Montana Knife Company is about to do another online knife drop, and this one might be worth waiting in line for. Whether you call it the MKC X Rinella Stubhorn Knife or the MKC X MEATEATER Stubhorn (the brand refers to it both ways), the knife itself has been a pleasant surprise that I’m glad to have on my belt.
I tend to view collaboration knives in the same way I view the new seasonal YETI color. Yeah, it’s fun. But is it really worth setting a timer to get online to get one? Usually, I’d say no. With this knife, it brought more than just a name and a new color. It’s a totally different blade and handle and I happen to love it.
It officially drops tonight (Thursday, June 27, 2024) at 7:00 pm MDT. Is it worth logging in and trying to get your hands on one before they inevitably sell out?
In short: The Stubhorn, branding and collaboration aside, is a rad knife and it might finally bump my beloved Stonewall Skinner out of my pack. At $325, it isn’t cheap but it falls in line with what you should expect to pay for a knife of this caliber.
- Blade steel: MagnaCut stainless steel
- Design: Full-tang construction
- Overall length: 8-7/8”
- Blade length: 4-1/8”
- Blade thickness: 0.135”
- Knife weight: 5.25 oz.
- Blade finish: Stonewash
- Handle material: G-10
- 100% made in the USA:
Pros
- Great balance between blade and handle
- Solid, ergonomic palm feel
- Capable as a skinner or breakdown knife
- Sharp on arrival with free lifetime sharpening
Cons
- Likely to be sold out