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Fixed Blade Knife Market Value

Analysis of 20,915 fixed blade knife listings to determine current market pricing.

What you'll usually pay

$47.56 typical price

Most are between$18–$186

Brand new$41.24

Used$59.48

On sale now20,915

💡 Used ones cost about 44% more here.

👉 In short easy summary

High value is found in Damascus Steel (-43%) and Skinning Knives (-45%). Premium pricing is driven by ESEE (+173%) and Benchmade (+135%) brands.

💚 Best value for your money

Skinning Knife 1,212 on sale$25.98 · 45% cheaper

Damascus Steel 2,742 on sale$26.98 · 43% cheaper

Chipaway Cutlery 133 on sale$31.08 · 35% cheaper

Tactical Knife 2,059 on sale$35.42 · 26% cheaper

Boning Knife 103 on sale$35.82 · 25% cheaper

Price by brand

Chipaway Cutlery

$31.08-35%

GLOCK

$39.95-16%

Cold Steel

$46.5-2%

Buck Knives

$90+89%

Benchmade

$112+135%

ESEE

$130+173%

Why? Prices range from budget-friendly Chipaway Cutlery (31.08) to premium ESEE (129.74).

Price by type

Skinning Knife

$25.98-45%

Tactical Knife

$35.42-26%

Boning Knife

$35.82-25%

Machete

$39.99-16%

Hunting Knife

$49.99+5%

Survival Knife

$59.97+26%

Why? Specialized Survival Knives (59.97) command a higher premium than Skinning Knives (25.98).

Price by blade material

Damascus Steel

$26.98-43%

Stainless Steel

$38.41-19%

Aluminum

$38.72-19%

Not Specified

$44.98-5%

Forged Steel

$53.54+13%

Carbon Steel

$60+26%

Why? Carbon Steel (60) is significantly more expensive than Damascus Steel (26.98).

🛒 Some on sale right now

Common questions

What is the median price for a new fixed blade knife?

The median price for new listings is 41.24.

Which blade material is the most affordable based on median price?

Damascus Steel is the most affordable at 26.98.

How does the price of Hunting Knives compare to the market median?

Hunting Knives have a median price of 49.99, which is 5% above the market median of 47.56.

How we got these numbers

Worked out from 200 live eBay listings (price range $18–$186, odd outliers ignored). These are asking prices, so use them as a guide. Last checked July 8, 2026.