Confidently cut with these small yet mighty blades. From camp kitchen to campfire –  they’re nimble enough to whittle, strong enough to baton. 

Scout Feather easily batons

Made of VG10 steel, with Rockwell hardness of 57-59, and 15.5% Chromium in chemical content, these knives can take a beating! 

Throw generous sparks and start a fire using the 90° spine to scrape against the hex ferro rod integrated into the sheath.

Scout Feather sparking fire with jute

Flicker Feather sparking fire on a camp stove

Keep a fine-tuned, sharp blade with built-in sharpeners/honers in the sheaths.

Diamond sharpening plate in the sheath of Flicker Feather perfect for ad-hoc honing

Ceramic honing V notch in sheath of Scout Feather to keep your blade sharp on-the-go

SIGNAL: Be loud, be found using the 115dB emergency whistle.

Both knives are: 

• COMFORTABLE TO USE: secure grip with G10 handles and jimping on the spine, plus the easy-off, yet secure sheath keeps the knife safe and readily accessible.
• EASY TO CARRY: lightweight knives with multiple carry options — wear as a neck knife or carry using the reconfigurable belt clip on your belt or the ad-hoc sternum strap on your pack.

Thread cordage and wear as a neck knife

Both blades have a configurable clip, unscrew, and rotate. The Flicker can have the clip mounted on either side of the sheath (diamond sharpening plate and clip have the same hole-pattern). 

• PATENT PENDING: you won’t find these anywhere else

FLICKER FEATHER: EDC Chisel Blade

chisel blade + ferro rod + sharpening plate + whistle = one fantastic survival blade

Flicker Feather’s chisel blade is a unique tool – ideal for making a fine, straight cut and known for its strength, ease of sharpening, chopping, and cutting hole pattern.  Use it for woodworking, bushcrafting, and even in the kitchen.

• 2.50” VG10 full tang blade (6.33” total length)
• 2.3 ounces, 4.2 ounces with sheath

SCOUT FEATHER: EDC Drop Point Blade

drop point blade + ferro rod + sharpener + whistle = one fantastic survival blade

The drop point traditional profile and sabre grind of Scout Feather make this blade incredibly sharp and strong. With excellent durability, Scout chops and penetrates with ease. It can take a beating and retain its edge.

• 2.75” VG10 full tang blade (6.58” total length)
• 2.3 ounces, 4.0 ounces with sheath

FLICKER FEATHER: EDC Chisel Blade

The Northern Flicker is a woodpecker found in North America. Their chisel beaks have been known to torment my dad’s cabin in Eastern Texas. How’s that for name inspiration? This little chisel blade cuts, sparks fire, sharpens, and signals so you can explore with confidence.

SCOUT FEATHER: EDC Drop Point Blade

A scout is prepared; a scout knows the environment and loves the outdoors. Confidence radiates from a scout. Welcome to the Scout Feather — the ideal tool in the quiver of preparedness. This small and mighty blade cuts, sparks fire, sharpens, and signals. Take it along for any adventure and explore with confidence.

WHY “FEATHER”?

Why is there a theme of feathers in the naming of the knives? Along with being lightweight and beautiful, like these knives, feathers hearken back to my Native American heritage. 

OE Founder, Mike, with his father, a 20 yr Army Vet, participating in a traditional Native American smudging ceremony

My dad has an eagle feather hanging from his rearview mirror. With a select few exceptions, only Native Americans are legally able to possess eagle feathers. Feathers connect me with my rich heritage.

To many Native Americans, feathers symbolize a strong connection between The Creator, the person holding the feather, and the bird it came from. Feathers hold a special place in their hearts, representing honor, power, wisdom, trust, strength, and freedom. 

In a similar vein, our feather knives become more than just a tool; they’re a symbolic link to the qualities of honor, power, wisdom, trust, strength, and freedom. It’s like acquiring a unique gift from the outdoors, forging a connection beyond the tangible – a blade that embodies not just utility, but a deeper significance. 

Not to brag but Scout and Flicker Feather truly are next level! But don’t just take our word for it.  

See what professional bladesmiths, bushcraft experts, and wilderness survival instructors have to say. 

NOTE: We do NOT pay for reviews. Each of the people below received prototypes of the knives and was simply asked for their honest, open feedback, good or bad. The comments & videos below are fully genuine, unsolicited praise for Scout & Flicker Feather. 

Skip to min 2:32 to see Dominic of Maxlvledc talk about Scout Feather and more? 

See what Michael Emler of Crazy Sharp thinks of Scout Feather & Flicker Feather and others ?

Jamie Boggs of Burning River Bushcraft gives a quick run-through of the features of Flicker & Scout ?

And here ? Jamie goes further with a deep dive into each benefit of Flicker & Scout

AS SEEN IN: 

In 2022, we launched Contour Feather. It was so well received, I knew there was room to grow the line & create a “nest” of feathers. 

Contour Feather Adventure & Survival Knife available on our site www.outdoorelement.com

With feedback from bushcrafters, hikers, backpackers, and more, I set out to create two new feathers … Flicker and Scout.

Flicker Feather: EDC Chisel Blade 

Scout Feather: EDC Drop Point Blade

Flicker Feather and Scout Feather are currently in production!  Suppliers and manufacturers are all set. 

Back the project now for the best pricing!

After backing the campaign, you will be able to choose which blade profile you want when you confirm your shipping info.

Unbox your Flicker Feather as early as May! No single-use plastics are used in our packaging! 

Unbox your Scout Feather as early as May! No single-use plastics are used in our packaging! 

29 Feb 2024 Update: Stretch Goal Achieved!
First round of Wise Owl Glow Option. Still working on manufacturing and design elements…but love the progress! (We are still working on pricing for this option, more to come!)

We are Outdoor Element, a small startup based in Colorado, sparking confident outdoor adventure through innovative gear. 

Mike, OE Founder and CEO, left his “day job” as an engineer in aerospace just over 6 years ago to pursue his passion for the outdoors and entrepreneurship. He now spends most of his time inventing & engineering multi-purpose, solution-based EDC (everyday carry gear) for everyone from seasoned survivalists to nature novices to get out and explore with confidence. 

Mike partnered with Joe, a 25+ year consumer product operations executive, in 2015 to help bring Mike’s myriad of product ideas to life. Maylynn joined the team in 2021, and Darren in 2023, helping to free up Mike’s time to continue creating. With 9 patents and counting, there’s been a lot of innovating going on!

Given the Native American name of ‘Bodaway’, meaning ‘Fire Maker’, it’s no wonder we see a fire theme in so much of the adventure and survival gear by Mike. Flicker Feather and Scout Feather are great examples of that love of fire and the desire to maximize the utility of every piece of gear. Explore with Confidence with gear by Outdoor Element.

Media may access our Press Kit here. For additional inquiries contact: Maylynn Steiner, maylynn@outdoorelement.com

We’re confident you’ll love your new gear; but, if for some unforeseen reason it is faulty or not measuring up, we want to know and make it right. 

That’s why we offer a 10-year manufacturer warranty from the date of purchase for refund or replacement on all of our gear. 

Please note, for any backer outside of the United States:

First, we love you, thanks for your support.

Second, please research the laws of your country to ensure we can ship you your rewards.

Third, all foreign shipments are responsible for their own duties.

Please note, for any United States Backer:

We also love you and thank you for your support.

We have done our best to abide by all of our laws and regulations but laws are always changing.

The Flicker Feather may be considered a “tool” as it holds a true chisel profile.
Both the Flicker and Scout blade profiles are fixed and come with a sheath. The Flicker blade length is 2.38” and Scout measures 2.65”

Please research your state’s laws and abide by them.

Here is a great site to check the laws in your state, simply click on your state and read up.   https://www.akti.org/state-knife-laws/

FYI:  Fixed-blade knives in California with blades of 2.50” or longer are illegal on college/university/school premises. Plus any knife with a blade longer than 4.00” is illegal in a public building. Otherwise, California law has no laws regulating the maximum lengths of knives. However, certain localities do: In Los Angeles for example, you cannot openly carry knives with blades longer than three inches.
Also, it is unlawful to carry concealed dirks or daggers (fixed blades are considered daggers in CA).

BTW  These cut and spark fire…they’re not a toy. 

For sure not a toy for kids. For adults? hmmm…Ya, still not a toy; however, they have been known to bring out that Christmas-morning-smile on many adults’ faces.  

⚠️ WARNING: These products can expose you to carbon monoxide and soot, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. For more info, go to P65Warnings.ca.gov and visit our Understanding Prop 65 page.

Risks and challenges

This isn’t our first rodeo on crowdfunding. So far, we’ve completed five crowdfund campaigns. Our most recent was Sparky & Scratch Key, the fire-starting carabiner and customizable key combo which funded in less than seven hours. Other campaigns include our flagship product, the Firebiner®️, a fire-starting carabiner multi-tool using our EverSpark™️ technology, and also Handled™️, our pot-gripper & fuel canister recycling tool. We’ve also successfully launched another nine products direct with retailers. Yeehaw! With any new product launch, there are inherent risks and unforeseen challenges; natural disasters like hurricanes, fires, etc., as well as supply chain issues. No matter what challenges come our way, we will always be upfront with you and totally transparent. Rest assured we’ll communicate status updates and we always, always, always deliver on crowdfund campaigns. Thanks for your support and for joining us on this journey.

Sustainable Distribution

We recently adopted ecofriendly mailers and we love them! We have also made a conscience effort to eliminate single use plastic from our packaging. Each blade will come in a carboard box with no foam inserts. We consciously take these and other small steps because we know they can have a meaningful impact and we believe your gear should last a lifetime, … but its packaging shouldn’t.

We are committed to be as eco-friendly as we can and are always accepting new ideas.