Awesome Knives

This compact knife from KeyUnity is great for opening packages, cutting rope, and whittling wood. Its 1.69” blade is made from steel, while its chassis is made from durable titanium alloy. It has a built-in carabiner clip, so you can hang it from a belt loop and an additional hole for attaching a key ring.

Gerber improves campsite meal prep with their ComplEAT cutting board set. It includes bamboo and polypropylene cutting surfaces, which serve as the lid for a storage bin. Inside, you’ll find a removable tray with a 6″ chef knife and a 3.25″ paring knife tucked securely into place and enough room to carry additional items like Gerber’s ComplEAT utensils.

This tiny knife measures just 2.6″ long when closed, making it perfect for keychains. Its 3Cr13 steel blade is ideal for opening packages, cutting rope, breaking down boxes, and holds in place securely with a liner lock mechanism. Its handle is made from glass-reinforced nylon and has a built-in bottle opener at its back end.

This perfectly sized everyday knife has a slim, modern design with a sharp 2.8″ blade made from VG-10 stainless steel. It has a slide-lock mechanism with an ambidextrous thumb disc, and its handle scales are made from lightweight Micarta, known for its excellent grip. It’s also available in an XL size, as well as one with a damascus blade.

A good knife can be a useful self-defense tool. But if you really want to ward off enemies, adding fire to the equation couldn’t hurt. Actually, getting stabbed by a flaming knife would hurt a lot. Integza shows how he made a knife that shoots flames from tiny holes in a porous metal blade. He theorizes that the tech could be used to improve jet engine efficiency.

SOG’s keychain-sized knife is perfect for everyday needs, like cutting twine, opening boxes, or slicing packing tape. It measures just 3.5″ long when closed and has a built-in bottle opener and a keyring latch for easy addition and removal of keys. Made from long-lasting 5CR13MOV stainless steel.

This compact utility knife makes quick work of boxes, ropes, and other everyday cutting tasks. Rather than a complicated folding mechanism, its replaceable blade mounts securely into a sturdy metal frame and is protected by a slide-off cover. It has a large lanyard/carabiner hole for carrying, and comes in sandblasted titanium or anodized aluminum.

This blacksmithing video from Knives Project starts with the satisfying process of ripping apart a molten-hot ball bearing to steal its outer ring. Then, he proceeds to forge and hammer the piece into a flat bar and grind it into a very large blade. The finished piece is somewhere between the size of a bowie knife and a machete.

A beautiful modern pocket knife from Craighill and design studio Chen Chen & Kai Williams. The Sidewinder’s unique folding mechanism features a duo of wavy handle sections which move in concert to reveal its blade. Its design was inspired by a parallel ruler that Kai played with when he was a kid, combined with the way a snake moves through sand.

The DaniBlade is a unique cutting tool that offers a fast, safe, and low-effort way to open boxes. Slide your fingers through its grip holes and close your hand to push its retractable blade out. Its design maximizes control and makes quick work of cardboard and gift wrap. It can also be used to score drywall or cut flooring.

This scalpel-style pocket knife is great for carving, whittling, slicing, and light-duty cutting tasks. It has a stonewashed titanium hilt, a steel blade holder, and takes replaceable #24 blades. It measures 5.49″ when opened and its blades are 1.41″ long. It also comes in PVD black, ruler, bird, and suminagashi patterns.

This palm-size pocket knife from Bomber & Company has a spring-loaded mechanism for quick deployment. When opened, it measures just 3.74″ long. The knife’s perforated blade and body are made from 440C stainless steel in a carbon black finish, and its black G10 handles provide grip and are lightweight and durable.

This compact knife from OKNIFE accepts standard utility blades, making it a great choice for opening boxes and cutting paper, leather, plastic, and rope. Features include a secure rail lock mechanism, a detachable pocket clip, and handle scales made from durable G10 with a carbon fiber overlay. A pressure plate and screw make changing blades easy.

Gear Aid’s versatile drop-point knife is ideal for outdoor adventures. It has a titanium-coated 3″ steel blade with straight and serrated edges, plus a glass breaker and bottle opener at its rear. Its full tang construction means long life, and it comes with a quick-release sheath that can be mounted to webbing or a belt.

Bigger Swiss Army knives may include some of the grooming tools found on this Victorinox pocket tool, but this one adds a nail clipper. It’s also got a 1.75″ straight blade, a nail cleaner, serrated-edge scissors, tweezers, a toothpick, and a keychain ring. Available with a solid red, transluscent ruby, or walnut wood handle.

Gerber’s modern flipper knife features a razor-sharp straightedge sheepsfoot blade, and elegant bamboo handle scales. Its finger notch makes it easy to deploy, and it’s perfect for everyday cutting tasks. Its blade measures 2.7″ long and is made from long-lasting 7Cr17MoV stainless steel.

This compact fixed-blade knife is designed for easy carrying around your neck or on your belt or boot. It has a 1.9-inch clip-point blade made from 5CR15MOV stainless steel and a grippy G10 handle with finger grooves. It comes with a custom hard-molded sheath and a 14″ pendant chain.

This titanium carabiner from Tacray is great for carrying keys and has a built-in pocket knife on its side. Its stubby little blade is made from AUS-8 steel with a stonewashed surface, and the carabiner’s spring clip is designed for durability. It’s also got a 1/4″ hex bit holder for driving screws in a pinch.

This quick-deploying knife from designer Brian Hoffner strikes a balance between utility and self-defense. Its 440C steel blade has smooth and serrated edges for versatility, while its rippled G10 handles have been engineered to ensure a stable grip. Index Divots on the handle help you transition between point-down and point-forward grip positions.

Everyday Carry’s latest curated collection includes some great new knives, bags, shoes, and headphones for your loadout. We’re big fans of the massive Mission Workshop Mass Transit duffle and the versatile but cleanly designed CIVIVI Sendy flipper knife with its stylish selection of handles.

This compact pocket tool is, first and foremost, a utility knife/box cutter. It has a retractable and replaceable blade with an easy-to-deploy thumb slider and a couple of other useful tools. Specifically, you’ll find a bottle opener, a 1/4″ hex driver, and a straight edge with measurement markers. It’s available in steel, titanium, and titanium+aluminum models.

Japan’s Satake Cutlery creates these modern kitchen knives that stand out thanks to their quality construction and matte black finish. The blades are crafted from stainless steel and come in four sizes: large, medium, petty, and paring. Sold individually.