Awesome Knives

Designed by Jeff Park, CRKT’s low-profile liner-lock pocket knife features a bead-blasted aluminum handle inspired by the shape of a dog bone, and a straight-back 3.5″ steel blade. Note that the prototype in the video is missing the two-toned scales of the production version.

You know what makes metal tools and accessories look even cooler? Giving them a stonewashed finish. Everyday Carry’s The Loadout put together this perfect collection of four pocket-friendly products, including a folding knife, titanium wallet, compact flashlight, and a titanium pen, all with an appealing weathered look.

EDCfans’ stainless steel keychain tool combines a retractable box cutter/utility knife with a bottle opener, multi-wrench, slotted and Phillips screwdrivers, a carbide glass breaker, and an imperial/metric mini-ruler. It takes standard utility blades and comes with a detachable skull design belt/pocket clip.

Designed by Terry Lee Renner for CRKT, the Deviation has a great hyper-modern look, with a blue and silver stainless steel handle. Its modified tanto blade has a two-tone mirrored / matte finish. It has a liner lock mechanism, and a ball-bearing pivot for quick opening. Measures 7.6″ overall, with a 3.1″ blade.

Metalworker Koss shows off a bold knife design with an angular profile, a thick blade, and a built-in knuckle guard. Rather than forging the blade, he started with a thick plate of high-carbon steel that he shaped using power tools and files. He crafted the handle scales from white G10, a strong fiberglass and epoxy composite.

Leatherman’s compact Style CS is perfect for everyday carry, putting eight useful functions on your keychain. It has a skeletonized frame like its big brother Skeletool and includes a straight-edged knife, spring-action scissors, flat and Phillips screwdrivers, tweezers, a nail file, and a bottle opener/carabiner clip.

A tactical knife is your best choice when you need a knife you can count on, no matter what. These specialty tools came out of military and law enforcement uses but are now popular choices for hunting, camping, and survival tasks. Everyday Carry picked their top six tactical knives based on cost, durability, size, and overall capability.

This handmade kiridashi knife from Kovcheg Art has a chiseled edge and sharp point and two finger holes for a solid grip. It’s offered in either n690 or premium Niolox stainless steel and has a lanyard hole at its back end. A basic leather sheath is also included.

Victorinox’s hefty survival and emergency rescue knife packs in 15 tools, including a serrated locking blade, window breaker, Philips screwdriver, wire stripper, seat belt cutter, disc saw, and more. It’s available in black or fluorescent yellow. Comes with a nylon belt pouch.

Do you collect pocket knives? Keep them organized and easily accessible in this clamshell organizer case. It holds up to 64 knives in its four storage flaps, each lined with numerous elastic straps. You can also use it to store other kinds of pocket tools.

This pocket-sized tool from Big Idea Design combines a one-handed utility knife with several useful functions. Despite its minimal looks, it works as a flat-head screwdriver, pry bar, scraper, 1/4″ hex driver, a universal Metric/Imperial wrench, and more. It’s made from titanium with a rugged, stonewashed finish.

Yoshiharu Hamono’s Penato Knife gets its name from its carbon steel blade’s pennant-like shape. It comes with a brass body and sheath, so you’ll be happy to leave it on your desk or shelf even when you’re not using it.

SOG’s small, fixed-blade knife is perfect for carrying on your belt, boot, or around your neck. It has a 2.3″ satin-polished sheepsfoot blade, while its single-piece steel body has finger holes and a grip notch. Includes a snap-fit hard sheath and ball-chain lanyard. Excellent for cutting rope, opening boxes, and other everyday tasks.

Marlboro & Kane’s tiny utility knife makes a great addition to any keychain. Its forever-sharp blade is made from tungsten and screws securely into its pill-shaped case with a self-tightening silicone seal. It’s sharp enough to slice cleanly through card stock and can also be used for scoring tough materials. Available in a titanium, copper, or brass case.

Italian knifemaker Maserin’s pocket tool is substantial and versatile. It starts off with a 2.6″ stainless steel knife blade, and adds to that a tool blade with a can opener, bottle opener, screwdriver, wrenches and more. It’s all set into a handsome body with sturdy G-10 handle scales. Available in black/black, black/silver, blue, or orange.

This pocket-sized knife is extraordinarily sharp and great for opening packages, cutting string, and other light-duty tasks. It measures just 2.46″ long and has a finger ring for holding it securely in your hand. Each one is made from 8CR13MOV stainless steel and comes with a colorful card sheath to protect its blade.