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The Best Automatic Switchblade Knives of 2025

George Muhlestein on November 13, 2025, in Best of
Tags: Automatic Knives, Benchmade, Boker, Microtech, Pro-Tech Knives, Switchblade

Automatic knives can make life a whole lot easier if you have a good one. They offer all the convenience and ease of carry you get from a folder, but they also bring the benefit of fast, one-hand opening and an extra cool factor that dazzles non-knife enthusiasts. If you’re reading this, I’ll assume you’re...

Top 10 Best Tactical Knives of 2025

George Muhlestein on April 3, 2025, in Best of, Use
Tags: Automatic Knives, Benchmade, Best Tactical knives, Boker, Cold Steel, combat, CRKT, Fixed Blades, Kershaw, LionSteel, Microtech, Military Gear, Pocket Knives, Pro-Tech, self-defense, SOG, Spyderco, SRK

In This Article The term “Tactical Knife” was coined by knifemaker Bob Terzuola to describe a knife designed for combat, self-defense, and other emergency situations. These knives, perhaps more than any other, need to be tough, quick to deploy, and ready for extremely hard use. Sal Glesser, the founder of Spyderco, once said “a tactical knife...

10 Best Benchmade Knives: The Ultimate Knife Type Guide

George Muhlestein on March 17, 2025, in Best of, Brand
Tags: Automatic Knives, Benchmade, Fixed Blade Knives, High quality knives, Pocket Knives, popular, USA Made Knives

Benchmade knife owners know that the company makes some of the best in the business. Though their knives can be on the pricey side, the workmanship and materials actually make a Benchmade an excellent value...

Best Pro-Tech Knives

George Muhlestein on March 17, 2025, in Best of, Brand
Tags: Automatic Knives, Pro-Tech Knives, Tactical Knives

Pro-Tech is known for making some of the best automatic knives on the market. From snappy everyday carry knives to beefy tactical folders, Pro-Tech knives have been a top choice for LEO and military personnel...

Best Tanto Knives

Michelle Hubbard on March 17, 2025, in Best of, Style
Tags: Automatic Knives, Pocket Knives, Tactical Knives, tanto blades

Tanto knives find their origin in the Land of the Rising sun. In Japanese, the word tanto means short-sword or knife. In modern times like ancient times, a tanto blade was distinguished by its multi-faceted grind and prominent secondary edge. In this article, we look at some amazing tanto knives from some of our best brands, why you would use them over other knives with other blade shapes and what makes each one unique to itself. Read on to see our Best Tanto Knives. Let’s go!...


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