Price: About $100
The Good: Built like a tank, nice blade, good value for money
The Bad: A little heavy, closure may be a little stiff for some
Bottom Line: When the going gets tough, it won’t let you down. Buy one.

Matt DavidsonWe independently evaluate all recommended products and services. Any products or services put forward appear in no particular order. If you click on links we provide, we may receive compensation.Spyderco these days seems to make only two kinds of knives: affordable knives that are long on utility and ergonomics and maybe short on what […]

Price: About $65
The Good: Excellent as an EDC, sharp as hell, high-end VG-10 steel
The Bad: Black coating scuffs easily, rides a little high in the pocket
Bottom Line: Very nice little EDC without splashing out

Price: About $130
The Good: Superb ergonomics, excellent steel and blade shape, amazing lockup, quality construction
The Bad: The thin tip may not be suited for all applications
Bottom Line: If you can afford it, buy it. If you can't, buy it anyway.

Price: About $120
The Good: A PM2 for people that need a sub 3” knife, cuts great, comfortable rounded handle edges
The Bad: Terrible clip placement, non-adjustable stop pin, better similar-priced options out there
Bottom Line: Buy a Sage 5… or a PM2 if it’s not a legal issue.