EP 314 - North Arm Lynx: The Most Intuitive Knife I’ve Ever Used

After testing half a dozen knives this season, the North Arm Knives Lynx rose to the top. With its wide sweeping belly, full-size G10 handle, and tough Magnacut blade, this fixed blade knife proved itself in the field during multiple big game breakdowns. In this review, I walk through what makes this knife exceptional, what it’s not ideal for, and why it’s earned a spot in my kill kit. Whether you’re a backpack hunter or a guided client looking for reliable gear, this review cuts through the noise and delivers real-world insight.   🎁 GEAR GIVEAWAY + OUTFITTING DISCOUNT 👉 Join https://www.mindful-reviews.com and you will be automatically entered to win a Sig Sauer Oscar6 Spotting Scope. For the month of December all Mindful Hunter Outfitting bear and deer hunts are discounted by $500 and an additional $250 if two people book together. Email jay@mindfulhunter.com for more info.   🗒️ GEAR SPECS COVERED: • Blade: CPM Magnacut • Handle: G10 • Knife Weight: 4.8 oz • Sheath Weight: 1.6 oz (no belt loop) • Application: Skinning & quartering large game   ⏱️ Chapters 00:00 - Intro & Field Testing Recap 01:12 - Why This Knife Stood Out 02:38 - Blade Design & Ergonomics 04:50 - Strengths, Weaknesses & Ideal Use 07:18 - Final Verdict & Who It’s For 08:36 - Giveaways, Outfitting Deals & Community   👍 Found this helpful? Like, comment, or subscribe to support honest gear reviews with zero sponsorship bias. Your engagement helps hunting content rise in the algorithm — and I appreciate it. #NorthArmKnives #LynxKnifeReview #MagnacutBlade #HuntingKnifeReview #MindfulHunter #FieldTestedGear #BackcountryHunting #HuntingGear2025 🎁 THE GIVEAWAY: For every $5 you spend at Forged in the Backcountry you'll receive one entry to win a custom guided hunt from Mindful Hunter Outfitting. I will personally work with the winner to build the hunt of their dreams — Black Bear or Mule Deer in British Columbia, Archery Mule Deer in Alberta, or Coues Deer in the rut in Mexico. This is not a sponsored giveaway. This is me giving directly to you. 👉 Shop the Forged Base Series Socks: https://forgedinthebackcountry.com/collections/forged-base-series Jay Nichol jay@mindfulhunter.com https://www.mindful-reviews.com/ https://www.mindfulhunter.com/ Forged In The Backcountry https://forgedinthebackcountry.com/   Merch https://www.mindfulhunter.com/shop   Newsletter https://www.mindfulhunter.com/contact   IG https://www.instagram.com/mindful_hunter/   Podcast https://www.mindfulhunter.com/podcast   Free Backcountry Nutrition Guide Free Training Guide For Mountain Hunting https://www.mindfulhunter.com/tools Forged Ultimate Guided Hunt Sweepstakes No purchase required.  Contest begins on May 17, 2026, at 12:01 a.m. PST and ends on July 17, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. PST.  There is a total of 1 prize available to be won consisting of: (i) A custom guided hunt with Mindful Hunter Outfitting including travel and tip (APR) $$10,000.00 CAD); Skill testing question required.  Open only to legal residents of the 50 United States, The District of Columbia, Canada (excluding Quebec), United Kingdom, New Zealand, Finland, France and Switzerland. Odds of winning depend on number of eligible entries received before contest closes.  No limit on entries. For full rules and entry details visit: https://forgedinthebackcountry.com/blogs/resources/the-ultimate-custom-guided-hunt-giveaway-open-until-july-17-2026