The Best Knife Subscription Boxes from Tactical to Outdoor Gear (2021)

Posted January 3, 2018 by Timothy Paradis

If you value efficiency and call yourself a utilitarian, you may already know the importance of a good quality knife. But did you know that when you join a premium knife club, you get to try out a variety of different knives and stock up on affordable tactical gear? With knife subscription services, you get survival products that are great for all your outdoor needs, whether you're a beginner looking for the perfect first knife or a devoted hobbyist ready to grow your collection.

What's typically included in a knife subscription box?

If you want to build out your knife collection or you're looking for EDC gear, hobby materials, or new hunting supplies, there's a box for you. If you're a knife collector, a box with just one handmade mystery knife is enough. If you want to build your outdoor gear and knife pack at the same time, some knife subscription boxes will also include hiking tools along with brand name knives like Kershaw, SpyderCo, Gerber, and more.

A hunting-focused box will include not just high-quality knives but things like camouflage clothing, on-the-go snacks, and more relevant to the game you hunt, from bucks to ducks. A fishing-centered box will include baits, tactical boxes,

What are the best knife subscription boxes?

Basic Subscription

From $23.00 per box

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Shipping: We typically ship orders out between the 15th and 25th of each month. Please note that your order must be in by 5:00 PM CST on the 9th in order to be shipped out the same month, otherwise your order will be shipped out the following month during our normal shipping window.

Barrel & Blade - Monthly Tactical Subscription Box

From $49.99 per box

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Shipping: We ship all boxes the first week of the month. Shipping cycles run from the 15th to the 15th of the next month. Your box will ship the first week of the following month.

Steel To Reel Club

From $54.99 per box

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Filled with practical outdoor gear for fishers, hunters, and hikers, each box from the Steel to Reel Club is curated by a team of expert outdoorsmen with over 10,000 hours of combined field experience. Available in 5 different subscription tiers that cover a wide range of budgets, subscribers will unbox an assortment of outdoor products like high-end multi-tools, trout flies, water filtration kits, first aid essentials, and more.

Shipping: Order by the 14th of the month to get the current box. For existing subscribers we ship on the 15th of each month.

"I ordered steel to reel for my husband and son, and they're both really impressed when I told them how much it cost. They also love the selection of the products because it seems very well thought out. I'm going to get them a few more boxes for sure." - Mora J.

*Monthly Outdoor Box

From $44.99 per box

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Fishing, hunting, hiking, and camping are the name of the game with Timber Edge Outdoor Box, which offers 4-6 nature-loving items in each crate for the man in your life who loves to get a little rugged. From campfire-ready coffee to ultra-thick gloves for hours spent in a tree stand, this subscription is a woodsy guy’s dream.

Shipping: All boxes purchased within the month, ship around the 7th of the following month.

“My husband loves hunting and outdoors so it was hard to find something he didn't already have. This box came with such great options each month including stuff he didn't already have or needed more of.” — Amanda M.

Club Tac Supply Drop

From $33.00 per box

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Hand-selected by military vets and experienced survivalists, Club Tac is the ultimate kit packed with premium tactical gear, multi-tools, first aid supplies, EDC products, and armor. This box alone has everything they need for an epic adventure outdoors or to just keep handy for just-in-case scenarios.

Shipping: Orders placed between the 1st-10th ship by the 14th. Orders placed between the 11th and the end of the month ship on the 5th of the following month. Subsequent crates ship on the 5th of the month.

"I love all of the products I have received from ClubTac. I have been receiving boxes form them for 6 months now and the one time I had an issue with a missing part, they took care of it with no issue. Great box and great customer service.” – Rhett R.

The ManBox

From $20.31 per box

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Introducing the perfect gift for any man - the MANBOX! This ultimate package delivers legendary items right to his doorstep each month, it includes men's essentials, lifestyle, tech/gadgets, and survival items. Every ManBox is jam-packed with 5 or more must-have items! Whether you're treating yourself, your boyfriend, your husband, your son, or anyone else, we guarantee they'll love it!

Shipping: All subsequent boxes ship between the 21st & 25th of each month.

"Not many subscription boxes for guys out there in this price range. A lot of them are either way too much $$$ or too focused (only knifes or only jerky). I enjoyed this box for the randomness of the themes and the items. 10/10 would recommend!!!" - Stefano S.

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