Awesome Knives

Never be without a blade when you grab this 3-pack of knives from Neva Tech and The Awesomer Shop. Measuring just under 3″ when folded, these knives are small enough to carry on a keychain, have a built-in bottle opener, and a wrench in the handle.

A man participating in the Thailand Knife Cutting Competition shows off his skills, dicing, slicing, and chopping through wood, with a super sharp blade, and one hand behind his back. We’re glad he’s got a lanyard to keep it from flying away into the crowd.

Prometheus Design Werx‘ latest knife is a real stunner, with a machined titanium handle, an S35VN steel blade, glow-in-the-dark thumb studs, and a stout look that sets itself apart from other folding knife designs. It’s got a 3″ blade, and measures 7″ overall.

Since butterfly knives are illegal in many places, Miller Knives decided to make something that borrows heavily from the balisong’s design, but is far less dangerous – unless you’re a bottle cap. If you’re a bottle cap, you’re done for.

A durable fixed-blade knife for everyday adventures. We dig the angular design and circular perforations in the blade. In addition to its full tang 440C stainless blade, it packs a kit of survival gear inside its handle. Available with a paracord wrap or G10 scales.

May might have come and gone, but there were some great products which surfaced during the month over at Everyday Carry that we thought were well worth sharing. Whether you’re looking for a watch, a wallet, a knife, or a fidget spinner, they’ll help you get kitted out.

Looking for an awesome gift for Dad that he’ll really use this time? Our pals at Everyday Carry have got you covered with a selection of 25 useful and timeless items from wristwatches, to knives, to wallets, to pens.

After showing off the MegaBot Mk. III robot at Maker Faire 2017, the guys from MegaBots decided to play around with something they had lying around the shop – a 500 lb., 10-foot-long knife, and proceeded to drop it into the roof of a car. Because, why not?

EDC and viral toys collide with this fidget spinner that doubles as a pocket knife. Don’t worry, the blade stays tucked when folded. So it’s not as cool as a butterfly knife, but it’s not as dangerous (or illegal) either.

Kootek’s K1 flashlight not only has a bright 800-lumen Cree LED light source, but its handle conceals a sharp blade for survival, hunting, or self defense. Its tip provides a window breaker for emergency escapes, and its light beam is adjustable. Recharges via USB.

Jacked Outdoor Cutlery presents an elegant handcrafted folding knife, with a high-carbon steel blade and titanium scales. We particularly dig the scalloped spine on the blade. Measures 9″ open with a 4″ blade length.

So many of today’s knives have scales made from modern materials like plastic composites. But there’s still something that feels so right in your hand about a knife with a wooden handle. Everyday Carry picked out 10 of their faves, including this beauty from LionSteel.

United Cutlery’s spiraling 13-1/2″ blade is definitely one of the more dangerous knives we’ve seen, but it sure looks awesome. It’s got a super-sharp piercing point, a lightweight fiberglass/nylon handle, and stainless hand guard and “skull crusher” pommel.

A phenomenally designed folding knife from Mantis Knives. This hefty 9″ long tool features a 4″ tanto-style blade made from S30V steel, and handles made from titanium with G-10 scales for grip. Weighs a whopping 1/2 pound, so this thing means business.

A truly special folding knife, packing a 3.125″ D2 tool steel blade that folds into stainless case with elegant burled wood inlays. Its two-handed opening mechanism works smoothly and easily, thanks to its slipjoint mechanism. Also available with white bone scales.

Carbide3D shows us how to use one of their cool desktop CNC machines to carve upgraded wood and metal parts for a cheap Milwaukee Fastback knife. It’s a great demonstration of how desktop fabrication tools can make quick work of otherwise difficult tasks.

A versatile knife housed in a durable, bead-blasted titanium frame. Its spear-point 3.5″ stainless steel combo blade has both razor and serrated edges, and offers dual thumb studs for ambidextrous opening.

There are rugged knives, work knives, and high-tech tactical knives, but if you’re looking for something more sophisticated and subdued to keep in your pocket, you’ll want to check out Everyday Carry’s roundup of 10 awesome blades for true gents.

Miller Knives walks us through the process of transforming an inert piece of rifle ammunition into another, even more versatile kind of weapon – a pocket knife. Needless to say, unless you’re 100% certain the bullet is defunct, don’t try anything like this at home.

A modern hunting knife with a traditional bowie shape. It’s got a substantial 7″ black powdercoated blade, and a durable composite nylon/fiberglass handle offering a solid and stable grip, embossed with the classic Ruger eagle logo.

This set of dramatically styled knives from Defender Xtreme includes four different 440 stainless steel blades, each finished in a dramatic oxidized titanium to give it a rainbow finish on both its blade and handle. Also available for bid on eBay.

For their latest video, Miller Knives walks us through the process of handmaking a micro karambit-style knife. We found the flying sparks, the sped-up sound of the belt sander, and the polishing of the handle to be especially satisfying.

A handy everyday pocket knife from Outdoor Nation. Its sturdy 3.25″ blade is made from 440 stainless steel, and is easy to open. The handle also doubles as a seat belt cutter and glass breaker. Available in black or red. Save 57% in The Awesomer Shop.