Free Knives: Survival, Tactical & Hunting Knife Offers
Whether you’re looking for an everyday carry knife, a camping or survival knife there are countless options available that won’t put a dent in your wallet.
Many major brands offer free knives as part of promotional giveaways, contests, part of subscriptions, to get you on their email list, or as part of a bigger promotional offer, all as different ways to sell their products and get customers.
So is getting a free knife too good to be true?
Let’s find out.
What’s the free knife deal: is it actually free?
Yes, it’s actually free.
In fact, it’s a pretty common marketing tactic these days.
These knives are being offered for free to the public as a promotional tool for the company offering them.
They can offer free products as part of a larger promotional marketing plan that comes with a secondary subscription (which you can cancel) and as part of a bigger promotional offer through upsells.
Companies that offer free knives do it in order to increase their visibility among people who may not have otherwise been aware of their product.
By providing a quality item at no cost, companies can demonstrate the value of their product even before it is purchased. This can lead to increased sales down the line once people become familiar with the brand and its offerings.
Additionally, as more people become aware of the company’s products, other potential partners may be interested in working with them as well, which could result in additional revenue streams for the business.
Are you starting to get the idea?
Are Free Knives Worth it?
In our opinion, Yes. If it means paying less, why not? You can try out the product out and many of the companies offer your money back if you do not like it. However, paying again the cost of shipping to return the product only to get your money back for the original shipping fee kind of defeats the whole purpose.
To make up for not charging directly for their knives, some companies may charge a slightly higher price for shipping than what one might find on Amazon.
Even though they are advertised as free, you do have to pay for shipping costs. Despite the slightly higher shipping costs which some of them may have, you will save 10-30 bucks rather than buying it from Amazon, eBay or other retailers.
Are These Free Offers Legit?
Generally, these offers are legit and you will actually receive the knife you ordered. However, it is important to do research before jumping in on any type of promotional offer. The people that scream scam just did not realize what the whole offer was.
The people that complain do so because they signed up for an extra service that they feel like they did not know about. Some of them have a 14-day trial video course subscription that you enroll in, have a newsletter, or some other upsell attached to the offer, so be sure to not check the boxes that get you to buy an extra product and just check if anything else is added in when you go for your purchase. Simple.
Pricing
What are the conditions and the fine print of the free knives?
This is where you are going to want to read up on a bit so you do not feel like you know what you are buying. While the knives are actually free. There are some conditions. Each company has its own deal so you are going to want to figure that out before you buy, but usually, it comes down to:
1. Outdoor companies might require you to sign up for their newsletter or email list in order to get the free knife.
This is actually not a bad thing as you will then be kept in the loop regarding new products, deals, and promotions.
2. You have to pay for the shipping
As mentioned above, the cost varies between $5.95 – 18.95.
3. You may be signed up to part of a subscription
The free products the company is offering oftentimes come with some other program that might be part of a subscription (remember the free music CDs you could get back in the 90s if you signed up for a subscription? You could cancel it the next day and keep the 10 free CDs! I can’t believe the company still made money off that). So the same deal is happening here, you get something free, they enroll you into a monthly program and all you have to do is cancel it in the first few weeks to get it free.
4. The companies may have secondary offers for when you buy the knife
One common way for these companies to earn some money on the upsells that are offered in checkout which are other products that can be added to your basket. This is where they make their money back. While not everyone buys extra products, enough people do, so it makes it worthwhile for them to continue the free giveaway. What this means is that if you add up all the prices of the checkout items, they will cover the price of the free bag, as well as the product that you purchased.
So what does this all mean?
It means that you should read the fine print. Every company has its own way of doing things. But like most free things there usually is something else involved, so just be aware of that and you won’t be disappointed. Because again it is cheaper than getting it elsewhere.
What Types of Free Knives are available?
There are a variety of knives that have deals like this. There are both folding knives as well as fixed blades often marketed hunting, survival and tactical knives.
Here we have picked 5 knives that we feel our a good deal.
1. Rapid Defense Knife
Details
- Blade Length: 3.5″
- Overall Length: 10″
- Blade Material: Durable 44 Steel
- Handle Material: Non-slip Plastic Ergonomic handle
- Weight: 3.2oz
Offer
- Free Fixed Blade Knife Retail price at $50. Pay only 12.95 for shipping. Get the product in 7-10 days. No Gimmicks, No extra subscription required.
- Benefits
- Covered by a money-back guarantee.
Fine Print
- There are NO EXTRAS that you have to pay for on this deal. There are however 4 different upsells that you can add to your basket.
- The fine print reads “you also consent to receive email at the email address you provided, as well as prerecorded messages, auto-dialed phone calls and SMS text messages at the phone number you provided from Entremax Inc, and other 3rd party partners standard rates may apply. You understand that your consent is not a condition of purchase. Reply HELP for help & STOP to cancel.”
Verdict
- No funny business on this one. No extra fees. You do not have to sign up for a newsletter, although you agree for them to send you offers in the future you can easily cancel.
2. Those Who Served Tactical Knife
Details
- Blade Length: 3.5″
- Overall Length: 10″
- Blade Material: Steel with Black Ceramic Finish
- Handle Material: Non-slip Plastic Ergonomic handle
- Weight: 3.2oz
Offer
- Free Fixed Blade Knife Retail price at $79.95. Pay only 15.95 for shipping and handling. Get the product in 7-10 days.
Benefits
- Covered by 60-day money-back guarantee. Do Not need to buy upsells or monthly subscriptions
Fine Print
- There are NO EXTRAS that you have to pay for on this deal. There are however 3 different upsells that you can add to your basket, but you do not have to purchase anything.
Verdict
- No extra fees. You do not have to sign up for a newsletter, although you agree for them to send you offers in the future.
3. SHADOW BLACK RESCUE KNIFE
Details
- Blade Length: 3.25″
- Overall Length: 8″
- Blade Material: High Carbon Stainless Steel
- Handle Material: Stainless Steel
Offer
- Only pay $12.95 shipping and handling. Nothing else to it. Shipping takes 5 days.
Benefits
- Covered by a 100% money-back guarentee.
Fine Print
- The claim: “No memberships, no recurring billing and no hidden charges! Just cover the shipping fee and we will dispatch your free knife within 48 hours with UPS!”
Verdict
- This one has no extra stuff involved, not hidden details or charges you need to be aware of. There are 4 upsells but all are smaller products
4. Mtech Stone Wash USA Pocket Knife
Details
- Blade Length: 3.25″
- Overall Length: 8″
- Blade Material: High Carbon Stainless Steel
- Handle Material: Stainless Steel
Offer
- Free Pocket Folding Knife Originally priced at $59. Only pay $9.95 shipping and handling.
Benefits
- Covered by a 100% money-back guarantee.
Fine Print
- Order includes Free MTech Xtreme Knife + 14-day Free access to the Liberty Magazine with featuring updates and news on gun laws, new products and industry insights, and more all for just $59.95/mo billed after your 14 days Free. You need to cancel this within 2 weeks in order for you to get the knife free.
Verdict
- If you cancel the magazine subscription within the first 2 weeks then you get a knife for $9.95. If you do not cancel the newsletter subscription services you will be charged every month. So if you do not want the subscription cancel it and you still get a super cheap knife!
5. The Colossal Fixed Blade Knife
Details
- Blade Length: 5.5″
- Overall Length: 10.5″
- Blade Material: Ceramic Coated Steel Polymer Blend
- Handle Material: Rubber
- Weight: 12oz
Offer
- Free Folding Blade Knife Retail price at $99.95. Get the product in 7-10 days. Pay 9.95 shipping and handling
Benefits
- Covered By a 60-day refund.
Fine Print
- There are 4 different upsells that you can add to your basket. They all look like decent upsell products but you do not have to buy any of them. The order also includes a Lifetime Guaranteed 53% Membership Discount to become a member of the National Self-Reliance Initiative for just $57.00/mo (Normally $119 a month) which starts after a FREE 14 DAY TRIAL. It gets you access to dozens of Courses, Tools and Experts aimed at making you self-reliant. You need to cancel this within 2 weeks in order for you to get the knife free.
Verdict
- The retail price of the knife of $99.95 seems high, but because you can get this knife for only $9.95 it’s worth it. You need to cancel this within 2 weeks in order for you to get the knife free, but if you like the membership than keep it!