{"id":7242,"date":"2019-03-03T20:47:09","date_gmt":"2019-03-03T20:47:09","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/?p=7242"},"modified":"2020-03-16T19:18:09","modified_gmt":"2020-03-16T19:18:09","slug":"knife-review-lionsteel-m4","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/?p=7242","title":{"rendered":"Knife Review: Lionsteel M4"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If the Lionsteel M4 is not on your list of candidates for a utility \/ bushcraft \/ general purpose fixed blade knife, it should be. It is not a new model at the time of this review, now entering its third year of production, and the Mik Molletta designed M4 from Lionsteel seemingly finds that perfect &#8211; just right &#8211; size, weight and balance. Once you pick a M4 up, it feels like it was made for you, and simply belongs in your hand.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Lionsteel-M4-30-with-sheath-P1330435.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"504\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-7291\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Lionsteel-M4-30-with-sheath-P1330435.jpg 800w, https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Lionsteel-M4-30-with-sheath-P1330435-600x378.jpg 600w, https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Lionsteel-M4-30-with-sheath-P1330435-300x189.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Lionsteel-M4-30-with-sheath-P1330435-768x484.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>A few more details:<\/h3>\n<p>The M4 featured in this review is the Olive wood handled version. Given a choice, I thought what better handle material for a knife that is Italian designed and made (and grown).<\/p>\n<h4>What&#8217;s in the box?:<\/h4>\n<style type=\"text\/css\">\n#foogallery-gallery-7244 .fg-image { width: 150px; }\n#foogallery-gallery-7244 { --fg-gutter: 10px; }<\/style>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"foogallery foogallery-container foogallery-default foogallery-lightbox-foobox fg-center fg-default fg-ready fg-dark fg-border-thin fg-round-medium fg-loading-default fg-loaded-fade-in fg-caption-hover fg-hover-fade fg-hover-zoom\" id=\"foogallery-gallery-7244\" data-foogallery=\"{&quot;item&quot;:{&quot;showCaptionTitle&quot;:true,&quot;showCaptionDescription&quot;:true},&quot;lazy&quot;:true}\" style=\"--fg-title-line-clamp: 0; --fg-description-line-clamp: 0;\" >\n\t<div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-idle\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Lionsteel-M4-01-box-P1330309.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"7245\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" data-src-fg=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2019\/02\/Lionsteel-M4-01-box-P1330309\/3745698903.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20width%3D%22150%22%20height%3D%22150%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20150%20150%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" loading=\"eager\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-idle\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Lionsteel-M4-02-box-open-P1330311.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"7246\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" data-src-fg=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2019\/02\/Lionsteel-M4-02-box-open-P1330311\/819228880.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20width%3D%22150%22%20height%3D%22150%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20150%20150%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" loading=\"eager\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-idle\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Lionsteel-M4-03-contents-P1330316.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"7247\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" data-src-fg=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2019\/02\/Lionsteel-M4-03-contents-P1330316\/4056004111.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20width%3D%22150%22%20height%3D%22150%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20150%20150%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" loading=\"eager\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<hr color=\"#333333\"><\/hr>\n<h4>A good look round the M4 &#8211; Things to look out for here are:<\/h4>\n<p>Starting with the sheath, it is clear as you look through the photos how well made this sheath is.<br \/>\n<style type=\"text\/css\">\n#foogallery-gallery-7249 .fg-image { width: 150px; }\n#foogallery-gallery-7249 { --fg-gutter: 10px; }<\/style>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"foogallery foogallery-container foogallery-default foogallery-lightbox-foobox fg-center fg-default fg-ready fg-dark fg-border-thin fg-round-medium fg-loading-default fg-loaded-fade-in fg-caption-hover fg-hover-fade fg-hover-zoom\" id=\"foogallery-gallery-7249\" data-foogallery=\"{&quot;item&quot;:{&quot;showCaptionTitle&quot;:true,&quot;showCaptionDescription&quot;:true},&quot;lazy&quot;:true}\" style=\"--fg-title-line-clamp: 0; --fg-description-line-clamp: 0;\" >\n\t<div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-idle\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Lionsteel-M4-04-sheath-P1330319.jpg\" data-caption-title=\"A beautifully designed and made sheath is included with the M4.\" data-caption-desc=\"A beautifully designed and made sheath is included with the M4.\" data-attachment-id=\"7250\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"A beautifully designed and made sheath is included with the M4.\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" data-src-fg=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2019\/02\/Lionsteel-M4-04-sheath-P1330319\/3777064519.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20width%3D%22150%22%20height%3D%22150%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20150%20150%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" loading=\"eager\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"fg-caption\"><div class=\"fg-caption-inner\"><div class=\"fg-caption-desc\">A beautifully designed and made sheath is included with the M4.<\/div><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-idle\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Lionsteel-M4-05-sheath-stitching-P1330322.jpg\" data-caption-title=\"Double stitching for durability.\" data-caption-desc=\"Double stitching for durability.\" data-attachment-id=\"7251\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Double stitching for durability.\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" data-src-fg=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2019\/02\/Lionsteel-M4-05-sheath-stitching-P1330322\/3972196133.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20width%3D%22150%22%20height%3D%22150%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20150%20150%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" loading=\"eager\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"fg-caption\"><div class=\"fg-caption-inner\"><div class=\"fg-caption-desc\">Double stitching for durability.<\/div><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-idle\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Lionsteel-M4-07-sheath-back-detail-P1330327.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"7253\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" data-src-fg=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2019\/02\/Lionsteel-M4-07-sheath-back-detail-P1330327\/707491072.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20width%3D%22150%22%20height%3D%22150%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20150%20150%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" loading=\"eager\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-idle\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Lionsteel-M4-06-sheath-back-P1330325.jpg\" data-caption-title=\"The belt loop is formed from the same piece of leather as the sheath back.\" data-caption-desc=\"The belt loop is formed from the same piece of leather as the sheath back.\" data-attachment-id=\"7252\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"The belt loop is formed from the same piece of leather as the sheath back.\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" data-src-fg=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2019\/02\/Lionsteel-M4-06-sheath-back-P1330325\/400986735.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20width%3D%22150%22%20height%3D%22150%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20150%20150%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" loading=\"eager\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"fg-caption\"><div class=\"fg-caption-inner\"><div class=\"fg-caption-desc\">The belt loop is formed from the same piece of leather as the sheath back.<\/div><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-idle\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Lionsteel-M4-08-sheath-back-detail-P1330329.jpg\" data-caption-title=\"The folded over belt loop is stitched onto the back of the sheath.\" data-caption-desc=\"The folded over belt loop is stitched onto the back of the sheath.\" data-attachment-id=\"7254\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"The folded over belt loop is stitched onto the back of the sheath.\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" data-src-fg=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2019\/02\/Lionsteel-M4-08-sheath-back-detail-P1330329\/3173775496.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20width%3D%22150%22%20height%3D%22150%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20150%20150%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" loading=\"eager\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"fg-caption\"><div class=\"fg-caption-inner\"><div class=\"fg-caption-desc\">The folded over belt loop is stitched onto the back of the sheath.<\/div><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-idle\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Lionsteel-M4-09-belt-loop-P1330334.jpg\" data-caption-title=\"The belt loop is semi-formed round the knife handle.\" data-caption-desc=\"The belt loop is semi-formed round the knife handle.\" data-attachment-id=\"7255\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"The belt loop is semi-formed round the knife handle.\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" data-src-fg=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2019\/02\/Lionsteel-M4-09-belt-loop-P1330334\/2029098643.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20width%3D%22150%22%20height%3D%22150%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20150%20150%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" loading=\"eager\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"fg-caption\"><div class=\"fg-caption-inner\"><div class=\"fg-caption-desc\">The belt loop is semi-formed round the knife handle.<\/div><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-idle\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Lionsteel-M4-10-leather-folding-P1330335.jpg\" data-caption-title=\"The front and back of the sheath (and the belt loop) are all a single piece of leather with a couple of folds.\" data-caption-desc=\"The front and back of the sheath (and the belt loop) are all a single piece of leather with a couple of folds.\" data-attachment-id=\"7256\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"The front and back of the sheath (and the belt loop) are all a single piece of leather with a couple of folds.\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" data-src-fg=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2019\/02\/Lionsteel-M4-10-leather-folding-P1330335\/1444393288.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20width%3D%22150%22%20height%3D%22150%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20150%20150%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" loading=\"eager\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"fg-caption\"><div class=\"fg-caption-inner\"><div class=\"fg-caption-desc\">The front and back of the sheath (and the belt loop) are all a single piece of leather with a couple of folds.<\/div><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-idle\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Lionsteel-M4-11-rivet-cover-P1330342.jpg\" data-caption-title=\"Great attention to details, with a rivet cover inside to protect the knife.\" data-caption-desc=\"Great attention to details, with a rivet cover inside to protect the knife.\" data-attachment-id=\"7257\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Great attention to details, with a rivet cover inside to protect the knife.\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" data-src-fg=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2019\/02\/Lionsteel-M4-11-rivet-cover-P1330342\/1003811463.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20width%3D%22150%22%20height%3D%22150%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20150%20150%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" loading=\"eager\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"fg-caption\"><div class=\"fg-caption-inner\"><div class=\"fg-caption-desc\">Great attention to details, with a rivet cover inside to protect the knife.<\/div><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-idle\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Lionsteel-M4-11-with-knife-P1330345.jpg\" data-caption-title=\"The retention strap sits tightly round the handle and the finger guard cannot get past it.\" data-caption-desc=\"The retention strap sits tightly round the handle and the finger guard cannot get past it.\" data-attachment-id=\"7258\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"The retention strap sits tightly round the handle and the finger guard cannot get past it.\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" data-src-fg=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2019\/02\/Lionsteel-M4-11-with-knife-P1330345\/1192151288.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20width%3D%22150%22%20height%3D%22150%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20150%20150%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" loading=\"eager\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"fg-caption\"><div class=\"fg-caption-inner\"><div class=\"fg-caption-desc\">The retention strap sits tightly round the handle and the finger guard cannot get past it.<\/div><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-idle\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Lionsteel-M4-12-knife-retention-P1330348.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"7259\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" data-src-fg=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2019\/02\/Lionsteel-M4-12-knife-retention-P1330348\/3872923509.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20width%3D%22150%22%20height%3D%22150%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20150%20150%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" loading=\"eager\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-idle\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Lionsteel-M4-13-sheathed-P1330349.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"7260\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" data-src-fg=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2019\/02\/Lionsteel-M4-13-sheathed-P1330349\/4031944756.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20width%3D%22150%22%20height%3D%22150%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20150%20150%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" loading=\"eager\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-idle\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Lionsteel-M4-14-with-sheath-P1330355.jpg\" data-caption-title=\"A fantastic pairing.\" data-caption-desc=\"A fantastic pairing.\" data-attachment-id=\"7261\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"A fantastic pairing.\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" data-src-fg=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2019\/02\/Lionsteel-M4-14-with-sheath-P1330355\/4229491366.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20width%3D%22150%22%20height%3D%22150%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20150%20150%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" loading=\"eager\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"fg-caption\"><div class=\"fg-caption-inner\"><div class=\"fg-caption-desc\">A fantastic pairing.<\/div><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/p>\n<hr color=\"#333333\"><\/hr>\n<p>Then the M4 itself. Lionsteel&#8217;s premium quality of manufacture shines through in every detail. The faithful reproduction of Mik Molletta&#8217;s design, including the sculpted handle, makes this a pleasure to handle and use.<br \/>\n<style type=\"text\/css\">\n#foogallery-gallery-7262 .fg-image { width: 150px; }\n#foogallery-gallery-7262 { --fg-gutter: 10px; }<\/style>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"foogallery foogallery-container foogallery-default foogallery-lightbox-foobox fg-center fg-default fg-ready fg-dark fg-border-thin fg-round-medium fg-loading-default fg-loaded-fade-in fg-caption-hover fg-hover-fade fg-hover-zoom\" id=\"foogallery-gallery-7262\" data-foogallery=\"{&quot;item&quot;:{&quot;showCaptionTitle&quot;:true,&quot;showCaptionDescription&quot;:true},&quot;lazy&quot;:true}\" style=\"--fg-title-line-clamp: 0; --fg-description-line-clamp: 0;\" >\n\t<div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-idle\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Lionsteel-M4-15-side-P1330364.jpg\" data-caption-title=\"A great looking utility knife.\" data-caption-desc=\"A great looking utility knife.\" data-attachment-id=\"7263\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"A great looking utility knife.\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" data-src-fg=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2019\/02\/Lionsteel-M4-15-side-P1330364\/214341719.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20width%3D%22150%22%20height%3D%22150%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20150%20150%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" loading=\"eager\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"fg-caption\"><div class=\"fg-caption-inner\"><div class=\"fg-caption-desc\">A great looking utility knife.<\/div><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-idle\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Lionsteel-M4-16-engraving-P1330366.jpg\" data-caption-title=\"Lionsteel&#039;s logo and the type of steel is neatly engraved.\" data-caption-desc=\"Lionsteel&#039;s logo and the type of steel is neatly engraved.\" data-attachment-id=\"7264\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Lionsteel&#039;s logo and the type of steel is neatly engraved.\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" data-src-fg=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2019\/02\/Lionsteel-M4-16-engraving-P1330366\/177678794.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20width%3D%22150%22%20height%3D%22150%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20150%20150%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" loading=\"eager\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"fg-caption\"><div class=\"fg-caption-inner\"><div class=\"fg-caption-desc\">Lionsteel's logo and the type of steel is neatly engraved.<\/div><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-idle\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Lionsteel-M4-17-olive-wood-P1330381.jpg\" data-caption-title=\"For this version it has Olive wood handles. Particularly appropriate for an Italian knife.\" data-caption-desc=\"For this version it has Olive wood handles. Particularly appropriate for an Italian knife.\" data-attachment-id=\"7265\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"For this version it has Olive wood handles. Particularly appropriate for an Italian knife.\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" data-src-fg=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2019\/02\/Lionsteel-M4-17-olive-wood-P1330381\/1928808878.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20width%3D%22150%22%20height%3D%22150%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20150%20150%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" loading=\"eager\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"fg-caption\"><div class=\"fg-caption-inner\"><div class=\"fg-caption-desc\">For this version it has Olive wood handles. Particularly appropriate for an Italian knife.<\/div><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-idle\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Lionsteel-M4-18-bolt-P1330383.jpg\" data-caption-title=\"Torx bolts hold the handles in place.\" data-caption-desc=\"Torx bolts hold the handles in place.\" data-attachment-id=\"7266\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Torx bolts hold the handles in place.\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" data-src-fg=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2019\/02\/Lionsteel-M4-18-bolt-P1330383\/1149190554.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20width%3D%22150%22%20height%3D%22150%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20150%20150%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" loading=\"eager\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"fg-caption\"><div class=\"fg-caption-inner\"><div class=\"fg-caption-desc\">Torx bolts hold the handles in place.<\/div><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-idle\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Lionsteel-M4-19-butt-P1330387.jpg\" data-caption-title=\"The full tang extends beyond the handles to form a striker surface.\" data-caption-desc=\"The full tang extends beyond the handles to form a striker surface.\" data-attachment-id=\"7267\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"The full tang extends beyond the handles to form a striker surface.\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" data-src-fg=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2019\/02\/Lionsteel-M4-19-butt-P1330387\/3654579275.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20width%3D%22150%22%20height%3D%22150%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20150%20150%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" loading=\"eager\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"fg-caption\"><div class=\"fg-caption-inner\"><div class=\"fg-caption-desc\">The full tang extends beyond the handles to form a striker surface.<\/div><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-idle\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Lionsteel-M4-20-lanyard-P1330391.jpg\" data-caption-title=\"The lanyard hole.\" data-caption-desc=\"The lanyard hole.\" data-attachment-id=\"7268\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"The lanyard hole.\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" data-src-fg=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2019\/02\/Lionsteel-M4-20-lanyard-P1330391\/3885224854.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20width%3D%22150%22%20height%3D%22150%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20150%20150%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" loading=\"eager\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"fg-caption\"><div class=\"fg-caption-inner\"><div class=\"fg-caption-desc\">The lanyard hole.<\/div><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-idle\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Lionsteel-M4-21-handle-shaping-P1330397.jpg\" data-caption-title=\"Mik Molletta is so good at shaping handles, and Lionsteel reproduce them so well.\" data-caption-desc=\"Mik Molletta is so good at shaping handles, and Lionsteel reproduce them so well.\" data-attachment-id=\"7269\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Mik Molletta is so good at shaping handles, and Lionsteel reproduce them so well.\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" data-src-fg=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2019\/02\/Lionsteel-M4-21-handle-shaping-P1330397\/318830968.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20width%3D%22150%22%20height%3D%22150%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20150%20150%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" loading=\"eager\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"fg-caption\"><div class=\"fg-caption-inner\"><div class=\"fg-caption-desc\">Mik Molletta is so good at shaping handles, and Lionsteel reproduce them so well.<\/div><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-idle\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Lionsteel-M4-22-handle-shaping-P1330400.jpg\" data-caption-title=\"Looking along the back of the handle.\" data-caption-desc=\"Looking along the back of the handle.\" data-attachment-id=\"7270\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Looking along the back of the handle.\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" data-src-fg=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2019\/02\/Lionsteel-M4-22-handle-shaping-P1330400\/1509322960.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20width%3D%22150%22%20height%3D%22150%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20150%20150%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" loading=\"eager\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"fg-caption\"><div class=\"fg-caption-inner\"><div class=\"fg-caption-desc\">Looking along the back of the handle.<\/div><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-idle\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Lionsteel-M4-23-plunge-P1330404.jpg\" data-caption-title=\"The plunge line is well rounded.\" data-caption-desc=\"The plunge line is well rounded.\" data-attachment-id=\"7271\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"The plunge line is well rounded.\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" data-src-fg=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2019\/02\/Lionsteel-M4-23-plunge-P1330404\/2367393497.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20width%3D%22150%22%20height%3D%22150%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20150%20150%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" loading=\"eager\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"fg-caption\"><div class=\"fg-caption-inner\"><div class=\"fg-caption-desc\">The plunge line is well rounded.<\/div><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-idle\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Lionsteel-M4-24-choil-P1330408.jpg\" data-caption-title=\"The cutting edge is finished with a sharpening choil.\" data-caption-desc=\"The cutting edge is finished with a sharpening choil.\" data-attachment-id=\"7272\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"The cutting edge is finished with a sharpening choil.\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" data-src-fg=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2019\/02\/Lionsteel-M4-24-choil-P1330408\/3465999913.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20width%3D%22150%22%20height%3D%22150%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20150%20150%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" loading=\"eager\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"fg-caption\"><div class=\"fg-caption-inner\"><div class=\"fg-caption-desc\">The cutting edge is finished with a sharpening choil.<\/div><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-idle\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Lionsteel-M4-25-tip-P1330412.jpg\" data-caption-title=\"Closeup view of the blade tip and factory edge.\" data-caption-desc=\"Closeup view of the blade tip and factory edge.\" data-attachment-id=\"7273\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Closeup view of the blade tip and factory edge.\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" data-src-fg=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2019\/02\/Lionsteel-M4-25-tip-P1330412\/589239371.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20width%3D%22150%22%20height%3D%22150%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20150%20150%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" loading=\"eager\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"fg-caption\"><div class=\"fg-caption-inner\"><div class=\"fg-caption-desc\">Closeup view of the blade tip and factory edge.<\/div><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-idle\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Lionsteel-M4-26-along-P1330414.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"7274\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" data-src-fg=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2019\/02\/Lionsteel-M4-26-along-P1330414\/1978474126.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20width%3D%22150%22%20height%3D%22150%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20150%20150%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" loading=\"eager\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/p>\n<hr color=\"#333333\"><\/hr>\n<h3>Explained by the Maker:<\/h3>\n<p><i>The reasons for certain design choices may not be clear when simply looking at an object, so this section is intended to give an insight into the thinking behind a design by speaking to the designer themselves.<\/i><\/p>\n<p>Mik Molletta has generously given his time to explain design choices, and give some background to the M4. The descriptions in this section come from our discussion.<\/p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\">\n#foogallery-gallery-7279 .fg-image { width: 150px; }\n#foogallery-gallery-7279 { --fg-gutter: 10px; }<\/style>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"foogallery foogallery-container foogallery-default foogallery-lightbox-foobox fg-center fg-default fg-ready fg-dark fg-border-thin fg-round-medium fg-loading-default fg-loaded-fade-in fg-caption-hover fg-hover-fade fg-hover-zoom\" id=\"foogallery-gallery-7279\" data-foogallery=\"{&quot;item&quot;:{&quot;showCaptionTitle&quot;:true,&quot;showCaptionDescription&quot;:true},&quot;lazy&quot;:true}\" style=\"--fg-title-line-clamp: 0; --fg-description-line-clamp: 0;\" >\n\t<div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-idle\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/M-Lionsteel-M4-00-feature-P1330376.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"7280\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" data-src-fg=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2019\/02\/M-Lionsteel-M4-00-feature-P1330376\/1134644428.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20width%3D%22150%22%20height%3D%22150%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20150%20150%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" loading=\"eager\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-idle\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/M-Lionsteel-M4-04-sheath-P1330319.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"7281\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" data-src-fg=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2019\/02\/M-Lionsteel-M4-04-sheath-P1330319\/2509504910.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20width%3D%22150%22%20height%3D%22150%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20150%20150%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" loading=\"eager\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-idle\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/M-Lionsteel-M4-06-sheath-back-P1330325.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"7282\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" data-src-fg=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2019\/02\/M-Lionsteel-M4-06-sheath-back-P1330325\/397950066.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20width%3D%22150%22%20height%3D%22150%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20150%20150%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" loading=\"eager\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-idle\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/M-Lionsteel-M4-21-handle-shaping-P1330397.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"7283\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" data-src-fg=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2019\/02\/M-Lionsteel-M4-21-handle-shaping-P1330397\/319249813.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20width%3D%22150%22%20height%3D%22150%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20150%20150%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" loading=\"eager\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<hr color=\"#333333\"><\/hr>\n<p>The M4 was actually designed some time ago and because the project was so satisfying, Mik decided to propose it to Lionsteel.<\/p>\n<p>Intended as a little multipurpose knife, the size and shape of the blade (A) allows excellent versatility in all aspects of outdoor life. The finger guard (B) has been sized in order to stop it being cumbersome but still protect the hand, and it also provides an easy reference for the index finger.<\/p>\n<p>A spear point (C) was chosen as it is versatile and robust, and allows you to do hard work. For its size the M4 has quite a thick blade, this thickness (D) was chosen because the knife is still a tool that can be called upon to perform even heavy work like batoning.<\/p>\n<p>M390 (D) is one of few stainless steels that with specific heat treating can have secondary hardening. It is Mik&#8217;s opinion that tempering this steel in the ordinary way, as most of the cutlery does, does not fully exploit the potential of this steel. <\/p>\n<p>The flat grind (E) is &#8216;high&#8217; but not &#8216;full&#8217;. Having a full thickness part of the blade reinforces it and makes it suitable for heavier work. <\/p>\n<p>Mik&#8217;s designs tend to include a sharpening choil (F). This is because during the subsequent sharpening, if there were not the choil, that part of the edge would be rounded up because it would not be able to contact the stones properly. This would result in having a long piece of edge that cannot be sharpened which ends up growing over time.<\/p>\n<p>The handle is bolted (G) on instead of riveted. In Mik&#8217;s opinion, bolts are a better fastener for more durable tools.  Rivets can yield or loosen and cannot be tightened.<\/p>\n<p>Handle shaping (H) is a careful process of sculpting the form while looking at the fit into Mik&#8217;s own hand.<\/p>\n<p>When it came to the sheath design (I), this was collaboration between Mik and Gianni. The double stitching (J) guarantees greater durability at the cost of a small increase in size.<\/p>\n<p>For left-handed users (K), Mik and Lionsteel are thinking of making some specific sheath or modular sheath like the one on M7, that can also be used by left-handed users.<\/p>\n<p>The butt of the knife has an exposed tang (M), and can be used to strike or press.<\/p>\n<p>When asked about the palm swell (N) Mik commented &#8211; during use of the knife, the hand tends to move on the handle to look for the most comfortable grip. It happens naturally. A pronounced palm swell limits this possibility. On the big knives, like the M7, the bigger palm swell helps to hold the knife firmly. <\/p>\n<h3>The Blade and Handle &#8211; Detailed Measurements:<\/h3>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Now even more detailed!<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Taking things far beyond most knife specifications, in this section I will be carrying out a detailed examination of geometry, balance, edge bevels, factory sharpness and structural edge testing using the industry leading measuring tools.<\/p>\n<p>These measuring tools include a Vernier protractor, callipers, fixed radius gauges, the unique Arc Master adjustable radius gauge, Edge On Up&#8217;s BESS Certified PT50A and SET tester along with CATRA&#8217;s Hobbigoni LASER Edge Protractor.<br \/>\n<i>The BESS &#8216;C&#8217; scale of sharpness (Brubacher Edge Sharpness Scale) will be used to verify the sharpness of the factory edge and allow the knife to be brought to a minimum standard sharpness before testing a blade&#8217;s cutting performance.<\/i><\/p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\">\n#foogallery-gallery-6024 .fg-image { width: 100px; }\n#foogallery-gallery-6024 { --fg-gutter: 10px; }<\/style>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"foogallery foogallery-container foogallery-default foogallery-lightbox-foobox fg-center fg-default fg-ready fg-dark fg-border-thin fg-round-medium fg-loading-default fg-loaded-fade-in fg-caption-hover fg-hover-fade fg-hover-zoom\" id=\"foogallery-gallery-6024\" data-foogallery=\"{&quot;item&quot;:{&quot;showCaptionTitle&quot;:true,&quot;showCaptionDescription&quot;:true},&quot;lazy&quot;:true}\" style=\"--fg-title-line-clamp: 0; --fg-description-line-clamp: 0;\" >\n\t<div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-idle\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Knife-measuring-P1180483.jpg\" data-caption-title=\"A set of gauges and precision measuring equipment including a Vernier protractor, callipers, fixed radius gauges and the Arc Master adjustable radius gauge.\" data-caption-desc=\"A set of gauges and precision measuring equipment including a Vernier protractor, callipers, fixed radius gauges and the Arc Master adjustable radius gauge.\" data-attachment-id=\"1468\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"A set of gauges and precision measuring equipment including a Vernier protractor, callipers, fixed radius gauges and the Arc Master adjustable radius gauge.\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" data-src-fg=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2017\/09\/Knife-measuring-P1180483\/1718665578.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20width%3D%22100%22%20height%3D%22100%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20100%20100%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" loading=\"eager\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"fg-caption\"><div class=\"fg-caption-inner\"><div class=\"fg-caption-desc\">A set of gauges and precision measuring equipment including a Vernier protractor, callipers, fixed radius gauges and the Arc Master adjustable radius gauge.<\/div><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-idle\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/26-SpydieChef-primary-P1270862.jpg\" data-caption-title=\"One critical parameter is the primary grind angle.\" data-caption-desc=\"One critical parameter is the primary grind angle.\" data-attachment-id=\"1459\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"One critical parameter is the primary grind angle.\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" data-src-fg=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2017\/09\/26-SpydieChef-primary-P1270862\/1054450458.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20width%3D%22100%22%20height%3D%22100%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20100%20100%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" loading=\"eager\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"fg-caption\"><div class=\"fg-caption-inner\"><div class=\"fg-caption-desc\">One critical parameter is the primary grind angle.<\/div><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-idle\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/3020Blackbird20measuring220P1140190.jpg\" data-caption-title=\"Using a straight-edge to confirm the primary bevel type.\" data-caption-desc=\"Using a straight-edge to confirm the primary bevel type.\" data-attachment-id=\"3562\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Using a straight-edge to confirm the primary bevel type.\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" data-src-fg=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2016\/04\/3020Blackbird20measuring220P1140190\/3956908795.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20width%3D%22100%22%20height%3D%22100%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20100%20100%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" loading=\"eager\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"fg-caption\"><div class=\"fg-caption-inner\"><div class=\"fg-caption-desc\">Using a straight-edge to confirm the primary bevel type.<\/div><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-idle\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/53-L-Inkosi-balance-P1200569.jpg\" data-caption-title=\"The balance point is found using a pivot.\" data-caption-desc=\"The balance point is found using a pivot.\" data-attachment-id=\"1471\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"The balance point is found using a pivot.\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" data-src-fg=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2017\/09\/53-L-Inkosi-balance-P1200569\/4091468097.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20width%3D%22100%22%20height%3D%22100%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20100%20100%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" loading=\"eager\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"fg-caption\"><div class=\"fg-caption-inner\"><div class=\"fg-caption-desc\">The balance point is found using a pivot.<\/div><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-idle\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/PT50A-grey-P1310517.jpg\" data-caption-title=\"Sharpness is checked using an Edge On Up PT50A &#039;BESS Certified&#039; tester.\" data-caption-desc=\"Sharpness is checked using an Edge On Up PT50A &#039;BESS Certified&#039; tester.\" data-attachment-id=\"2884\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Sharpness is checked using an Edge On Up PT50A &#039;BESS Certified&#039; tester.\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" data-src-fg=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2018\/04\/PT50A-grey-P1310517\/3689680394.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20width%3D%22100%22%20height%3D%22100%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20100%20100%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" loading=\"eager\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"fg-caption\"><div class=\"fg-caption-inner\"><div class=\"fg-caption-desc\">Sharpness is checked using an Edge On Up PT50A 'BESS Certified' tester.<\/div><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-idle\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/bess_c_bessu.png\" data-caption-title=\"A chart showing where on the BESS scale a blade is.\" data-caption-desc=\"A chart showing where on the BESS scale a blade is.\" data-attachment-id=\"2637\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"A chart showing where on the BESS scale a blade is.\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" data-src-fg=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2018\/02\/bess_c_bessu\/3797288862.png\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20width%3D%22100%22%20height%3D%22100%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20100%20100%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" loading=\"eager\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"fg-caption\"><div class=\"fg-caption-inner\"><div class=\"fg-caption-desc\">A chart showing where on the BESS scale a blade is.<\/div><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-idle\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/CATRA-Hobbigoni-01-P1070492.jpg\" data-caption-title=\"The CATRA Hobbigoni measures blade and bevel angles with a LASER.\" data-caption-desc=\"The CATRA Hobbigoni measures blade and bevel angles with a LASER.\" data-attachment-id=\"6025\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"The CATRA Hobbigoni measures blade and bevel angles with a LASER.\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" data-src-fg=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2018\/10\/CATRA-Hobbigoni-01-P1070492\/3085490178.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20width%3D%22100%22%20height%3D%22100%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20100%20100%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" loading=\"eager\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"fg-caption\"><div class=\"fg-caption-inner\"><div class=\"fg-caption-desc\">The CATRA Hobbigoni measures blade and bevel angles with a LASER.<\/div><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-idle\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/CATRA-Hobbigoni-02-P1070482.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"6026\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" data-src-fg=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2018\/10\/CATRA-Hobbigoni-02-P1070482\/1492275568.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20width%3D%22100%22%20height%3D%22100%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20100%20100%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" loading=\"eager\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-idle\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/CATRA-Hobbigoni-diagram.jpg\" data-caption-title=\"The Hobbigoni provides a lot of information about the blade and cutting edge.\" data-caption-desc=\"The Hobbigoni provides a lot of information about the blade and cutting edge.\" data-attachment-id=\"6034\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"The Hobbigoni provides a lot of information about the blade and cutting edge.\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" data-src-fg=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2018\/10\/CATRA-Hobbigoni-diagram\/1297559324.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20width%3D%22100%22%20height%3D%22100%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20100%20100%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" loading=\"eager\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"fg-caption\"><div class=\"fg-caption-inner\"><div class=\"fg-caption-desc\">The Hobbigoni provides a lot of information about the blade and cutting edge.<\/div><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-idle\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/CATRA-Hobbigoni-03-CRK-Inkosi-P1070527.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"6027\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" data-src-fg=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2018\/10\/CATRA-Hobbigoni-03-CRK-Inkosi-P1070527\/4015476469.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20width%3D%22100%22%20height%3D%22100%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20100%20100%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" loading=\"eager\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-idle\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/CATRA-Hobbigoni-CRK-Inkosi-P1070496.jpg\" data-caption-title=\"A CRK Inkosi with polished Wicked Edge bevel.\" data-caption-desc=\"A CRK Inkosi with polished Wicked Edge bevel.\" data-attachment-id=\"6028\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"A CRK Inkosi with polished Wicked Edge bevel.\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" data-src-fg=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2018\/10\/CATRA-Hobbigoni-CRK-Inkosi-P1070496\/698828542.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20width%3D%22100%22%20height%3D%22100%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20100%20100%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" loading=\"eager\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"fg-caption\"><div class=\"fg-caption-inner\"><div class=\"fg-caption-desc\">A CRK Inkosi with polished Wicked Edge bevel.<\/div><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-idle\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/CATRA-Hobbigoni-Falkniven-F1-P1070499.jpg\" data-caption-title=\"A fully convexed edge on the F\u00e4llkniven F1.\" data-caption-desc=\"A fully convexed edge on the F\u00e4llkniven F1.\" data-attachment-id=\"6029\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"A fully convexed edge on the F\u00e4llkniven F1.\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" data-src-fg=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2018\/10\/CATRA-Hobbigoni-Falkniven-F1-P1070499\/1365152967.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20width%3D%22100%22%20height%3D%22100%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20100%20100%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" loading=\"eager\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"fg-caption\"><div class=\"fg-caption-inner\"><div class=\"fg-caption-desc\">A fully convexed edge on the F\u00e4llkniven F1.<\/div><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-idle\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/CATRA-Hobbigoni-Morakniv-Burshcraft-P1070518.jpg\" data-caption-title=\"Movakniv&#039;s Bushcraft showing the Scandi-edge and micro-bevel.\" data-caption-desc=\"Movakniv&#039;s Bushcraft showing the Scandi-edge and micro-bevel.\" data-attachment-id=\"6030\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Movakniv&#039;s Bushcraft showing the Scandi-edge and micro-bevel.\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" data-src-fg=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2018\/10\/CATRA-Hobbigoni-Morakniv-Burshcraft-P1070518\/2298324082.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20width%3D%22100%22%20height%3D%22100%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20100%20100%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" loading=\"eager\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"fg-caption\"><div class=\"fg-caption-inner\"><div class=\"fg-caption-desc\">Movakniv's Bushcraft showing the Scandi-edge and micro-bevel.<\/div><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-idle\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/CATRA-Hobbigoni-Spyderco-Sliverax-P1070511.jpg\" data-caption-title=\"Spyderco&#039;s Sliverax showing the effect of surface finish.\" data-caption-desc=\"Spyderco&#039;s Sliverax showing the effect of surface finish.\" data-attachment-id=\"6031\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Spyderco&#039;s Sliverax showing the effect of surface finish.\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" data-src-fg=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2018\/10\/CATRA-Hobbigoni-Spyderco-Sliverax-P1070511\/519299244.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20width%3D%22100%22%20height%3D%22100%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20100%20100%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" loading=\"eager\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"fg-caption\"><div class=\"fg-caption-inner\"><div class=\"fg-caption-desc\">Spyderco's Sliverax showing the effect of surface finish.<\/div><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-idle\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/EOU-SET-02-P1330579.jpg\" data-caption-title=\"This is the Edge On Up SET (Structural Edge Tester). A precise load (the white tac on the platform is used to adjust the load) applies pressure to an &#039;impactor&#039;.\" data-caption-desc=\"This is the Edge On Up SET (Structural Edge Tester). A precise load (the white tac on the platform is used to adjust the load) applies pressure to an &#039;impactor&#039;.\" data-attachment-id=\"6080\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"This is the Edge On Up SET (Structural Edge Tester). A precise load (the white tac on the platform is used to adjust the load) applies pressure to an &#039;impactor&#039;.\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" data-src-fg=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2018\/10\/EOU-SET-02-P1330579\/1518109429.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20width%3D%22100%22%20height%3D%22100%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20100%20100%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" loading=\"eager\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"fg-caption\"><div class=\"fg-caption-inner\"><div class=\"fg-caption-desc\">This is the Edge On Up SET (Structural Edge Tester). A precise load (the white tac on the platform is used to adjust the load) applies pressure to an 'impactor'.<\/div><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-idle\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/EOU-SET-03-P1330575.jpg\" data-caption-title=\"The &#039;impactor&#039; roller is at a 12 degree angle.\" data-caption-desc=\"The &#039;impactor&#039; roller is at a 12 degree angle.\" data-attachment-id=\"6081\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"The &#039;impactor&#039; roller is at a 12 degree angle.\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" data-src-fg=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2018\/10\/EOU-SET-03-P1330575\/3432068156.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20width%3D%22100%22%20height%3D%22100%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20100%20100%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" loading=\"eager\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"fg-caption\"><div class=\"fg-caption-inner\"><div class=\"fg-caption-desc\">The 'impactor' roller is at a 12 degree angle.<\/div><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-idle\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/EOU-SET-04-P1330571.jpg\" data-caption-title=\"The impactor is moved along the edge to roll the edge apex. The amount of roll can then be measured.\" data-caption-desc=\"The impactor is moved along the edge to roll the edge apex. The amount of roll can then be measured.\" data-attachment-id=\"6082\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"The impactor is moved along the edge to roll the edge apex. The amount of roll can then be measured.\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" data-src-fg=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2018\/10\/EOU-SET-04-P1330571\/2741370818.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20width%3D%22100%22%20height%3D%22100%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20100%20100%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" loading=\"eager\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"fg-caption\"><div class=\"fg-caption-inner\"><div class=\"fg-caption-desc\">The impactor is moved along the edge to roll the edge apex. The amount of roll can then be measured.<\/div><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-idle\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/EOU-SET-05-P1330584.jpg\" data-caption-title=\"After testing the blade is stropped to recover the edge.\" data-caption-desc=\"After testing the blade is stropped to recover the edge.\" data-attachment-id=\"6083\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"After testing the blade is stropped to recover the edge.\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" data-src-fg=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2018\/10\/EOU-SET-05-P1330584\/4118715889.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20width%3D%22100%22%20height%3D%22100%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20100%20100%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" loading=\"eager\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"fg-caption\"><div class=\"fg-caption-inner\"><div class=\"fg-caption-desc\">After testing the blade is stropped to recover the edge.<\/div><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<hr color=\"#333333\"><\/hr>\n<p>The measurements have been tabulated and are presented along with a few reference blades. The &#8216;Balance relative to the front of the handle&#8217; tells you if the knife will feel front heavy, or if the weight is in your hand (a positive value means the weight is forward of the front of the handle). The &#8216;Balance relative to the centre of the handle&#8217; indicates how close to a &#8216;neutral balance&#8217; the knife has in the hand.<\/p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\">\n#foogallery-gallery-7275 .fg-image { width: 150px; }\n#foogallery-gallery-7275 { --fg-gutter: 10px; }<\/style>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"foogallery foogallery-container foogallery-default foogallery-lightbox-foobox fg-center fg-default fg-ready fg-dark fg-border-thin fg-round-medium fg-loading-default fg-loaded-fade-in fg-caption-hover fg-hover-fade fg-hover-zoom\" id=\"foogallery-gallery-7275\" data-foogallery=\"{&quot;item&quot;:{&quot;showCaptionTitle&quot;:true,&quot;showCaptionDescription&quot;:true},&quot;lazy&quot;:true}\" style=\"--fg-title-line-clamp: 0; --fg-description-line-clamp: 0;\" >\n\t<div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-idle\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Lionsteel-M4-32-BESS-P1330555.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"7276\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" data-src-fg=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2019\/02\/Lionsteel-M4-32-BESS-P1330555\/152482808.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20width%3D%22150%22%20height%3D%22150%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20150%20150%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" loading=\"eager\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-idle\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Lionsteel-M4-33-edge-bevel-P1070454.jpg\" data-caption-title=\"The factory edge was pretty uneven.\" data-caption-desc=\"The factory edge was pretty uneven.\" data-attachment-id=\"7277\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"The factory edge was pretty uneven.\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" data-src-fg=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2019\/02\/Lionsteel-M4-33-edge-bevel-P1070454\/1913965981.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20width%3D%22150%22%20height%3D%22150%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20150%20150%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" loading=\"eager\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"fg-caption\"><div class=\"fg-caption-inner\"><div class=\"fg-caption-desc\">The factory edge was pretty uneven.<\/div><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<hr color=\"#333333\"><\/hr>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Lionsteel-M4-parameters.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1234\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-7293\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Lionsteel-M4-parameters.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Lionsteel-M4-parameters-600x370.jpg 600w, https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Lionsteel-M4-parameters-300x185.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Lionsteel-M4-parameters-768x474.jpg 768w, https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Lionsteel-M4-parameters-1024x632.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The blade is made from M390 steel.<\/p>\n<h3>What it is like to use?<\/h3>\n<p>Big knives; who doesn&#8217;t love them?! But the reality is that most of your normal &#8216;utility&#8217; tasks are far better served with a smaller, lighter and more agile knife.<\/p>\n<p>I have a confession &#8211; I very nearly passed over this knife. It doesn&#8217;t shout for attention amongst many other fine blades, and your every-day working knife is easily overshadowed by the glamorous show knives. Please don&#8217;t make the same mistake &#8211; it has been one of those small revelations as to how good this knife is.<\/p>\n<p>Reflecting a little more on why I nearly overlooked this, I think it may stem from the general attitude the UK has towards knives and knife carry. If you have &#8216;good reason&#8217; to carry something more than a SAK, the appeal is to take that big camp knife out rather than the more useful and sensible sized utility knife.<\/p>\n<p>Before you even get onto using the M4, it really shows its quality of manufacture which marks it out as something special.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Lionsteel-M4-00-feature-P1330373.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"659\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-7290\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Lionsteel-M4-00-feature-P1330373.jpg 800w, https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Lionsteel-M4-00-feature-P1330373-600x494.jpg 600w, https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Lionsteel-M4-00-feature-P1330373-300x247.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Lionsteel-M4-00-feature-P1330373-768x633.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>For reference I wear XL sized gloves, so even with reasonably large hands this knife doesn&#8217;t feel too small. It is very comfortable and nimble in the hand. The blade length lends itself to those controlled power cuts without any excess blade waving around. You only make a power cut with the first inch or two of blade next to the handle anyway. With only a sharpening choil (instead of a finger choil) you have that optimum power with all fingers on the wooden handle.<\/p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\">\n#foogallery-gallery-7284 .fg-image { width: 150px; }\n#foogallery-gallery-7284 { --fg-gutter: 10px; }<\/style>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"foogallery foogallery-container foogallery-default foogallery-lightbox-foobox fg-center fg-default fg-ready fg-dark fg-border-thin fg-round-medium fg-loading-default fg-loaded-fade-in fg-caption-hover fg-hover-fade fg-hover-zoom\" id=\"foogallery-gallery-7284\" data-foogallery=\"{&quot;item&quot;:{&quot;showCaptionTitle&quot;:true,&quot;showCaptionDescription&quot;:true},&quot;lazy&quot;:true}\" style=\"--fg-title-line-clamp: 0; --fg-description-line-clamp: 0;\" >\n\t<div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-idle\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Lionsteel-M4-27-in-hand-P1330417.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"7285\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" data-src-fg=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2019\/02\/Lionsteel-M4-27-in-hand-P1330417\/4107391840.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20width%3D%22150%22%20height%3D%22150%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20150%20150%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" loading=\"eager\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-idle\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Lionsteel-M4-27-in-hand-P1330428.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"7286\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" data-src-fg=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2019\/02\/Lionsteel-M4-27-in-hand-P1330428\/1797206692.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20width%3D%22150%22%20height%3D%22150%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20150%20150%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" loading=\"eager\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-idle\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Lionsteel-M4-28-in-hand-P1330421.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"7287\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" data-src-fg=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2019\/02\/Lionsteel-M4-28-in-hand-P1330421\/3168140299.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20width%3D%22150%22%20height%3D%22150%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20150%20150%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" loading=\"eager\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-idle\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Lionsteel-M4-29-in-hand-P1330429.jpg\" data-caption-title=\"Power where you need it.\" data-caption-desc=\"Power where you need it.\" data-attachment-id=\"7288\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Power where you need it.\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" data-src-fg=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2019\/02\/Lionsteel-M4-29-in-hand-P1330429\/2468774120.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20width%3D%22150%22%20height%3D%22150%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20150%20150%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" loading=\"eager\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"fg-caption\"><div class=\"fg-caption-inner\"><div class=\"fg-caption-desc\">Power where you need it.<\/div><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<hr color=\"#333333\"><\/hr>\n<p>If the blade had a slightly thinner blade, it would make slicing cuts through thicker materials easier and the knife a bit lighter. However Mik Molletta&#8217;s designs tend to err on the side of strength, and so the blade stock used is just that bit thicker than many knives this size. This adds a reassuring solidity to the design without really impacting on its cutting ability. I can only really see an issue if cutting a lot of thick cardboard or similar stiff sheet material &#8211; not really a concern here as the M4 is described as a &#8216;bushcraft&#8217; knife.<\/p>\n<p>In its role as a bushcraft knife, the thickness of the blade means that you won&#8217;t have any worries batoning with it, and also being a full tang knife, it is just not going to let you down by breaking. Also importantly here, the comfort of the handle means you can carry out a lot of wood preparation without it causing fatiguing or creating hot-spots. Just going back to the blade thickness again, combined with the rounded spine, it is very comfortable to place your thumb on the spine for extra pressure or control.<\/p>\n<p>As you will see in the summary section, I&#8217;ve been struggling to find things I don&#8217;t like about the M4. There are a couple of minor negatives. The first does not affect me, but is just to say that the sheath is right-handed only. The second has not yet fully become a problem, and might not, but I have found that when inserting the M4 into the sheath the blade tip has caught on the internal stitching of the belt loop. My worry is that if the threads get cut through they might unravel, and the belt loop then fail. I&#8217;ve started to be very careful and deliberate when sheathing the M4 to avoid this &#8211; not something I really want to think about.<\/p>\n<p>The M4 is a superbly practical knife and in so many ways it is &#8216;just right&#8217;. Small and light enough for all-day carry without being weighed down. Large enough to be put to serious work. High performance steel without being impossible to sharpen. Strong enough to take everything in its stride. Manufacturing quality to make you smile without being &#8216;too good to use&#8217;.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Lionsteel-M4-31-with-sheath-P1330436.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"535\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-7292\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Lionsteel-M4-31-with-sheath-P1330436.jpg 800w, https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Lionsteel-M4-31-with-sheath-P1330436-600x401.jpg 600w, https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Lionsteel-M4-31-with-sheath-P1330436-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Lionsteel-M4-31-with-sheath-P1330436-768x514.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Review Summary<\/h3>\n<p><i>The views expressed in this summary table are from the point of view of the reviewer\u2019s personal use. I am not a member of the armed forces and cannot comment on its use beyond a cutting tool or field\/hunting knife.<\/p>\n<p>Something that might be a \u2018pro\u2019 for one user can be a \u2018con\u2019 for another, so the comments are categorised based on my requirements. You should consider all points and if they could be beneficial to you.<\/i><\/p>\n<p><b>_______________________________________________<br \/>\nThings I like<br \/>\n_______________________________________________<\/b><br \/>\nSuper practical size.<br \/>\nExtremely well made.<br \/>\nStrong blade \/ full tang.<br \/>\nHigh performance steel.<br \/>\nQuality leather sheath.<br \/>\nComfortable grip even for extended periods.<br \/>\nBeautiful Olive wood handle.<\/p>\n<p><b>_______________________________________________<br \/>\nWhat doesn&#8217;t work so well for me<br \/>\n_______________________________________________<\/b><br \/>\nSheath is only right handed.<br \/>\nBlade tip catches internal belt loop stitching when sheathed.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Lionsteel-M4-00-feature-P1330361-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"657\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-7289\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Lionsteel-M4-00-feature-P1330361-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Lionsteel-M4-00-feature-P1330361-1-600x493.jpg 600w, https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Lionsteel-M4-00-feature-P1330361-1-300x246.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Lionsteel-M4-00-feature-P1330361-1-768x631.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4>Discussing the Review:<\/h4>\n<h5><i>The ideal place to discuss this reviews is on a forum. If you started reading the shorter forum version of the review, but followed the link this full exclusive review, please return to that forum to discuss the review there.<br \/>\nIf you read the review entirely on Tactical Reviews, please consider one of the following to join in any discussion or start a new one.<\/i><\/h5>\n<p><b><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bladeforums.com\/index.php?forums\/knife-reviews-testing.718\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">BladeForums &#8211; Knife Reviews<\/a><\/b> (US based Forum for Knife Discussion)<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b><a href=\"http:\/\/www.candlepowerforums.com\/vb\/forumdisplay.php?181-Knife-Reviews\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">CandlePowerForums &#8211; Knife Reviews Section<\/a><\/b> (Largest and Friendliest Flashlight Community Forum)<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b><a href=\"http:\/\/bessex.com\/forum\/index.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The BESS Exchange<\/a><\/b> &#8211; A forum discussing technical aspects of sharpness and truly understanding your sharpening process.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Round-Sticker-V1-0.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2091\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Round-Sticker-V1-0.png 200w, https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Round-Sticker-V1-0-100x100.png 100w, https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Round-Sticker-V1-0-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Round-Sticker-V1-0-50x50.png 50w, https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Round-Sticker-V1-0-45x45.png 45w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If the Lionsteel M4 is not on your list of candidates for a utility \/ bushcraft \/ general purpose fixed blade knife, it should be. 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It's a slip-joint, and that is part of the attraction, as in the UK, for EDC-legal carry, it has to be non-locking - but there is so much more. 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