Awesome Knives

The James Brand has upgraded its bestselling EDC folding knife, The Carter, in carbon fiber and stainless. At just 2.8 oz, it’s the lightest Carter yet. It features a slide-lock mechanism and a 2.8” corrosion-resistant VG-10 stainless steel blade. A deep-carry, reversible pocket clip makes it fully ambidextrous. It’s still available with G10 or Micarta scales, too.

CRKT takes its popular CEO knife and makes it even smaller. The Microflipper measures 3.25″ long when closed and stands ready to take on everyday tasks like opening packages, cutting twine, and peeling fruit. It comes in three versions: gray with a drop-point 12C27 blade, blue with a sheepsfoot 12C27 blade, and black with a drop-point D2 blade.

A razor blade can cut things fine on its own, but it’s not as versatile or interesting to look at as a fixed-blade knife. YouTube channel Knives Project walks us through the process of making a kitchen knife by forging and hammering 350 razor blades into an eye-catching damascus pattern. After honing the blade, he finished it with a handsome wooden handle.

This premium pocket knife from CRKT and designer Richard Rogers is a thing of beauty. It has a curvy 3.5″ MagnaCut steel blade and a textured titanium handle with carbon fiber inlays. It’s produced by Italy’s Lionsteel Knives in limited quantities. There’s also a less-expensive Persian Assisted knife with a glass-reinforced nylon handle and D2 steel blade.

This super-sharp folding knife features a lightweight grade 5 titanium body and a quick flipper mechanism with a liner lock. Its swappable surgical blade is great for whittling, cutting rope, opening boxes, and slicing through paper. Its tail end doubles as a pry bar and emergency window breaker. A built-in pocket clip and tritium vial slots round out its features.

This pocket knife accepts standard utility blades, so it never needs sharpening and is great for opening boxes, cutting cardboard, and getting through plastic packaging. It’s made from stainless steel, has a pocket clip, and features a liner lock mechanism for safety. They also make a lite version with a skeletonized handle.

This pocket multitool packs ten functions. Its tool blades are made from durable 30Cr13 stainless steel and include a sheepsfoot knife blade, a can opener, a bottle opener, a file, a dual-head screwdriver, and more. Its scissors are bigger than those found on Swiss Army-style knives, and it’s also got a handle that accepts standard X-Acto #11 utility blades.

RoninEnergetics makes this unique folding knife with a large steel bearing ring. Its frame is made from carbon fiber reinforced polymer and can be deployed and closed with one hand, thanks to a magnetic detent. It accepts a standard steel utility blade and is great for everyday cutting tasks like opening boxes and cutting craft materials. Made in Canada.

This limited-run, fixed-blade knife from CountyComm features a sharp D2 steel blade with a stonewashed black oxide finish and jimping for a firm grip. Its handle scales are made from a glow-in-the-dark material and are attached with titanium bolts. Each knife is stamped with a unique serial number and includes a molded Kydex holster.

This compact multitool from Lever Gear has a retractable utility blade along with nine other functions. In addition to its interchangeable #11 craft blade, it has flathead and Phillips drivers, a bottle opener, wire stripper, pry bar, hex bit holder, and metric/imperial rulers. Perfect in your pocket, on a keychain, or on a lanyard. Comes in silver or black.

This fixed-blade kitchen knife has a full-tang design for strength and durability. Its 4.9″ black blade is made in Japan from premium AUS-8A steel and has an extra sharp edge for cutting fruit, veggies, meat, and more. Its lacquered plywood handle scales add a splash of color, and it comes with a sheath.

Leatherman’s tiniest multitool now comes in a stealthy Jet Black color. Despite measuring just 2.5″ long and weighing 1.8 oz., it packs ten functions: a knife, scissors, three screwdrivers, a nail cleaner, tweezers, a bottle opener, a nail file, and a ruler. Small enough for any pocket or keychain.

This titanium pocket knife features a unique one-handed opening mechanism. Its outer shell flicks open with the push of a button, exposing its slide-out blade carriage. It also packs a built-in window breaker and deep carry pocket clip. Since its standard utility blade can be removed and replaced, it’s TSA-friendly if you pick up blades at your destination.

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.

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.

Designed by Ben Petersen for CIVIVI, the Baby Banter is a compact folding knife with a Nitro-V steel blade, a dual titanium thumb stud, a liner lock mechanism, and a ceramic ball-bearing pivot. Its G10 handle scales come in blue, red, green, purple, pink, black, and double black. They also make versions with wood or carbon fiber scales and a cool red blade.