Scout Knife! Travel, outdoor, everyday.
Field gear and everyday gear. It’s often hard to find a common denominator for these two realms, yet many of us encounter situations where we need both. Some of you have equipment suited for every occasion, carefully selecting the right tools for the job. But what about minimalists who prefer a single tool for everything? What if you don’t want to constantly switch between specialized gear, and you just want a reliable, go-to companion for everything? If you need a universal blade that can handle a wide range of tasks, whether in the wilderness or in your daily routine, the Scout knife answers these questions. At a highly compact size of 203 mm | 7.99”, it serves as your versatile EDC tool. It’s useful for travels, hikes, or any adventure. Relatively lightweight yet sturdy, it’s perfect for mountain trails. With a slim, not-too-thick blade (4.0mm | 0.16”), it will appeal to outdoor cooking fans. Suitable for both large and small hands, it’s also perfect for young users under parental supervision.
Scout MK Knives & Tools is a knife for people who prefer more discreet and not oversized blades, the ones with which can be carry simply in the field or in the work environment.
Scout design
Scout knife is made of various types of steel (Elmax, Vanadis 4 Extra, Vanadis 23), with different blade finishes (PVD coating, DLC coating, stonewash, satin, glassblasting). The handle is usually made of G10 composite (or micarta etc.), with a variety of colors and a variety of original patterns, including those created by filling the designed cavities with resin in a color also selected by the knifemaker. For each model, the knifemaker creates an appropriate kydex holster, the colors of which (holster and accessories) correspond to the colors of the blade and the handle so that the whole is a coherent set.
Scout knife is made of various types of steel (Elmax, Vanadis 4 Extra, Vanadis 23), with different blade finishes (PVD coating, DLC coating, stonewash, satin, glassblasting). The handle is usually made of G10 composite (or micarta), with a variety of colors and a variety of original patterns, including those created by filling the designed cavities with resin in a color also selected by the knifemaker. For each model, the knifemaker creates an appropriate kydex holster, the colors of which (holster and accessories) correspond to the colors of the blade and the handle so that the whole is a coherent set.
Premium steel and utility blade
The blade profile is a classic, universal drop point, with a visible swedge. The design of the blade determines the optimal functionality and dedicates it to any type of work. There is a jimping on the spine, which makes it easier to make precise cuts that require pressure with the thumb.
Scout custom knife has blade with an innovative hollow grind, visible as characteristic grooves on the blade, reducing the effect of adherence of the cut material to it (the grind is very subtle).
Premium steels – (Vanadis 4extra, Vanadis23, Elmax) gave the blade excellent performance effects: long-lasting sharpness and reliable durability (high abrasion resistance, high resistance to mechanical damage).
Scout knife dimensions
The dimensions of Scout knife indicate that it is intended for everyday use. The whole with a length of 203 mm and a discreet 85 mm blade will work well when preparing a meal, opening a carton or planning a piece of wood. The compact size of the knife itself, as well as the whole with a holster, will allow you to move freely and inconspicuously from place to place, will not restrict movement, etc.
Grind and blade shape for efficnet cutting
Presented Scout knife was made was made with innovative hollow grind. It is visible at first glance in the form of characteristic grooves on both the real blade and the false blade. The concavity of the grind is very subtle and, in addition to the visual effect, it is designed to support the cutting process (it reduces the effect of the material sticking to the blade and facilitates splitting of the material).
There is a jimpig on the blade spine, which makes it easier to press the blade of the knife to the material being cut. This element enables precise cuts, makes it easier to guide the cutting edge along the material and helps with cuts that require pressure.
Strudy knife handle
At the end of the knife handle there is a hole for attaching an additional cord, which can be used as a protection against dropping the knife during work, or an additional gripper that facilitates removing the knife from the holster. Originally, it includes a section of paracord in a shade matching the color of the knife.
The sophisticated kydex holster and various mounting options
The knife has a holster made of hand-formed kydex material, which is characterized by high impact and scratch resistance, characterized by low moisture absorption, resistant to various weather conditions and many chemicals.
We attach the holster to the belt with the use of kydex buckles, which can also be attached to MOLLE solutions. The initial mounting of the buckles allows the entire belt to be mounted vertically. However, it is possible to change the position of the buckles in a way that allows for more discreet horizontal installation (along the belt, on the back or at the front on the hip belt). Then just unscrew the buckles and change their arrangement. Strongly stable fastening (if we prefer it) can be obtained additionally by tying the holster through the through holes in it. Of course, you can use the paracord supply that the holster is wrapped in (its color corresponds to the section at the knife).
General Specifications
- Type Of Blade: Fixed blade
- Construction: Full tang
- Blade Steels: Elmax, Vanadis 4 Extra, Vanadis 23, Vanax, MagnaCut, Becut, others
- Blade Steel Finishes: Handmade horizontal satin, vertical satin, stonewash, glass blast (bead blast), “Postapo” stonewash, sandblast, DLC, PVD
- Blade Profiles: Drop point
- Grinds: Full flat grind (FFG), high flat grind with no false edge, high flat grind with false edge, classic hollow grind, 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: 203mm | 7.99″
- Blade length: 85mm | 3.45″
- Blade height: 30mm | 1.18″
- Blade thickness: 4.0mm | 0.16″ at the thickest point of the spine
- Handle length: 118mm | 4.64″
- Handle width: 23mm | 0.90″ (at the widest point)
- Handle thickness: 16mm | 0.59″
- Weights:
- 120 – 138g | 4.23 – 4.86oz without sheath; depends on the specific realization
- 182 – 200g | 6.41 – 7.05oz 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
Scout – Examples of Custom Works
Scout #50 “Fear The Bear”
- Blade: Drop point profile blade with groove grind (GG/hollow), double-sided fuller, plain cutting edge
- Steel: Vanadis 4 Extra (61-62 HRC), ‘Camo DLC finish’
- Handle: Black Diamond Richlite
- Sheath: Black Kydex and black adapter
- Blade Thickness: 4mm | 0.16″
- Weight: 121g | 4.27oz without sheath, 180g | 6.35oz with sheath
- Product Code: MK-02.0050
- Manufacturer: MK Knives & Tools, Poland
Scout “Fear The Bear”
- Blade: Drop point profile blade with groove grind (GG/hollow), plain cutting edge
- Steel: Elmax (61-62 HRC), bead blasted finish
- Handle: Yellow G10
- Sheath: Gunmetal Kydex with black loop
- Blade Thickness: 4mm | 0.16″
- Weight: 134g | 4.73oz without sheath, 192g | 6.77oz with sheath
- Product Code: MK-02.0043
- Manufacturer: MK Knives & Tools, Poland
Scout “Fear The Bear”
- Blade: Drop point profile blade with groove grind (GG/hollow), plain cutting edge
- Steel: Elmax (61-62 HRC), bead blasted finish
- Handle: Camo Micarta
- Sheath: Od green Kydex with black adapter
- Blade Thickness: 4mm | 0.16″
- Weight: 123g | 4.34oz without sheath, 184g | 6.49oz with sheath
- Product Code: MK-02.0045
- Manufacturer: MK Knives & Tools, Poland
Scout “Postapo”
- Blade: Drop point profile blade with groove grind (GG/hollow), flat grind tip, plain cutting edge
- Steel: Vanadis 4 Extra (61-62 HRC), black DLC coatinng
- Handle: Green canvas Micarta and toxic green G10 spacers
- Sheath: Black carbon Kydex sheath with OD green Kydex additions
- Blade Thickness: 4mm | 0.16″
- Weight: 133g | 4.69oz without sheath, 194g | 6.84oz with sheath
- Product Code: MK-02.0035
- Manufacturer: MK Knives & Tools, Poland
Scout “FuturePunk”
- Blade: Drop point profile blade with groove grind (GG/hollow), plain cutting edge
- Steel: Vanadis 4 Extra (61-62 HRC), black DLC coatinng
- Handle: Red G10 with black inserts
- Sheath: Black Kydex sheath with red additions
- Blade Thickness: 4mm | 0.16″
- Weight: 131g | 4.62oz without sheath, 194g | 6.84oz with sheath
- Product Code: MK-02.0037
- Manufacturer: MK Knives & Tools, Poland
Scout “Postapo”
- Blade: Drop point profile blade with groove grind (GG/hollow), flat grind tip, plain cutting edge
- Steel: Vanadis 4 Extra (61-62 HRC), black DLC coatinng
- Handle: Green G10 & toxic green inserts
- Sheath: Black carbon Kydex sheath with grey and orange Kydex additions
- Blade Thickness: 4mm | 0.16″
- Weight: 133g | 4.69oz without sheath, 194g | 6.84oz with sheath
- Product Code: MK-02.0031
- Manufacturer: MK Knives & Tools, Poland
Scout “Postapo”
- Blade: Drop point profile blade with groove grind (GG/hollow), flat grind tip, plain cutting edge
- Steel: Vanadis 4 Extra (61-62 HRC), black DLC coatinng
- Handle: Earth brown G10 + yellow G10 inserts
- Sheath: Black carbon Kydex sheath with brown Kydex additions
- Blade Thickness: 4mm | 0.16″
- Weight: 138g | 4.86oz without sheath, 200g | 7.05oz with sheath
- Product Code: MK-02.0030
- Manufacturer: MK Knives & Tools, Poland
Scout “Wood Spirit”
- Blade: Drop point profile with Full Flat Grind (FFG), plain cutting edge
- Steel: Elmax (60-61 HRC), black DLC coatinng
- Handle: Desert tan G10 + stabilized wood (walnut) inserts
- Sheath: Coyote Kydex sheath with color additions
- Blade Thickness: 4mm | 0.16″
- Weight: 124g | 4.37oz without sheath, 193g | 6.8oz with sheath
- Product Code: MK-02.0028
- Manufacturer: MK Knives & Tools, Poland
Scout “Natty”
- Blade: Drop point profile with Full Flat Grind (FFG), plain cutting edge
- Steel: Elmax (60-61 HRC), glass blasted finish
- Handle: Black Canvas Micarta + OD green G10 liners
- Sheath: Black Kydex holster with color additions
- Blade Thickness: 4mm | 0.16″
- Weight: 122g | 4.30oz without sheath, 187g | 6.59oz with sheath
- Product Code: MK-02.0019
- Manufacturer: MK Knives & Tools, Poland
Scout “Wood Spirit”
- Blade: Drop point profile with groove grind (GG/hollow), plain cutting edge
- Steel: Elmax (60-61 HRC), handmade horizontal satin
- Handle: Brown G10 & stabilized wood inserts (bog oak)
- Sheath: Black Kydex sheath with color additions
- Blade Thickness: 4mm | 0.16″
- Weight: 127g | 4.47oz without sheath, 189g | 6.66oz with holster
- Product Code: MK-02.0013
- Manufacturer: MK Knives & Tools, Poland
Scout “Perky #1”
- Blade: Drop point profile with groove grind (GG/hollow), plain cutting edge
- Steel: Elmax (60-61 HRC), black DLC coatinng
- Handle: Coyote G10 & black G10 inserts
- Sheath: Black Kydex holster with tan additions
- Blade Thickness: 4mm | 0.16″
- Weight: 133g | 4.69oz without sheath, 195g | 6.87oz with sheath
- Product Code: MK-02.0023
- Manufacturer: MK Knives & Tools, Poland
Scout MK Knives & Tools “Lava Flow” Outdoor Knife
- Blade: Drop point profile with groove grind (GG/hollow), plain cutting edge
- Steel: Elmax (60-61 HRC), black DLC coatinng
- Handle: Black G10 + Lava Flow FatCarbon inserts
- Sheath: Black Kydex sheath with color additions
- Blade Thickness: 4mm | 0.16″
- Weight: 133g | 4.69oz without sheath, 195g | 6.87oz with sheath
- Product Code: MK-02.0021
- Manufacturer: MK Knives & Tools, Poland
Scout “R100R #2”
- Blade: Drop point profile with groove grind (GG/hollow), plain cutting edge
- Steel: Vanax (59-61 HRC), bead blasted finish
- Handle: Green and red G10
- Sheath: Black Kydex holster with red additions
- Blade Thickness: 4mm | 0.16″
- Weight: 127g | 4.47oz without sheath, 189g | 6.66oz with sheath
- Product Code: MK-02.0018
- Manufacturer: MK Knives & Tools, Poland
Scout “GCM”
- Blade: Drop point profile with Full Flat Grind (FFG), plain cutting edge
- Steel: Elmax (60-61 HRC), bead blasted finish
- Handle: Green canvas Micarta + brown G10 liners
- Sheath: Black Kydex sheath with color additions
- Blade Thickness: 4mm | 0.16″
- Weight: 122g | 4.30oz without sheath, 187g | 6.59oz with holster
- Product Code: MK-02.0016
- Manufacturer: MK Knives & Tools, Poland
Scout “3X #2”
- Blade: Drop point profile blade with groove grind (GG/hollow), plain cutting edge
- Steel: Vanadis 4 Extra (62-63 HRC), black PVD coating
- Handle: Tan G10
- Sheath: Coyote Kydex with color additions
- Blade Thickness: 4mm | 0.16″
- Weight: 120g | 4.23oz without sheath, 182g | 6.41oz with sheath
- Product Code: MK-02.0010
- Manufacturer: MK Knives & Tools, Poland