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May 8, 2026 8:34 PM

Cold Steel Finn Bear 4" Fixed Blade Knife

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Amazon has Cold Steel Finn Bear 4" Fixed Blade Knife (20PCZ) on sale for $12.61. Shipping is free with Prime or on $35+ orders.

MidwayUSA also has Cold Steel Finn Bear 4" Fixed Blade Knife (20PCZ) on sale for $12.61. Shipping is free on $100+ orders.

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  • Ultimate Versatility: Finnish-inspired utility knife suitable for outdoors; strong enough for skinning large game yet delicate for slicing
  • Rugged Blade: Sub-zero quenched German 4116 stainless steel with hollow grind and 56-57 RC hardness; sturdy point for piercing and curved belly for skinning/carving
  • Secure Hold: Ergonomic polypropylene handle with modified diamond cross-section for comfortable grip and control in various techniques
  • Convenient Sheath: Includes low-profile Secure-Ex polymer pouch-style sheath for belt carry or storage in pack/tackle box
  • Specs: Weight 2.8 oz; Blade length 4"; Blade thickness 2.5 mm; Blade steel German 4116 stainless cryo quenched; Handle length 4.5" high-impact polypropylene; Overall length 8.5"; Fixed blade, straight back shape
  • Note: Not for sale in some specific zip codes

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Amazon has Cold Steel Finn Bear 4" Fixed Blade Knife (20PCZ) on sale for $12.61. Shipping is free with Prime or on $35+ orders.

MidwayUSA also has Cold Steel Finn Bear 4" Fixed Blade Knife (20PCZ) on sale for $12.61. Shipping is free on $100+ orders.

Thanks to Deal Hunter phoinix for sharing this deal.

Details:
  • Ultimate Versatility: Finnish-inspired utility knife suitable for outdoors; strong enough for skinning large game yet delicate for slicing
  • Rugged Blade: Sub-zero quenched German 4116 stainless steel with hollow grind and 56-57 RC hardness; sturdy point for piercing and curved belly for skinning/carving
  • Secure Hold: Ergonomic polypropylene handle with modified diamond cross-section for comfortable grip and control in various techniques
  • Convenient Sheath: Includes low-profile Secure-Ex polymer pouch-style sheath for belt carry or storage in pack/tackle box
  • Specs: Weight 2.8 oz; Blade length 4"; Blade thickness 2.5 mm; Blade steel German 4116 stainless cryo quenched; Handle length 4.5" high-impact polypropylene; Overall length 8.5"; Fixed blade, straight back shape
  • Note: Not for sale in some specific zip codes

Editor's Notes

Written by SaltyOne | Staff
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  • Additional Notes:
    • Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.

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The Finn Bear is a small puukko inspired fixed blade that fits woodcraft, hunting, and everyday cutting, with a comfortable handle and a broad tear drop butt that works well for tamping jars or kitchen prep. It sharpens easily, holds an edge through daily use, and the cloth sheath is more comfortable than the Finn Hawk style hard plastic sheath. The blade has also handled dishwasher trips and deer cleaning without issue. The main knocks are the lack of a hand guard and the sense that it is better for light cutting than stabbing or hard use.

  • Campers packing a backup blade for a go-bag, because it is a compact general-purpose knife that can handle light cutting tasks.

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  • Home cooks doing pickling prep, because the broad butt helps tamp vegetables into jars and the blade stays easy to sharpen.

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  • Hunters cleaning game who want a small belt knife, because it handled deer cleaning and fits woodcraft, hunting, and daily cutting tasks.

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  • Outdoors users who prefer a Scandi-style blade for woodcraft, because the grind is suited to bushcraft tasks and carbon steel sharpens easily.

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  • Buyers wanting a stabbing knife, because it has no hand guard and is meant for light cutting rather than thrusting use.

    ThriftyThread5737CosbysQuaaludes

  • Kitchen users who need a dedicated rack knife, because it comes with a sheath and does not fit a kitchen knife rack easily.

    HappyCircle9126

  • Shoppers expecting a premium original design, because it is described as a Chinese-made knife that is not among the maker's best designs.

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is this similar to a tanto?
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Quote from duckeggs View quoted comment :
is this similar to a tanto?
Only in that they are both knives. Tanto style knives have more of a chisel tip.
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May 9, 2026 2:37 PM
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body9599May 9, 2026 2:37 PM
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This shape and name suggest it is styled after a Finnish knife, or puukko. Traditional, small, general-purpose belt knife designed for woodcraft, hunting, and daily tasks.
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I think I would get Morakniv instead and avoid these Chinese made knives. Cold steel makes some great original designs but these are not one of them.
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May 10, 2026 4:24 AM
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MacaraMay 10, 2026 4:24 AM
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Please comment on quality and value of anyone has any inputs
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Does this rust?

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May 10, 2026 5:54 AM
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ThriftyThread5737May 10, 2026 5:54 AM
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No hand guard, How am I supposed to stab things without my hand going up the blade
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Quote from ThriftyThread5737 View quoted comment :
No hand guard, How am I supposed to stab things without my hand going up the blade
Not that kind of knife. This is more so to cut fishing bait or apple slices when you're having a picnic. If you're asking for murder weapon/shanking style knives, way better options out there
May 10, 2026 10:34 AM
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HappyCircle9126May 10, 2026 10:34 AM
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This has become my go-to kitchen knife. It is comfortable, easy-to-sharpen, and perfect for some tasks like pickling because the broad, tear-drop butt is good for tamping vegetable into jars. Best of all, it's easy to take care of. Has survived many accidental trips through my dishwasher and still looks like the day I bought it 8 or so years ago.
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Quote from foxfai View quoted comment :
Does this rust?
Mine has not in 8 or so years including trips through the dishwasher. It's a solid little blade.
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HappyCircle9126May 10, 2026 10:43 AM
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Please comment on quality and value of anyone has any inputs
I rate the value high - as it's become my go-to kitchen knife, especially for tasks like pickling because of its handle. It's also tough - has survived many accidental trips through my dishwasher in 8 or so years and still looks I just bought it. After all that, it's not hard to keep sharp. Overall this is a well-balanced, non-pretentious blade. I just wish it fit into my kitchen knife rack because messing with the sheath is an extra step (though the cloth sheath on this finn bear is much more comfortable than the tight, hard plastic sheath on the finn hawk).
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Quote from SharpAppliance6833 View quoted comment :
I think I would get Morakniv instead and avoid these Chinese made knives. Cold steel makes some great original designs but these are not one of them.
You'd be wrong. I've had both for 8+ years and my Morakniv is a major PIA to keep sharp. Air dulls that blade just as fast as usage. My finn bear on the other hand survives daily use in the kitchen, many accidental trips through the dishwasher, takes and keeps and edge easily, and still looks like the day I bought it. I've used the morakniv less than a hundred times and it looks like it's been though a world war - and that's with meticulous oil treatment. Granted - the morakniv is carbon steel so you know what you're getting into. Still, if you calculate value as usage / upkeep, the morakniv gets a 1 out of 10 while my finn bear easily earns a 9 out of 10.
BTW - the reason I use the morakniv so little is that the blade doesn't look food-safe - like it would contribute off-flavors. It looks like a knife that belongs in the bait bucket, not in the kitchen.
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Quote from HappyCircle9126 View quoted comment :
You'd be wrong. I've had both for 8+ years and my Morakniv is a major PIA to keep sharp. Air dulls that blade just as fast as usage. My finn bear on the other hand survives daily use in the kitchen, many accidental trips through the dishwasher, takes and keeps and edge easily, and still looks like the day I bought it. I've used the morakniv less than a hundred times and it looks like it's been though a world war - and that's with meticulous oil treatment. Granted - the morakniv is carbon steel so you know what you're getting into. Still, if you calculate value as usage / upkeep, the morakniv gets a 1 out of 10 while my finn bear easily earns a 9 out of 10.
BTW - the reason I use the morakniv so little is that the blade doesn't look food-safe - like it would contribute off-flavors. It looks like a knife that belongs in the bait bucket, not in the kitchen.

Good info thanks.

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Quote from HappyCircle9126 View quoted comment :
You'd be wrong. I've had both for 8+ years and my Morakniv is a major PIA to keep sharp. Air dulls that blade just as fast as usage. My finn bear on the other hand survives daily use in the kitchen, many accidental trips through the dishwasher, takes and keeps and edge easily, and still looks like the day I bought it. I've used the morakniv less than a hundred times and it looks like it's been though a world war - and that's with meticulous oil treatment. Granted - the morakniv is carbon steel so you know what you're getting into. Still, if you calculate value as usage / upkeep, the morakniv gets a 1 out of 10 while my finn bear easily earns a 9 out of 10.BTW - the reason I use the morakniv so little is that the blade doesn't look food-safe - like it would contribute off-flavors. It looks like a knife that belongs in the bait bucket, not in the kitchen.
You do know that Mora has the 14C28N stainless steel option too. Anyway the point of a Scandi grind knife is woodcraft/outdoors stuff. The carbon steel is better for that job. I happen to have both so I know that carbon steel can be a pain but it sharpens up easily enough.

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