Articles by Seth Vietti
The Best Knife From Every Brand
In this guide, we've picked one knife that best represents each of the biggest names in production knives, plus two runners-up that come close. Our selections may surprise you: these aren't the newest or most expensive models. Instead, they're the designs we'd point you toward if you want to experience what each brand does best.
Blade Show 2026 Award Winners and Highlights
Blade Show 2026 brought the knife world back to Atlanta for another huge weekend for the knife industry. The biggest headlines from the event come from the annual BLADE Show Awards, where judges pick best-in-show across many categories. Read on for our full breakdown, followed by pictures and commentary on the most talked-about knives from the show.
Kershaw Leek Buying Guide (Plus Top Alternatives Updated for 2026)
The Kershaw Leek has been a mainstay in the pockets of knife lovers and everyday users for over 20 years. Introduced in 2000 and designed by Ken Onion, it quickly became one of the most recognizable and trusted EDC (Everyday Carry) knives on the market. But after all this time, is it still the best at what it does, or have other knives finally caught up?
Best Knife Steel: A Comprehensive Guide [Updated 2026]
This guide will help you understand the differences between different blade steels so you can choose the right one. Cheaper steels can be the right choice for certain applications, offering forgiving toughness and stainlessness while also being easy to maintain, while more expensive and exotic steels can offer better edge retention, toughness, and/or corrosion resistance for your money.
How To Choose The Right Knife: An Ultimate Guide
To find the right knife, think about the tasks you intend to use it for. Knives can serve various purposes—slicing, chopping, or carving, for example—and knives that excel at some tasks can struggle with others, so it’s important to choose the right tool for the job. Once you know what you want your knife to do well, you’re well on your way to finding the right knife for you.
Best Microtech Knives [Updated for 2026]
Microtech makes some of the finest and most famous tactical knives in the world. Their engineering, craftsmanship, and innovation have catapulted the brand from founder Anthony Marfione’s garage into one of the most successful knife brands in the world. These are the best Microtech Knives you can get your hands on today!
Best Beginner Knives: The Only 3 Knives You Really Need [Updated for 2026]
How many knives do we actually need? And how much do you actually need to spend to cover day-to-day tasks, outdoor adventures, and the fun of learning a new hobby? Whether you're new to EDC, knife collecting, or just looking to simplify, we think three knives can cover almost everything for most people.
Can You Actually Find a Good Pocket Knife for $25?
Are there any pocket knives worth buying under $25? To find out, we went hands-on with the most promising folding knives at or under the $25 ceiling, sidestepping mall-ninja fantasies and swap meet mysteries. The pickings get lean at this level, but even our seasoned knife snobs found knives worth your lunch money.
Spyderco Review: Paramilitary 2, Para 3, Military Compared
It's a family feud! Squaring off today are a trio of Spyderco’s most iconic knives: the Paramilitary 2, its younger brother the Para 3, and the oldest and largest member of the family, the original Spyderco Military. All three knives are outstanding expressions of Spyderco’s design philosophy, but are they worth putting in your pocket?
The Best $50 Pocket Knives to Buy Now [Updated 2026]
Think a cheap knife can’t be a good knife? Throw that idea out. A lot of us have grumbled about rising costs in the knife world, but honestly, the real story is how many more quality options you get for less cash. Today’s low-cost folders can compete with gear that used to cost triple the price. Premium-feeling opening actions, durable steels, and thoughtful ergonomics are now the bare minimum at this tier.
Ultimate EDC Knife Showdown: Benchmade Bugout vs. Hogue Deka
The Benchmade Bugout and the Hogue Deka are two of the best everyday carry knives on the market today. They’re so good, in fact, that they’ve reset our expectations for ultralight folding knives across the board. They have a lot in common — thin, light, and made in the USA — but they’re not interchangeable. Depending on your wants and needs, you may prefer one over the other.
Best Multi-Tool Knives With Screwdrivers
Updated for 2025, our list of the best pocketknives with screwdrivers has come a long way! This frequently requested (and extremely useful) feature can be hard to find on a truly pocket-sized tool, so we’ve put together the best options on the market today: