Knives & Multi-Tools

The Best TSA-Approved Pocket Knives & EDC

The most useful tool for travel is the one that doesn't get confiscated at security.

By Hayley Helms
The Best New Knives & EDC of 2023 (So Far)

Keep tabs on the latest releases with this regularly updated tally.

By Steve Mazzucchi and Sean Tirman
The James Brand's Super-Steel Knife is Restocked
And it comes with a super-steel blade made specifically for EDC, to …
By Hayley Helms
The CRKT Pilar III Is the Perfect Pocket Knife
I hadn't carried a pocket knife in years. Now, thanks to CRKT's Pila…
By Hayley Helms
I Lost Interest in Other Knives After I Found This
WESN's Henry is not feature-rich, made of the most premium materials…
By Hayley Helms
Oct 22, 2023
WESN's Kickstarter-Crushing Microblade Knife Gets a 2nd Redesign — and It's Better Than Ever

The best-selling keychain cutter keeps its svelte size and materials but gets some crowd-sourced premium upgrades.

By Sean Tirman
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Oct 21, 2023
The Latest James Brand and Timex Collab Is Refreshingly Retro

The new Ironman Collection combines performance materials and '80s styling — and it's a combo you won't want to miss.

By Hayley Helms
Oct 19, 2023
The Best Pocket Knives of 2023

A decent pocket knife can be practical, but a great one will be indispensable.

By Tanner Bowden, Sean Tirman and Hayley Helms
Oct 17, 2023
The Most Ambitious Multi-Tool Leatherman Has Ever Produced Is Now Available

We get hands on with the brand-new ARC, which features 20 tools, a new CPM-MagnaCut knife blade and the latest FREE technology.

By Hayley Helms
Oct 15, 2023
The Best Small Pocket Knives for Your EDC Kit

These tiny tools prove that sometimes, less is more.

By Hayley Helms
Oct 12, 2023
The Best Knife Sharpeners to Give Your Blades a Razor's Edge

A deep, hands-on dive into the different types of sharpeners, their benefits and drawbacks, and much more.

By Sean Tirman
Oct 9, 2023
Everything You Need to Know About Knife Steel

Of all the components that make a knife, its steel is the most important.

By Tanner Bowden
Oct 4, 2023
28 Terms Every Knife-Lover Should Know

If you want to fully appreciate knives — and sound like an expert — commit this terminology to memory.

By Tanner Bowden
Oct 1, 2023
Why Is Opinel's No. 8 One of the Most Popular Knives Around?

We take a deeper look at one of the most beloved, enduring knives on the market today. And yes — it costs less than 20 bucks.

By Hayley Helms
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Sep 30, 2023
The James Brand Spent Years Designing Its Newest Knife

Classic style, made-in-USA manufacturing and a brand-new design feature for TJB come together in the Wells.

By Hayley Helms
Sep 29, 2023
I Stopped Carrying Other Knives Because This One Is So Good

I really can’t get enough of WESN's Allman EDC blade.

By Sean Tirman
Sep 28, 2023
What Do the Random Characters on Your Pocket Knife Blade Mean?
Open your pocket knife. On one side of the blade, close to the handle, there are likely numbers and letters. They signify more than you…
By Tanner Bowden
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Sep 22, 2023
That Little Hole in Your Swiss Army Knife Has a Surprising Use

It could save your behind in the backcountry — or at least help you keep your pants up.

By Steve Mazzucchi
Sep 18, 2023
Want an Amazing Pocket Knife No Else Has? Here's How to Get One

Benchmade recently added a very popular silhouette to its customization tool — here’s how to build one yourself.

By Hayley Helms
Sep 13, 2023
Deep Cut: Behind the Scenes with a Knife-Making Genius

Nobody crafts knives quite like Quintin Middleton. Probably because his story is one of a kind.

By Stinson Carter