Awesome Knives

EDCfans’ stainless steel keychain tool combines a retractable box cutter/utility knife with a bottle opener, multi-wrench, slotted and Phillips screwdrivers, a carbide glass breaker, and an imperial/metric mini-ruler. It takes standard utility blades and comes with a detachable skull design belt/pocket clip.

Designed by Terry Lee Renner for CRKT, the Deviation has a great hyper-modern look, with a blue and silver stainless steel handle. Its modified tanto blade has a two-tone mirrored / matte finish. It has a liner lock mechanism, and a ball-bearing pivot for quick opening. Measures 7.6″ overall, with a 3.1″ blade.

Metalworker Koss shows off a bold knife design with an angular profile, a thick blade, and a built-in knuckle guard. Rather than forging the blade, he started with a thick plate of high-carbon steel that he shaped using power tools and files. He crafted the handle scales from white G10, a strong fiberglass and epoxy composite.

Leatherman’s compact Style CS is perfect for everyday carry, putting eight useful functions on your keychain. It has a skeletonized frame like its big brother Skeletool and includes a straight-edged knife, spring-action scissors, flat and Phillips screwdrivers, tweezers, a nail file, and a bottle opener/carabiner clip.

A tactical knife is your best choice when you need a knife you can count on, no matter what. These specialty tools came out of military and law enforcement uses but are now popular choices for hunting, camping, and survival tasks. Everyday Carry picked their top six tactical knives based on cost, durability, size, and overall capability.

This handmade kiridashi knife from Kovcheg Art has a chiseled edge and sharp point and two finger holes for a solid grip. It’s offered in either n690 or premium Niolox stainless steel and has a lanyard hole at its back end. A basic leather sheath is also included.

Victorinox’s hefty survival and emergency rescue knife packs in 15 tools, including a serrated locking blade, window breaker, Philips screwdriver, wire stripper, seat belt cutter, disc saw, and more. It’s available in black or fluorescent yellow. Comes with a nylon belt pouch.

Do you collect pocket knives? Keep them organized and easily accessible in this clamshell organizer case. It holds up to 64 knives in its four storage flaps, each lined with numerous elastic straps. You can also use it to store other kinds of pocket tools.

This pocket-sized tool from Big Idea Design combines a one-handed utility knife with several useful functions. Despite its minimal looks, it works as a flat-head screwdriver, pry bar, scraper, 1/4″ hex driver, a universal Metric/Imperial wrench, and more. It’s made from titanium with a rugged, stonewashed finish.

Yoshiharu Hamono’s Penato Knife gets its name from its carbon steel blade’s pennant-like shape. It comes with a brass body and sheath, so you’ll be happy to leave it on your desk or shelf even when you’re not using it.

SOG’s small, fixed-blade knife is perfect for carrying on your belt, boot, or around your neck. It has a 2.3″ satin-polished sheepsfoot blade, while its single-piece steel body has finger holes and a grip notch. Includes a snap-fit hard sheath and ball-chain lanyard. Excellent for cutting rope, opening boxes, and other everyday tasks.

Marlboro & Kane’s tiny utility knife makes a great addition to any keychain. Its forever-sharp blade is made from tungsten and screws securely into its pill-shaped case with a self-tightening silicone seal. It’s sharp enough to slice cleanly through card stock and can also be used for scoring tough materials. Available in a titanium, copper, or brass case.

Italian knifemaker Maserin’s pocket tool is substantial and versatile. It starts off with a 2.6″ stainless steel knife blade, and adds to that a tool blade with a can opener, bottle opener, screwdriver, wrenches and more. It’s all set into a handsome body with sturdy G-10 handle scales. Available in black/black, black/silver, blue, or orange.

This pocket-sized knife is extraordinarily sharp and great for opening packages, cutting string, and other light-duty tasks. It measures just 2.46″ long and has a finger ring for holding it securely in your hand. Each one is made from 8CR13MOV stainless steel and comes with a colorful card sheath to protect its blade.

We always enjoy seeing how various metal items can be forged into Damascus steel. Random Hands shows off the process of turning a stack of measuring tape blades into a unique kitchen knife with one of the prettiest blade patterns ever.

Koch Tools designed these pocket knives with a cleaver-style blade and a smooth-opening pivot. They have a 3″ steel blade that works for food prep, shaving and scraping, and other small chopping tasks. They come with various handle scales, including G10, Micarta, and titanium. Our fave is the dimpled titanium gradient.

A pocket knife is one of the most valuable tools you can possess. And in an emergency, fast action is a must. A spring-assist feature helps deploy your blade as quickly as possible. Everyday Carry offers their top picks for spring-assisted knives, from the budget-friendly Kershaw Cryo II to the high-end Benchmade Mini Barrage.

Kitchen knives are the right size for chopping veggies and butchering meats. But that didn’t stop Faraway Forge from making this impractical chef’s knife just to prove that it could be done. Its blade started as a rusty piece of scrap metal, and the finished piece looks more appropriate for combat than for cooking.

Simplicity is the name of the game with this compact knife from CRKT and T.J. Schwarz Design. It features a fixed 1.74″ 5Cr15MoV steel blade, set into a textured ABS thermoplastic handle. Rather than needing a separate sheath, its body has a built-in pocket clip, and a snap-on cap protects its blade when not in use.

The Free K2 incorporates a 3.3″ 420HC steel blade with seven additional tools. The multipurpose EDC has a pry tool, multiple flat drivers, a Phillips driver, a bottle opener, a package opener, and an awl that can be deployed from its aluminum body. Each tool is designed for one-handed access, and its blade locks magnetically.

This elegant and well-made Japanese knife features a razor-sharp 3.9″ VG-10 steel blade, set into a handle made from titanium with carbon fiber details. The frame lock design ensures the blade stays open but closes quickly with one hand. Measures 9″ open, 5″ closed.

This pocket tool combines a 2.625″ Tanto blade with spring-loaded scissors. The scissors are more useful than those on other pocket tools thanks to their larger size, along with their micro-serrated edge. The knife features a fine-edge sandblasted blade, a liner lock, and deploys with one hand from its anodized aluminum handle.

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.