Articles by Howard Korn
The Very Best Pocket Knives of 2025
Thousands of new knives crossed our desks in 2025, and we spent the year handling, carrying, and talking through what actually stood out. By the end, we ended up with a group of standouts that hit different notes – overbuilt hard-users, refined minimalist carries, serious budget surprises, and a few designs that felt like real statements from their brands. In no particular order, these are the folders we kept coming back to, for personal excitement and for what they signal about where the industry is going.
Bestselling New Knives of the Year (Top 10 Ranked by Real Sales Data)
When people talk about “the best knives,” most lists lean on hype, opinions, or sponsor deals. This one is different. Every knife here earned its spot because people actually bought it, carried it, and kept it. We pulled a full year of real sales data from KnifeCenter to create this ranking of the bestselling new knives of 2025.
The Ultimate Knife & EDC Gift Guide: Top Picks for 2025
If you have a knife nut on your list, or you are that knife nut, the hardest part of holiday shopping is not whether to give a knife, it is which one to choose. There are thousands of models out there, and it is easy to get lost in specs and steel types. This 2025 knife gift guide breaks that decision down by budget so you can move from “overwhelmed” to “ordered” in a few minutes.
Up-And-Coming Knife Brands to Watch in 2025 (With Standout Picks)
New brands are pushing fresh ideas into our pockets, and some of them are already punching well above their weight. If you love proven names like Spyderco, WE, and ZT but want to explore smaller makers with real momentum, this guide highlights the emerging companies worth our attention right now.
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.
Buy It For Life: Replace Your Box Cutter With a Fixed Blade Utility Knife for Everyday Carry
Upgrading your everyday carry from the old utility knife routine isn’t just a style choice, it can be the difference between a tool that feels like an afterthought and one that actually makes your day easier. Fixed blade utility knives are rising in popularity for good reason.
10 Cheap Knives Everyone Should Own: Essential Blades That Won’t Break the Bank
While premium knives can get expensive, many affordable models deliver strong performance, impressive durability, and surprising quality. We’re here to show that “budget” doesn’t mean you have to settle for less. There’s a wide range of dependable knives out there for every type of user and every budget.
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.
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?