Rambler Knife! The companion for forest hikes!
The forest is home to many creatures, both big and small. There is a certain kind of person who spends practically every free moment among the trees. In the harmony of the surrounding greenery, the scent of the forest floor, and the symphony of rustling sounds, they invest their passing minutes hiking forest trails and observing the surrounding nature. The forest camp is their second home, the area around the campfire is the living room, hallway, and bedroom all in one, and the campfire itself is the kitchen, lighting, and heating system. The Rambler knife was created for them. A sturdy camp knife and our answer to the question: what knife should you take to the forest? Rambler is a sizable tool capable of handling most challenges you encounter among the trees. Whittling, preparing forest wooden structures, assisting with firewood preparation, including chopping wood, as well as camp kitchen tasks, are typical jobs for the Rambler. Ready for every adventure, the Rambler is your trusted companion in the wild.
Rambler – Built for the Outdoors
Rambler knife is designed for outdoor adventures—whether in the forest, mountains, or camp. It’s a great choice for bushcraft enthusiasts, offering versatility and durability for various tasks. Measuring 260 mm (10.24”) in total length, it’s large enough for demanding woodwork like batoning, chopping, and carving. The 131 mm (5.16”) blade is wide and well-balanced, making it equally efficient for smaller camp chores like meal prep.
Ergonomic and Well-Balanced Design
Despite its size, the Rambler feels natural in hand. Its weight is carefully balanced, reducing hand fatigue during extended use. The ergonomic handle features a contoured grip with a recess that accommodates both small and large hands. This design ensures a firm hold without forcing an unnatural grip, improving control—even when cutting with force.
Durable Blade with Practical Features
Rambler’s drop point blade is one of the most versatile for outdoor use. Its width (almost 4 cm) adds durability, making it resistant to high pressure and tough conditions. A jimping section on the spine provides extra control, allowing for precise cuts and added grip when applying pressure to the blade.
High-Performance Steels for Tough Conditions
Rambler knives are crafted from high-end steels chosen for their durability under heavy use. Options include Elmax, Vanadis 4 Extra, Vanadis 23, and Sleipner—each offering excellent edge retention and wear resistance. To protect corrosion-prone steels (V4E, V23, Sleipner), some models come with a black DLC (Diamond-Like Carbon) coating, which has a hardness of ~90 HRC.
Blade Thickness and Grind Options
Rambler’s blade usually has spine thickness of 5 mm (0.2”), but grind options vary to suit different needs:
- Full (FFG) and high flat grinds – Ideal for woodwork and bushcraft tasks.
- Groove (hollow) grinds (GG) – Enhance cutting ability and overall versatility.
- Double grinds (DG) – A hollow grind along 2/3 of the blade with a flat grind near the tip for precision.
- Combination grinds – Mostly groove (hollow) ground with a flat grind at the tip for added strength and better penetrating properties.
- Fullers – which act like additional blade ornaments and are characteristic for specified series of the knives. More about knife series HERE.
Handle Materials for Comfort, Durability, and Collectible Value
Rambler handle scales come in a variety of materials. The most durable are certainly the G10 composite scales, which also offer a wider range of color options. Micarta is also used, slightly less durable but considered by some to be more elegant and more comfortable in hand. Carbon fiber is another option, both in classic form and in the exclusive FatCarbon variant, which is highly valued by collectors. The same goes for stabilized wood, which is also favored by enthusiasts. Many of Rambler models feature a combination of all these materials on the handle.
Kydex And Holstex For Convenience And Divercity
Kydex and Holstex are both used in Nomad sheaths, offering convenience and variety. Kydex is known for its durability and practicality, providing a secure hold and easy access to the knife. Holstex, on the other hand, adds more style with its textured surface and variety of finishes, while still maintaining excellent strength and functionality. The sheaths on Rambler knives come with original modules, typically featuring a textile loop (leather loop rarely). These modules are removable, and the sheath is compatible with the Adjustable Angular Buckle or Buckle for MOLLE Systems, both developed by MK Knives & Tools, allowing for customizable carrying options.
General Specifications
- Type Of Blade: Fixed blade
- Construction: Full tang
- Blade Steels: Elmax, Vanadis 4 Extra, Vanadis 23, others
- Blade Steel Finishes: Handmade horizontal satin, vertical satin, stonewash, glass blast (bead blast), “Postapo” stonewash, sandblast, PVD, DLC
- Blade Profiles: Drop point
- Grinds: Full flat grind (FFG), high flat grind with no false edge, high flat grind with false edge, groove grind (GG – hollow grind), “Postapo” grind (groove grind + flat tip grind + double-sided fuller), different types of fullers depending on the realization, no fuller blades, and others
- Handles: G10, Micarta, custom Micarta, carbon fiber, FatCarbon, stabilized wood, or a mix of these materials
- Additional Construction Features: Jimping, notch, lanyard hole
- Sheaths: Kydex or Holstex with nylon or leather loop depending on the realization, Kydex additions, steel screws
- Dimensions:
- Overall length: 260mm | 10.24″
- Blade length: 131mm | 5.16″
- Blade height: mm | ” (at the widest point)
- Blade thickness: 5mm | 0.2″ at the thickest point of the spine
- Handle length: 129mm | 5.08″
- Handle width: mm | ” (at the widest point)
- Handle thickness: mm | ” – mm | “
- Weights:
- 227 – 281g | 8.00 – 9.91oz without sheath; depends on the specific realization
- 321 – 379g | 11.32 – 13.36oz with sheath; depends on the specific realization
- Contents Of The Knife Set: Knife, sheath, sticker, patch, warranty card, care and maintenance instructions, certificate of authenticity, manufacturer’s box
- Design: Marcin Kampka
- Manufacturer: MK Knives & Tools, Poland
Rambler – Examples of Custom Works
Rambler “Fear The Bear”
- Blade: Drop point style blade with groove grind (GG/hollow), double-sided fuller, plain cutting edge
- Steel: Elmax (60-61 HRC), stonewash finish
- Handle: Olive Canvas Micarta & Black G10 liners
- Sheath: OD green Kydex and olive additions
- Blade Thickness: 5mm | 0.2″
- Weight: 248g | 8.75oz without sheath, 338g | 11.92oz with sheath
- Product Code: MK-03.0044
- Manufacturer: MK Knives & Tools, Poland
Rambler “Fear The Bear”
- Blade: Drop point style blade with groove grind (GG/hollow), double-sided fuller, plain cutting edge
- Steel: Elmax (60-61 HRC), glass blasted finish
- Handle: Blue Richlite & Red G10 liners
- Sheath: Grey Kydex and blue adapter
- Blade Thickness: 5mm | 0.2″
- Weight: 236g | 8.32oz without sheath, 316g | 11.14oz with sheath
- Product Code: MK-03.0047
- Manufacturer: MK Knives & Tools, Poland
Rambler #50 “Fear The Bear”
- Blade: Drop point style blade with groove grind (GG/hollow), plain cutting edge
- Steel: Vanadis 4 Extra (61-62 HRC), black DLC coating
- Handle: Ruby Red G10
- Sheath: Black Kydex with red adapter
- Blade Thickness: 5mm | 0.2″
- Weight: 255g | 8.99oz without sheath, 338g | 11.92oz with sheath
- Product Code: MK-03.0050
- Manufacturer: MK Knives & Tools, Poland
Rambler “Postapo”
- Blade: Drop point style blade with double grind (DG), plain cutting edge
- Steel: Vanadis 23 (61-62 HRC), black DLC coating
- Handle: Coyote G10 with brown inserts
- Sheath: Black Holstex (carbon pattern) with brown additions
- Blade Thickness: 5mm | 0.2″
- Weight: 264g | 9.31oz without sheath, 345g | 12.17oz with sheath
- Product Code: MK-03.0037
- Manufacturer: MK Knives & Tools, Poland
Rambler “Postapo Mars Valley”
- Blade: Drop point style blade with double grind (DG), plain cutting edge
- Steel: Vanadis 23 (61-62 HRC), black DLC coating
- Handle: Mars Valley FatCarbon & black G10 liners
- Sheath: Black Holstex (carbon pattern) with orange additions
- Blade Thickness: 5mm | 0.2″
- Weight: 266g | 9.38oz without sheath, 347g | 12.24oz with sheath
- Product Code: MK-03.0040
- Manufacturer: MK Knives & Tools, Poland
Rambler “Postapo”
- Blade: Drop point style blade with double grind (DG/hollow), plain cutting edge
- Steel: Vanadis 23 (61-62 HRC), black DLC coating
- Handle: Green Canvas Micarta & black G10 liners
- Sheath: Black Holstex (carbon pattern) with OD green additions
- Blade Thickness: 5mm | 0.2″
- Weight: 257g | 9.06oz without sheath, 338g | 11.92oz with sheath
- Product Code: MK-03.0041
- Manufacturer: MK Knives & Tools, Poland
Rambler “FuturePunk”
- Blade: Drop point style blade with groove grind (GG/hollow), plain cutting edge
- Steel: Elmax (60-61 HRC), black DLC coating
- Handle: Grey G10 with OD green inserts
- Sheath: Black Kydex with olive and grey additions
- Blade Thickness: 5mm | 0.2″
- Weight: 253g | 8.92oz without sheath, 343g | 12.09oz with sheath
- Product Code: MK-03.0036
- Manufacturer: MK Knives & Tools, Poland
Rambler “FuturePunk Kaleidoscope Turtle”
- Blade: Drop point style blade with groove grind (GG/hollow), plain cutting edge
- Steel: Elmax (60-61 HRC), black DLC coating
- Handle: Kaleidoscope turtle G10
- Sheath: Black Kydex with blue and red additions
- Blade Thickness: 5mm | 0.2″
- Weight: 259g | 9.13oz without sheath, 346g | 12.20oz with sheath
- Product Code: MK-03.0035
- Manufacturer: MK Knives & Tools, Poland
Rambler “Wood Spirit”
- Blade: Drop point style blade with groove grind (GG/hollow), plain cutting edge
- Steel: Elmax (60-61 HRC), glass blasted finish
- Handle: Desert tan G10 plus stabilized wood inserts
- Sheath: Black carbon holstex with additions
- Blade Thickness: 5mm | 0.2″
- Weight: 247g | 8.71oz without sheath, 346g | 12.20oz with sheath
- Product Code: MK-03.0033
- Manufacturer: MK Knives & Tools, Poland
Rambler “Camp Bear”
- Blade: Drop point style blade with groove grind (GG/hollow), double-sided fuller, plain cutting edge
- Steel: Sleipner (~61 HRC), black DLC coating
- Handle: Brown custom micarta and OD green G10 liners
- Sheath: olive sheath, brown additions, brown leather loop
- Blade Thickness: 6mm | 0.24″
- Weight: 281g | 9.91oz without sheath, 379g | 13.36oz with sheath
- Product Code: MK-03.0027
- Manufacturer: MK Knives & Tools, Poland
Rambler “Postapo Camo”
- Blade: Drop point style blade with groove grind (GG/hollow), flat grind tip, double-sided fuller, plain cutting edge
- Steel: Elmax (60-61 HRC), “Camo-DLC” finish
- Handle: OD green G10
- Sheath: Kydex with color additions
- Blade Thickness: 5mm | 0.2″
- Weight: 257g | 9.06oz without sheath, 346g | 12.20oz with sheath
- Product Code: MK-03.0021
- Manufacturer: MK Knives & Tools, Poland
Rambler “Postapo”
- Blade: Drop point style blade with groove grind (GG/hollow), flat grind tip, double-sided fuller, plain cutting edge
- Steel: Elmax (60-61 HRC), black DLC coating
- Handle: Dark green & yellow G10
- Sheath: Black carbon Holstex with green additions
- Blade Thickness: 5mm | 0.2″
- Weight: 269g | 9.48oz without sheath, 356g | 12.55oz with sheath
- Product Code: MK-03.0023
- Manufacturer: MK Knives & Tools, Poland
Rambler “HGF2T #1”
- Blade: Drop point blade profile with groove grind (GG/hollow), plain cutting edge
- Steel: Elmax (60-61 HRC), black DLC coating
- Handle: Red & black G10
- Sheath: Black Kydex with red additions
- Blade Thickness: 5mm | 0.2″
- Weight: 257g | 9.06oz without sheath, 346g | 12.20oz with sheath
- Product Code: MK-03.0013
- Manufacturer: MK Knives & Tools, Poland
Rambler “G-Serie #1”
- Blade: Drop point blade profile with groove grind (GG/hollow), plain cutting edge
- Steel: Vanadis 4 Extra (62-63 HRC), black PVD coating
- Handle: Grey G10
- Sheath: Grey Kydex with grey additions
- Blade Thickness: 5mm | 0.2″
- Weight: 257g | 9.06oz without sheath, 346g | 12.20oz with sheath
- Product Code: MK-03.0010
- Manufacturer: MK Knives & Tools, Poland
Rambler “Postapo”
- Blade: Drop point blade profile with groove grind (GG/hollow), flat grind tip, double-sided fuller, plain cutting edge
- Steel: Elmax (60-61 HRC), black DLC coating
- Handle: Earth brown & toxic green G10
- Sheath: Black carbon Holstex with brown additions
- Blade Thickness: 5mm | 0.2″
- Weight: 269g | 9.48oz without sheath, 356g | 12.55oz with sheath
- Product Code: MK-03.0022
- Manufacturer: MK Knives & Tools, Poland
Rambler “Sylvan”
- Blade: Drop point blade profile with Full Flat Grind (FFG), plain cutting edge
- Steel: Elmax (60-61 HRC), handmade horizontal satin finish
- Handle: Brown custom micarta & black G10 liners
- Sheath: Black kydex with red additions
- Blade Thickness: 5mm | 0.2″
- Weight: 227g | 8.00oz without sheath, 321g | 11.32oz with sheath
- Product Code: MK-03.0006
- Manufacturer: MK Knives & Tools, Poland
Rambler “Postapo”
- Blade: Drop point blade profile with groove grind (GG/hollow), plain cutting edge
- Steel: Elmax (60-61 HRC), ‘Postapo’ stonewashed finish
- Handle: Yellow & black G10
- Sheath: Black Kydex with grey additions
- Blade Thickness: 5mm | 0.2″
- Weight: 255g | 8.99oz without sheath, 348g | 12.24oz with sheath
- Product Code: MK-03.0008
- Manufacturer: MK Knives & Tools, Poland
Rambler “Wood Spirit”
- Blade: Drop point style blade with groove grind (GG/hollow), plain cutting edge
- Steel: Elmax (60-61 HRC), black DLC coating
- Handle: Tan G10 plus stabilized wood inserts (moldy beech)
- Sheath: Black holstex with leather and Kydex color additions
- Blade Thickness: 5mm | 0.2″
- Weight: 245g | 8.64oz without sheath, 342g | 12.06oz with sheath
- Product Code: MK-03.0028
- Manufacturer: MK Knives & Tools, Poland