Awesome Knives

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.

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.

If you have more than one pocket knife in your collection, it shouldn’t be lying in some drawer. Treat these tools with the respect they deserve by storing them in a case. Everyday Carry shares five of their favorite knife cases, from a rugged, hard-shelled box with foam cutouts to a tool roll that keeps your knives safe in the minimum space.

This versatile pocket knife sets itself apart with its blade-swapping feature. Its holder accepts nine sizes of scalpel/hobby blades, and its flipper mechanism includes a liner lock. A sturdy titanium handle has a built-in bottle opener, window breaker, and quick-release clip. There’s also a slot for a tritium glow tube and a keychain ring.

Spyderco is known for premium-quality knives with uses ranging from hunting to survival to kitchen tasks. Everyday Carry picked 15 of the best Spyderco knives you can buy, like the infallible Paramilitary 2, pocket-friendly Lil’ Temperance 3, and easy-to-grip Para 3 Lightweight. You can’t go wrong with any of their picks.

At first glance, RovyVon’s carabiner looks like it’s just for holding keys. But look closer, and you’ll see that the titanium tool has a pocket knife built into its edge. It takes standard #11 scalpel blades, which are great for opening boxes, cutting twine, and hobby projects.

This tough and versatile everyday knife features a 3.4″ clip-point straight blade set into an aluminum body. Its deeply-textured glass-reinforced nylon handles offer exceptional grip, while its lockback mechanism ensures it won’t open unless you really mean it.

SOG makes some of the best-looking pocket knives you can buy. The guys from Everyday Carry picked out some of their favorites from SOG’s current catalog. The collection includes the budget-friendly Tellus ATK, the super compact Rapid Edge, and the versatile Flash MT multitool.

This artful pocket knife has a titanium alloy body and a colorful enamel inlay. It features a smooth, one-handed flipper mechanism and a liner lock for safety. Its dagger-style blade is machined from sturdy M390 steel, and it comes with a removable deep-carry pocket clip. Choose from a sandblasted silver or coated black finish.

Kershaw makes some of the best and most reliable knives. If you’re seeking the best of the best, look no further than Everyday Carry’s feature on the 10 best Kershaw knives you can buy today. From the budget-friendly Kershaw CQC-6K folder, to the high-end Kershaw Lucha balisong, there’s lots of great blades to choose from.

Many of us carry a pocket knife, but if you hunt or fish, a fixed blade is a must. These knives feature full-tang blades, so they can handle the kind of force that skinning and butchering tasks require. Everyday Carry rounded up 10 of the best hunting knives, from classic wood-handle designs to sleek steel and carbon fiber models.

This handmade weapon combines the shape of a gun with a slingshot mechanism to fire a blade. Sabatkay Project shows us how he made this dangerous contraption that uses a modified kitchen knife as its projectile. Mixing elastic bands and knives seems like a recipe for disaster, so definitely don’t try this at home.