How to Wear a Boot or Shoe Knife

How to Wear Boot Knives

Ideally created for protection, shoe knives and boot knives are constructed to fit in the average calf high boot. In most cases, a shoe knife or boot knife is made like a dagger with a leather sheath on top to make getting to it quickly if necessary. Most referred to as boot knives, they can also fit into purses, bags, and glove compartments. A number of them also come with a shoulder harness to wear under a jacket, coat, or blazer, or a sheath to attach to your belt or ankle boot.

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One of the biggest advantages of owning a boot knife is that it is concealable, and it is ideal for self-defense. Moreover, because boot knives are typically constructed with a slim blade and handle, you will be suitable for everyday carry.

Shoe and boot knives are used by and for:

• Military
• Self Defense
• Martial Arts
• Law Enforcement
• Camping
• Hunting
• Fishing

To give you a better idea of the shoe knives and boot knives on the market today, below are product reviews on a few of the more popular products.

Top-Rated Boot & Shoe Knives

1-Smith & Wesson SWHRT Black HRT Boot Knife

Smith & Wesson is famously known for constructing high-quality guns. Now this well-known company has put their expertise into creating another type of item that can be carried every day for protection. The Smith & Wesson H.R.T., standing for Hostage Rescue Team, tactical boot knife features a black Teflon powder coated high carbon stainless steel 4.74-inch fixed blade. The blade is double-edged and spear-shaped for sharpness and to make cutting easier at the point of contact. Many buyers of this product stated that it was sharp right out of the box.

The black coating on the blade protects this high-grade stainless from corrosion and damage. When you grip the ribbed rubber handle you will notice that the oversized crossguard prevents your hand from sliding up onto the blade when you’re using it. This provides you with confidence that you will maintain a firm grasp of the handle and void risking injury. The leather sheath that comes with the Smith & Wesson SWHRT has a snap closure and steel clip that lets you fit it onto your boot or your belt. Users have praised this boot knife for the fact that wearing the sheath in the boot with the knife in it is quite comfortable. More Owner Reviews⇒

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2-Schrade SCHF20 Full Tang Fixed Blade with Sheath

For more than 25 years, Taylor Brands has been producing some of the best, high-quality stainless steel knives on the market. For the price and style of this one, you can’t go wrong.

The Schrade SCHF20 Full Tang Fixed Blade with Sheath looks a lot different than your average boot knife. The blade has a stonewashed finish, due to being constructed of 8Cr13MoV high carbon stainless steel. To add to the integrity of the knife, the blade is double-edged and spear-shaped to guarantee sharpness from the first time of usage. This is sure to limit the time you spend sharpening your knife.

To separate itself again with the style and design of the blade, the Schrade SCHF20 Full Tang Fixed Blade possesses a jimping and blood groove. Not too shabby, when you consider that the blade on this boot knife is 9 inches long, much longer than the blade on most boot knives.

The G-10 handle is constructed with notches and slabs that many users comment that it gives this boot knife a nice grip. Like a few others, there is a lanyard ring to wear around the neck. There is a sheath that comes with it. However, it doesn’t lock or snap the knife into place, and many buyers have said that they are concerned with it falling out when it is worn on the waist. If you were it in your boot, then it is not that big of a deal. More Reviews of Schrade Here⇒

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3-Kershaw Secret Agent

The Kershaw Secret Agent has been seen in action on Survival Bros and its strength, durability and indestructibility was proven when it was put to the test by slicing through plastic, aluminum, kelp, rope, fiberglass, and even jellyfish!  This lightweight, 3-oz, boot knife is perfect for tactical use, personal protection, and recreational activities like fishing, hunting, and camping.  The single edge 4.4-inch stainless steel blade has a stealthy non-reflective black oxide finish.  The handle is reinforced synthetic polymer textured rubber designed to provide better grip, increased strength, and stability.

The Secret Agent boot knife offers additional carry options to suit any user’s preference.  It is easily concealed into a high performing sheath that has a clip that allows it to be worn on a belt or underneath the waistband. The sheath has been designed with slots for leg carry straps and a lanyard hold can be found in the handle, really offering versatility and accessibility.  Read More Reviews Here⇒

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4-United Cutlery Combat Toothpick Boot Knife

The United Cutlery Combat Commander boot knife is an overall 9 3/8-inches with a 5 1/8-inch double-edged dagger.  With a blade made of AUS-8 stainless steel with a black coating that protects it from rust and corrosion, you can be sure it will cut through anything and its edge last a long time.  The over-molded rubber grip makes this knife easy to hold.

This boot knife by United Cutlery will keep you ready for anything with a black leather sheath with a stainless steel clip.  The sheath clips onto your boot and the knife slides easily into.  There are multiple ways that you can also wear this knife.  The sheath offers the ability to be worn on a belt and the handle of the Combat Commander offers a lanyard hole.

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5-Tactical Warrior Tanto Full Tang Emergency Boot Knife

The first thing you will notice about this boot knife that sets it apart from its peers is the design. The blade and handle are all one piece, which is referred to as full tang. The blade is also made of 440 stainless steel, which is a level of stainless steel used to construct some of the sharpest and strongest knives on the market.

For added security, there is a whistle built inside of the handle. It comes with its own sheath for wearing in your boot or waist, and a small cord so that it can be worn around your neck. This boot knife is priced low, therefore, making it an extremely affordable knife. More Owner Review Here⇒

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Bottom Line

Shoe knives and boot knives are just what the name suggests: knives that can be concealed in your ankle boot or high top shoe. Basically, for protection, they are easy to hide and very simple to use. As a last ditch weapon, all it takes is for you to pull the boot knife out of the sheath for any tough situation you might need to use it in.