Knives

Why the Best Knife of 2018 Isn’t What You’d Expect

This was a banner year for production knives. We could have easily chosen any of five knives as the best knife of 2018. But the…

Written by Anthony Sculimbrene December 14, 2018

Butter Knife vs. Credit Card: GearJunkie Goes Sharpening

The WorkSharp Ken Onion Edition Knife and Tool Sharpener makes dull edges sharp quickly. We decided to have a little fun with it.

Written by Sean McCoy December 12, 2018

Price Cuts: Top Knife Deals for Holiday Shoppers

BladeHQ slashed prices on some great blades heading into the Thanksgiving weekend. Take a look!

Written by Adam Ruggiero November 23, 2018

Knife Fight: Torture Testing the Best Cheap Fixed Blades

Which sub-$20 fixed-blade knife will take a licking and keep on sticking?

Written by Josh Wussow November 20, 2018

Watch: Circular Saw Blade Crafted Into Meat Cleaver

A YouTuber turns an old woodworking circular saw blade into a meat cleaver. The process is mesmerizing, and the knife looks functional!

Written by GJ Staff November 20, 2018

Bedazzle Your Blade: Leatherman Launches ‘Wave’ Customizer

Fully customize your classic Leatherman multitool with etched text, patterns, or even your own images.

Written by Adam Ruggiero November 01, 2018

Swiss Army ‘Hunter Pro Alox’ Review: Big Folding Knife, Modern Aesthetic

Victorinox Swiss Army’s latest release decorates a hunting knife in silver-colored Alox scales. The Hunter Pro Alox has the makings of an outdoorsy knife with…

Written by Nate Mitka October 30, 2018

The 5 Best Pocket Knives for EDC

This is the year of the everyday carry knife, a blade that needs to perform well, withstand daily use, and fit in your pocket. After…

Written by Anthony Sculimbrene October 26, 2018

112 Ranger: One of Buck’s Most Popular Knives Just Got New Siblings

The Buck 112 Ranger folding knife is an icon of the American woods. Available this month, it now introduces new models that give consumers lighter-weight…

Written by Sean McCoy October 09, 2018

Buy It for Life: Iconic Gear That Hasn’t Changed

Sometimes a piece of gear comes along that’s so good, messing with it will only make it worse.

Written by Aaron Bible September 18, 2018

Buck Rival II Review: A Great Folding Knife on a Budget

Looking for a good folding knife on a budget? Look no farther than the Buck Rival II.

Written by Anthony Sculimbrene September 04, 2018

My Favorite Knife Right Now? The ESEE Camp-Lore JG3

My search for the perfect small fixed blade continues with the ESEE Camp-Lore JG3, a compact, high-carbon design sporting bushcraft credentials and an American pedigree.

Written by Josh Wussow August 03, 2018

Practical Tactical: CRKT SiWi Knife Review

Meet the CRKT SiWi, a tactical fixed blade designed in collaboration with a military veteran. And while it has tactical roots, the SiWi offers versatility for…

Written by Josh Wussow August 02, 2018

‘Made of Mettle’: The History of Leatherman

Before Leatherman, the idea of a ‘pocket survival tool’ with folding pliers was a fantasy. ‘Made of Mettle’ shows us how it became a reality…

Written by GJ Staff July 17, 2018

Time-Lapse Knifemaking Is So Hypnotic

From raw steel to finished blade, knife crafting is an art form. And at several times the normal speed, it’s downright mesmerizing.

Written by GJ Staff July 02, 2018

Better ‘Suspension’: Gerber Updates Classic Multitool

The Truss and Suspension add functions while reducing weight from Gerber’s ‘best-selling’ predecessor.

Written by Adam Ruggiero June 15, 2018

Fresh Cut: Inside ‘Naked and Afraid’ Survivalist’s Knifemaking Book

Primitive survival expert Laura Zerra got her 82 days of fame on the reality TV show “Naked and Afraid.” Now she’s releasing a book about…

Written by Julie Kailus June 15, 2018

Tiny Blade Craft: Watch Hex Bolt Become a Beautiful Knife

With a tiny sketch of the Legionnaire Bowie from the movie “Expendables 2,” Duke walks us through, step by meticulous step, as he transforms a…

Written by GJ Staff June 14, 2018

Classiest Cuts: 2018 Blade Show Winners

The annual Blade Show presents the biggest names and most discerning hands in the world of knives. We’re breaking down the 2018 Knife of the…

Written by Anthony Sculimbrene June 13, 2018

Review: Spear-Tipped ESEE Camp-Lore PR4 Is Pure Purpose

The ESEE Camp-Lore PR4 is a highly functional fixed-blade knife that simply gets the job done. We chopped, sliced, and scraped it in the field…

Written by Josh Wussow May 25, 2018

Big Knives on a Budget: 3 ‘Choppers’ Tested

We put three big, burly knives to a head-to-head test to find out which was the best chopping value. Kershaw, Steel Will, and Schrade head…

Written by Josh Wussow April 30, 2018

Do More With Less? Meet Combar, the 5-in-1 Multitool

A multitool on steroids, the new Combar is a heavy-duty super-tool complete with axe, spade, hammer, knife, and folding saw.

Written by Mallory Paige April 13, 2018

Best Folding Knives Under $50

Not too pricy, not too cheap, the $50 mark has largely been abandoned in the folding knife market. But we’ve got three you should look…

Written by Anthony Sculimbrene April 13, 2018

Spyderco H1 Fish Hunter Knife Review: A Saltwater Solution

The Spyderco H1 Fish Hunter knife is built specifically for adventurous free diving and spearfishing in saltwater. We took it to southern Baja on a spearfishing…

Written by Morgan Mason April 12, 2018

Carbon-Handled ‘Sebenza 21’ Knife Is a Razor-Sharp Gem

Chris Reeve’s small Sebenza 21 Insingo in carbon fiber is the best custom knife you can buy without selling your Subie. Find out why in…

Written by Anthony Sculimbrene March 30, 2018

Canadians Petition to Ease Sweeping Knife Restrictions

Canadian residents and Members of Parliament are backing a petition to repeal the country’s ban on many popular folding knives.

Written by Adam Ruggiero March 22, 2018

Hiker’s Dream Knife: Benchmade Bugout Review

The Benchmade Bugout is a useful, versatile folding knife that weighs less than two ounces. We put this ultralight folding knife to the test for…

Written by Josh Wussow February 27, 2018

USA-Made Kershaw Knockout Cuts Above Its Weight Class

The Kershaw Knockout is an assisted-opening, USA-made pocket knife that weighs less than expected for its size. A knife junkie put the Kershaw Knockout to…

Written by Josh Wussow February 14, 2018