{"product_id":"kizer-buddy-fixed-blade-knife-14c28n-micarta","title":"Kizer Buddy Fixed Blade Knife | 14C28N \u0026 Micarta","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"323\" data-end=\"379\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eA good fixed blade earns its keep through use, not size.\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"381\" data-end=\"662\"\u003eDesigned by \u003cstrong data-start=\"393\" data-end=\"414\"\u003eMaksim Epifantsev\u003c\/strong\u003e, the \u003cstrong data-start=\"420\" data-end=\"435\"\u003eKizer Buddy\u003c\/strong\u003e is a compact outdoor knife built around practical performance and comfortable carry. Sized for camp chores, trail meals, everyday utility, and general outdoor use, it delivers the capability of a larger knife without the bulk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"664\" data-end=\"1047\"\u003eThe satin-finished \u003cstrong data-start=\"683\" data-end=\"709\"\u003e14C28N stainless steel\u003c\/strong\u003e blade offers excellent corrosion resistance, dependable edge retention, and easy maintenance—qualities that have made it one of our favorite steels for outdoor knives. Its versatile drop point profile provides a balance of control and cutting performance that's equally at home preparing food around camp or tackling daily cutting tasks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1049\" data-end=\"1364\"\u003eContoured \u003cstrong data-start=\"1059\" data-end=\"1077\"\u003eMicarta scales\u003c\/strong\u003e provide a secure, comfortable grip while adding the durability and weather resistance that outdoorsmen have relied on for decades. Full-tang construction offers confidence when the work gets serious, and the included Kydex sheath keeps the Buddy secure and ready for the next adventure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1366\" data-end=\"1479\"\u003eSimple, capable, and easy to carry, the Buddy is the kind of knife that quietly becomes part of your regular kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"l5onn9\" data-start=\"1653\" data-end=\"1674\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eWhy We Like It\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1676\" data-end=\"2019\"\u003eThe Buddy checks a lot of boxes for us. The size is easy to carry, the 14C28N steel is tough and low-maintenance, and the Micarta scales feel right at home around camp or on the trail. It's the sort of fixed blade that doesn't demand attention—it simply gets the job done and keeps finding its way back into your pack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"928\" data-end=\"1151\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"\u003eSpecs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.00\"; Drop Point; 14C28N; Satin Finish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandle:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.24\" Micarta\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverall:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.24\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSheath:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kydex\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 2.50 oz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin: \u003c\/strong\u003eChina\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1081A8\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Kizer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43888460202050,"sku":"KI181A8","price":57.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0674\/8346\/7842\/files\/kizer-buddy-fixed-blade-14c28n-micarta.webp?v=1782318491","url":"https:\/\/bearandotteroutdoors.com\/products\/kizer-buddy-fixed-blade-knife-14c28n-micarta","provider":"Bear \u0026 Otter Outdoors","version":"1.0","type":"link"}