Schrade X-Timer Camp Knife 11 3/4" Fixed Blade

by Schrade

Product Features

• Includes nylon sheath
• Sure Grip handle
• Nylon Sheath
• 11 3/4" overall length
• Limited Lifetime

Product Description

X-Timer Camp Knife with Sure Grip handle, and a heavy-duty belt sheath. 11 3/4" overall length Lifetime Warranty

Product Details

• Item Weight: 14.4 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B000IE7R22
• Item model number: XT1B
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #78,559 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

22 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good small camp knife, June 26, 2008

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Scott Burright (Laramie, WY USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Schrade X-Timer Camp Knife 11 3/4" Fixed Blade (Sports)

"Camp knife" usually refers to a long and heavy knife used for chores like clearing, chopping, and food preparation. It is usually not carried on the trail, where a small knife will do, but only in camp-- thus "camp knife."

Most knives of this kind are monsters like the Kershaw Outcast or the Kabar Cutlass, but this version, with a blade of only 6-3/4 inches, is smaller than most chef's knives. Still, with its khukri-like belly and weight-forward feel, it chops just like a small hatchet and yet is nimble enough for fine tasks.

The edge bevels are hollow-ground, which is to say concave. That's a cause for concern, as it's not the strongest grind around, especially for a chopper. Still, the edge (made of 440-C, a high-carbon, relatively hardenable stainless) holds up well to heavy work, with no sign of either chipping or rolling. And because that belly always presents the edge at an angle, it tends to bite deep into all kinds of wood.

The hollow grind does tend to bind a bit in large, tough vegetables, but the blade's size and profile make it handier than most outdoor knives for kitchen duty. And if you really want to, you can open a coconut with it.

Another concern is the sawteeth on the spine. On most knives, they are just a bad joke, but these actually work. They cut on the pull stroke, and you have to get a kerf started with shallow push strokes, but once you get it going, it really hogs out the wood and refuses to clog. I might rather have a plain spine, but the sawteeth do work.

Initial sharpness was alright but not great. I found that it sharpened up very well using a belt grinder followed by a strop loaded with compound. If you are not set up to do serious sharpening, I would advise having it sharpened by a professional the first time. This metal is pretty hard.

The synthetic rubber handle is extremely ergonomic and comfortable. Some people prefer smoother handle material to prevent hot spots and blisters, but for a rubber handle, this is as nice as I've seen.

The wraparound sheath is heavy nylon and very secure but certainly not suited to the quick draw.

In sum, this is a very handy knife for clearing sightlines or campsites or for slicing up potatoes or onions. It'll do a lot of things a four-inch hunting knife won't do while sparing you the size and weight of just about any other camp knife or small machete. The price quoted here at this time is in the thirties US, but you should not have to pay more than low-twenties for it. Even at the asking price, it is a very capable and useful knife for the money.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Handy Knife, July 28, 2009

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T. Clancy "tcoyote" (Frankfort, KY) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Schrade X-Timer Camp Knife 11 3/4" Fixed Blade (Sports)

I ordered this knife to keep in my back pack for my fishing/camping trips. I appreciate the fact that the knife is surprisingly light and is a real work horse when it comes to cutting items for the camp or as a "kitchen" knife for cutting fruits/vegetables to cutting meat.

I just returned from Canada and the knife was utilized there and it performed as I expected it would, admirably.

The knife arrived quite sharp but I prefer a very sharp knife and as one reviewer indicated, it does take a while to put an extra keen edge on, but once sharpened, it stays that way through a lot of use.

Good knife does what it was designed for.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Schrade Camp Knife , Good Budget Tracker, January 24, 2011

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Carl - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Schrade X-Timer Camp Knife 11 3/4" Fixed Blade (Sports)

Ihis knife fills the void between my Mora Knife (4 inch blade)and my Hatchet. It is heavy enough to chop brush yet sharpe and controlable enough to prepare a meal. It is a good answer to your need for a large knife. I think my favorite part,besides the comfortable to grip handle and large blade,is the LOW COST of this knife. Many people pay high prices for knives and then are afraid to really use them. If I have too,I would abuse this knife without a secound thought. I feel that it is up to most rough tasks.It's factory edge would satify most users,though a bit of extra honeing will really bring out the best in this tool.The nylon sheath is adequate for carry , though I would carry this on ,or in ,the pack to avoid risk in rough terrain .