Carbon Knife
Carbon Knife
Ultralight and ultra-sharp, the Carbon Knife from Argali is a "one knife" solution for backcountry hunters that want to be able to cut up an entire elk or deer without needing to sharpen their knife. Crafted in the USA from super-premium S35VN stainless steel for superior edge retention, the Carbon Knife is also made with textured G10 removable handles, which gives the knife the feel of full handled blade at the weight of a skeletonized knife, weighing in at a meager 1.8 ounces.
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Features
Features
- Weight: 1.8 ounces
- Steel-CPM-S35VN (Stainless)
- Overall Length- 7.25"
- Blade Length- 3.25"
- Handle Length- 4"
- Handle Material-Textured G10
- Blade Style-Drop point
- Sheath Type-Kydex
- Edge Angle: 20 Degrees
- Sheath/Belt Attachment-Compatible with Argali EDC Lock Knife Sheath Clip (sold separately)
Detailed Overview
Detailed Overview
Ultralight and ultra-sharp, the Carbon Knife from Argali is a "one knife" solution for backcountry hunters that want to be able to cut up an entire elk or deer without needing to sharpen their knife. Crafted in the USA from super-premium S35VN stainless steel for superior edge retention, the Carbon Knife is also made with textured G10 removable handles, which gives the knife the feel of full handled blade at the weight of a skeletonized knife, weighing in at a meager 1.8 ounces.
Why S35VN Steel-In order to make a knife that would hold an edge to cut an entire elk without needing to be sharpened, we wanted the best steel on the market. We wanted a steel that could hold an edge, but wasn't so hard that you couldn't field hone it if you needed to. With its' high Chromium and Vanadium content, as well as the structural alignment of the steel that occurs during the heat treatment, S35VN is simply the best steel on the market for hunting knives with its' unmatched durability, hardness, edge retention and corrosion resistance.

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Carbon Knife
- 5 stars: 89 (93%)
- 4 stars: 5 (5%)
- 3 stars: 2 (2%)
- 2 stars: 0 (0%)
- 1 star: 0 (0%)
I got this knife when it first came out in 2019. I am about to buy the sawtooth and realized I should probably write a long-term use review for the Carbon. Right out of the box I was immediately blown away by the ergonomics of this knife! I have a TON of knives and try to stay on the lighter side, always trying to find the perfect blend of lightweight but functional/ergonomics and the carbon knife IS JUST THAT. Perfect jimping in all the right areas, perfect blade thickness and steel choice for an all around perfect knife. There is so much attention to detail, including the G10 scales you don't see in some of these other lightweight knives, which makes a big difference when you are using the knife for it's intended purpose. Don't get sucked in by the marketing of some of these other companies that emphasize lightweight hunting knives, the Argali team has done it right! It has proven itself throughout the years processing countless animals and game. What I didn't realize is that it would soon replace all my EDC knives and I carry this daily for everything from the kitchen to becoming a box opening ninja. JUST BUY IT AND DON'T LOOK BACK!
The overall knife quality is great 5/5. Good for quartering animals, but I bought the knife for gutting deer also, and it does not perform well at all in that category. My regular buck knife is much more effective when gutting deer.
Love it one over the best lightweight and super sharp
Gutted, skinned, butchered a whitetail this week with this knife. Outstanding performance from start to finish. One of the best knives I have ever used.
Great knife…everything a backcountry hunter needs and nothing more.
Out of the package it appears to be a great knife. Fits well with the sheath clip. Have not had a chance to use in the field. That will be the test to earn the fifth star.
C’è voluto parecchio tempo per entrare in possesso della creatura. La stagione di Caccia ci dirà come si comporta sul campo. Al momento lo trovo molto più pesante di quello che uso normalmente, ma è anche molto più strutturato: in mano hai un vero coltello che può fare più compiti. Il Grip È fantastico. E penso che renderà molto semplice l’uso.
I really like this knife! Light enough to to carry all the time, stays sharp, easy to sharpen, perfect size and shape for field dressing, skinning, and breaking down an animal.
Amazing quality and featherlight
Argali is the best! I broke my knife tip and no questions asked just where do I want my new one. Out F<"(ing Standing service. Customer service #1.
The look, weight and feel of this knife is great. I need to fill a tag before I can use it and give a better review. But I've been happy with all the Argali products I own so far.
This is the best knife made and this is the best company to buy from . They stand behind their products and customer service is 110 percent. You will not go wrong buying any of their products.
Sharpest knife I have ever seen out of the box! Seriously scary sharp
Hi SK,
Thanks for your review! Glad you enjoy the knife, and hope you get a lot of use out of it.
-Argali
What a fantastic knife! Light, nimble and sharp a razor right from the box. The workmanship is fantastic, and I can foresee this knife lasting me my lifetime. I will be using this knife for whitetails and smaller game, and it was exactly what i was looking for! I just wish the Magnacut version had been available when I purchased this. I'm sure the S35V stell will hold an edge great, too.
Super sharp and light weight
Extremely sharp and extremely light weight. I have other knives in S35V and it does a great job holding an edge. You won't have to resharpen in the field. The handle is very grippy and has a good feel. Overall I'm very happy with the knife.
Feels great in the hand, lightweight, and sharp. I can't wait to use it in the field.
Bought the first one at a friend’s suggestion. Received it and thought “well that’s a small knife”. Have used it on two white tail and a turkey and can say that the knife is bad ass. I felt like a surgeon with the first deer. Very impressed with the thoughtfulness on finger press point placements. Makes for zero slippage when hands are bloody. So I bought a second and gave it to another friend for Christmas. He’s also impressed. Keep up the good work Argali.
Hey Paul,
Thanks for the kind words! We love it when friends send on our products to their friends. Congrats on several successful hunts.
Marshal
Just used my new knife processing two full deer back to back. It was still borderline "too sharp" by the end of the second animal. I love it. I just bought a second one as a gift for a friend.
I have owned this knife for several years and both field dressed and broken down many animals. I was reminded last week of how much I love this knife after a buddy and I doubled up on both elk and mule deer. I was amazed that with the help of a worksharp field sharpener (just the ceramic rod) it was as sharp at the end of breaking down 4 big animals as when we started. I just can't say enough about the Carbon knife. Looks great, feels great, and works GREAT! Just buy it. You will never regret it.
I bought this as a gift for my grandson who is just getting into hunting and I have been hunting for 57 years and find this to be the perfect knife for just about any job in the field.
I’ve only had my carbon for a few weeks, so can’t speak to its long term durability or maintaining an edge, but it did work great for field dressing the two axis deer I’ve used it on so far. It’s incredibly lightweight and easy to handle for skinning and deboning meat. I wasn’t sure how I’d feel about the handle and scales, but they really do fit comfortably in hand and are easy to grip in various positions. The jimping on the spine of the blade is a little too aggressive, making it slightly difficult to clean up after use deboning, but it’s a minor inconvenience compared with the overall performance of the knife. I really liked the look of the carbon stealth, but quickly came to appreciate the added visibility of the orange scales in the field. Overall I’m very satisfied with the knife so far, and have recommended it to several friends. Thanks for a great product, Argali!
As others have said the ergonomics of this knife are perfect. It fits great in the hand, has grip in all the right places and is awesome to work with. I just got a chance to field dress a bear with it and it worked flawlessly, held it's edge the entire time. I brought it home, washed it up and put it back to work butchering and found myself reaching for this knife more than my boning knife that I've been using to butcher for years. Argali nailed it with this knife, couldn't be happier!
Awesome knife, good quality
Great service and response to a well made knife.
I shot a small 5x4 elk last year, 5.5 miles back in the wilderness. Skinned and deboned the entire elk by my self without touching up the blade once. Light weight and dependable! Good thing too, because it was the only knife I hade with me. I can’t say enough good things about this knife. If you live in the backcountry in the fall, it needs to be in your pack!
Couldn’t have been more happy with this knife. Was able to cut a whole mule deer buck up and it still held its sharpness. Argali constantly keeps putting out great products.
I purchased this knife a few years ago, and it has performed better than expected. I processed at least two deer and tons of waterfowl with it before needing to be resharpened. Last month I decided to take advantage of the free sharpening service and sent the knife in. The process was very simple and got a return confirmation within a couple days saying the knife was on its way back. Very quick turn around time! Unfortunately, when checking the mail, the post office sent me a claim letter instead with pieces of the return packaging including a hand written post note saying the knife was now sharp and wishing me good luck on the season. The letter stated that the package was found opened and the contents gone. I am pretty sure the knife was stolen. Needless to say I was beyond frustrated. Even though I knew it wasn’t their fault, I decided to call Argali just to make sure some sort of mistake didn’t happen on their end such as sealing the package and forgetting to put the knife in it (I know I’ve made mistakes like that when busy and trying to rush). I spoke with Marshal and he confirmed that no such mistake was made and asked me which knife it was and would see if there was anything they could do for me. I went forward with filing the claim at the post office, and not two hours later I got a. Unexpected text from Marshal stating that they are sending me a new knife and apologizing for the occurrence. I was blown away! The misplaced knife was in no way their fault, but they still took care of me anyway. Talk about amazing customer service! I have had nothing but great results from all of their products I’ve purchased, and now I can say they have the outstanding customer service to match. Thank you Argali for going above and beyond most. I will be a customer for life.
Check out Clay Hayes's vid on Youtube about this knife. He's the real deal.
Last year I did a lot of research looking for a new hunting knife and I settled on this one.I got to use it on my Elk and it made quick work out that. The knife felt really balanced very comfortable in my hand. When I got my deer I thought i would try my Benchmade Bugout and it didn't come close to the same feel I very quickly went back to this knife. Two animals and is still sharp