
Vosteed’s Beautiful Art Deco-Inspired EDC Knife Has One of My Favorite Locks
Along with being gorgeous and well-built, it's one of the most affordable full-sized cutting tools with this locking mechanism.
Along with being gorgeous and well-built, it's one of the most affordable full-sized cutting tools with this locking mechanism.
By Sean Tirman
True to form, the latest iteration of The James Brand’s Barnes arrives with premium ingredients, eye-popping looks and limited quantity.
After decades, this legendary folding blade is faster than ever.
By Sean Tirman
In this unique reinterpretation, the Drop Bear's blade is swapped out, and a couple of useful everyday carry tools are added.
By Sean Tirman
Your pocket knife's primary safety feature is its lock — learn how the most common types function (and much more) here.
By Sean Tirman
Knafs turned to crowdfunding to create the ultimate "first knife." It's an exceptionally solid design at an unbelievable price point.
By Sean Tirman
Kansept's aptly named Caveman series overdelivers on raw cutting power — not to mention funky handle variety.
The styling is unmistakably Japanese, but the construction — including its button-actuated compression lock — is decidedly contemporary.
By Sean Tirman
The Triptych also happens to be pretty dang sleek, handy and affordable too.
The original Mbombo sold out fast. With premium materials and a blacked-out look, this new edition probably will too.
The only thing cooler than the look of a tanto blade is the history. We dive into all the details of this impressive and divisive blade.
By Tanner Bowden and Hayley Helms
This exclusive Michele Pensato design shares numerous elements with the legendary Sebenza to brilliant effect.
By Sean Tirman
Is the combo of handles and timing on these Mini Bugouts mere coincidence, or is something deeper going on?
Boasting respectable materials in a teensy-tiny package, this surprisingly quick keychain folder is a crowd pleaser.
By Sean Tirman
The new LCK + Liner Lock swaps some materials to duck well under $100 but retains the original's stunningly streamlined form and function.
Tenable’s colorful Kryo boasts a robust blade, crossbar lock, multiple deployment methods and more.
Practically synonymous with the multi-tool category, Leatherman's catalog is as robust as it is varied. These tools are the best of them.
By Sean Tirman
Hakkapella Damasteel is real. But it ain't cheap.
Breaking down a box? Set your pricey pocket knife aside and pick up one of these sharp, no-nonsense alternatives.
By Hayley Helms and Jack Seemer
Does a survival knife's blade need to be fixed?