Knives

Each year, a handful of the best custom knife makers team up with production knife makers to create more affordable versions of their designs. Everyday Carry shows off eight of the more intriguing premium production blades you can pick up this year.

Upgrade your kitchen with this pair of essential cutting tools from Edge of Belgravia. The set of modern kitchen knives includes a 4″ paring knife and 7.5″ chef’s knife, both made from non-stick coated stainless steel, and set into a grippy, rubber-coated ABS plastic handle.

Looking for the latest and greatest in Everyday Carry gear? Check out this collection of 10 great pocketable items that can make your daily tasks go more smoothly and keep you more organized. We’re also big fans of the Kershaw Shuffle II.

KeySmart’s nifty little pocket knife isn’t designed to intimidate. Instead, it’s just the perfect tool for everyday tasks, like opening boxes, cutting rope, and whittling wood. It’s got a 2.38” long 420 stainless steel blade, and a machined aluminum handle. Measures 6″ open / 3.5″ closed. Save 27% in The Awesomer Shop.

Whether you need to slice through rope, open packages, or cut open boxes, this tiny everyday carry knife will get the job done. It’s perfect for hanging from your zipper, thanks to its quick-release clip. Measures 2.26″ long overall, with a .068″ long locking steel blade.

A 32-in-1 pocket tool from the leading maker of Swiss Army knives. The Cybertool M packs blades, bit wrenches, hex sockets, torx, hex, pozidriv bits, screwdrivers, pen, pliers, and wire tools, making it the perfect EDC for anyone who works on gadgets. Also has tweezers, a toothpick, and key ring.

It may have been made by IronMan Forge, but the ZigZag Cowboy is definitely worthy of the god of thunder. This hunting knife features a unique lightning bolt construction, made doubly attractive by its damascus patterns. It’s on sale at Touch of Modern until 6/13/19 only.

Horizon Knives’ Lyra is only 2″ long when fully folded. Yet it becomes nearly 6″ long and provides a full-size handle when expanded, thanks to its unique design. It has a D2 knife steel blade with a thumb rest and titanium handle and linkages. Available in black or silver.

Depending on the knife you carry, it can be one of the heavier items you carry with you. If you’re looking for something lighter, check out Everyday Carry’s selection of eight great blades that weigh 3 ounces or less. We really dig the design of the Kershaw Reverb.

Nitecore’s keychain knife is small but mighty. Made from lightweight TC4 titanium alloy and measuring just over 2″ folded, it holds a sharp, replaceable scalpel blade for precise cuts, and can also make quick work of rope cutting or opening boxes.

Drop and Ferrum Forge’s RUK (Retracting Utility Knife) Titanium stores a utility blade in a 2.6″ titanium case with a spring-loaded mechanism. Its domed button won’t easily catch in your pocket. It’s available in black, gray or blue.

Upgrade your kitchen with this set of quality kitchen knives, each with a sharp 12° cutting edge, and triple-riveted full tang construction. Includes 8″, 5.5″ and 3.5″ blade lengths and a wooden storage box. Save an extra 15% in The Awesomer Shop with code WEEKEND15 through 5/29/19.

Teryx designed what it bills as the Swiss Army knife of large tools. The Omniblade is a 23″ long 5-in-1 tool. It incorporates a machete, a hatchet, a closed-guard utility knife, a 7″ long saw and a hammer into one compact form.

Bladesmith Green Beetle has been collecting spiral shavings left over from the production of damascus steel blades, and decided to see if he could create a knife by melting down the excess bits with some powdered steel. We always enjoy the warm glow of molten metal.

An EDC tool for camping and outdoor living. While it works as a sturdy fork and spoon, inside, the Ka-Bar Spork conceals a serrated knife, perfect for cutting meat, as well as for survival and self-defense. The spork and knife are made from a high-strength industrial polymer.

SOG’s compact liner-lock folding knife doubles as a money clip. It features a sturdy, stainless steel handle with perforations to reduce weight, and a 2.75″ straight blade that’s great for everyday cutting tasks.

Bladesmith Jake’s Custom Knives takes an old pipe wrench and works his magic, transforming the rusty plumber’s tool into a beautiful and unique new knife, perfect for throwing at a bullseye. While this one isn’t for sale can buy other knives over at Jake’s Etsy shop.

Metalsmith Freerk Wieringa walks us through the lengthy process of transforming a steel blank into an incredible weapon – an oversized bowie knife that would make Crocodile Dundee proud. The grinding and sanding sequences are especially satisfying.

Styrofoam is great for packing stuff, but it’s horrible to try and get rid of the stuff. Unconventional blademaker kiwami japan put the material to good use, melting it down and shaping it into a razor sharp kitchen knife. But first, he has to peel some oranges.

Up your kitchen game with these hand-forged damascus knives from Gladiators Guild. The set includes small, medium, and large knives, each made from high-grade steel, wrapped in a pakka wood scale with brass pins. Save 22% in The Awesomer Shop.

Atroposknife’s Fortel is one of the most unusual knives you’ll ever come across. It starts off sheathed in a baton-like fashion. When you unscrew it, you get the blade as well as a two-pronged fork. You can then extend both the blade and the handle.

An eye-catching and unique set of stainless steel kitchen knives with titanium rainbow electroplating. Includes an 8″ chef’s knife, 8″ bread knife, 7″ santoku knife, 5″ utility knife, and a 3.5″ paring knife. Available with red/black or green/black handles.

A handy pocket-sized multitool which includes a 1.75″ utility blade, flat and phillips screwdrivers, bottle and can openers, and a microUSB-rechargeable LED flashlight. Each blade is made from stainless steel, and the handle is made from a sturdy nylon polymer.

StatGear’s bolt-action pen doubles as a pocket knife, as well as an emergency window breaker. Its body is made from aluminum, with a 440c stainless blade, and a tungsten carbide punch. Save an extra 15% in The Awesomer Shop with code MADNESS15. (through 3/31/19)

Featuring a similarly stubby design to their multipurpose B-2 knife, Bomber & Co’s Blitz Mini has a tanto style black stainless blade, with sharp straight and angled cutting surfaces. It measures just 3.7″ when open, and has a large keychain opening.

SOG’s keychain-size 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 smart keylatch ring for easy addition and removal of keys.

A super compact EDC knife that folds into a 1.77″ diameter disc. Has a 0.94″ long stainless steel blade, and is handy for opening all those packages you get from Amazon. Comes in a variety of colors, but we’d go for the rainbow finish design.

Upgrade your kitchen with this set of beautiful and precise cutting utensils built using the same process as samurai swords. The 3-piece set includes a 7-inch Nakiri vegetable knife, 8.5-inch slicing knife, 5-inch utility knife. A limited time deal from The Awesomer Shop.

Metalsmith Miller Knives is at it again, this time digging into his bin of hardware to create a teensy version of a Japanese Kunai throwing knife from a stainless steel bolt. It might not be the most effective weapon at this size, but it still is pretty stabby.

A pocket knife must first and foremost do its job of being a reliable and useful cutting tool. But we appreciate when knifemakers go the extra mile to make them stylish and handsome too. Here, Everyday Carry shares their picks for 10 great looking knives for proper gentlemen.

Whether you need to open a package, slice up an apple, or tighten a screw, you’ll always be prepared with Higher Objects‘ wristband, which packs a knife with a flat head screwdriver tip. It’s made from stainless steel and neoprene, and is also available in black or gold here.