--- product_id: 1717738 title: "Chanceinhell" brand: "crkt" price: "€ 17.34" currency: EUR in_stock: null reviews_count: 12 url: https://www.desertcart.at/products/1717738-chanceinhell store_origin: AT region: Austria --- # ergonomic textured grip handle 12-inch drop point blade black powder coat corrosion resistance Chanceinhell **Brand:** crkt **Price:** € 17.34 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Summary > 🗡️ Cut through the wilderness like a pro — survival just got stylish. ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Chanceinhell by crkt - **How much does it cost?** € 17.34 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.at](https://www.desertcart.at/products/1717738-chanceinhell) ## Best For - crkt enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted crkt brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Versatile Reinforced Nylon Sheath:** Adjustable Velcro belt loop system offers customizable carry options—dangling or snug—plus emergency paracord fob included. - • **Built to Outlast & Backed for Life:** Limited lifetime warranty guarantees your machete stays battle-ready for every outdoor challenge. - • **Ergonomic Football-Textured Handle:** Double injection molded grip reduces hand fatigue and ensures maximum control during prolonged use. - • **Designed by Award-Winning Ken Onion:** Expert craftsmanship from a legendary custom knife maker ensures reliability when it matters most. - • **Survival-Grade 12" Carbon Steel Blade:** Precision drop point design with durable black powder coating for unmatched corrosion resistance in extreme environments. ## Overview The CRKT Chanceinhell is a 12-inch fixed blade machete crafted from 65Mn carbon steel with a black powder-coated finish for superior corrosion resistance. Designed by renowned knife maker Ken Onion, it features an ergonomic, football-textured polypropylene handle for enhanced grip and reduced fatigue. The machete comes with a reinforced nylon sheath offering versatile carry options and includes a paracord fob for emergency use. Weighing just 1.3 pounds, this rugged tool is built for survival, hunting, and camping, backed by a limited lifetime warranty. ## Description There'll be no TV cameras where you're using this machete.There are knives you see on survival shows. Then there’s the real deal. With a generous sized blade, comfortable handle and reinforced nylon sheath this is the survival machete to use when the only thing you’ll be cutting to is your destination. The Chanceinhell is a beefy fixed blade survival machete designed by award-winning custom knife-maker Ken Onion of Kaneohe, HI to be tough, strong, and work like an ox. A thick, carbon steel blade has a black powder coat that is durable in extreme environments. Built for hard use, it’s easy to sharpen after you've put the finishing touches on your handmade hotel in the woods.Half the battle in any survival situation is with your own physical exhaustion. To combat that, the double injection molded handle is ergonomically designed to reduce hand fatigue and features multiple lanyard holes for varied grip options. The result is more efficient cutting action that’ll make thick brush R.I.P.This machete includes a reinforced nylon sheath with a unique velcro belt loop system that can be changed between two positions: dangling or snug against the belt. An extra paracord fob comes laced onto the sheath for emergencies or lashing this machete to a pack, truck, or pack mule.The Chanceinhell is the knife to grab for ensuring your own survival or that of a few Hollywood actors who are in over their heads.VELCRO is a registered trademark of VELCRO Industries B.V.Specifications:Blade Length: 12" (304.8 mm)Edge: PlainSteel: 65Mn Carbon SteelBlade Finish: Bead Blast w/Powder CoatBlade Thickness: 0.1" (2.54 mm)Grind: FlatOpen Length: 17.88" (454.15 mm)Weight: 1.25 lb (0.57 kg)Handle: PP Core & TPR Overmold w/Textured GripStyle: Fixed Blade Knife with SheathSheath Material: NylonSheath Weight: 6.1 oz (172.93g) Review: You've Gotta Have The Best Tools If You're Going To "Do It Yourself". - Back in 1994 when I bought my waterfront property in Southwest Florida the first bid I got to (legally) trim my mangroves was $1,000.00. Even then I thought that the price was outrageous and I decided to do it myself. Needless to say it involves a lot of time and and some really good cutting tools (and skills). There's not a lot of room for maneuvering in the wetlands, the footing is hazardous, the flora and fauna always a challenge (most Florida plants either have thorns or some type of poison), and the bugs can drive you nuts. Now that I think about it, maybe the $1,000.00 would have been money well spent. Now at age 67 the current bid for the same job is up to $8,000.00. Either the workers are a lot smarter or they don't really want to do this type of work. About 10 years ago I had some major surgery and had to hire three people to do the job for me. When I was watching them the youngest picked up and held a very pretty snake for his father to see, causing me to yell at his father to "put it down". I was really surprised to find out that they didn't know what a coral snake was. That hiring experience also resulted in all of my tools being damaged to the poiint of no return. But the real capper was that they cut the mangroves to a height of 4 feet -- when I had specified 6 feet. Fortunately no one reported me to the mangrove police. So I have trimmed my own mangroves for 22 of the past 23 years, even at my advanced age. The secret is to keep your eyes and ears open, to use adequate insect repellant and sun protection, wear boots, long pants and long sleeves, and an SPF 50 hat. But the key to being able to trim mangroves for up to six hours at a time is to have a really good medium length machete. This CRKT Chanceinhell(CIH) really fits the bill. It has a durable, heavy and sharp blade, a well-constructed rubber grip for comfort, and a decent sheath that you can hang from your belt when you are using a different tool. This machete is blade heavy which gives you better balance for chopping versus slicing. When I have the room to swing a machete, I rely on an Esee Lite machete (around $80.00), a blade perfect for slicing thicker wood. For the crowded areas where taking a full swing would be impossible (or foolhardy) I find chopping to be more efficient and safer. That is where the CIH hits the mark and is the best tool to use. You might wonder why I don't use a small chainsaw instead. There are a multitude of reasons: the high noise level masks other sounds that I need to be aware of ( like the movement of snakes, alligators and other critters), chainsaws are dangerous even when operating in the best of conditions (which is far from true in the wetlands), the probability of bounce-back or dropping a running chainsaw is pretty much guaranteed, and trucking in and out of the wetlands to refuel sets you up for additional problems. So this year I'll be heading into the wetlands with my Chanceinhell and Esee, splitting my time between slicing and chopping, hoping to avoid any injuries. One thing that I can guarantee is that the experience is always interesting. Review: Nice vine cutter! - I was, am very impressed with the outabox cutting edge! It cuts vines without that annoying RINGARINGARINGAH. Smooth black coating is nice. Be aware that the hollow rivets are pushed in from either side with rubber bits in the holes. Trying to push the lanyard in may be nighunto impossible. I tried a 11/32 drill bit, but it pushed and pulled the decorative rivets out. After I cleared out the holes I could gently tap the hollow half rivets back into the rubber. I chamfered them to accept lanlards. The rubber handle is man size. A bit blocky, which helped avoid deflection off old black berry vines! At 66, I am more into shorter, medium weight tools. The old 22 inch machette is retired as clumsy and too long to kneel with sheath. The chance in hell sheath is cool looking, but allows the hilt to escape if you flip it upside down. I added an extra tie down with the extra lanyard included. It is a very nice belt carry tool for kneeling! A wrist lanyard attatched is comforting! A few minutes on a fine stone makes a mirror edge. A vegioil wipe and a custom lanyard loop to coat hanger made me grin! My ka bars and okc knives all had a rough grind edge that took a lot of finish work to smooth out. CRKT is worth the price! ## Features - Easy to Sharpen: High carbon stainless steel blade takes an edge well - Strong and Lightweight: Glass-reinforced nylon handle is durable and lightweight - Safe and Secure: Unique front lock mechanism utilizes the liners as springs - Ambidextrous: Thumb stud and front lock allows blade opening and closing with either hand - Low Profile: Deep carry clip rides low in the pocket ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B00I04SB7C | | Best Sellers Rank | #328,091 in Sports & Outdoors ( See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors ) #1,254 in Fixed Blade Hunting Knives | | Blade Length | 12 Inches | | Blade Material Type | Carbon Steel | | Brand Name | CRKT | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (1,552) | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00123003518430, 00794023910117 | | Hand Orientation | Right | | Handle Material | Polypropylene | | Included Components | CRKT K910KKP, Sheath, Pamphlet | | Item Dimensions L x W | 19.5"L x 4.5"W | | Item Length | 17.88 Inches | | Item Type Name | CHANCEINHELL™ | | Item Weight | 1.25 Pounds | | Manufacturer | Columbia River Knife & Tool | | Product Style | Fixed Blade Knife w/Sheath | | UPC | 012300351843 799621202329 794023910117 807320393771 | | Unit Count | 1.0 Count | | Warranty Description | Limited Lifetime Warranty | ## Product Details - **Blade Length:** 12 Inches - **Blade Material:** Carbon Steel - **Brand:** CRKT - **Handle Material:** Polypropylene - **Style:** Fixed Blade Knife w/Sheath ## Images ![Chanceinhell - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71SKZP5dR9L.jpg) ![Chanceinhell - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71CLfzLx8NL.jpg) ![Chanceinhell - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81QqNanwQeL.jpg) ![Chanceinhell - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/717vyHeJnML.jpg) ![Chanceinhell - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51-6HXJbFLL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Color** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: Is the blade traditional (tip fine work, middle chopping, extra fine work near handle?** A: The knife will come uniformly sharp, end to end. You can sharpen the tip and the area near the handle to be more acute. Thats what I do with all machetes and large choppers. I always spend about 2 hours doing that to a new blade.Shea, the areas mentioned need to be sharper than the chopping area so that fine carving and cutting can be done. Read up on how native people use their knives. **Q: Does anyone know where this knife is made specifically when it is imported?** A: The blade, handle, and sheath display nothing as to country of manufacture. On the back of the box, in small letters, it says "Product of China," with "Printed in China" under that. Don't know if that is about the machete or the box. The quality of the machete and sheath is quite good. It has been used for brush clearing, and so far has performed admirably. There are some good heavy duty testing videos on YouTube which are worth the watch if you are considering purchasing one. **Q: is it similar steel to cold steel blades?** A: That's hard to say since cold steel uses a lot of different types of steels in their knife making; including 1055 High carbons.The CRKT uses 65Mn steel which is probably equivalent to 1065 high carbon steel. Hope that helps. **Q: What's the difference between this and the cheaper k920kkpc (seems to be a prime member exclusive)?** A: this is a great knife and I clear my ditch three times a year. the grip is very good! ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ You've Gotta Have The Best Tools If You're Going To "Do It Yourself". *by S***H on January 15, 2018* Back in 1994 when I bought my waterfront property in Southwest Florida the first bid I got to (legally) trim my mangroves was $1,000.00. Even then I thought that the price was outrageous and I decided to do it myself. Needless to say it involves a lot of time and and some really good cutting tools (and skills). There's not a lot of room for maneuvering in the wetlands, the footing is hazardous, the flora and fauna always a challenge (most Florida plants either have thorns or some type of poison), and the bugs can drive you nuts. Now that I think about it, maybe the $1,000.00 would have been money well spent. Now at age 67 the current bid for the same job is up to $8,000.00. Either the workers are a lot smarter or they don't really want to do this type of work. About 10 years ago I had some major surgery and had to hire three people to do the job for me. When I was watching them the youngest picked up and held a very pretty snake for his father to see, causing me to yell at his father to "put it down". I was really surprised to find out that they didn't know what a coral snake was. That hiring experience also resulted in all of my tools being damaged to the poiint of no return. But the real capper was that they cut the mangroves to a height of 4 feet -- when I had specified 6 feet. Fortunately no one reported me to the mangrove police. So I have trimmed my own mangroves for 22 of the past 23 years, even at my advanced age. The secret is to keep your eyes and ears open, to use adequate insect repellant and sun protection, wear boots, long pants and long sleeves, and an SPF 50 hat. But the key to being able to trim mangroves for up to six hours at a time is to have a really good medium length machete. This CRKT Chanceinhell(CIH) really fits the bill. It has a durable, heavy and sharp blade, a well-constructed rubber grip for comfort, and a decent sheath that you can hang from your belt when you are using a different tool. This machete is blade heavy which gives you better balance for chopping versus slicing. When I have the room to swing a machete, I rely on an Esee Lite machete (around $80.00), a blade perfect for slicing thicker wood. For the crowded areas where taking a full swing would be impossible (or foolhardy) I find chopping to be more efficient and safer. That is where the CIH hits the mark and is the best tool to use. You might wonder why I don't use a small chainsaw instead. There are a multitude of reasons: the high noise level masks other sounds that I need to be aware of ( like the movement of snakes, alligators and other critters), chainsaws are dangerous even when operating in the best of conditions (which is far from true in the wetlands), the probability of bounce-back or dropping a running chainsaw is pretty much guaranteed, and trucking in and out of the wetlands to refuel sets you up for additional problems. So this year I'll be heading into the wetlands with my Chanceinhell and Esee, splitting my time between slicing and chopping, hoping to avoid any injuries. One thing that I can guarantee is that the experience is always interesting. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Nice vine cutter! *by L***Y on April 2, 2023* I was, am very impressed with the outabox cutting edge! It cuts vines without that annoying RINGARINGARINGAH. Smooth black coating is nice. Be aware that the hollow rivets are pushed in from either side with rubber bits in the holes. Trying to push the lanyard in may be nighunto impossible. I tried a 11/32 drill bit, but it pushed and pulled the decorative rivets out. After I cleared out the holes I could gently tap the hollow half rivets back into the rubber. I chamfered them to accept lanlards. The rubber handle is man size. A bit blocky, which helped avoid deflection off old black berry vines! At 66, I am more into shorter, medium weight tools. The old 22 inch machette is retired as clumsy and too long to kneel with sheath. The chance in hell sheath is cool looking, but allows the hilt to escape if you flip it upside down. I added an extra tie down with the extra lanyard included. It is a very nice belt carry tool for kneeling! A wrist lanyard attatched is comforting! A few minutes on a fine stone makes a mirror edge. A vegioil wipe and a custom lanyard loop to coat hanger made me grin! My ka bars and okc knives all had a rough grind edge that took a lot of finish work to smooth out. CRKT is worth the price! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Machete *by O***N on January 24, 2026* This might be the best machete I've purchased so far! If it was 4" longer it would be perfect for me. As a forester I use it brushing out boundary lines and blazing trees. very comfortable as well. ## Frequently Bought Together - CRKT Chanceinhell Fixed Blade Machete: 12 Inch Black Powder Coated Carbon Steel Drop Point Blade with Nylon Sheath for Survival, Hunting, and Camping K910KKP - Smith’s 50582 Axe & Machete Sharpener - Axe, Machete, Hatchet, & Mower Tools - Large Handle w/ Finger Guard - Handheld Manual - Replaceable Carbide Blades - Wire-Bristled Cleaning Brush - Durable --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.at/products/1717738-chanceinhell](https://www.desertcart.at/products/1717738-chanceinhell) --- *Product available on Desertcart Austria* *Store origin: AT* *Last updated: 2026-05-09*