{"id":496,"date":"2022-10-30T18:06:24","date_gmt":"2022-10-30T18:06:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gunowner-news.com\/?p=496"},"modified":"2022-10-30T18:06:24","modified_gmt":"2022-10-30T18:06:24","slug":"review-white-river-firecraft-fc5","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gunowner-news.com\/?p=496","title":{"rendered":"Review: White River Firecraft FC5"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"player-inline-wrapper no-margin-top\">\n<div class=\"video-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<iframe class=\"player-inline\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/764590647?h=ac8d8ed450&amp;api=1\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen\" allowfullscreen=\"\"><\/iframe><\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p class=\"byline\">By <a class=\"byline-author ajax-home\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/author\/gunspot\/\">GunSpot<\/a><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"dropcap\">A<\/span> man with his blade in the wild is a tale seemingly as old as time. When searching for a survival knife for an outdoor adventure, we tend to look for an \u201call-arounder\u201d that can take some beatings. However, a poor choice of knife can have dire consequences if you select one that is not suited to the environment you are going to face.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><picture class=\"wp-image-36322\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/white-river-knife-review.jpg.webp 1400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/white-river-knife-review-800x534.jpg.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/white-river-knife-review-400x267.jpg.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/white-river-knife-review-768x512.jpg.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\"\/>\n<\/picture><figcaption>The White River FC5 knife was given a thorough test by the author, who enjoyed using the\u00a0blade.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Before Grant\u2019s 68-mile backpacking trip through Colorado, his bushcraft knife failed on him. On a whim, he went into a local store and picked up a White River FC5 Firecraft knife, with an MSRP of $290. After a complete trip with this knife, he wanted to offer some of his opinions on the blade that helped him make it through the harsh climate he faced.<\/p>\n<h2>First Impressions Matter<\/h2>\n<p>Grant was impressed before he even opened the package. The White River knife comes in a fine box. Some might say it\u2019s a minor point, but first impressions help build the expectations of the experience with the gear. The box almost looks like something that would hold a fine cigar collection.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><picture loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-36323\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/fc5-knife-review.jpg.webp 1400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/fc5-knife-review-800x534.jpg.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/fc5-knife-review-400x267.jpg.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/fc5-knife-review-768x512.jpg.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1400\" height=\"934\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/fc5-knife-review.jpg\" alt=\"fc5 knife review\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/fc5-knife-review.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/fc5-knife-review-800x534.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/fc5-knife-review-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/fc5-knife-review-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\"\/>\n<\/picture><figcaption>No cheap blister packs here. White River delivers the knife in a high-quality wooden box that makes a positive, impactful first\u00a0impression.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Inside the box, you will find the knife, a custom White River Bic lighter, some literature and a Kydex sheath. The sheath is worth pointing out; it\u2019s not some cheap throwaway sheath you\u2019ll replace within the first few days of use; you\u2019ll likely be holding onto this because it\u2019s incredibly well-made.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><picture loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-36324\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/reviewing-the-white-river-fc5-knife.jpg.webp 1400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/reviewing-the-white-river-fc5-knife-800x534.jpg.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/reviewing-the-white-river-fc5-knife-400x267.jpg.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/reviewing-the-white-river-fc5-knife-768x512.jpg.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1400\" height=\"934\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/reviewing-the-white-river-fc5-knife.jpg\" alt=\"reviewing the white river fc5 knife\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/reviewing-the-white-river-fc5-knife.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/reviewing-the-white-river-fc5-knife-800x534.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/reviewing-the-white-river-fc5-knife-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/reviewing-the-white-river-fc5-knife-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\"\/>\n<\/picture><figcaption>The FC5 knife uses a 5\u2033 blade made of CPM S35VN steel. With the Micarta grip, the knife has an overall length\u00a0of\u00a010\u2033.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Many decent knives come with awful sheaths that can negatively impact the entire experience with the blade. However, White River didn\u2019t pull its punches on quality here. What stood out to us was the feedback the sheath gives you when you lock the blade into place.<\/p>\n<h2>Features<\/h2>\n<p>The blade comes in at about five inches in length, with the overall knife being about ten. It weighs about 8 ounces and is made of CPM S35VN Steel. When holding the blade, I immediately noticed how nice the grip felt in my hands. The fact it has a Micarta grip helps if your hands are wet or cold as the blade will get \u201cgrippier\u201d.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><picture loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-36325\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/white-river-fc5-sheath.jpg.webp 1400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/white-river-fc5-sheath-800x534.jpg.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/white-river-fc5-sheath-400x267.jpg.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/white-river-fc5-sheath-768x512.jpg.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1400\" height=\"934\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/white-river-fc5-sheath.jpg\" alt=\"white river fc5 sheath\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/white-river-fc5-sheath.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/white-river-fc5-sheath-800x534.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/white-river-fc5-sheath-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/white-river-fc5-sheath-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\"\/>\n<\/picture><figcaption>The sheath was one of the many standout features of the White River knife. It is an incredible value-add for this\u00a0knife.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The main feature of this knife is that it is also a fire starter and comes with a ferro rod; Grant demonstrated this feature by actually building and starting a fire right in front of us in the video. He says he didn\u2019t need matches on his entire backpacking trip because of this knife.<\/p>\n<p>The ferro rod has a storage section on the sheath, making it easy to access if needed quickly. The strike groove on the blade gives a consistent spark and flame. In case you lose the ferro rod, there is a hole to put a bow drill in to start fires. A bow drill is a much harder way to start a fire, but it\u2019s better than nothing. Putting together the fire took almost no time, which is essential for those days when you need heat and a flame quickly.<\/p>\n<div class=\"newsletter inline\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" style=\"display: none;\" class=\"logo-tal-icon\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/themes\/thearmorylife\/img\/logo-tal-tm-icon.svg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Live The Armory Life.<\/strong> The latest content straight to your inbox plus an automatic entry to each of our <a class=\"ajax-giveaways\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/giveaways\/\"><strong>monthly gun\u00a0giveaways!<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The blade is beefy, which allows for some light chopping and splitting. Hatchets are preferable for more extreme cases, but this more than sufficed for chopping smaller pieces of wood. Grant mentioned how the blade is also incredibly sharp; he even recommended being more careful with the sharpness of this knife than most.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><picture loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-36326\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/shaving-with-the-knife.jpg.webp 1400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/shaving-with-the-knife-800x534.jpg.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/shaving-with-the-knife-400x267.jpg.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/shaving-with-the-knife-768x512.jpg.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1400\" height=\"934\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/shaving-with-the-knife.jpg\" alt=\"shaving with the knife\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/shaving-with-the-knife.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/shaving-with-the-knife-800x534.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/shaving-with-the-knife-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/shaving-with-the-knife-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\"\/>\n<\/picture><figcaption>The author found the FC5 knife was very sharp in addition to being beefy and\u00a0durable.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>White River says the knife is covered by a lifetime warranty and they will take in your knife for a free repair or replacement with no questions asked if there is an issue.<\/p>\n<h2>Overall Thoughts<\/h2>\n<p>Grant seemed not to be able to give this knife enough praise. If you\u2019re looking for a blade to accompany you on an upcoming hiking\/backpacking\/camping trip, this is one to keep in mind.<\/p>\n<p>The entire knife is very well thought out. From the grips becoming grippier in inclement conditions to the bow drill slot in the handle, this knife wants to ensure you\u2019re accommodated when you choose it to be the one you take with you on your trip. With things like the warranty and quality assurance from White River, we highly recommend this knife.<a\/><\/p>\n<p><em>Editor\u2019s Note: Please be sure to check out The Armory Life Forum, where you can comment about our daily articles, as well as just talk guns and gear. 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