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Curated picks across every category: EDC, fixed blade, tactical, survival, budget, and beyond. Ranked and reviewed by people who carry knives every day, with real product links so you can buy with confidence.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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:
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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.
These Ultralight EDC Pocket Knives Are State-of-the-Art
Updated for 2025, our guide to ultralight knives is your essential guide to min-maxing your EDC. Beefy overbuilt folders have their place, but sometimes you just want something that you can slip in your pocket and never notice it is there. The easier something is to carry, the more likely you will actually have it with you when you need to cut something, and thanks to modern manufacturing you can still get a lot of capability without a lot of weight.
Best Switchblades & Automatic Knives (Updated for 2026)
As more and more states have changed their laws in recent years, automatic knives (aka switchblades) have seen a surge in popularity. As a result, more and more manufacturers are jumping into the market, so now is a perfect time to examine the options for those looking to jump into the waters of automatic knife ownership.
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:
Best Bushcraft Knives
Bushcraft is the perfect activity to quiet the mind in troubled times. With a focus on knife skills and the outdoors, it makes the perfect excuse to get outside and enjoy some nature. With the right knife you’ll be whittling spoons, making snares, and starting campfires in no time, and we’ve got plenty of options for beginners and more advanced users alike.