Knife Buying Guides and Expert Advice
Foldable Kitchen Knives: Portable Food Prep Tools That Actually Work
If you've ever had to make a meal away from home, you probably know just how incredibly dull most people keep their kitchen knives. So why not carry something in your pocket that can pull kitchen duty? A new class of folding knives have answered the call, and these are the very best in 2025.
Debunking Surgical Steel: Why It's Bad For Pocket Knives (And Where It Actually Works)
If you’ve spent enough time around knives, you’ve probably heard "surgical steel" touted as a signature feature of a high-quality knife. But is there truth to this? Or is it just another line tossed around at flea markets and knife counters? We’re here to set the record straight.
Kershaw's Late Year Knife Lineup Should Make Their Competition Pay Attention
The knife world gets loud when Kershaw drops a fresh lineup, and for late 2025, the buzz is bigger than ever. This collection mixes premium USA-built blades with clever updates to fan favorites, plus several rock-solid budget models for hard use in the real world.
The Future of American Knife Steel: Updates on Crucible Bankruptcy, MagnaCut, 15V Spydercos
The knife world has been buzzing with concern and rumors ever since Crucible Industries declared bankruptcy. With all this uncertainty, we want to set the record straight and help everyone understand what comes next for premium knife steels and the knives we use every day.
Blade Shapes: The Ultimate Guide To Knife Blade Styles
Choosing the right blade shape is one of the most important decisions you can make when picking a knife, because it helps determine how it will actually cut. Each blade shape represents a different set of compromises, making it better at some tasks than others.
Which Brand Makes the Best Big Survival Knife?
Few tools inspire as much loyalty (or heated debate) as the big survival knife. Arguably, it’s the number one blade you want on your hip when the woods get weird or the chores get heavy. Today, we’re putting the biggest of the big knife brands under a microscope: Becker, ESEE, and TOPS.
Why Do Tantos Look Like That? The Real Point of Tanto Knives and Why We Still Love Them
Tanto blades get plenty of attention, and for good reason. They aren’t subtle about their pedigree. With their angular profiles and visually aggressive lines, these knives have earned reputations for strength and stubbornness—especially at the tip. So, why are they like that?
These $150 (or less) MagnaCut Pocket Knives Have ENDED the “Best Knife Steel” Debate
What is the best knife steel? One material keeps coming up in conversations with both knife makers and everyday users. MagnaCut stands out for its balance of edge performance, surprising toughness, and high stain resistance. The finest part? You don’t have to pay a fortune to get high-performing MagnaCut knives!
Weird or Worth It? Best Neck Knives of 2025
What is a neck knife? Offering strength and utility in a compact package, neck knives are designed to be carried around the neck on a chain or cord for fast and reliable access. If you’ve never carried a neck knife before, here are some good reasons you might want to consider it.
Best Camp Knives
While sharing some overlap with survival knives, hunting knives, even bushcraft and hiking knives, the Camp Knife is something else. Something that appeals to the self-reliant, and indeed to our inner child that just loves the feeling you get when picking up a large blade! Pack your tent and lace up your boots, because these are the are the best camp knife options available in 2025:
What Is MagnaCut Steel? A Comprehensive Guide to This Game-Changing Knife Steel
CPM-MagnaCut is a new stainless steel that has been making waves in the knife community. Invented by Dr. Larrin Thomas, it is designed to be a high-performance blade steel that combines excellent toughness, wear resistance, and corrosion resistance to levels that have never been achieved in a single steel before.
Folding Knife Lock Types: Understanding the Best Pocket Knife Locks
Having trouble deciding which locking mechanism is best for you? This primer of some of the most popular locks on the market should help.