Awesome Knives

As we’ve seen several times in the past, metalsmith Shurap likes to make Damascus from various metal hardware. This time out, he used hundreds of skinny fishing hooks to make a knife. The fine lines of the hooks resulted in an interesting sort of crackle pattern on the finished blade.

Be ready for every kind of adventure with this versatile 13-function pocket knife from Victorinox. It’s ideal for hunting expeditions with its locking main blade, gutting tool, wood saw, screwdrivers, can opener, bottle opener, punch/awl, and more. Its two-component scales are durable and offer a reassuring grip.

Forgotten Weapons takes a look at an unusual piece that dates back to the 1860s. The Sure Defender combined brass knuckles, a wavy dagger, and a single-shot pistol in one. It wasn’t the most practical weapon, but it certainly gave users a variety of options.

Miller Knives decided he could use another keychain knife so he set about building one that actually looks like a key. To make it work, he layered together three keys, cut the middle one to allow space, machined a butter knife for the blade, then joined the pieces together with a couple of nails.

Axis Blades’ tactical knife has a quick-deploying out-the-front design. It’s got a 3.9″ drop point blade with a serrated edge and a glass breaker on the back of its handle for emergencies. Save an additional 20% with code CMSAVE20 through 11.30.21 in The Awesomer Shop. Check your local laws before purchasing.

Designed by knifemaker Richard Rogers, this handsome pocket knife exudes class with its slimline design, satin steel blade, and carbon fiber handle scales. Its compact blade measures 2.62″ long, is made from S35VN blade steel, and has a flipper and liner lock for fast and secure deployment.

This special series of pocket knives from Victorinox features a nifty woven pattern on its Alox scales. The design added a touch of color and texture, while the Swiss-made knife offers four useful everyday functions: blade, scissors, nail file, and screwdriver. Comes in five colors and includes a keychain ring.

This compact knife is just the right size to carry on your keychain. Its retractable utility blade is ideal for opening packages and breaking down boxes. Its body is made from TC21 titanium alloy, and its blade is 9Cr18MoV high carbon steel. Choose from silver, grey, or DLC black finishes, and either a waterdrop or T-shape blade.

Packing in 73 functions and weighing 12.5 oz., the Swiss Champ XXL is barely pocketable, but it is an impressive bit of kit. It’s loaded with screwdrivers, files, knives, cutters, wrenches, and just about every other tool you can think of. It’s even got a ballpoint pen and an LED flashlight.

This thin folding knife has a straight-back blade made from 60 HRC hammered steel with a beautiful Damascus pattern. Its snakewood handle has a similarly rippled design, accented by a bright blue aluminum clip. A liner lock keeps the blade from accidentally closing. It measures 7.75″ overall with a 3.5″ blade length.

Ironsmith Co.’s unique titanium wallet card features a hand-ground cutting edge on one of its corners. It’s been etched with a King of Spades skeleton design on front, and intricate scrollwork pattern on its back. They also make a Joker version.

Inspired by the phoenix from the Harry Potter universe, this small-batch knife is made using scrapped materials from knife designer Alan Folts. Its D2 steel blade has excellent edge retention, and its orange and brown G10 handle offers a great grip. It has a smooth ball-bearing pivot and an easy-to-close liner lock mechanism.

SOG Specialty Knives & Tools has been making knives for more than 35 years, starting out with combat-inspired blades, making their way into the EDC, multitool, and tactical realms over the years. Everyday Carry looks at the history and evolution of the brand, and where they’re going from here.

The accessory design experts at Craighill present their first folding knife. The Rook is a minimal pocket knife made entirely from metal. It has an SV35N steel drop-point blade, a one-handed flipper mechanism, and a frame lock. Available in stainless or tri-color with half-brass/half-stainless handles and a black PVD-coated blade.

Upgrade your kitchen game with this set of eight Japanese knives. They’re crafted from 7Cr17 high-carbon steel, honed to a 15º blade angle for razor-sharp cuts. Their Pakkawood handles have an elegant look and resist warping even if exposed to moisture. An etched pattern gives them the look of Damascus without the high price.

At the end of each month, our pals at Everyday Carry look back to see what gear their followers were most interested in. The September 2021 selection includes great pocket tools like the Leatherman Signal, the compact Olight i3T EOS Ti flashlight, and their own storage collab with Manhattan Portage, the Atlas Sling V2.

If you love the color orange, 2021 is your year – especially if you need a new pocket knife. Victorinox is offering three of its knives – the grooming-oriented Classic Alox, the multi-tooled Pioneer X Alox, and the large and sharp-bladed Hunter Pro Alox in a wild anodized aluminum shade to celebrate the Year of the Tiger.

Take a journey into space without ever leaving your kitchen. These vibrant and unique knives come printed with long-wearing, food-safe images of the cosmos. They have stainless steel blades and feature color-coordinated ergonomic grip handles. Sold as a set of six.

Lost & Restored got their hands on a vintage pilot’s knife that dates back to the Vietnam War. It landed on their workbench in terrible shape, caked with rust and its stacked leather handle weathered and distressed. But after disassembly, grinding, cleaning, and replacing the leather, the completed knife looks amazing.

Columbia River Knife and Tool, aka CRKT makes some of the best EDC knives and pocket tools out there. Our friends at Everyday Carry take a look at three new knives which dropped for Fall 2021 with three very different styles and features. We really dig the folding karambit style of the Provoke Compact.

This vintage WWII-era knife was caked up with a massive amount of rust and grime. Lost & Restored shows us how they managed to remove the rust and bring this commemorative pocket knife from the U.S.S. Wasp back to life. We were surprised to see how many parts it had when it was fully disassembled.

After turning himself into an ostrich, Bobby Duke took a rusty railroad spike and transformed it into an mini fighting knife inspired by a design by Kyle Royer. Towards the end of the video, the normally ebullient Duke opens up about his struggles with depression, reminding us that mental health issues can affect anyone.

These slimmed-down variants of Gerber Gear’s multifunctional Armbar pocket tools reduce bulk, while still offering more than just a knife. There are two versions: one with a screwdriver and another with scissors, both with a bottle opener at its rear. Each has a 2.5″ straight-edge blade with a frame lock and a textured grip.