LionSteel knives: innovative Italian design

Reasons to buy LionSteel

LionSteel uses high-quality materials and cutting-edge production techniques to manufacture durable and reliable knives. This brand has won the following prizes over the past years, including the ‘Overall Knife of the Year’, the ‘Manufacturing Quality Award’ and the ‘Most Innovative Imported Design’ award during the Blade Show in the USA. If that isn't proof of quality...

LionSteel knives: blades

Many of LionSteel's knives have blades made Böhler M390 steel or Sleipner steel. LionSteel also commonly uses CPM MagnaCut steel. This is a premium type of stainless steel known for its hardness, wear resistance and corrosion resistance. All the aforementioned steel types can handle their own, making them great choices for LionSteel's pocket knives and outdoor knives.

LionSteel knives: handles

The knives are available in different handle materials. Think of aluminium, titanium, micarta or a variety of luxurious wood types. LionSteel is known for their use of integral handles for some of their knives. An integral handle means the handle is made from one piece of material, resulting in a seamless design without screws or other fasteners.

Knivesandtools Exclusives

Knivesandtools has special 'Exclusive' versions of existing LionSteel knives. These Knivesandtools Exclusives feature CPM MagnaCut blades or 3V steel. Check our series pages of LionSteel knives to see if there are Exclusive Knivesandtools editions.

LionSteel series

LionSteel M1

The LionSteel M1 is a compact fixed knife in the famous LionSteel M series. This is the perfect knife to carry with you on a daily basis for all kinds of different tasks. The blade is made from stainless Austrian Böhler M390 steel.

LionSteel M4

The LionSteel M4 is an all-round fixed knife. It is designed as a knife for bushcraft enthusiasts and other outdoor fans.

LionSteel M5

The LionSteel M5 is the perfect combination of hunting knife and survival knife. The blades are made from Sleipner steel. The M5 is incredibly strong with a blade thickness of 4.5 mm

LionSteel M7

The fixed knives in the LionSteel M7 series are large and sturdy knives for outdoor use. The blades are made from Sleipner steel.

LionSteel T5

The LionSteel T5 is a tough-looking fixed knife designed to be an all-round tactical knife. From making fire to food prep; the LionSteel T5 is there for you.

LionSteel T6

The LionSteel T6 is a large fixed knife. Its size falls between the T5 and the M7. Just like these other LionSteel knives, the T6 is very solidly constructed.

LionSteel Thrill

The Lionsteel Thrill lives up to its name. It is a sensational modern gentleman's knife, enhanced with an ingenious slipjoint mechanism and a handle made from one piece of titanium.

LionSteel: perhaps the best knife manufacturer of Europe

LionSteel produces fixed knives and pocket knives for a diverse target audience. From hunters and outdoor enthusiasts to those who prefer gentleman's knives. There is something for everyone. In collaboration with Italian designers and users, LionSteel was able to perfect their knives down to the very last detail.

These stunning knives are not mass-produced with an assembly line. Only the knives that have been ordered are produced, which reduces inventory costs and allows the knives to be offered at affordable prices in spite of the many steps in the process that are done by hand.

History of LionSteel

LionSteel was founded in 1969 in Maniago, the knife capital of Italy. This company is known for their consistent choice of high-quality materials like Sleipner steel, Böhler M390 steel, titanium, carbon fibre, micarta and fancy types of wood.

LionSteel has secured several patents in the knife industry, and is responsible for various technical innovations in the field as well. For example, the RotoBlock safety mechanism for their pocket knives.

This brand has won a variety of prizes for their knives and multi-tools. LionSteel is popular across the globe among knife collectors, professionals and outdoor enthusiasts. This company is always developing new designs and production methods to meet ever-changing customer demands.

LionSteel is part of a cooperation between the largest knife makers from Maniago, Italy: MKM Knives. MKM Knives, which stands for Maniago Knife Makers, launched a collection of premium knives. They join forces, achieving even better results. MKM is a collaboration of LionSteel, Viper, Fox and Mercury. All knives are made from high-quality materials and finished to Italian standards.