Knives

Knife Blades: Common Steels Explained

We looked at common steels used by popular knife brands to help you select the right material for your blade.

Written by Anthony Sculimbrene & Sean McCoy April 11, 2024

The GiantMouse ACE Jagt Hunting Knife Makes a Damn Fine EDC

Made with hunters in mind, the GiantMouse ACE Jagt might actually be the EDC you didn’t know you needed.

Written by Nick LeFort April 10, 2024

4 Ways to Open, ‘Double-Safe’ Magnet Lock: Vosteed Ankylo Review

‘Steroid’ steel, aluminum, button lock, a magnet, and four ways to deploy — there’s a lot to love about the Vosteed Ankylo folding knife.

Written by Nick LeFort April 10, 2024

The Best Knife Sharpeners of 2024

We put our nose to the grindstone to round up the best knife sharpeners for making every edge you own a keen one.

Written by Ian Graber-Stiehl April 08, 2024

The Bentley of Sharp Objects: WE Knife Co. OAO Review

A knife so classy, you won’t know whether to use it or marry it.

Written by Nick LeFort March 29, 2024

The Best Tactical Knives of 2024

Known by many names, a tactical knife generally refers to a hardworking, do-all blade. Here, we review the best folding and fixed-blade knives for every…

Written by Nick LeFort and Anthony Sculimbrene March 28, 2024

One Blade, Dozens of Uses: SOG Tellus FX Review

Slice, chop, hammer, pry, dig, baton — the $60 SOG Tellus FX does it all.

Written by Nick LeFort March 25, 2024

Move Over MagnaCut: Old-School ‘Steroid Steel’ Makes the GiantMouse Biblio XL a Knockout

With MagnaCut stealing the show in 2023, GiantMouse brings back one of my favorite steels, Elmax, for the Biblio XL.

Written by Nick LeFort March 18, 2024

The Best Survival Knives of 2024

GearJunkie knows a thing or two about knives. We’ve sorted through dozens of blades to bring you the best survival knives of 2024.

Written by Josh Wussow and Nick LeFort March 08, 2024

If Apple Made Knives: Kaviso Mini Keen Review

Simple and clean, the Kaviso Mini Keen Review is a fine pocketknife for EDC use at a reasonable price.

Written by Anthony Sculimbrene March 06, 2024

Unbeatable EDC Knife Value: CRKT Padawan Review

Very rarely do I let the engineering side of my professional life take over when I test a knife. But with CRKT’s latest frame lock…

Written by Nick LeFort February 21, 2024

From Kitchen Prep to Jungle Survival Training: ESEE Sencillo Fixed Blade Review

Join the ESEE Sencillo Knife on a journey from the jungles of Peru, to the American South, to blustery Northeast woodlands — and see how…

Written by Reuben Bolieu February 19, 2024

‘Meeting My Hero’: GearJunkie Editor Builds Custom Knife for Thom Pollard

No matter how bad it gets, everything is bound to change. We took a classic reminder from Nat Geo explorer Thom Pollard, and let it…

Written by Chris Carter February 16, 2024

Legendary Knife Designer Hits (Another) Home Run: Ritter RSK Mk1-G2 Review

Doug Ritter helped create one of the most iconic outdoor folding knives of all time — and now he’s done it again.

Written by Nick LeFort February 12, 2024

Knives of SHOT 2024: New Blades and Hot Handles

SHOT Show 2024 is over, and the bigger brands showed off a bunch of knives. Here are 10 SHOT Show knives worth looking at.

Written by Anthony Sculimbrene February 09, 2024

Classic Steel Finds Perfect Match in Modern Design: Arcform Slimfoot Automatic Knife Review

So long as it’s legal in your state, the Arcform Slimfoot Auto marks the epitome of modern knife design.

Written by Nick LeFort February 05, 2024

The Best Multitools of 2024

We tested the best multitools of 2024 with options for every use case and budget. Top picks include Leatherman, Gerber, and more!

Written by Josh Wussow and Nick LeFort February 01, 2024

GOAT Multi-Tool Review: A Capable, Customizable Winner — With a Few Caveats

The world’s first fully customizable multitool offers progressive engineering and unparalleled flexibility — but with a few growing pains.

Written by Ian Graber-Stiehl January 29, 2024

The CIVIVI Sendy Review: A Lightning-Fast Reminder to Slow the F*** Down

The CIVIVI Sendy marries grandpa’s pocket knife with a grown-up Boy Scout tool. And it’s nostalgically wonderful.

Written by Nick LeFort January 17, 2024

The Knife You Already Loved, Only Better: Knafs Lander 2 Review

Who says sequels are crap? The Lander 2 improves on the original without straying far from the source material.

Written by Nick LeFort January 04, 2024

The Best Knives for Hiking & Backpacking of 2024

Hikers want a light, reliable, versatile pocket knife on the trail. These nine knives will keep hikers happy mile after mile.

Written by Nick LeFort and Anthony Sculimbrene January 02, 2024

No Two Are the Same: CARVED ‘Live Edge’ EDC Knife Review

With knives in the EDC category, they all tend to blend together. At least in terms of looks. Not this one.

Written by Mary Murphy January 02, 2024

The Best Bushcraft Knives of 2024

Whether splitting logs or whittling by the fire, we’ve found the best bushcraft knives for every budget and use.

Written by Josh Wussow and Nick LeFort December 26, 2023

Bushcraft-Ready Folding Knife From the Land of Trolls: Helle Bleja Review

If you don’t think a folding knife can make for a great bushcraft blade, then you haven’t met the Helle Bleja.

Written by Nick LeFort December 26, 2023

The Best Pocket Knives of 2024

We reviewed the best pocket knives of 2024 with options for every budget. Top picks include Spyderco, Benchmade, and more.

Written by Nick LeFort and Josh Wussow December 15, 2023

The 6 Best Knives to Keep in Your Car’s Glove Box

Having one of these best everyday-carry pocket knives in your glove box will help make every day an adventure.

Written by Sean McCoy December 15, 2023

Titanium, MagnaCut, and Carbon Fiber, Oh My! Zero Tolerance ZT0545 Pocket Knife Review

Zero Tolerance combines a trio of premium materials into the ZT0545, a contender for the best pocket knife on the market.

Written by Anthony Sculimbrene December 14, 2023

Everyday Aggressor: Vosteed RSKAOS Pocket Knife Review

Vosteed partners with RS Knifeworks on a mean-looking everyday carry option: the compound-grind RSKAOS wharncliffe pocket knife.

Written by Anthony Sculimbrene December 14, 2023

CRKT MinimalX Review: Brute Force Blade Does What Others Can’t

An anomaly of the knife world that doesn’t fit into a specific category, the CRKT MinimalX will pleasantly surprise with its daily utility.

Written by Nick LeFort December 07, 2023

What’s the ‘Big Idea’? Ti Knife Review

Big I Designs is one of a slew of companies that have sprung up in the last decade that deal in what can only be…

Written by Anthony Sculimbrene December 06, 2023

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