HORUSDY 97531 Knife
- Knife
- High Carbon Steel
- 12 ounces
- 10 inches
- Better rated than 57%
- More reviewed than 60%
A full-size 10-inch fixed blade with a high carbon steel edge in a light aluminum handle, built for outdoor cutting tasks rather than pocket carry.
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How it ranks among the 246 knifes we track
4.7★ across 2,700 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
2,700 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
2,000+ bought on Amazon last month.
Brand identity, imagery, description and spec coverage.
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Overview
The HORUSDY 97531 is a 10-inch fixed blade knife with a high carbon steel blade and an aluminum handle. At 12 ounces it stays light for a knife of that length.
High carbon steel takes a sharper edge and is easier to resharpen in the field than typical stainless, though it needs drying and a light coat of oil after wet use to avoid rust. The aluminum handle helps keep a 10-inch blade at a modest 12 ounces, useful for extended outdoor carry.
- High carbon steel blade
- Aluminum handle
- 10 inch overall length
- 12 ounce weight
Who it's for
Suits campers, hunters and outdoor users who want a full-size fixed blade and do not mind the light upkeep carbon steel asks for. Not the choice for someone who wants a low-maintenance stainless folder.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- High carbon steel edge sharpens easily
- Aluminum handle keeps weight to 12 ounces
- Full 10-inch length suits larger cutting jobs
- Carbon steel needs drying and oiling to prevent rust
- Fixed blade, no folding for pocket carry
- Sheath inclusion is not specified in the data
Performance notes
High carbon steel sharpens quickly and holds a fine edge, but it reacts to moisture faster than stainless, so the blade should be dried and lightly oiled after wet use. The aluminum handle keeps overall weight to 12 ounces despite the full 10-inch length.
Specifications
| Brand | HORUSDY |
|---|---|
| Model | 97531 |
| Material | High Carbon Steel |
| Item Weight | 12 ounces |
| Length | 10 inches |
| Handle | Aluminum |
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in knifes.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| HORUSDY 97531 KnifeThis product | 4.7 / 5 | 2,700 | 4.5 / 5 |
| WORKPRO W013053AU KnifeWORKPRO | 4.8 / 5 | 9,700 | 4.7 / 5 |
| Victorinox 0.6223.G KnifeVictorinox | 4.8 / 5 | 9,400 | 4.7 / 5 |
| LEATHERMAN 831426 KnifeLEATHERMAN | 4.8 / 5 | 9,800 | 4.6 / 5 |
| Gerber 31-000345 KnifeGerber | 4.7 / 5 | 16,300 | 4.6 / 5 |
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Questions about the HORUSDY 97531
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
What is the blade made of?
High carbon steel.
What is the handle material?
Aluminum.
How long is it and how much does it weigh?
10 inches overall length and 12 ounces.