Best-Selling: Knives, Kits, Guides and Gear
Since our first Kickstarter Campaign in 2016 (which launched the first MSK-1 Survival Knife System to the world) David and his small team of elves have continued to develop some of the world's most innovative camping, survival and adventure gear.
Here's a few customer favorites...
New! MSK-1 Mini EDGE X
Regular price $119.00
Mini EDGE X is the Ultimate EDC Fixed Blade Knife
Launched and Funded on Kickstarter - EDGE X (NEW for 2025) is a tough, affordable everyday carry knife that travels light, cuts big, adapts to your needs, is full of surprises and is ready for any adventure.
Each Mini EDGE Knife Kit Contains:
- 1 - Mini EDGE Blade
- 1 - Set of Handles
- 1 - Set of Field Removable Handle Bolts (Includes: Bow Drill Divot)
- 1 - ACS Six Position Carry Kydex Sheath (Leather Sheath Available Here)
NOTE: Black and Natural / Primitive Blades (without handles) come with our BladeLoc Sheath and paracord necklace kit. (See details below)*
PLUS! One Handle Fire Kit Including:
- 1 Mini Ferrocerium Fire Steel Rod
- 2 Baddest Bee Fire Tinder Tabs
Many Additional Mini EDGE Add-Ons Sold Separately Here...
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What You Carry Everyday Matters!
In a world full of uncertainties, what you carry on you every day matters.
A tough, sharp and versatile everyday carry knife is an indispensable preparedness, work and survival tool.
Yet most knives are either too big to everyday carry, too fragile for tough situations or can't adapt to your changing needs.
But, there is a solution... MSK-1 Mini EDGE!
It’s a Tough Everyday Carry Knife, that Travels Light, Cuts Big, Adapts to Your Needs, is Full of Surprises and Ready for Any Adventure.
The BLADE - Tough, Edge-Retaining Steel
The MSK-1 EDGE is a full tang, fixed blade EDC knife - crafted from tough, edge retaining and budget-friendly D2 knife steel.
The blade comes in a tumbled black or uncoated stonewashed finish and is 0.15 inches (or 3.75 mm) thick and 6.2 inches (or 15.7 mm) long, making it small enough to carry every day, yet tough enough for any situation.
MSK-1 Mini EDGE is a not so gentle, gentleman's fixed blade that is ready for your next mission, job or adventure.
BLADE: Your Razor-Sharp, Resilient, Compact and Mighty EDC
- Blade Type: Skeletonized Full Tang, Fixed Blade
- Edge Length: 2.7" (69 mm)
- Overall Length: 6.2" (15.7 cm)
- Thickness: 0.15" (3.7 mm) /w Handle: 0.47" (12 mm)
- Weight: No Handle: 2.2 oz (62 g) /w Handle: 2.8 oz (80 g)
- Steel: Military Grade D2
- Finish: Natural Tumbled or Black Stonewashed
- Handles (Field Removable): Four Choices: Exotic Wood, Jet Black / Sky Blue G10, Forest Green Canvas Micarta.
- Grind: Sabre - Honed and Polished to 19º- 20º
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HRC: 59-61 (uncoated) / 59-60 (coated)
The HANDLE that Could Save Your Life
The MSK-1 EDGE is the first-ever EDC knife with slotted, field removable handle bolts.
When removed, you'll find a secret compartment that fits the MSK-1 Edge fire kit or optional fishing and gear repair module.
EDGE is also designed for DIY paracord handles or for lashing the knife to a branch to make a spear - in the wild.
The extended butt end of the blade steel can be used to crush, break, or scrape things… and is designed to act as a fire steel striker - so you can easily ignite a soul-warming blaze.
HANDLE: 7 Handle Surprises that Might Rock Your World...
- Field Removable Handles: Slotted Bolts Make Handle Removal Easy.
- Secret Gear Inside: Store the EDGE Survival Fire or Fishing Kit Inside.
- Easy Swap Handles: Customize to Suit Your Style, Mission or Mood.
- Bow Drill Divot: First Mini Bow Drill Divot for Primitive Fire Making.
- Fire Steel Striker: Use Pommel to Generate Sparks from Ferro Rod.
- Extended Pommel: Use Butt End of EDGE to Crush, Break and Scrape.
- DIY Paracord Handle Ready: Easily Add Your Favorite Paracord Wrap.
- Make a Spear: Lash Handleless EDGE to a Branch to Make a Spear.
- Comfort Grip: Designed for All-Day Use for Any Size Hands.
- Moisture Shedding: Slotted Handles Increase Grip + Shed Moisture.
The SHEATH - 10 Carry Options to Suit Your Style
The EDGE comes with your choice of leather or kydex sheath - designed to be compatible with the MSK-1 ACS - Adaptable Carry System.
Choose the first-ever leather mini knife sheath designed for left or right-handed belt AND neck carry.
Or select the first SEVEN-Position MOLLE compatible mini KYDEX knife sheath - designed for left and right handed belt, OR scout carry as well as inverted, neck and pocket carry… AND use it secure your Mini EDGE to any of our full sized MSK-1 knife sheaths.
PLUS… both Mini EDGE sheaths are designed to accept our ACS leather or kydex fire steel kits.
SHEATH: Expand Your Mind and EDC - Carry Any Way You Want
- Two Adaptable Sheath Designs: Choose 3-Position Leather or 7-Position Kydex.
- ACS Compatible: Attach Your EDGE to other MSK-1 Adaptable Carry System (ACS) sheath components to customize your kit for any adventure.
- Stout Handle Lock: Carry your EDGE securely in any position using our H-Loc sheath system. NOTE: Installed knife handle required. Use leather sheath for handleless carry.
- 7-Position Kydex Sheath: Left and Right Belt / Left or Right Scout / Inverted, Necklace and Pocket Carry.
- 3-Position Leather Sheath: Left and Right Belt or Necklace Carry. NOTE: Choose Leather sheath for paracord handle wraps or handleless carry.
- MOLLE Compatible M-Loc Versatile Clip: At the heart of the EDGE kydex sheath is our M-Loc MOLLE clip. M-Loc is the "Magic" behind our kydex sheath's carry versatility. Position the M-Loc clip on the sheath to suit your carry needs and clip EDGE to almost any belt, strap or MOLLE compatible gear.
- Add-On Firesteel Kit: Designed to accept the MSK-1 leather and kydex ferrocerium rod kits for robust camp and emergency fire making capabilities.
*NOTE: Black and Natural / Primitive Blades come without handles and bolts so that you can build your own knife kit by adding your choice of: handle, bolts and sheath.
However, while supplies last - each blade will come with our BladeLoc Sheath 1.0 which can be worn as a necklace or attached to other sheaths with 1.5" eyelet spacing.
Get Your Mini EDGE
As you can see… the MSK-1 Mini Edge is a unique and tough everyday carry knife, that adapts to your style and mission, is full of surprises, and is ready for Your next adventure.
Launched on Kickstarter - Mini EDGE is coming soon - right here.
You're gonna LOVE this knife!
MSK-1 Mini EDGE "Quick Start" Guide and Videos
FAQ:
Where is the MSK-1 Mini EDGE X made?
After an extensive USA and global search, we selected a manufacturer renowned for their exceptional craftsmanship, uncompromising quality, and ability to deliver on promised dates.
Do to their exceptional skill, attention to detail and advanced manufacturing processes, this manufacturer allows us to offer you this exceptional knife, that is every bit as good as a custom-made knife system, yet at a fair and competitive price point, without compromise.
While we are passionate about manufacturing in the USA, recent geopolitical and national policy changes have made it challenging to do so. Also there are VERY few companies who have the capabilities to manufacture knives as technically complex as the MSK-1 line.
However, we have a dream of establishing a knife and tool-making shop in Northern Pennsylvania, depending on the success of this - upcoming - Kickstarter campaigns and customer support. See "The Dream" portion of our Kickstarter Campaign Story for more.
Rest assured, our manufacturing partner in Yangjiang has proven to be extraordinarily detail oriented, capable and competent, exceeding our expectations in every way.
We will continue to manufacture our MSK-1 ELITE line of knives in the USA, albeit with much longer wait / production times and at much higher costs.
However, by supporting this campaign, you're not only getting an incredible, innovative knife built for a lifetime of use - but you are also contributing to our vision to do our part to return manufacturing to the USA.
We're excited for you to experience the exceptional quality of our MSK-1 Mini EDGE knife and the rest of the MSK-1 X (Gen2) lineup.
I hate reviews as much as you so listen up: I absolutely love the quirky little company that this guy has created. The cards are fun to mess with and I highly suggest buying a bunch. However, when I got my mini edge X, I immediately ordered a second one within an hour. Do with that what you will.
Dave's team is second to none.. they helped me get my knife back to work ... thank you so much
I now have 7 of these extraordinary MSK mini knives from different generations of production. My wife carries her’s in her purse. I have one on my person all the time. The rest are spread out in our home bags, our bug out bags and attached to the MSK-1 knife attached my immediate action rig. I have several other knives and gear from UST. Knives are top notch. They have replaced most of my usually preferred knives for all of my kits. This new generation of the MSK mini X knives has proven to be just as robust as the past generations. I don’t use my larger knives as much as in the past but I’m using my mini throughout the day on a daily basis. It is small enough to replace my pocket knife but tough enough with sufficient blade length to also replace my sheath knife as well which helps to lighten my, on person, EDC carry and provide me with extra survival gear the other knives did not. This is one very well thought out knife like most offerings from UST. If you’re on the fence about one of these knives, do yourself a favor and get one, you wont regret your purchase once you get it in your hand!!!
I carry a first generation MSK-1 Mini every day, it is the best and toughest small fixed blade knife I have used in 40+ years. I recently bought two of the new Mini EDGE X knives and was very happy to find out that, even though not made in the US, the quality is every bit as good as the first generation knife, and is also made with D2 steel, my personal favorite and in my experience, nearly indestructible. This knife is easily field sharpened and comes with an improved Kydex sheath. The knife locks positively into the sheath in any position. I have several other knives and products from UST, and not surprisingly David and his team did not disappoint. I have spent a lot of time living and working in the woods in the Midwest using a knife everyday since the 1980s, I would recommend the UST Mini EDGE X to anyone requiring a knife that performs in adverse conditions and is comfortable to use. Thanks again.
Love the knive easy to conceal and what I like bout the belt clip I can configured vertical or horizontal 🤙🏼
Tiny Survival® Guide
TSG-1
Regular price $12.97How to Survive Almost Anything!
What Will You (and Your Family) Do WHEN Disaster Strikes?
Every day folks like you (and me) are thrown into life and death emergency situations without any warning. Unfortunately some NEVER recover due to lack of proper mindset, skills, tactics and gear. But this doesn't have to happen to you...
Take Tiny Survival Guide Everywhere and Have: Safety, Security, Protection and Peace of Mind IN YOUR POCKET
Here's Short VIDEO Overview...
When the Power is Out - Your Phone Fails You - or - DISASTER Strikes - Tiny Survival Guide is There!
Think of it as a LIFE INSURANCE POLICY IN YOUR POCKET...
Tiny SURVIVAL GUIDE is the World’s Smallest and MOST Complete Pocket: Home Emergency - Travel - First Aid - Camping - Hunting - Adventure - Survival Guide Ever Developed - Because It's Designed to Be BOTH:
- A PROACTIVE, Everyday Carry, LEARNING TOOL - To Help You EASILY Prepare and Train - BEFORE a Disaster
- A REACTIVE, Pocket EMERGENCY RESPONSE GUIDE - To Help You Survive - DURING a crisis event.
Amazing "Go Everywhere" Mini EDC Survival Guide! It's a Tough, Credit-Card Sized, Game Changing Tool - that Weights Almost Nothing, Fits in a Wallet, Pocket, Purse, Glove Box, Survival Kit, Backpack, First Aid Kit or Bug Out Bag - So YOU Can Carry It Everywhere - All the Time!
INSIDE, You’ll Learn How To Survive Almost Anything - INCLUDING:
• Wilderness Mishaps • Civil Unrest • Surprise Attacks • Natural Disasters • (CBRN) Chemical, Biological, Radiological & Nuclear Events • Abduction, Hostage & Terror Threats • Vehicle Accidents • Hiking, Camping and Hunting Emergencies • And a lot MORE!
Powerful Built In Training System: Tiny Survival Guide Boils Down Over 35 Hours of Proven Survival Training Developed Over Four Years by Two Renowned Safety & Survival Educators.
INCLUDES 19 QR Code (Smart Phone) Scan Links to Audio, Video & Self-Paced Learning Resources + PLUS: • 175 Expert Tips • 101 Detailed Illustrations • 67 Life Saving Skills • 5 Mental Tips to Conquer Crisis • 19 Tactics Survivors Use • 9 Self Defense Tips to Survive an Attack • AND 24 Essential Gear Checklists
Who is Tiny Survival Guide For?
A GREAT GIFT for friends and family... Tiny Survival Guide is for anyone who likes to: travel, hike, camp, fish, backpack, go for a drive, a walk in the park, explore new urban destinations or be safe and prepared.
Save on Bulk Packs!
Giving a Tiny Survival Guide to someone you love is one of the easiest ways you can prepare them for an inevitable crisis situation and comes in affordable 5 and 10 packs at a discount.
Give Safety, Security, Peace of Mind to the Ones You Love
Tiny Survival Guide is easy to read, fun to browse, interesting to learn from and is a life-saving resource you'll want to give to those you love.
Get Yours Today!
Tiny First Aid Guide
TFG-1
Regular price $12.97Emergency Medical Care for Anywhere!
COULD YOU SAVE THEIR LIFE?
If things went really bad, and someone you love SUDDENLY required emergency medical care - RIGHT in front of you - could you save their life?
Every day folks like you (and me) are thrown into life and death situations without any warning. Too frequently people die needlessly because a medically-prepared person is not present to help. But...
YOU CAN be a disaster-ready, medically prepared LIFESAVER!
Hi, my name is David. I'm the Founder of Ultimate Survival Tips and the author of the Best Selling Tiny Survival Guide and the NEW Tiny First Aid Guide.
I developed the Tiny First Aid Guide to equip a disaster-ready, medically-prepared army (made up of freedom-loving people like you and me) to be prepared for a day when disaster suddenly strikes and help is NOT COMING.
Powerful, Concise, Step-by-Step Emergency Response, First Aid and Contingency Medicine - Training Tips and Tools...
To accomplish this goal, I have condensed the world's most authoritative preparedness, first aid and contingency medical practices into a rugged, compact, everyday carry, pocket guide that ANYONE (regardless of prior training or skill level) can easily use to save a life.
Here's Short VIDEO Overview...
When the Power is Out - Your Phone Fails You - DISASTER Strikes - or - Help is NOT Coming: Tiny First Aid Guide is There!
Think of it as a LIFE INSURANCE POLICY IN YOUR POCKET...
- A PROACTIVE, Everyday Carry, LEARNING TOOL - To Help You EASILY Prepare and Train - BEFORE a Medical Emergency.
- A REACTIVE, Pocket EMERGENCY RESPONSE GUIDE - To Help You Save Your Own Life (or the Life of Someone You Love) - DURING a crisis event.
Amazing "Go Everywhere" Mini EDC First Aid Guide! It's a Tough, Credit-Card Sized, Game Changing Tool - that Weights Almost Nothing, Fits in a Wallet, Pocket, Purse, Glove Box, Survival Kit, Backpack, First Aid Kit or Bug Out Bag - So YOU Can Carry It Everywhere - All the Time!
The World is Becoming More Dangerous - But Have NO Fear! INSIDE, You’ll Discover First Aid Tips for Almost Any Situation - INCLUDING:
• Hiking, Camping, and Hunting Emergencies • Urban Disasters / Pandemics / Outbreaks • Natural Disasters: Floods, Hurricanes, Earthquakes, Storms • Tactical and Military Operations • Worst Case Scenarios • Active Shooter and Other Mass Casualty Incidents • Vehicle and Airplane Accidents • And a lot MORE!
Powerful Built In Training System: Tiny Survival Guide Boils Down Over 35 Hours of Proven Survival Training Developed Over Four Years by Two Renowned Safety & Survival Educators.
INCLUDES 24 QR Code (Smart Phone) Scan Links to Audio, Video & Self-Paced Learning Resources + PLUS: • 167 Expert Tips • 51 Detailed Color Illustrations • 110 Life Saving Skills • 5 Mental Tips to Conquer Crisis • 19 Tactics First Responders Use • 10 "Killer" Mistakes to Avoid • PLUS Essential First Aid Gear Checklists
Who is Tiny Survival Guide For?
A GREAT GIFT for friends and family... Tiny Survival Guide is for anyone who likes to: travel, hike, camp, fish, backpack, go for a drive, a walk in the park, explore new urban destinations or be safe and prepared.
Save on Bulk Packs!
Giving a Tiny First Aid Guide to someone you love is one of the easiest ways you can prepare them for an inevitable crisis situation and comes in affordable 5 packs at a discount. NOTE: Contact us for Military, First Response or Disaster Relief Agency Volume Discounts.
Give Safety, Security, Peace of Mind to the Ones You Love
Tiny First Aid Guide is easy to read, fun to browse, interesting to learn from and is a life-saving resource you'll want to give to those you love.
Get Yours Today!
Survival / Camping: Patch Collection
PSC-BDL1
Regular price $39.88For years I (David) searched for rugged, heavy duty, waterproof and snag resistant survival, camping, first aid and adventure (hook and loop / Velcro®) morale patches to attach to my kits, pouches and packs. But I never found any that met my standards for quality, design and coolness. So - as usual - I finally decided to design a line of morale patches myself.
Introducing the Ultimate Morale Patch Survival / Adventure Collection
Every Patch in this Exciting New Collection INCLUDES:
A Rugged, 2” x 2” (5cm x 5cm), Flexible PVC Rubber Patch (with Rounded Corners) with Heavy Duty Hook Backing + BONUS 2”x 2” Matching Loop Sheet (Backing You Can Sew (or Glue) on Any Gear or Clothing) Which Extends the Versatility of These Beautiful, Professional-Grade Morale Patches.
CUSTOM DESIGNED in the USA by me for Multi-Scenario Emergency, Professional and Recreational Applications.
AVAILABLE in 10 BOLD COLOR and DESIGN COMBINATIONS (with More Coming Soon) - Every Patch Features a Tactile, Precision 3D Relief Design formed from Premium PVC Rubber to Our Exact Specifications for Hard Use in the Field.
PERFECT FOR: - IFAK - Trauma Kit - First Aid Kit - Packs - Pouches - MOLLE Gear - Bug Out Bags - Hats - Tactical Shirt Sleeves - Operator Caps - Uniforms - Armbands - Survival Kits - Camping Gear - Adventure Gear - EMT - Emergency Medical Kits - Travel Baggage - Expeditions and Much MORE!
COLLECT ALL 10 VERSIONS (Multi-Patch Bundles and More Designs Coming Soon). GREAT Gift for Anyone Who is Interested In: Hunting, Camping, Fishing, Travel, Wilderness Survival, Adventures, Emergency Preparedness, Tactical, Medical and First Aid Applications.
MSK-1® Mini EDGE Handle
MINI-HG
Regular price $34.00 Sale price $29.00Jazz Up Your Mini EDGE to Suit Your Style and Mission
Our newly designed MSK-1 Mini EDGE EDC knife now has removable handles (and a secret handle survival kit) - just like our famous full sized version.
Now you can fully customize your EDGE to suit your style with:
• Two Knife and Handle Bolt Finishes • Two MSK-1 Mini EDGE Sheath Systems • And (YES!) Multiple Handle Colors and Materials
Select: Exotic Mkuruti Hardwood, Jet Black G10, TactiCool Blue G10 or Forest Green Micarta
INCLUDES: (1) Set of handle slabs (in the color / material of your choosing).
IMPORTANT NOTE: New MSK-1 Mini: EDGE Bolts, EDGE Handles and EDGE Black Kydex Sheath are NOT Compatible with previous MSK-1 Mini Knives.
To ALL International Customers (those outside of the USA)
Please know that your country may charge significant import: fees, duties, taxes and / or tariffs. These fees are YOUR sole responsibility to pay in order to receive the gear that you ordered from us.
HERE is an simple online calculator to get an idea of what your Import Duty will be: https://www.simplyduty.com/import-calculator/
If your order is returned to us from the shipper for free (USPS Only) - we will refund your order total minus the shipping fees. If the carrier you select (UPS, DHL, FedEx) does not return the knife and / or gear - you will receive NO refund.
Paying IMPORT Fees is YOUR Responsibility. Please make sure you understand your TOTAL costs (including import fees) BEFORE your order. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Customer Reviews
Excellent product. Excellent shipping.
Took the MSK1 mini hiking in Sedona Arizona was a great companion for cutting apples, and other foods great edc knife very lightweight.
They are comfortable in my hand not to mention that they they look awesome
MSK-1® Mini EDGE Bolt Set
MINI-BOLTB
Regular price $15.00Switch Up Your Mini EDGE Handle Bolts - Just Because You Can!
Our newly designed MSK-1 Mini EDGE EDC knife now has removable handles and two removable handle bolt finishes.
Select: Tumbled Black or Tumbled Natural finish.
INCLUDES: (1) Set of 4 Standard Slotted Mini EDGE Handle Bolts + BONUS a Mini Bow Drill Divot (in your color choice).
IMPORTANT NOTE: New MSK-1 Mini: EDGE Bolts, EDGE Handles and EDGE Black Kydex Sheath are NOT Compatible with previous MSK-1 Mini Knives.
To ALL International Customers (those outside of the USA)
Please know that your country may charge significant import: fees, duties, taxes and / or tariffs. These fees are YOUR sole responsibility to pay in order to receive the gear that you ordered from us.
HERE is an simple online calculator to get an idea of what your Import Duty will be: https://www.simplyduty.com/import-calculator/
If your order is returned to us from the shipper for free (USPS Only) - we will refund your order total minus the shipping fees. If the carrier you select (UPS, DHL, FedEx) does not return the knife and / or gear - you will receive NO refund.
Paying IMPORT Fees is YOUR Responsibility. Please make sure you understand your TOTAL costs (including import fees) BEFORE your order. We apologize for any inconvenience.
MSK-1® Fish and Fire Kits
MINI-HFK3
Regular price $11.00Add a Micro Fire or Fishing Kit to Your Knife or Life
Our newly designed MSK-1 Mini EDGE EDC knife now has removable handles and a hidden compartment that can hold an emergency fire kit (included with your Mini EDGE) or an optional emergency fishing kit.
Grab a 3X bulk pack of mini ferro rods and waterproof tinder tabs so you can practice your lifesaving fire making with your Mini EDGE or full sized MSK-1.
Plus, these kits weigh next to nothing and can pack almost anywhere so they are easy to add to your EDC for another layer of safety.
Fire Kit Contains:
- 3 Mini Ferrocerium Rods
- 6 Baddest Bee Fire Tinder Tabs
Fishing Kit Contains:
- 3 - Hooks
- 3 - Sinkers
- 1 - Fishing Swivel
- 2 - Safety Pins
- 1 - Magnetized Sewing Needle for Gear Repair and Navigation
- All Sealed in a Waterproof Polymer Module