Earl—December 20, 2025
Big fan. As tiny as a fixed blade can be while maintaining usefulness. The thin profile, excellent taco style kydex sheath that fits snugly, and attractive/grippy micarta scales have left me very satisfied with my first foray into EDC fixed blades that I’ll actually carry. Read more
James Williams—May 12, 2025
The media could not be loaded. I've carried a lot of knives over the years, and the Kizer Muskrat Fixed Blade Knife stands out as one of the most reliable I’ve used. The 3.15-inch blade is just the right size for a wide range of tasks, from slicing through rope to preparing food while camping. The full tang construction gives it a solid feel, and it’s built to withstand tough use without losing its edge. The handle is well-contoured and fits comfortably in my hand, even after extended use. I appreciate the balance between weight and portability – it's sturdy without being cumbersome. Plus, the leather sheath it comes with is rugged and keeps the blade secure during travel. Whether I'm out hiking, working on a project, or just need a reliable everyday carry knife, the Muskrat gets the job done. It’s practical, durable, and definitely a knife I trust to hold up in any situation. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a quality fixed blade. Read more
Tanglef—November 23, 2025
Small inexpensive, knife, sharpens very well. I put a razor sharp edge on this knife within minutes with my Spyderco SharpMaker. Read more
Mike Sloumski—September 22, 2025
The knife fits well in my hand, but I have small to medium hands. The blade came sharp enough to dry shave. I replace the belt clip with a Ulticlip Slim 3.3 for better inside the pocket carry and it works well. The original belt clip worked fine but the Ulticlip allows the knife to sit a little lower in my front pocket for better concealment. But makes it a little harder to return the knife to the sheath. Speaking of the sheath I like the taco design it's small and compact and holds the knife tight, so it doesn't rattle or drop out, but I don't hear an audible click when the knife is seated in the sheath. Overall if you want a small EDC fixed blade that combines a small sheath and is ready to go out of the box you won't be disappointed. Read more
Ramiro Guedea—December 27, 2025
Very nice. Great craftsmanship. Great sheath and clip. Read more
Lala Mood—June 8, 2025
The knife is very well made and feels good on the hand. It is quite a bit smaller than I was expecting (twss). The size is actually nice as an EDC though. It’s small, thin and concealable. I wear it in my waistband and often forget it’s there until I need it. It arrived very sharp. Overall a good purchase. Read more
Ashley S.—November 6, 2024
Kizer is a really good company who gets a lot of unwarranted hate because they are a china based company. Although I love American made knives I don't love the American made price. Kizer is a phenomenal brand in my opinion. I've been eyeing the Kizer Muskrat for a couple of months and finally decided to pull the trigger on purchasing. I am absolutely pleased with my knife. The build quality is great, The weight feels just right and it fits quite well in my hand. Love the jimping on the spine. The blade was incredibly sharp out the box so factory sharpening is pretty dang good. I would recommend Kizer to anyone from a "Knife beginner/novice" all the way to a "Knife Veteran" Five ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ across the board! If you've been looking at Kizer or aren't to sure about them I would suggest just grabbing yourself a Muskrat! Under $60 for D2 (Tool Grade Steel) Will cost a bit more for higher premium steels. Read more
Matthew L. Whitaker—October 26, 2025
I seem to be developing a collection of edc fixed blades. They just suit me. The Kizer Muskrat is a worthy addition. I will compare it, here, with my two other go-to edc's: the Artisan Sea Snake and the Esee Izula. All are full tang and I have them set up for scout carry. The Muskrat blade is 154CM, which is still on of my favorite blade steels. Holds an edge, sharpens well, tough, resists corrosion. The blade is as thick as the Izula, but with the clip point, it is pretty dumpy. It took a bit to hone in an edge I liked, but it will be robust. The design is sleek with the smallest grip, but I like the shallow micarta scales. I added a short paracord snake tail, but my little finger rests on the handle. It comes with a fine kydex sheath, but no attachment (I added loops). The Sea Snake blade is Atrisan's proprietary RPM9 powder steel. I like it. Seems similar to my Leek's Sandvik 14c28n. It has the longest handle (not including the extra choil!) and very smooth g10 scales. The narrowest blade makes it a fine slicer, but the wonderful Wharncliff tip could break if used improperly. It comes with a fine kydex sheath, but no attachment (I added loops). The Izula is 1095 carbon steel, so has a protective coating to resist rust and corrosion. It has thick blade steel, but a nice straight grind with the deepest blade so slices well and maintains strength. The added micarta scales give it the thickest grip. I did not like the included sheath, so found a leather one (bringing its upgrades to $35). The Muskrat, as the clip point, has earned its place in my top trio, but all considered - its price at $45 on sale (the Sea snake *was* a bargain at $39, now $47, and the Izula as the sole US made at $65 [plus $35 for upgrades]) and its strong but dumpy blade, keep it from an overall trophy, yet it is a great edc and worth it. I doubt another clip point will knock it off the podium anytime soon. Read more