Best Steels for Your Budget
Jacob Miller on September 8, 2026, in Best of, Type
What’s the best steel for your budget? What’s the highest-value knife with that steel? If those are your questions, you’ve come to the right place! In this article, we’ll breakdown all the best steel types for high, medium, and low budgets, and present some of the highest-value knives on the market right now. In This...
Tested: 10 Best American-Made Knives
George Muhlestein on June 27, 2025,
in Best of, Type
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American-made knives, Benchmade Bugout, Buck 110, ESEE Knives, Gerber, kershaw knives, Microtech, Pro-Tech Knives, Spyderco, USA Made Knives
As the world grows increasingly more connected and complicated, numerous industries are outsourcing their manufacturing to other countries. For some it is more economical, for others it offers higher quality, but for whatever reason, more and more products are being made overseas. But not with knives. American-made knives are some of the best. So if...
14 Women’s Pocket Knives That Cut It: EDC, Self-Defense & More
Laurie McIntire on May 19, 2025,
in Best of, Type
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Benchmade, Boker, CIVIVI, CJRB, Kershaw, Knives for women, Microtech, Spyderco, Women's knives, women's pocket knives
Let’s face it—most pocket knives are built for big hands, are scary to use, and drip with tactical vibes. But if you’ve ever wished yours was just a little smaller, lighter, or a bit more you, this women’s pocket knife guide has you covered. Women deserve knives that feel good in the hand, suit their...
8 Very Best Knife Sharpeners of 2025
George Muhlestein, Laurie McIntire on April 11, 2025,
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Knife Sharpeners, Sharpening Stones, Spyderco Sharpmaker, Whetstones, Work Sharp
A good knife sharpener can make all the difference when your blade’s gone dull. If you’ve got a knife that’s not cutting it anymore, you’re in the right place. I’ll break down the best sharpeners of 2025 for all sorts of knives. Whatever blade you’re working with, you’ll find the perfect way to get it...
Top 10 Best Multi-Tools of 2025
George Muhlestein on January 27, 2025,
in Best of, Type
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Gear, Gerber, Leatherman, Multi-Tools, SOG, Victorinox
Not having the right tool for the job can in many ways feel like getting caught with your pants down: embarrassing and inconvenient. Multi-tools are a great way to carry the tools you use regularly without the need for an extra bag, loose things in your pockets or whatever other method people use to transport their small tools. In this Best Knives article, we look at the Top 7 Multi-tools at Blade HQ, what makes them an awesome addition to any everyday carry and why everyone should have one (or two!). Without further ado, let’s go!...
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