Knives

Razor plus chisel equals this nearly-custom ‘Razel,’ a top-tier blade that’s hard to find but worth the hunt.

The Techno is a perfect rendition of the “little big knife” design philosophy.

Fallkniven U2 is a mid-size blade from a Swedish knife maker, but with Japanese roots.

A clamp system lets you mount the head onto any found stick, requiring a hiker to only bring along the head.

Don’t let its looks fool you. The Spyderco Zulu may seem weird, but it’s one heck of a functional tool.

Pinnacle of production or excessive consumption? The ‘Sebenza’ is a famous and controversial knife among gear geeks.

If I had to pick ‘one knife to rule them all,’ the Spyderco Para Military 2 would be right at the top of the heap.

At $350, it isn’t cheap, but the Triple Aught Design Dauntless MK. 4 is the new kid among an upper echelon of old pros.

The Kniper is a multi-tool knife that includes a saw, fork, prybar, wrench, bottle opener, and, get this, a pipe for smoking.