Vosteed’s Discreet Tactical Blade Is a Fresh Take on the Grandfather of Fighting Knives

Not nearly as cute as its name suggests, this knife is highly robust and versatile … if a bit on the more compact side of the spectrum.

Vosteed Quokka Bowie Knife closeup cutting a lime

By Sean Tirman

Published May 14, 2025

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The Bowie knife style, known as the grandfather of fighting knives, typically makes for a huge, often unwieldy blade. But a super-beefy cutting tool isn’t always practical for everyone or every task.

Thankfully, the folks at Vosteed are aware of this. With the Vosteed Quokka, they’ve taken this iconic fixed blade and turned it into a far more discreet, tactical knife that’s still robust and hard-working.

Vosteed Quokka Bowie Knife next to flashlight, sheath and multi-tool — Though very compact, the Quokka is no less a formidable cutting tool.

Small in stature, packs a punch

As you can see, the Quokka’s aggressive clip-point blade harkens to its fighting knife ancestry. However, this knife is not a chunky chopper — it’s much more discreet and easy to carry.

The 14C28N steel blade measures just 2.75 inches (or 2.72, depending on the model), but still has a long cutting edge, courtesy of the blade’s curved belly. That helps it retain its iconic styling and offers up plenty of cutting versatility.

Vosteed Quokka Bowie Knife closeup cutting cured meat — Despite its stature, the blade has plenty of cutting power and strength.

That stout blade is mated to an ergonomic handle, marked by a trio of finger grips, with your choice of G10, Micarta or even PEI handle scales. Overall, it measures 6.03 inches total (or 5.65, again, depending on the model [more on that later]).

Finally, this discreet little fixie is accompanied by a Kydex sheath with Vosteed’s new S.O.A.R. Clip — a clever rotating clip that allows the knife to be carried at virtually any angle. That means, in conjunction with the knife’s discretion, it can also be customized to your carry style.

Vosteed Quokka Bowie Knife in hand — The Quokka-O’s finger ring offers a more secure grip, especially with a tactical hand position.

The Quokka, two ways

As mentioned, there are two versions of the Quokka, along with its varying configurations. The chief difference between them is found on the knife’s tail.

The standard Quokka knife has a small lanyard hole on the end. However, the Quokka-O gets a tactical-inspired finger ring (or retention ring). While the choice ultimately comes down to your preference, that difference means a couple of crucial things.

Both Quokka formats make for an outstanding reinterpretation of an iconic cutting tool.

For instance, the standard version can be further customized, perhaps with the addition of paracord, which can make deploying it even quicker and adds some additional survivalist utility. However, with the Quokka-O, the ring makes gripping the knife in a secure, tactical position more viable.

Each has benefits and drawbacks, so it’s important to figure out which one best suits your carry style and cutting needs. That said, both Quokka formats make for an outstanding reinterpretation of an iconic cutting tool.