White River Knives Firecraft - Survival, Outdoor & Bushcraft Series

White River Firecraft knives are in stock at KnifeArt and ship the same business day. We are an authorized White River dealer and one of their first. Every Firecraft knife ships with the White River lifetime warranty. Free US shipping on orders over $150. We only collect sales tax on orders shipped to Arkansas and Florida, and every purchase earns points in our buyer rewards program. We offer expert assistance; feel free to call or email.

About the White River Firecraft Series

The White River Firecraft is the bushcraft and survival platform in the White River Knives lineup. Every knife in the series shares the same core design: a full-tang fixed blade with a sharpened notch on the spine for striking a ferro rod, a polished stainless steel divot for use with a fire bow, and a Kydex sheath with a ferro rod included. The Firecraft series is built by White River Knife and Tool in Michigan from CPM MagnaCut or CPM S35VN steel, and every model ships ready to work. The series covers four blade lengths from 3.5 to 7 inches plus the White River Firecraft Puukko, a Scandinavian-influenced variant with a Scandi grind. For buyers shopping white river firecraft for sale, every model in the series is in stock and ready to ship the same business day.

White River Firecraft Models

White River Firecraft FC3.5 Pro

The White River Firecraft FC3.5 is the compact platform in the series. Blade length is 3.5 inches, overall length is 7.75 inches, blade thickness is 0.130 inches, and weight is 3.8 oz. in the S35VN configuration or 4.3 oz. in MagnaCut. The modified clip point blade is wide enough for camp tasks while compact enough for everyday carry. Bolt-on textured G10 handle scales are removable and available in black, OD green/orange, and orange. Each white river firecraft 3.5 includes a Kydex sheath with ferro rod. The FC3.5 is the most popular Firecraft model for EDC-oriented buyers and backpackers who want a capable fixed blade at minimal weight.

White River Firecraft FC4

The White River Firecraft FC4 steps up to a 4.0-inch blade with an overall length of 9.0 inches and a weight of 6 oz. The FC4 is the most versatile size in the lineup, covering the full range of bushcraft and camp tasks without the bulk of the larger models. The Canvas Micarta handle with orange G10 liner gives the FC4 a grip that stays secure, wet or dry. CPM S35VN at 58-60 HRC. Includes Kydex sheath and ferro rod.

White River Firecraft FC5

The White River Firecraft FC5 has a 5.0-inch blade, 10.0 inches overall, and weighs 8 oz. It covers both bushcraft and hunting tasks in a single knife, making it the right choice for hunters who want fire-starting capability alongside a blade sized for field dressing and camp processing.

White River Firecraft FC7

The White River Firecraft FC7 is the full-size platform in the series with a 7.0-inch blade, 12.0 inches overall, and a weight of 12 oz. The FC7 is built for heavy camp and survival tasks: batoning larger wood, chopping, and sustained field processing. It is the Firecraft for buyers who want the most capable single tool in the series.

White River Firecraft Puukko

The White River Firecraft Puukko, designated FC-PKO, is a distinct design within the Firecraft series. Designer Jason Tietz drew on traditional Scandinavian puukko proportions and fitted the blade with a Scandi grind rather than the flat grind used on the other Firecraft models. The Scandi grind excels at wood carving, featherstick prep, and fine camp work, and is the geometry most associated with traditional bushcraft practice. The FC-PKO retains the ferro rod notch and fire bow divot shared across the series and ships with a Kydex sheath and ferro rod. CPM S35VN at 58-60 HRC. The white river firecraft puukko is the recommendation for buyers who prioritize traditional bushcraft skills and want a grind geometry optimized for woodworking.

White River Firecraft Steel Options

The Firecraft series is available in two premium steels. CPM MagnaCut is the current flagship option, heat-treated to 62-64 HRC by White River. MagnaCut delivers the best currently available combination of edge retention, toughness, and corrosion resistance and is the steel we recommend for buyers who want the highest performing option. CPM S35VN at 58-60 HRC is the standard configuration and remains an excellent premium stainless steel for bushcraft and outdoor use. Both are American-made particle metallurgy alloys. Specific steel options are listed on each product page.

Why the White River Firecraft

The Firecraft series is the best bushcraft fixed blade platform built in America at this price point, and the best survival fixed blade option for buyers who prioritize fire starting as a core capability. Most fixed blades can be used with a ferro rod if you improvise, but the Firecraft has a machined notch in the spine specifically positioned to throw sparks cleanly and consistently. Combined with the fire bow divot on the larger models, the Firecraft is the most complete fire-starting fixed blade in American production knives. We have been an authorized White River dealer since the early days of the brand and recommend the Firecraft series without hesitation to any buyer who prioritizes bushcraft, survival preparedness, or backcountry outdoor use.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which Firecraft size should I choose?

For everyday carry and lightweight backcountry use, the white river firecraft 3.5 is the right choice. For general camp and bushcraft use where you want more blade, the FC4 covers the widest range of tasks. For hunters who want one knife to handle field dressing and camp work, the FC5. For heavy camp and survival use where blade length matters, the FC7. For buyers who prioritize wood carving and traditional bushcraft grind geometry, the white river firecraft puukko.

Does the Firecraft come with a ferro rod?

Yes. Every White River Firecraft knife ships with a ferro rod included in the Kydex sheath. The sheath is designed to carry the rod integrated with the knife so it is always available when you need it. The notch on the spine of each Firecraft blade is positioned specifically to strike the rod cleanly.

What is the difference between the Firecraft and the Ursus?

The Firecraft series is optimized for bushcraft and fire-starting with a thinner grind, a dedicated ferro rod notch, and a profile suited to wood processing and camp tasks. The Ursus series is the heavier platform with thicker stock and a geometry suited to sustained hard use, hunting, and batoning. Both include a ferro rod. If bushcraft and fire craft are the priority, the White River Firecraft is the right series. If hard use and big game hunting are the priority, the Ursus is the right choice.