Fisher Blades Beckwith / Covert

I first caught wind of Chas Fisher’s tactical knife from MelissaBackwoods’s review, and by the time I finished that video, I knew the Covert would shoot right up my knife wishlist. But it’s here where I make it abundantly clear: the purpose of the Beckwith / Covert is not everyday carry, even though it is a knife—local laws permitting—you can EDC. It was built first and foremost with self-defense in mind, and I go into writing this with an express interest in its design, materials, and features.

It’s the details that really make this fixed blade stand out to me. The exactly 3” tanto blade is not only sized great for carry but it utilizes the most effective blade shape for its purpose. I was also pleasantly surprised to see it made of 1/8” thick AEB-L, a super-tough stainless steel I’m familiar with in flipping balisongs, which take some of the worst abuse when it comes to knife use. So if it’s good enough to be flipped constantly and take a dive into the pavement, then it will serve its main duties well. The edge terminates at a substantial finger guard, and the full tang goes through the G-10 handle and liners, ending at a pommel which completes a secure pocket that can accommodate and lock in any grip. Paired with the thumb ramp and jimping in the right places, this knife is well-designed to stay put in your hand.

But when it comes time to carry, Fisher Blades made some thoughtful decisions there too, not the least of which is a compact Kydex sheath that you can select for either left or right orientation. It comes with a deep carry clip that still leaves some of the handle out to prevent a fully concealed carry and give you the quickest possible access point should you need the knife in a hurry. It was even considered that the clip give the sheath a slight cant so it sits more comfortably in a front pocket carry and not digging into your hip while seated. The knife and sheath both weigh a surprisingly light 4.5 oz, making it an even more compelling carry option.

I want to reiterate again that the Beckwith / Covert is designed primarily for self-defense. This is even reflected in the contents of the knife packaging, which includes a complete user manual as well as a copy of the U.S. Constitution. But as someone who has been carrying fixed blades for a while, the idea of a highly focused, impeccably designed tool is something I just can’t help but appreciate.

Chas Fisher and Fisher Blades are hard at work making regular drops of the Beckwith / Covert, and you can sign up for their newsletter where they make release announcements, including one scheduled for late September.