Lionsteel M5 Knife
Beautifully made. The best gift I've ever bought myself. This had great reviews and it met all my expectations on arrival. Looking forward to putting it through the paces camping and bushcraft this summer 2021!
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The LionSteel fixed-blade knife range has been increased by a new 5” blade model, their purpose was to produce an all-around knife that can be easily carried and handled. Designed by Molletta it comes in Satin finish with G10. handle and Black Cordura sheath or with Olive Wood handle and Tan leather sheath and both feature stainless steel Torx T8 bits closure system. It is sold with a brown leather sheath for all the wood handles and Cordura sheath for Micarta handle.
Michele Pensato - aka ‘molletta’, his nickname in Italian – is a very active designer with years of experience. His previous life as an excursion lover and a passion for archaeology had him spending most of his experiences in the great outdoors, where he soon got to understand how a great knife should really be and what it should be capable of achieving. He led the Nexus production group and the group that was created at the MCKF Forum. A keen student of the steel industry, he stands out for his new approach to the use of materials and experimentation in thermal treatment applications.
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Add to BasketBeautifully made. The best gift I've ever bought myself. This had great reviews and it met all my expectations on arrival. Looking forward to putting it through the paces camping and bushcraft this summer 2021!
My M5 is a Wanut boulster finish but besides that it is just a fantastic knife, competing with blades 3, 4, 5 times what this cost. As with anything you can find niggly faults, not a fan of the curved spine, I like it a sharp square back to strike and hammer but thats minor stuff. The quality of the blade is outstanding as are the finish on the wood and leather. A fantastic knife.
When I was in the market for a new mid-sized fixed-blade knife, I did some research, and kept hearing good things about the Lion Steel M series, so I took a chance on the M5. To say that I was not disappointed is putting it mildly. From design to execution the knife just oozes quality. Beautifully sharp and perfectly balanced, the blade is a perfect sizefor a general outdoor use knife, and surprisingly light to boot. Some knives you know you're using a large hunk of steel, but this never feels unwieldy. This has instantly become my go-to for general outdoor work and camping use. This is the knife you need. A brilliant instant classic from Lion Steel.
There are two reasons why I really, really like the M5. First It is made by Lion Steel, and when they make a fixed blade, they radius all the edges. Far more so than, lets say Viper. So there is only one sharp edge, and that's the bevel. The second reason is because it is designed by Molletta, and man he's done a great job. I really like his style. My M5 arrived in a cordura scabbard. It has a hard insert, and a MOLLE back. So you can have a 2" belt loop, or a 4" belt loop, or even a 6" belt loop, if you wanted. It has a reinforced retaining strap, with a quality snap. The knife is mid-sized and very well thought out. It is a very tidy design. The G10 handle scales are beautifully sculptured, and offer "my hand" a perfect fit. Finally, the balance point is just behind the first scale bolt, and that suits me down to the ground. I do not like fixed-blades with neutral balance, I always prefer handle heavy.
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Yes, this item is legal to own in the United Kingdom.
We base this opinion on our interpretation of UK Knife Law (see our blog). Be aware that there are different rules for owning and carrying knives in public in the UK. Read about the difference here.