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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 Karambit Knives of 2025 [By Category]

George Muhlestein on March 17, 2025, in Best of, Style, Type
Tags: Cold Steel, CRKT, Karambit, kershaw knives, Reate Knives, self defense knives, Tactical Knives

At first glance, you’d think that Karambit knives are purpose-built for self-defense. They have an aggressive hook blade, they have a cool ring to make sure you don’t drop it, and they look like something a Bond villain would hold, but don’t be fooled! They are capable EDC knives too. Don’t believe us? Try one out for yourself!...

Cold Steel AD-10 Review

George Muhlestein on December 20, 2022, in Model, Reviews
Tags: Cold Steel

Cold Steel Knives are known for being some of the toughest knives out there. They earned that reputation, at least partly because of the innovative locking mechanisms developed by custom knifemaker Andrew Demko found on many Cold Steel knives. If you wanted a real Andrew Demko design, you’d have to get on his books, order...

How to Choose A Fixed Blade Knife

BladeHQ on March 17, 2025, in Knife Knowledge, Learn
Tags: Benchmade, Buck, Cold Steel, CRKT, ESEE, Ferrum Forge, Fixed Blade Knife, Gerber, Hunting Knife, Spyderco

In this guide we break down some things to consider when choosing a fixed blade knife and how to go about making the best choice for your budget, interests and needs. Let’s get to it!...

Cold Steel Recon 1 Review

BladeHQ on March 17, 2025, in Brand, Reviews
Tags: Cold Steel, Cold Steel Recon 1, Pocket Knife, Pocket Knives, Tactical, Tactical Knives

The Cold Steel Recon 1 is truly unique in the sense that it is one of the toughest folding knives you can buy. From the blade material to the lock design, the knife is rock solid and ready for action. Get to know more in our review!...


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