So you’re in the market for a new folding utility knife? Don’t just buy any old thing even if it isn’t one of your top tools. If you’re replacing one for any reason, here are 4 of the most important things to consider before getting a new one. Type of Lock There are folding utility knives that don’t fold. That’s fine if you don’t need a locking knife....

WE Knife Company may be new but it has made waves in the industry. Ever since the release of the Banter it has been a top-seller. That might just be the WE Knife that put the company on the map. But it is far from the only successful design. Enter the Vision R, designed by Snecx Tan, which offers everything the Banter offers and more. Here’s what you need to know about it and why, if you...

You’re probably not alone out there if you haven’t gotten yourself an ESEE because of the price tag. For the simplicity of design and materials used, the price of ESEE knives is ambitious, to say the least. Their staples are G10 and 1095, both of which are budget materials. You can get a solid knife made with those materials for $20 or so. When the ESEE comes in at like $100, at a...

Name some top sporting, everyday carry, or folding utility knife brands. What comes to mind? CRKT? Spyderco? Zero Tolerance? Gerber? Kershaw? Kizer? All great names. Does LionSteel strike you? If not, no big deal. There are hundreds of brands in the industry and most of them deserve some attention. An oversight of one should almost be expected. Yet, at the same time, many of these overlooked...

Just like knife weight, size, and steel alloy, a folding pocket knife’s blade profile will significantly impact its utility. It’s something you should consider before you get a new knife for EDC. These are some of the most popular profiles, some of which are more practical than others. Drop Point Drop point knives have a spine that slopes gently downward to meet the point. These are...

Trailing point blades, what aren’t they good for? They can make long, sweeping cuts, be rocked like an ulu to finely dice and mince food and seasonings, and so much more. It’s a practical blade shape. And the White Mountain Knives exclusive Clairvoyant is the best Kizer knife for people that love that blade profile. Let’s unpack the details together. About this White Mountain...

Do you carry a pocket knife daily? Maybe you’re a collector or a camper or a hunter? Either way, there are lots of great options out there in brands that produce both fixed and pocket knives. So how do you pick the best one? Here are some of the best quality pocket knife brands in the industry. There’s quality in each of their catalogs. Cold Steel: Best known for its outrageous...

QSP stands for quality, service, and price, which you’d definitely know if you had any in your collection. They produce knives of unbeatable quality at a price point you simply must experience to appreciate. One of the most popular models in the lineup is the Penguin, which is a best seller basically everywhere that sells QSP Knives, and has been for some time now. But what is it about...

Most of the positive buzz and banter surrounding WE Knife Company has to do with, well, the Banter. It is the WE Knife that has resulted (chiefly) in the meteoric rise of this (relatively) new knife company. And there’s plenty of good reason for that, but that topic is one for another article and another time. Enough has been said in positivity of the WE Banter already. No, this humble...

Since 1980, Cold Steel has been making high-quality knives for sportsmen, collectors, and even cooks, made of top-end steels and handle materials, in a wide range of unique designs, some of them inspired by historical patterns, like the Canadian Belt Knife. Love or hate Cold Steel’s aggressive marketing tactics (which often feature videos of Lynn Thompson and crew hacking through large...