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Montana Knife Company’s ‘Blaze Friday’ Is Your Chance to Score Hard-to-Get Hunting Knives

MKC blades are notoriously hard to buy because they sell out crazy fast. ‘Blaze Friday’ is a chance to score one before hunting season.

Written by Sean McCoy August 09, 2023

Precision Steel for the Backcountry Hunt: Iron Will Outfitters K2 Knife Review

Ultralight and brilliantly engineered, the Iron Will Outfitters K2 Skinning Knife will have you hauling heavy packs off the mountain in no time.

Written by Joey Bennett August 08, 2023

The Little Knife That Can: Benchmade Immunity Review

Top-tier M4 Steel, a tough aluminum handle, and wicked fast deployment make the Benchmade Immunity review very well for a small, easy to carry folding…

Written by Sean McCoy August 03, 2023

SOG One-Zero XR Review: The Epitome of EDC

Good looks, great construction, and a bad attitude (in the best way), SOG offers up a worthy contender for everyday carry champion — the One-Zero XR.

Written by Nick LeFort August 02, 2023

The Bushcraft Blade You’ve Been Waiting For: White River Ursus 45 Review

White River’s Ursus 45 stands as the new bear to beat in the best bushcraft fixed-blade market.

Written by Josh Wussow August 01, 2023

Honestly, This Knife May Be Too Much for You: Benchmade Claymore Tanto Review

What if there was an EDC that wasn’t for everyone? The Benchmade Claymore Tanto has a lot to offer, for those who truly know how…

Written by Nick LeFort July 26, 2023

Gerber Stuns, Vies for Best EDC Folding Knife: ‘Assert’ Review

With the Assert folding knife, Gerber puts Benchmade on notice — the Bugout might have met its match.

Written by Nick LeFort July 17, 2023

World’s Smallest Blade ‘Never Dulls’: Slash EDC Knife

Another Kickstarter novelty, the Slash uses tungsten steel to hone a durable, diminutive blade.

Written by Adam Ruggiero July 14, 2023

The Best Hunting Knives of 2023

A hunting knife has a single purpose: processing meat after a kill. We did the research to help you find the best hunting knife for your needs…

Written by Sean McCoy July 13, 2023

The Best Gets Better: KA-BAR BK72 Survival Knife Review

The KA-BAR BK72 tackles the monumental task of improving upon the renowned BK2. And it proves its worth in almost all the right ways.

Written by Nick LeFort July 13, 2023

Next-Gen MagnaCut Steel Elevates Leatherman’s 40th-Anniversary Release

The Leatherman brand hits middle age, and celebrates with a limited edition, state-of-the-art multitool creation.

Written by Andrew Marshall July 03, 2023

Slice, Stab, Chop, Ignite: Panacea X FireFly Survival Knife Review

With the FireFly mini survival knife, Panacea X sets out to prove that size doesn’t matter — it’s in the way that you use it.

Written by Nick LeFort June 30, 2023

The Best Pocket Knives of 2023

We reviewed the best pocket knives of 2022 with options for every budget. Top picks include Spyderco, Benchmade, and more.

Written by Josh Wussow, Sean McCoy and Nick LeFort June 30, 2023

Blade Show Awards: 2023 Winners and Brands to Watch

I combed the aisles of BLADE Show 2023 to find the latest, greatest, and don’t-dare-miss(est) from the knife world.

Written by Anthony Sculimbrene June 27, 2023

Benchmade’s Best Knife of 2023: CLA MagnaCut Automatic Review

Not only is the CLA MagnaCut Benchmade’s best knife this year, it also may be one of the best EDCs today.

Written by Nick LeFort June 26, 2023

Victorinox Alox Bantam Review: The EDC Everyone Should Own

The Victorinox Alox Bantam reviewed here is an ideal tool for, well, everyone.

Written by Anthony Sculimbrene June 15, 2023

The James Brand ‘Ellis’ Review: Pocket Knife, Scissors in an Elegant EDC

There are many great, small pocket tools. James Brand’s The Ellis makes a pocket knife with scissors luxe.

Written by Sean McCoy June 14, 2023

The Best Multitools of 2023

We tested the best multitools of 2023 with options for every use case and budget. Top picks include Leatherman, Gerber, and more!

Written by Josh Wussow June 01, 2023

Vosteed Raccoon Review: Rip Through Boxes on a Budget

The Vosteed Raccoon stands toe-to-toe with much more expensive knives for a slick EDC option on a small budget.

Written by Anthony Sculimbrene May 30, 2023

Krein TK-3 Whitetail Review: A Mastery of Modern Knifemaking

Hard to find for good reason, the Krein TK-3 is an elusive wonder — simply one of the most capable folding knives in existence.

Written by Anthony Sculimbrene May 22, 2023

Everything About This Blade Is Weird, and That’s Why It Works: WE Knife ‘Vision R’ Review

In the knife world, you can try and do things better, or you can try and do them differently. But WE Knife manages both with…

Written by Nick LeFort May 18, 2023

Site-Wide Knife Sale at Blade HQ: Save Over 50% on CRKT, Kershaw, Gerber, and More

Find great deals on outdoor gear. That’s our goal each week. This week, save on knives from Blade HQ.

Written by Austin Beck-Doss May 16, 2023

Big, Dumb Fun: Cold Steel Lynn Thompson Leatherneck Bowie Review

With an edge as sharp as its use case, this knife is at once bombastic, fantastic, and questionable.

Written by Josh Wussow May 16, 2023

The Friendly, Unassuming Beaver Tail Blade: RoseCraft Castorea Pocket Knife Review

This flipper-tab take on a traditional pocket knife pattern is at once prickly and sweet.

Written by Josh Wussow May 16, 2023

Easy to Overlook, Easier to Love: CIVIVI Qubit Knife Review

Lightweight, durable, and dependable, the CIVIVI Qubit might not impress at a glance. But when you dig in, this knife does a lot right.

Written by Nick LeFort May 15, 2023

Can a Chef’s Knife Be Worth $500? SITKA and The James Brand Say Yes

The Anzick Outdoor Chef Knife, a collaboration between SITKA STUDIOS and The James Brand uses premium materials and iconic design.

Written by Sean McCoy May 15, 2023

The First Auto Knife I’ve Ever Loved: Buck ‘Deploy’ Review

I tend to find auto-opening knives gimmicky and even scary. The Buck Deploy changed all that.

Written by Sean McCoy May 11, 2023

The Work Sharp Professional ‘Precision Adjust’ Knife Sharpener: Perfect Edge, Wicked Easy

Knife sharpeners tend to be a royal pain in the ass. The Work Sharp Professional Precision Adjust Knife Sharpener does its best to squash that…

Written by Nick LeFort May 10, 2023

Review: Why Ontario’s ‘Any Adventure’ SPL Pack Knife Falls Just Short of Amazing

So much promise, and it came so close — but the Ontario SPL Pack Knife had two key issues that kept me from truly loving it.

Written by Josh Wussow May 05, 2023

CJRB Ekko Review: Quite Possibly the Best Budget Pocket Knife Ever

When it comes to sub-$60 pocket knives, the new CJRB Ekko may be the best of the best.

Written by Josh Wussow May 03, 2023

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