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White River Axiom
The White River Axiom is a small drop point with a big attitude, light enough to carry every day and capable enough to handle a deer. It is a Smith & Sons design built entirely in the USA by White River Knife & Tool in Fremont, Michigan, part of a partnership that runs more than a decade.
White River Axiom Drop Point Blade
The Axiom runs a 2.88 inch drop point ground from .10 inch stock, a balance of slicing ability and tip strength that suits field dressing as well as daily chores. White River precision grinds, heat treats, cryogenically tempers, and leather hones every blade, so it arrives extremely sharp and ready to work. Owners run it on deer and as an everyday fixed blade alike.
CPM MagnaCut at 63 to 64 Rc
The blade is CPM MagnaCut hardened to 63 to 64 Rc, pairing strong edge retention with the toughness and corrosion resistance a hunting knife needs around blood, water, and weather. Our comparison of every major knife steel explains why MagnaCut suits a small fixed blade like this one.
Micarta and Richlite Handles and Kydex Sheath
Ergonomic 3.87 inch scales give a secure, comfortable grip for their size. We carry the Axiom in Natural Canvas Micarta with black liners, Natural Burlap Micarta, and Maple and Black Richlite, all covered in our guide to knife handle materials. At 6.75 inches overall and just 2.5 ounces, it rides in the included multi-position Kydex sheath.
Choosing Among the Smith & Sons Designs
The Axiom sits in the middle of White River's Smith & Sons lineup. The Apex is stouter, with a curved clip point on .130 inch stock, and the Shoal is thinner and lighter for birds and trout. Every one is guaranteed for life and sharpened free, and the full range of fixed blade knives is one click away.