Headquarters: California, USA
Emerson knives was founded in 1996 by Ernest and Mary Emerson. The company is based in Torrance, California, where Emerson had a been a longtime custom knife-maker, creating specialized designs for the collector’s market. Today, Emerson knives are renowned for their quality, unique design features and genuine, field-tested usefulness for military and police applications.
Finding the Best Hunting Knife
Choosing the best hunting knife has been a difficult task since the dawn of man. While there is no way for us to truly know what the first hunting knife looked like, most archaeologists agree that it was probably a broken rock with a sharp edge. But, even though it was a very primitive tool […]
Kershaw Cryo Review
Price: About $30
The Good: Small, sleek and near perfect size for general use EDC. Nice finish and construction. Affordable.
The Bad: A little heavy for what it is. Some minor blade play. Average blade..
Bottom-Line: A decent but stylish EDC for those with low budgets
Victorinox Knives
Headquarters: Ibach, Switzerland
Victorinox, one of the world’s best known manufacturers of pocket knives and originator of the famous “Swiss Army Knife,” was founded in 1884 by Karl Elsener. Victorinox is best known for its small, multi-purpose pocket knives. For decades, Victorinox knives have been widely respected as useful tools for all kinds of situations.
Spyderco Tenacious Video Review
At long last we’re proud to present our very first video review. In this one we’re taking a look at the popular Spyderco Tenacious. The Tenacious is a relatively inexpensive offering from Spyderco that has caught the attention of the knife community since it’s original release. The Spyderco Tenacious pocket knife has a total […]
Benchmade 710 Review
Price: About $150
The Good: Superb design. Hard steel maintains edge well. Excellent locking mechanism. Refined looks.
The Bad: Handle lacks grip in slippy conditions. Blade may require some maintenance to avoid corrosion.
Bottom Line: A top-class pocket knife with quality craftsmanship and good performance.
Knife Blade Types
I am often asked about the different types of knife blades. Here we are talking about the shape of the blade. There are dozens of different blade types out there but for this article I wanted to concentrate on the most popular types which you will find on most production knives today. Many of these come in modified variations as knife makers today try to add something new to the market.
SOG Flash II Review
Price: About $40
The Good: Great ergonomics. Lightweight. Excellent quality for the price. Inexpensive.
The Bad: May experience some blade play. May be a little big for some.
Bottom Line: Remains one of our favorite choices for tactical EDC in this price range.
SOG Knives
Headquarters: Washington, USA
SOG Specialty Knives, Inc. is more commonly known as SOG and has established itself as a firm favorite among tactical knife experts. They are best known for their famous reproduction of the military SOG knife. However, the company produces a full line of knives and other tools and is well-respected both for its high quality builds and innovative designs.
Buck 110 Folding Hunter Review
Price: About $40
The Good: Sturdy, super solid and well balanced. Great for hunting and skinning. Inexpensive.
The Bad: A little heavy for some. Not great at holding its edge, needs maintenance to stay sharp.
Bottom Line: A true classic hunting knife that’s built to last and performs well.
