2022-12-12 20:05
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Benchmade 317-1 Weekender
Benchmade’s 317-1 Weekender is the company’s latest entry into the modern slip-joint field. While it is a multi-bla… Read More
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Custom knifemakers create several different products. The term “custom†itself would imply an individual can have any design they want made. While this is true with some makers, it’s not always a possibility. We’ll help you navigate the options and find the knife and knifemaker that suits you.
2022-12-12 19:35
BECAUSE YOU NEED MORE THAN A KNIFE
We knife enthusiasts cannot live by the blade alone. We need other cool gear too. In this section, we take a quick peek at some interesting products and su… Read More
2022-12-12 16:46
HEIGHTEN YOUR SECURITY LEVEL WITH THESE DEFENSIVE TACTICAL BLADES
Versatility in a knife is a good thing. So, why not add one more task to the list of things you want the knife you carry to… Read More
2022-12-12 15:20
EDC FOLDERS: ALWAYS WITH YOU, ALWAYS USEFUL
It’s with you all the time and it gives you confidence that you can tackle any challenge you’ll face during the day. An everyday… Read More
2022-12-05 13:21
EASY TO CARRY, EASY TO ACCESS
The great thing about a small everyday-carry fixed blade is that you can have it with you discreetly on a belt, around your neck, or in your pocket. It’s… Read More
2022-12-03 13:07
EXAMINING THE DIFFERENT WAYS FOLDING KNIVES OPERATE
I doubt many would argue that the folding knife was one of the greatest developments in the history of bladed tools.
When designed well an… Read More
2022-12-02 12:48
KNIFE SKILLS WITH TRY STICK CARVING
THE TRY STICK
Notches and several knife operations are used in bushcraft/woodcraft/campcraft, making projects like traps, friction fire, basket weaving… Read More
2022-12-01 13:21
BRINGING GOOD MEALS TO THE TABLE WITH THESE CHEF KNIVES
Think about it. When it comes to chef knives, chances are you spend more time using them to prepare meals than you do in any hunting… Read More
2022-11-28 19:03
GETTING INTO THE SWING WITH THESE CHOPPING TOOLS
There’s nothing like an axe or hatchet for the backyard or backwoods when you need to take chunks out of wood. With these tools, you ca… Read More
2022-11-28 18:05
COOL TOOLS: MULTITOOLS FOR EVERY OCCASION
Multitools are arguably the heavyweight champs of the EDC world. They pinch, slice, snip, screw, hammer, and can even lend a hand in fire starting… Read More
2022-03-28 20:04
COMPANIES LARGE AND SMALL SHOW US THEIR LATEST OFFERINGS
SPYDERCO
What’s going on in the knife world? We spoke with people from several companies who told us that the past year was per… Read More
2022-03-25 18:39
CRKT M16 Deadbolt Series
Although some of our readers are probably too young to remember this, Kit Carson really kicked off the flipper trend when he released his original M16 folder back in… Read More
2022-03-24 15:09
THE GIANTMOUSE ACE NIMBUS V2 IS A CLASSY EDC FOLDER FOR A MODEL THEY CALL “UTILITARIAN”
“I’m going to carry this knife,” I told myself as soon as I unboxed… Read More
2022-03-21 18:10
LARGE KNIVES RELIED UPON AROUND THE WORLD
Whether you’re clearing brush in the back 40 or defending your family from the zombie horde, having several inches of razor-sharp steel at you… Read More
2022-03-21 18:04
TOPS Knives is excited to release their first new model of 2022, the Silent Hero 4!
Silent Hero 4
The original Silent Hero, designed by Anton Du Plessis, has always been a hit. Now, with the… Read More
2022-03-21 11:34
How do you feel about pocket clips on a folding knife?
Maybe it’s a generational thing, but I’ve had a long love-hate relationship with them. I vividly remember a time when none… Read More
2022-03-21 11:28
SURVIVE OUTDOORS LONGER WITH THESE FOUR ADVENTURE-READY TOOLS
The weather was getting cooler by the day. The leaves were changing as if I were walking into an autumn painting. Because the te… Read More
2022-03-16 19:36
The new Ontario Knife Company Old Hickory Outdoor Folder is the EDC knife you need. With a slip joint, 2.9-inch high carbon steel blade with a hardness rating of 56-58 HRC, the Old Hickory O… Read More
2022-03-16 19:01
Outdoor Edge has released its new RazorGuide Pak. The RazorGuide Pak includes the RazorBone, RazorCape, and a multipurpose aluminum saw that works on bone or wood. It’s the latest addi… Read More
2022-03-15 16:39
Engaged Media has launched the first issue of AOG Boundless. This digital publication, for members only, is the latest in the evolutionary lineage of the self-reliance knowledge source relie… Read More
2022-03-15 09:25
FROM HOME AND CAMPSITE SECURITY TO YARD WORK AND BUSHCRAFTING, MACHETE IS AS VERSATILE AS IT IS DEADLY
If you’re reading this article, there’s no doubt you love knives of all typ… Read More
2022-03-15 08:44
TAKE YOUR PICK. BOTH OF THESE FLEXCUT FIXED BLADES ARE BUILT TOUGH
I shun things that are all show and no substance. That’s especially true when it comes to the knives I select. Sure… Read More
2022-03-14 09:40
HISTORIC BLADES: REMEMBERING GERBER’S ICONIC MARK 1 AND MARK II
It was right after Christmas, 1983. I was a newly minted teenager, and for some reason lost to the mists of time, I&rsqu&hell…Read More
2022-03-14 08:59
THIS DAGGER IS A MEDIEVAL MAYHEM WITH MODERN EFFICIENCY
The Spartan-Harsey Dagger is a collaboration between Spartan Blades and longtime designer William “Bill” Harsey Jr. It emb… Read More
2022-02-21 19:31
The new ACE Farley Slipjoint is a great choice for a casual-use EDC blade. The slipjoint may be the most universal pocketknife ever to exist, familiar to generations of users. Your father pr… Read More
2022-02-21 19:04
The Modern Keychain Knife from True Utility is a handy knife that’s not apt to be left at home. In fact, if there’s any room left on your keychain, you can always have it with yo… Read More
2022-02-15 14:42
At Buck Knives, lots of new models come from the continuing evolution of the company’s legendary 110 Folding Hunter and 112 Ranger. This year Buck is introducing the 110 Hunter Sport (… Read More
2022-02-14 21:40
Did you know Coast knives provide a good value for your dollars spent? The company’s three newest blades make up the 1919 Reserve Limited Edition collection.
Coast Knives 1919 Reserve… Read More
2022-02-14 20:42
Last year, W .R. Case & Sons Cutlery opened some eyes when it introduced their Marilla and Kinzua frame-lock folders with flipper openers. Building on the success of those modern folders… Read More
2022-02-08 18:40
White River Knives is especially known for its hunting, camping, and survival blades. (Be sure to check the Knives Illustrated July/August issue when we’ll be running a story on the W… Read More
2022-02-08 18:28
Condor Tool & Knife works with several excellent designers, primarily those whose expertise is in bushcraft as the company’s line seems to focus on rugged blades for heavy du… Read More
2022-02-08 16:38
Looking at the new Spyderco knives, this seems to be the year of the Wharncliffe blade. The company has several of their popular models now available with that blade configuration. Lightweig… Read More
2022-02-07 07:28
EMBARK ON YOUR NEXT CULINARY EXPLORATION
Are you ready to get cookin’? No matter if you’re cooking for your entire crew or only for yourself, quality, sharp kitchen knives can m… Read More
2022-02-01 14:37
The introduction of the latest GiantMouse ACE Biblio – this one in brass — is further evidence of how GiantMouse is able to combine the best of what’s both classy and func… Read More
2022-01-30 12:41
ON THE TRAIL OR FOR EDC, COUNT ON THE BRADFORD USA GUARDIAN 3.5
They say, “Seeing is believing,” but I’ve always found that experience is more convincing.
That’s the… Read More
2022-01-29 13:47
GEAR UP WITH THESE AMAZINGLY SLEEK AND STRONG TOOLS
Exotac xREEL
EXOTAC XREEL IS A POCKET-SIZED FISHING KIT
Whether you want to add a food-gathering system to a survival kit or a compact fi… Read More
2022-01-28 12:04
CONDOR TOOL & KNIFE’S NEW MOUNTAIN PASS SERIES OFFERS A COMPLETE DEEP-WOODS LINEUP
The Mountain Pass line consists of three smaller stainless steel knives
Over the years Condor Too… Read More
2022-01-24 22:23
Remington knives are making a comeback. That’s welcome news. For years I roamed the woods with a Remington folder that was similar to a Boy Scout knife, except it included a saw blade… Read More
2022-01-24 10:05
GO BEYOND MEAT AND POTATOES WITH THESE CAMP COOKING TRICKS
One of the best parts of being outdoors is camping, and one of the best parts about camping is cooking over a real fire—but i… Read More
2022-01-23 11:24
THESE ESSENTIAL KITCHEN KNIVES WILL HANDLE JUST ABOUT ALL OF YOUR FOOD PREP CHORES
As a member of Generation X, one of the first things I learned to do as a child was to cook meals. Both of… Read More
2022-01-23 10:16
JOSH SMITH’S AMERICAN-MADE MONTANA KNIVES: A TOP CHOICE FOR BACKCOUNTRY HUNTERS
While I have a fair amount of disdain for the bulk of social media, their insidious algorithms occ… Read More
2022-01-18 06:05
The new Ontario compact machete is the latest blade in the company’s Old Hickory series. From preparing a campsite to sharpening tent pegs to clearing the sight lines for your blind, t… Read More
2022-01-16 16:48
THIS BURLS & STEEL CUSTOM IS A GREAT CHOICE WHEREVER YOU MAKE YOUR MEALS
Last year in Knives Illustrated, we ran a special section in the March/April issue that we called Camp to Kitchen… Read More
2022-01-16 16:28
ATTLEBORO KNIFE: THE MILITARY INSPIRATION WITH PRECISION CONSTRUCTION
High-quality materials combined with a well-thought-out design add up to a knife that’s built for the long h… Read More
2022-01-14 15:42
THE BLADES OF BREDSTEIN KNIFE WORKS AND THE TEENAGER WHO MAKES THEM
I was recently introduced to a new-to-me knifemaker. A friend of mine had stumbled on him and his work at a local event. S… Read More
2022-01-11 16:33
I just got a peek at some of the Benchmade new models for 2022 and I like what I’m seeing so far. Whatever your primary uses for a knife might be, you’ll probably find something… Read More
2022-01-11 11:51
GREAT AS A STAND-ALONE BLADE OR A COMPANION TO THE THREE-PIECE SET
“This station knife is one that you can carry with you that’s going to cover 90% of what you need to do, everyt… Read More
2022-01-09 16:31
THE RYAN W KNIVES’ DO-ALL KHUK FIGHTER DUO UNLEASHES POWER, VERSATILITY
Custom knifemaker Ryan Weeks has a thing for hamon lines. His work can easily be spotted as his distinctive hamo… Read More
2022-01-07 14:10
GEAR UP WITH THESE 5 AMAZINGLY SLEEK AND STRONG EDC TOOLS
1. SOG Pentagon OTF
I’ve had a chance to work the SOG Pentagon XR folder this year as well as the latest incarnation of the P… Read More
2022-01-03 05:19
Having the right knife can be critical when you have minimal gear and you’re using a blade to improvise the things you need, using the resources you gather along the way. That’s… Read More
2022-01-03 04:45
I have several ESEE fixed-blade knives and I love them all. The Xancudo I carry when I’m traveling light and covering miles over tough terrain. The Ashley Game Knife accompanies me on… Read More
2022-01-01 18:33
GOOD BUDGET KNIVES AT AFFORDABLE PRICES
Not all good knives cost a mortgage payment. If you’re like us, you stash knives everywhere: in the glove compartment or center console of your… Read More
2021-12-28 05:57
THE RELIABLE EDC YOU CARRY AND USE EVERY DAY
You carry one always and wonder how anyone can get through a day without one. Often, an everyday carry knife is a tool so versatile that it could… Read More
2021-12-27 19:26
SOG Knives is now part of GSM Outdoors. GSM Outdoors is a multi-brand corporation that specializes in hunting and shooting sport accessories. The corporation announced recently that it had a… Read More
2021-12-27 05:37
BENCHMADE BUGOUT SURE TO BECOME A FAVORITE
Sometimes one is enough. Lately, I’ve been carrying a Benchmade Bugout, the company’s latest, the 535BK-4 model. To make sure I was giv… Read More
2021-12-25 05:22
SOMETHING GOOD IS COOKING
When it comes to feeding the family, there’s nothing more rewarding than preparing a wonderful meal yourself, whether the ingredients come from the local mark… Read More
2021-12-20 18:12
The Benchmade Collector’s Edition kitchen knives are sure to please anyone who spends time preparing meals who wants something extra special for the kitchen.
Benchmade recently began o… Read More
2021-12-20 09:52
GERBER ZILCH IS A GREAT VALUE BUDGET KNIFE
Are you kidding me? This Gerber Zilch is only $21? I think I’ll buy several. This would be a great knife at twice the price. The Zilch measur… Read More
2021-12-19 19:20
CARRY ON AND STAY SHARP WITH THESE ACCESSORIES
Naturally, we don’t carry only knives. As people who pride ourselves on our self-reliance, we own and regularly use many other items. Fir… Read More
2021-12-14 16:08
ALWAYS HANDY: VICTORINOX DUAL KNIFE SHARPENER
While I have several good knife sharpening systems at home, I usually have something more portable and convenient in my bags and packs. As I tra… Read More
2021-12-14 07:51
TAKE-ALONG MULTITOOLS IN THE PALM OF YOUR HAND
Sometimes you need a tool that does more than cut and slice. Multitools are pocket-sized problem solvers that you can take with you wherever yo… Read More
2021-12-13 08:07
TRAIN, CARRY, STAY ALERT, & STAY ALIVE WITH THESE TACTICAL
We’ve all thought about it when handling certain knives: “I might be able to use this to save my life.”… Read More
2021-12-07 21:13
The knife community recently lost one of its biggest supporters. Matt Belz, of West Bend Wisconsin, died December 1. He was just 44 years old. Belz was a constant fixture at the tri-annual G… Read More
2021-12-06 11:11
FIND YOUR OWN FOOD WITH THESE HUNTING FISHING BUYER’S GUIDE
Whether you’re taking to the fields, the woods, the lakes, or the streams in pursuit of game or fish, you’ll nee… Read More
2021-12-05 11:37
INSTANT CLASSIC: TOPS DICER 8 CHEF’S KNIFE
Gather your meat and veggies. Slice them, chop them, dice them, and then turn your wide blade sideways and scoop them from the cutting… Read More
2021-12-04 10:32
THE SPYDERCO BOW RIVER: AN EXCELLENT VALUE
Knife designer Phil Wilson was the collaborator on Spyderco’s Bow River. Wilson drew upon his experiences as an outdoorsman—as a hunter… Read More
2021-12-03 16:11
LIGHTWEIGHT CARRY: GERBER ARMBAR SLIM-DRIVE
I’ve always been inclined to choose multitools with a truckload of tools. Heaven forbid I religiously carry a lesser multitool every d… Read More
2021-11-29 18:03
CASE WINKLER SKINNER CAN DO IT ALL
The word “tactical” can have a broad meaning, but normally when we talk about a “tactical knife,” we’re referring to a blade… Read More
2021-11-29 17:38
WHETHER YOU WANT TO USE IT, DISPLAY IT, OR INVEST IN IT, FOLLOW THESE KEY TIPS TO CHOOSE A CUSTOM KNIFE
I’m not sure what would happen if one day I woke up and everything and everyone… Read More
2021-11-29 14:28
EVER THOUGHT HOW WILL YOU CARRY THE NEXT KNIFE YOU BUY?
It is said that the best knife is the one you have with you when you need it. After all, if it is sitting in a case at home, it won&rs&hell…Read More
2021-11-28 20:27
CHOOSE A BLADE PROFILE THAT FITS THE WORK TO BE DONE
From the time the first caveman realized a chipped bit of obsidian could be used to remove skin and meat from animals they harvested, hum… Read More
2021-11-23 15:23
The Spyderco Endela folding knife will now be offered with a Wharncliffe blade. Size-wise, the Spyderco Endela splits the difference between the company’s Delica 4 and Endura 4 lightwe… Read More
2021-11-15 20:37
The new True Fixed Blade Knife represents True Knives’ a departure from the company’s pocket knives and micro-tools. This tactical-style knife is positioned as an affordable opti… Read More
2021-11-15 20:18
The new TOPS Sonoran might be just the knife you want when you’re working on your primitive skills and bushcraft. This new fixed blade was designed by Dave Holladay, a primitive skills… Read More
2021-11-15 20:00
True Replaceable Blade Knife takes sharpening out of the equation. This knife comes with two plain edge blades and a saw blade.
True Replaceable Blade Knife: Unique Locking System
For some… Read More
2021-11-15 19:50
The Woox Whetstone Disk is capable of handling all of your edged tool sharpening jobs. Fully named the Woox Professional Whetstone Disk, this sharpener is a dual-grit, puck-style whetstone&n&hell…Read More
2021-11-01 17:53
SOG’S UPDATED PENTAGON FX AND FX COVERT ARE PROFESSIONAL GRADE BLADES
As a kid, I had a couple Japanese Parker boot knives, and later as a private in the U.S. Army, I picked up an actu… Read More
2021-11-01 16:50
THE BURLS & STEEL OSPREY DIVES INTO CAMP CHORES WITH STYLE
Someone once told me that life is too short to hunt with an ugly rifle. I look at knives in a similar fashion. If you can affor… Read More
2021-10-31 17:19
JAMES HELM DOESN’T SPARE THE STEEL WHEN IT COMES TO THESE ROBUST CHOPPERS
“Forged in Fire” Champion James Helm is best known for his rustic “tribal looking” for… Read More
2021-10-26 18:48
Woody’s Max Franklin is a keeper. Frank “Woody” Bridwell made this knife just for me. No, he didn’t know it at the time. You see, I didn’t order it specially ma… Read More
2021-10-25 16:23
THE MARILLA AND KINZUA EDC FOLDERS FROM W.R. CASE & SONS ARE A LOCK TO BE A HIT
A new tradition has begun at W.R. Case & Sons Cutlery. The storied American company has decided to ant… Read More
2021-10-24 16:02
THESE MAKERS HELP TO KEEP THE LEGENDARY FIGHTING KNIFE ALIVE AND WELL
STORY BY JASON FRY, PHOTOS COURTESY OF THE MAKERS
Bowie knives have been legendary since the Sandbar Fight and the Alamo… Read More
2021-10-23 19:12
MATT MARTIN BRINGS HIS CREATIVE VISIONS TO LIFE WITH BLADES MADE FOR HARD USE
STORY BY JIM COBB, PHOTOS BY JENNA MARTIN
A knife that you really treasure is a very personal thing. That’… Read More
2021-10-19 01:37
Life’s adventures somehow imbue the knives we carry with indelible memories that are vividly rekindled in our minds when we handle these tools decades later. It’s even better whe… Read More
2021-10-19 01:29
If you set your mind to it, anything is possible! That is the mantra that Alec Wachtman of Wachtman Knife and Tool uses as he works day after day crafting custom knives.
At the young age of… Read More
2021-10-19 01:19
He blends training and gear based on his years of experience and devotion to the school of the woods. Dan Wowak of Coalcracker Bushcraft is a TV and YouTube personality, a wilderness skills… Read More
2021-10-19 00:55
Fate often has a way of intervening and fundamentally altering your life in ways you never saw coming. Such was the case with a Texan named Johnny Stout.
Stout had no idea that his life was… Read More
2021-10-04 19:17
The Toor Knives Admiral is a new frame-lock folder and it looks to be a good one. The knife is the result of a collaboration between Toor Knives and Sangin Instruments.
Collaboration on Toor… Read More
2021-10-04 18:53
The Fallkniven R2 Scout is a new fixed-blade knife from the Swedish knife company. Small fixed blades are becoming increasingly popular for everyday carry and this particular model might be… Read More
2021-09-21 18:14
The Remington Bullet Knife is back. Remington has announced a licensing partnership with Smoky Mountain Knife Works (SMKW) to develop and distribute the 2021 Remington Bullet Knife, the Pro… Read More
2021-09-15 00:10
Ontario Knife Company has added the OKC Hiking Knife to its line of fixed blades for outdoor enthusiasts. It is both lightweight and durable, with a slim profile and sleek-looking micarta ha… Read More
2021-09-14 23:57
New limited-edition Bear & Son butterfly knives are now available. The knives commemorate Bear & Son Cutlery’s 30 years of butterfly knife manufacturing Each of these new balis… Read More
2021-09-14 23:49
The newly released A.G. Russell Mosquito Hawk is a larger version of the company’s popular Light’n Bug.
A.G. Russell Mosquito Hawk by Popular Demand
In 2016, A.G. Russell designe… Read More
2021-09-06 19:40
Here is a list of the 5 Latest Survival Gear
1. American Tomahawk Company Model 2
The American Tomahawk Company’s No. 1 ‘hawk follows the classic Vietnam tomahawk pattern w… Read More
2021-09-04 18:42
THE GUARDIAN4 FROM BRADFORD KNIVES IS BUILT TOUGH AND SIZED RIGHT
When the chips are down and you truly need to rely on a blade to make it home again, you need something that you can be conf… Read More
2021-09-02 18:20
BACKCOUNTRY CONFIDENCE WITH THE TOPS HIGH IMPACT AXE AND BRUSH WOLF KNIFE
Having the right tools of good quality can give you that extra measure of confidence you need to meet the challenges… Read More
2021-08-30 09:56
What’s your idea of a survival knife? I don’t like restricting definitions. In the upcoming Knives Illustrated issue, we have a special section that’s labeled “… Read More
2021-08-30 09:38
SPYDERCO’S KAPARA IS AN EXQUISITE FOLDER WITH CARBON FIBER SCALES AND AUSTRALIAN ROOTS
Sometimes the best moments in life occur when you stumble unexpectedly across something wonderful… Read More
2021-08-28 11:02
There’s no denying that a knife is one the most important tools a person can carry. That’s rarely in question at all.
However, what does come up for debate is which knife type i… Read More
2021-08-26 10:20
THE BEAR & SON BEAR OPS RANCOR VII TITANIUM FLIPPER IS A LIGHTWEIGHT CARRY OPTION
Let’s run down the list of desirable traits associated with an EDC knife. Obviously we want a knif… Read More
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