Awesome Knives

The Altair FX is a lightweight knife with a 3.4″ fixed blade comprised of high-carbon steel, chromium, and molybdenum. This combo results in excellent edge retention and corrosion resistance. It has a fastener-free, removable GRN handle and comes with a SOG Universal Mounting System compatible sheath.

Cleaver-shaped pocket knives are ideal for food preparation like chopping and also whittling wood. Everyday Carry picked out a dozen of these snub-nosed knives from brands like CRKT, Kershaw, Off-Grid, and Kizer. And the award for the tiniest cleaver knife you can buy goes to the unique Spyderco Squarehead.

Handmade in Japan’s Nagao Kanekoma factory, these pocket folders have a Wharncliffe blade made from Warikomi steel, wrapped in a satin brass handle, and comes in three sizes. The simple design and antique style have been passed down through five generations over 125 years. It also comes in satin black.

Gerber’s versatile outdoor cutting tool folds up to less than half its size for easy carrying. It can cut, chop, and split wood and has a quad locking system to ensure that its blade is firmly in place. It comes in green/stainless, black/stainless, or black/black. Measures 6.75″ closed, 15.1″ open.

This high-quality Demko folding knife has a 3″ long AUS-10A stainless steel blade with a black DLC finish. Its unique Shark Lock mechanism holds the blade securely in position and can be easily opened with the flick of a finger. This BladeHQ exclusive model has Jade Grivory handle scales and comes with a clip point or shark foot blade.

The one tool we use almost every day is a utility knife. Their razor-sharp blades are ideal for opening boxes, cutting paper, and modelmaking. Depending on your needs, you can go with a fat blade or a skinny blade, a replaceable blade, or a snap-off one. Everyday Carry shares 17 of their faves to suit a variety of tasks and styles.

CRKT’s Squid II folding knife has a look of substance. Its 2.68″ blade is made from Böhler M390 steel with a stonewashed finish and attached to a smooth ball bearing pivot point. Its olive drab Micarta handles scales will last a lifetime and provide a grippy texture. It drops 8.24.2022, and just 500 will be produced.

There’s a big difference between making a single custom knife and cranking out a thousand. Maker Matt Estlea takes us through the painstaking and repetitive 12-step build process for each of his wood-handled marking knives. He put the knives up for sale on his website, but they appear to be out of stock at present.

A lightweight, skeletonized knife from Belnap Custom Knives. The expert blade maker has been making a custom version of this ulu-style knife that sells for $175 and is ramping up for a more affordable production model. Each is made from D2 tool steel and comes with a fitted Kydex sheath. View a 3D model of the knife here.

This limited-edition Picknicker knife has a gorgeous pearwood handle and a uniquely-patterned Damasteel main blade. Designed for serving the perfect picnic, it has a cheese blade, a corkscrew, can and bottle openers, along with useful tools like screwdrivers and a wire stripper. Just 6000 numbered pieces will be produced.

Opinel’s classic No.08 knife gets an upgrade by adding an interchangeable eating utensil kit. The knife’s iconic beechwood handle can now hold a fork or spoon insert slotted in behind the folding knife blade. The kit includes a microfiber napkin which can be used to carry its parts.

Despite its bargain price, Mossy Oak’s pocket knife is handsome, versatile, and durable. It features a stainless steel drop-point blade, along with a built-in bottle opener, glass breaker, and pocket clip. Its stonewashed finish and wooden handle scales give it a great look too.

This spartan and inexpensive pocket tool is ideal for sailing and fishing, but it’s also useful for camping and hunting. It combines a honed knife blade, marlinspike, shackle key, and bottle opener. Its stainless steel handle has a 2″ imperial ruler on one side, and a 5cm metric ruler on the other.

Daily Carry Company’s modern knife features a slick butterfly hinge design and a magnetic locking mechanism. Its blade is made from premium M390 chromium steel, while its body is machined from grade 5 titanium. It measures just 11mm thick, so it’s an easy everyday carry.

Knife designer Jeff Park’s latest CRKT knife is a sleek folder that pays tribute to vintage produce knives. It features a cobalt blue aluminum handle with an art deco-inspired stairstep design. The 3.38″ blade has a thumb flipper and assistive opening tech for ease of deployment and a liner lock for stability.

A properly sharpened kitchen knife can slice through just about any food, but a dull blade can’t even get through a tomato. Experimental Fun created a unique kitchen knife that uses replaceable utility blades instead of its own blade edge. Is it really necessary? No? But it certainly is unique.

Terrain 365 calls the Bali-Ti a “utility balisong for EDC.” It features a long-lasting 3.75″ blade made from their proprietary Terravantium alloy. Its 4″ titanium handles have jimping for a firm grip, and its joints have quality bronze bushings. If you’re looking for something a little smaller, check out their Mini-Butterfly knife.

The makers of the Aleman pocket knife are back with another beautiful knife design. In the interest of sustainability, these knives have blades made from reclaimed antique sawmill blades and handles crafted from whiskey barrel oak and abundant Manitoba maple. Choose from a 13cm long Utility or 18cm Santoku knife.

The one indispensable tool in every pocket, backpack, or gear kit is a quality folding knife. Everyday Carry put together an excellent buying guide with 21 great pocket knives, from traditional wood-handled models to modern, carbon fiber designs. There’s a knife for everyone, with prices ranging from $10 to $310.

Despite its minimal looks, this flat bar of machined grade-5 titanium can be very useful. Its tip can be used as a pry bar, while its side functions as a sharp cutting tool. Its handle comes wrapped with paracord, which can be unwound and used in an emergency. Measures appx. 7.9″ long.

The cute-as-a-bug Mini Bugout is an everyday carry pocket knife small enough to pack inside an Altoids tin. Scaled down to a closed length of 3.7” and weighing in at just 1.5 ounces, Benchmade’s baby is made of CPM-S30V blade steel with a Grivory handle, making it tough enough for adventures big and small.

Victorinox celebrates the very first Swiss Army Knife with a recreation of Karl Elsener’s 1897 original. Just 10,000 of these replica knives will be produced, each featuring six tools, 18 components, and vulcanized fiber scales just like the classic. The main upgrade is the move to stainless steel from carbon steel. Drops 6.10.2022.

This miniscule titanium knife from EDCFORYOU makes a great addition to a keychain or pendant. The pinky-sized knife offers a scalpel-style stainless steel blade that folds safely inside its skeletonized titanium frame. It measures 2.4″ long when open and just 1.4″ long when closed.