard earned money on for survival, your bushcraft knife should be your top consideration. If you find yourself dumped into the river and all your equipment is washed down the rapids, you will at least have your knife and firestarter at your side. The knife enables bushcrafters to create anything they need in the wilderness if they have the right training and skills. There are many great bushcraft knives out there for a lower price, but a production blade will never have the features and quality of this bushcraft knife. Custom sculpted handles to fit your hand. The best heat treat you can get. A scraper that you can't get on any other bushcraft blade out there. Hand made sheath and a great attention to detail in the whole blade making process. This just isn't something you can get from a manufactured knife at a cheaper price. Each knife takes about 10 hours to create and for craftsmanship like this, it is never going to come cheaply. American Made and produced! Lifetime warranty and free sharpening!

Shipping Calculated At Checkout

Note: USPS First Class Packages are not insured, which means we will not reship in the event that the package is lost. We recommend adding the Route Package Protection or choosing USPS Priority Mail.

All orders are processed within 2-3 business days.

All orders are processed and shipped during our business hours. Orders are not shipped or delivered on U.S. holidays.

If we are experiencing a high volume of orders, shipments may be delayed.

Please allow additional days in transit for delivery. 

If a significant delay in shipment is expected, then we will contact you via the information you provide at checkout.

Overnight delivery is only available for orders with delivery addresses within the continental United States.

Delivery delays can occasionally occur.

Expected Transit Times

All transit times are based on once your order ships.

UPS Ground - 2 to 5 Days

UPS Standard - 5 to 10 Days

USPS First Class - 7 Business Days

USPS Priority - 2 to 3 Business Days

USPS Priority Express - 2 Business Days

USPS Parcel Select - 7 Business Days

Once we receive your item, we will inspect it and notify you that we have received your returned item. We will immediately notify you on the status of your refund after inspecting the item. If your return is approved, we will initiate a refund to your original method of payment. You will receive the credit within the terms set forth by your credit card/debit card company. 

You have 30 calendar days to return an item from the date you received it. To be eligible for a return, your item must be unused and in the same condition in which you received it. Your item must be in the original packaging. Your item must have the receipt or proof of purchase .If you make a purchase for the holidays between October 1st and December 25th we will accept returns for those items up until January 31st of the following year provided that the same requirements above are met - the item is unused, has original packaging returned with it, and has a proof of receipt showing the date of purchase. PLEASE NOTE:  The purchaser shall be responsible for paying return shipping costs. Initial shipping fees are nonrefundable.  If your return qualifies for a refund you will receive the refund for that item(s) minus a 10% restocking fee.

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