Awesome Knives

Thailand bladesmith Wanchana Kanrangsee makes this absolutely stunning chef’s knife using the San Mai steel method. Its 325 mm blade incorporates folded layers of stainless and high-carbon steel to create a bold, one-of-a-kind design. Finishing things off is an ebony wood handle with a titanium liner. A special knife for a special person.

This tiny, palm-size pocket knife measures just 2.24″ long when closed and weighs just 0.19 oz. Its handle is made from titanium with carbon fiber inserts, and its flip-out mechanism accepts replaceable scalpel-style blades. It also has a loop for attaching to a lanyard or keychain. Great for opening packages, cutting paracord, or shaving wood.

CJRB’s folding tactical knife features a 3.5″ cleaver-style steel blade with a black PVD coating. Its handles are made from grippy layers of G10 in blue and black, with red accents on its ceramic ball-bearing pivot and lanyard hanger. The knife features a liner lock mechanism and a built-in pocket clip.

This limited edition of Gerber’s Fastball pocket knife features a sweet anodized purple finish on its aluminum handles. Its 3″ Wharncliffe blade is great for everyday tasks like cutting rope and opening boxes. The blade is made from S30V steel with a tumbled black oxide finish and has a liner lock mechanism. A ball-bearing pivot ensures smooth operation.

This versatile pocket tool combines eight useful functions. Made from black-coated stainless steel, it packs two deployable blades: a tanto knife, and a multitool with a pry bar, screwdriver, nail puller, box cutter, can opener, and a serrated scraper edge. On the back end, you’ll find a clip for keys or attaching to a belt loop.

This small, fixed-blade knife from Civivi features a sheepsfoot blade with a sharp and tough 14C28N steel blade. It’s good for light-duty tasks like opening packages and cutting paper and includes a Kydex sheath with both a bead chain and a lanyard cord. It’s available with a natural stainless or black blade.

This all-black pocket knife from CRKT has a 3.1″ high-carbon stainless steel blade. It has a smooth-opening flipper design and liner lock for secure, one-handed closing. Rounding out this sleek knife is a glass-reinforced nylon handle with a textured grip.

This compact knife from KeyUnity is great for opening packages, cutting rope, and whittling wood. Its 1.69” blade is made from steel, while its chassis is made from durable titanium alloy. It has a built-in carabiner clip, so you can hang it from a belt loop and an additional hole for attaching a key ring.

Gerber improves campsite meal prep with their ComplEAT cutting board set. It includes bamboo and polypropylene cutting surfaces, which serve as the lid for a storage bin. Inside, you’ll find a removable tray with a 6″ chef knife and a 3.25″ paring knife tucked securely into place and enough room to carry additional items like Gerber’s ComplEAT utensils.

This tiny knife measures just 2.6″ long when closed, making it perfect for keychains. Its 3Cr13 steel blade is ideal for opening packages, cutting rope, breaking down boxes, and holds in place securely with a liner lock mechanism. Its handle is made from glass-reinforced nylon and has a built-in bottle opener at its back end.

This perfectly sized everyday knife has a slim, modern design with a sharp 2.8″ blade made from VG-10 stainless steel. It has a slide-lock mechanism with an ambidextrous thumb disc, and its handle scales are made from lightweight Micarta, known for its excellent grip. It’s also available in an XL size, as well as one with a damascus blade.

A good knife can be a useful self-defense tool. But if you really want to ward off enemies, adding fire to the equation couldn’t hurt. Actually, getting stabbed by a flaming knife would hurt a lot. Integza shows how he made a knife that shoots flames from tiny holes in a porous metal blade. He theorizes that the tech could be used to improve jet engine efficiency.

SOG’s keychain-sized knife is perfect for everyday needs, like cutting twine, opening boxes, or slicing packing tape. It measures just 3.5″ long when closed and has a built-in bottle opener and a keyring latch for easy addition and removal of keys. Made from long-lasting 5CR13MOV stainless steel.

This compact utility knife makes quick work of boxes, ropes, and other everyday cutting tasks. Rather than a complicated folding mechanism, its replaceable blade mounts securely into a sturdy metal frame and is protected by a slide-off cover. It has a large lanyard/carabiner hole for carrying, and comes in sandblasted titanium or anodized aluminum.

This blacksmithing video from Knives Project starts with the satisfying process of ripping apart a molten-hot ball bearing to steal its outer ring. Then, he proceeds to forge and hammer the piece into a flat bar and grind it into a very large blade. The finished piece is somewhere between the size of a bowie knife and a machete.

A beautiful modern pocket knife from Craighill and design studio Chen Chen & Kai Williams. The Sidewinder’s unique folding mechanism features a duo of wavy handle sections which move in concert to reveal its blade. Its design was inspired by a parallel ruler that Kai played with when he was a kid, combined with the way a snake moves through sand.