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ToughBuilt Pry Bar Utility Knife

ToughBuilt Pry Bar Utility Knife
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This multi-purpose utility tool from ToughBuilt combines a retractable utility knife with a pry bar.  It’s great for cutting boxes, opening cans, pulling nails, and other common tasks. Its blade doubles as a wire cutter and stripper, and it has a deep-carry belt clip.

Cold Steel Rajah III Folding Knife

Cold Steel Rajah III Folding Knife
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Cold Steel’s Rajah III puts serious cutting power in your pocket. With a blade design inspired by the Nepalese Kukri, this folding knife is built to slice, chop, and take on tough jobs with ease. It’s got a razor-sharp 3.5″ Japanese AUS10A steel blade, a tough Griv-Ex handle, and Cold Steel’s rock-solid Tri-Ad lock. Need a bigger blade? There’s a 6″ version too.

Forging a Chaotic Patterned Damascus Knife

Forging a Chaotic Patterned Damascus Knife

We’ve always enjoyed watching how bladesmiths create damascus steel knives. In most cases, these blades have a somewhat uniform pattern. Kyle Royer shows how he made a knife that started from a random arrangement of scrap metal, resulting in a one-of-a-kind organic pattern. Its unique handle is just as artful. The custom knife sold for $2400.

Oknife Otacle P1 Multitool

Oknife Otacle P1 Multitool
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At just 2.64″ long when closed, OKNIFE’s 11-in-1 multitool fits in the palm of your hand. Despite its size, it packs needle-nose and regular pliers, a wire stripper, a knife, scissors, a can opener, a bottle opener, slotted and Phillips screwdrivers, and a SIM card remover tool. Made from 30Cr13 stainless steel with aluminum alloy handles.

Leatherman Knife Collection

Leatherman Knife Collection
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Leatherman introduces five premium knives: three fixed blades and two folding models, all crafted from MagnaCut steel for durability and edge retention. Designed for adventures and everyday carry, the collection pairs rugged performance with sleek aesthetics, ergonomic handles, innovative locking mechanisms, and premium sheaths or clips.

Roxon Spark Multitool

Roxon Spark Multitool
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Roxon’s economical multitool has just about everything you could need. Functions include a saw, knife, can opener, bottle opener, flat screwdriver, Phillips screwdriver, needlenose pliers, regular pliers, wire cutters, flint stone, whistle, reamer, scraper, and awl. It has stainless steel blades and a nylon/fiberglass handle.

NexTool Pocket Tool E1

NexTool Pocket Tool E1
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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.

Carved Ember Knife

Carved Ember Knife
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This limited-edition knife from Carved offers a handle inspired by burning firewood. Its blackened wood handles are etched with a charred-crackle pattern and filled with silver or gold resin. To add to its impact, the resin glows at night. Its 3.25″ damascus steel blade has a frame lock mechanism, and its body is made from grade 5 titanium.

Making a Renaissance-style Dagger

Making a Renaissance-style Dagger

Bladesmith Kyle Royer showcases his mastery of the craft by making a 14-inch tile-welded dagger with quillons. Every step highlights true knife-making artistry, from forging the patterned Damascus billet and precise welding to heat treating, crafting the guard and pommel, adding handle fluting with a silver inlay, and finishing with a mirror polish.

Benchmade Station Knife

Benchmade Station Knife
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Any discerning chef would be happy to have this quality Benchmade knife in their toolkit. Its razor-sharp 5.97″ clip-point blade is ideal for cutting meat and veggies, while its sculpted handle provides the perfect grip. Made in Oregon, the Station Knife is available with G10, carbon fiber, aluminum, or Richlite handles, and can also be customized.

Kansept Caveman Knife

Kansept Caveman Knife
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Knife designer Jesse Pauley debuts his first production folder, the Caveman, blending practicality with a bold and substantial design. Crafted with a 3.57″ CPM-20CV steel clip-point blade and a choice of titanium or carbon fiber inlay handles, it’s built for serious cutting tasks and everyday carry. A sleek titanium clip completes this community-inspired EDC knife.

Gerber Lockdown Multitool

Gerber Lockdown Multitool

This compact tool combines versatility with a pocket-friendly form factor. It comes in two versions, both with a 2.5″ liner lock knife, a #11 utility blade, and a file with a chisel edge. The Drive adds a 1/4″ driver with a double sided bit and an awl, and the Pry has a pry bar, nail puller, scissors, flathead drivers, and a bottle opener.

Making a Combination Lock Knife

Making a Combination Lock Knife

Maker Neil Paskin shows off one of his most technically complex and challenging projects to date. Made with the help of his friends Corin and Shawn, this pocket knife stores its damascus blade inside its handle. What makes it truly special is that its user can only access it by entering the correct word on its laser-etched brass codex wheels.

Firefly Firestarter Tool Card

Firefly Firestarter Tool Card

Grim Workshop’s Firefly is a credit card-sized survival tool that fits in your wallet but packs serious utility. It includes a razor-sharp knife or saw, a ferro rod firestarter, and a glow-in-the-dark silicone grip that doubles as a firesteel holder. Made in Texas from U.S.-sourced steel, it’s ultra-light, reusable, and a great addition to any camping or hiking loadout.

Making a Patterned Damascus Bunka Knife

Making a Patterned Damascus Bunka Knife

Steel made with Damascus techniques produces some of the most beautiful blades. But most Damascus steel we’ve seen has an abstract, organic pattern. Bladesmith Lew Griffin shows how he created a Damascus chef’s knife with controlled swirl patterns, dictated by the shape of a 3D-printed mold he added to his steel tube before forging and hammering.

Orioners Z4 Folding Utility Knife

Orioners Z4 Folding Utility Knife

This compact utility knife from Orioners is a pocket-friendly replacement for your X-Acto. It folds up to protect its blade (and your leg), and its scalpel-style blades are easily replaceable. Excellent for cutting paper, paracord, sharpening pencils, and opening packages. For carrying versatility, it can also be attached to a keychain or lanyard.

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