The White River Firecraft FC 3.5 Pro is the smallest knife in the Firecraft series and one built for heavy use in real survival situations. Designed by Jason Tietz and made in the USA by White River Knife & Tool in Fremont, Michigan, it is compact enough for everyday carry, tough enough for camping, hunting, and backpacking, and a natural companion to the larger Firecraft knives.
What sets every Firecraft apart is fire. A notch on the spine is built for striking a ferro rod, and one comes with every knife, so you can throw sparks without dragging your cutting edge across the rod. Pair that with feathering sticks and processing tinder, and the FC 3.5 covers the whole fire-making job as a true bushcraft knife.
The FC 3.5 Pro runs a 3.5 inch blade on .130 inch stock, 7.75 inches overall at 3.8 ounces. Current builds come in CPM MagnaCut at 63 to 64 Rc, with CPM S35VN at 59 to 60 Rc and a black Cerakote CPM 3V version also in stock. Our comparison of every major knife steel breaks down the tradeoffs among the three.
Textured G10 scales bolt on and come off, giving a rugged grip and the freedom to swap colors. We carry the knife in black, green with orange liners, orange, and hi-vis, plus separate Firecraft 3.5 scale kits in black, orange, and green and orange for anyone who wants to change the look later.