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Decoding the Price Tag: Why Good Knives Cost So Much

Posted by George Muhlestein on August 24, 2023August 25, 2023, in Knife Knowledge, Learn

I always thought knives were cool, but for the longest time, I subscribed to the belief that a knife is a knife. The cheapest 2-for-$10 knife would open my boxes just as open as the $500+ ultra-fancy knives, so why not save the money? What could possibly make a knife that does the same thing... Read More

Best Knife Sharpeners

Posted by Michelle Hubbard on August 11, 2023August 11, 2023, in Best of

Tags: Knife Sharpening, Sharpening

When it comes to knife sharpening, we’ve put some of the best methods through their paces. You’ll find it just feels good to have a sharp blade. Daily tasks are so much easier–less dangerous, too.... Read More

Everything You Need to Know About Microtech

Posted by Jacob Miller on August 8, 2023August 9, 2023, in Knife Knowledge, Learn, Uncategorized

Tags: Microtech

Imagine you’re walking down a dark street at night. You’re heading back to your car from a party and you’re in a bad part of town. You hear footsteps behind you and look back to see a man in a hoodie following you. All the signs are there—he’s probably up to no good. You want... Read More

Best Tactical Knives

Posted by George Muhlestein on August 4, 2023August 4, 2023, in Best of, Use

Tags: Automatic Knives, Benchmade, Boker, Cold Steel, combat, CRKT, Fixed Blades, Kershaw, LionSteel, Microtech, Military Gear, Pocket Knives, Pro-Tech, self-defense, SOG, Spyderco, SRK

You never know when you will encounter a car crash, get stuck in a burning building, or meet someone who is up to no good in the dark. A tactical knife is the kind of knife you carry for “just in case.”... Read More

Best Buck Knives

Posted by George Muhlestein on August 1, 2023August 2, 2023, in Best of, Brand

Tags: Best of Buck, Buck Hunter, Buck Pocket knife, top ten buck knives

Whether you love traditional knives, prefer knives that are built to last, or live to hunt, there’s bound to be a Buck for you. Check out our top 10 Buck knives! ... Read More

Best Spyderco Knives of 2023

Posted by George Muhlestein on July 21, 2023August 3, 2023, in Best of, Brand

Tags: Spyderco

If you asked the average knife collector, “What is the best Spyderco knife?”, you would likely hear some hesitation. Even to the most experienced knife enthusiast, choosing a favorite Spyderco is like choosing a favorite child. So, if you’ve asked what the best Spyderco knife is, you should know that this simple question warrants a... Read More

Best Budget Pocket Knives

Posted by George Muhlestein on July 13, 2023July 14, 2023, in Best of, Type

Tags: Budget Knives, EDC - Everyday Carry, Folding Knives, Pocket Knives

For this list, we’ve gathered together the best pocket knives in the business that come in at jaw-dropping prices but are also made well with high-quality materials.... Read More

10 Different Knives for 10 Different Campers

Posted by Jacob Miller on July 6, 2023July 7, 2023, in Culture, Uncategorized, Use

Tags: Camping Knives, survival

From the Camp Chef to the Pyromaniac to the Prepper A “camping knife” is not a strictly defined thing. This fact proves problematic for the camper who wishes to embark on an adventure with the appropriate cutlery: You need a camping knife for your campout, but what is a camping knife? The truth is that... Read More

Best American-Made Knives

Posted by Michelle Hubbard on June 29, 2023June 30, 2023, in Best of, Type

Tags: American-made knives, USA made

Buying American-Made knives: We picked these knives in particular because these iconic blades have something about them that reflect the country where they were made. They are very much American knives. If they were made anywhere else, it would just seem wrong. American designs and innovations may be copied, and often are, but they should never be transplanted.

Also, for knife enthusiasts who want to support the knifemaking culture we have in the United States, this is a great place to start. Buying American also means supporting American workers. Their wages go straight back into the economy and feed our communities... Read More

Crossbar Lock Knives: From the AXIS Lock to the DuraLock

Posted by Jacob Miller on June 22, 2023June 23, 2023, in Knife Anatomy, Uncategorized

Tags: AXIS Lock, Benchmade, Crossbar Lock

A New Type of Lock – The History of the Crossbar Lock If you look at the knives available today, you’re bound to notice the abundance of locking mechanisms manufacturers use to keep their folders from closing on your fingers. Since the invention of the lockback, locking blades have been a staple of folding knives.... Read More

Everything You Need to Know About Paragon Warlock Gravity Knives

Posted by Jacob Miller on June 16, 2023June 30, 2023, in Model, Uncategorized

Tags: Gravity Knife, Paragon, Warlock

The Warlock, The Phoenix, and the Dreddlock – The Trinity of Gravity This is the story of a knife that almost wasn’t made. The Paragon Warlock knife, produced by Asheville Steel, is a gravity knife that took the knife world by storm upon its release. Though the best known, the Warlock is one of three... Read More

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