Opinel Knife Reclaims Century-Old Submerged Wood
100-year-old wood reclaimed from a Maine lake forms the handle of this knife from L.L Bean and Opinel.
Noob Survival Test With The Leatherman Signal
A mile from my van and with limited cell service, I confronted the essentials of life and ‘survived’ for four whole hours.
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The Macabre Beauty Of Iceland’s Signature Knives
Whale teeth, sheep horns, horse hooves, and petrified trees are some of the ‘special ingredients’ that make these knives the stuff of legend.
Best Knives From SHOT Show 2017
SHOT show wrapped up last week and hundreds of 2017 knives were unveiled. Great design and innovation abound. Here is some of the new gear we are excited to see in 2017.
Iconic Buck ‘110’ Now Auto-Opening
The 110 model has been built by Buck since 1964. Now, it’s being reissued as an automatic opener.
5-Year Test: Leatherman ‘Style CS’ Doesn’t Fail
Carrying the Leatherman Style CS everywhere for five years, including on two trans-national trails, the only problem I experienced was solved by a drop of oil.
SOG Belt Buckle Hides Blade, Fold-Open Multitool
SOG’s latest multi-tools come in some wild new forms, from ‘baton’ to belt buckle.
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Trend: Hatchet-Throwing Leagues On The Rise
Move over dart league, hatchet throwing is a next big thing.
An Unlikely Knife: Tiny ‘Morakniv Eldris’
Morakniv recently created a fixed blade knife so small that you may mistake it for an April fool’s joke. But it packs a ton of performance into a tiny package.
Kwaiken: EDC Gem From German Giant
This unique blade puts the German giant Boker on the North American map.
Best All-Around Blade? Fallkniven F1z Review
Are you in the market for a knife that’s light on the pocketbook but heavy on utility? The Fallkniven F1z could be your ideal everyday carry.
Tim Leatherman, Mr. Multi-Tool Himself, Gives A Factory Tour
Tim Leatherman, the inventor of the multi-tool, gave us a first-hand look at how his products are Made In The USA.
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Folding Knife Deployment: Flip, Nick, Or ‘Wave’
When buying a folding knife, the deployment method is as important as other, flashier factors.
First Look: Iconic Opinel Knife Gets Survival Upgrade
A classic French brand pivots this month with a survival knife design. We took it into the woods for a first test.
Forge To Fine Art: Blacksmith Aaron Cergol
Aaron Cergol crafts axes, hammers, and knives on a restored forge. In this original video, GearJunkie travels to Milwaukee where a young master blacksmith creates works of art from hot steel.
Flagship Folding Knife: Benchmade 555-1 Review
The Benchmade 555-1 is one of the best production knives out there and, while pricy, a great value for high-end steel, handles, and design.
Which Tool Should I Choose To Cut Wood?
Building a campfire? We review the pros and cons of the best wood cutting tools out there: hatchets, axes, handsaws, knives, and more.
Artisan Makes A ‘Big Ass Knife’
Enjoy 10 minutes of high-speed metal and woodworking as Jimmy DiResta turns an old sawmill blade into a beautiful, and he calls it, ‘big ass,’ knife.
‘Chopper’ Knife Shootout: Three Big Survival Blades Reviewed
Which is the best survival knife? We put three high carbon ‘choppers’ to the test head to head to find out which is the best.
MythBusters’ Adam Savage Cuts 2×4 With Leatherman Multitool
The tiny saw packs a lot of cutting power!
Kershaw Tilt: Avant-Garde Cutlery
The Kershaw Tilt explored the outer limits of knife design, pushing the envelop of cutlery.
Gentleman’s Perfection: Chris Reeve Mnandi
The Mnandi, even in its most basic iteration, is a stunning piece of cutlery, something at home next to a Mont Blanc fountain pen or a Rolex watch.
The Spyderco Caly3 Is A Classic Fan Favorite
With exceptional materials and form, the Calyposo 3, known by admirers as the Caly3, is one of the finest knives ever made by Spyderco.
Kids & Knives: Teaching The Primary Outdoors Tool
When’s the right time to teach a child how to use a knife, how do you do it safely, and what type of knife is best to start?
Zero Tolerance ‘Copy’ Surpasses Original
This knife, based on a benchmark Hinderer design, improves on the original and results in an exceptional heavy use folder.
$200,000 Raised By Utility Knife Multi-Tool
Mutli-tools are a dime a dozen these days. Based on a utility knife, this one stands out, and has raised a whopping $200,000 on Kickstarter.
Featherweight Flipper Knife: AG Russell Small Skorpion
At just 1.8 ounces, the AG Russell Skorpion is a modern folding knife with all the bells and whistles for just $65.
Mini Innovation: Spyderco Roadie Slipjoint Knife
Designed to conform to a TSA regulation that was never enacted, the Spyderco Roadie is nonetheless a wonderful little pocket knife.
Forge To Fine Art: Blacksmith Aaron Cergol
Handmade by a 25-year-old master craftsman, these axes, knives, and hammers are remarkably functional artwork.
Quick-Open Pocket Knife, Affordable Price
A collaboration between Emerson and Kershaw, the CQC-6K has the unique ‘Wave’ system, and the knife opens as you pull it from your pocket.
Morakniv Garberg ‘Ultimate Knife for Bushcraft’
Morakniv calls the Garberg the ‘strongest and most robust knife’ it has ever made.
