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.
Spyderco UK Penknife Review: Standard-setter
Price: About $50
The Good: Top quality, solid ergos and decent performance
The Bad: Does not hold an edge for long
Bottom Line: Another fine slip joint from Spyderco
SOG TAC XR: A Great No-Nonsense Blade
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.SOG’s been on something of a revival tour recently, dropping dead weight, adding new models that appeal to enthusiasts, and re-imagining classic products with new […]
11 Best Cold Steel Knives: Hardcore Blades for Every Task
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.What you think of Cold Steel depends entirely on your perspective. For some people, Cold Steel is the brand that sells ninja stars and spikes […]
Best CRKT Knives: Hot Takes on Cool Blades
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. Columbia River Knife & Tool (CRKT) was started in Tualatin, Oregon in 1994 by Paul Gillespi and Rod Bremmer, two former Kershaw employees. Over […]
The Best Knives for Backpacking
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. So, the weather’s getting nice, you’re tired of being indoors, and you want to set foot into the great outdoors, get a little dirt […]
The Best Dirt Cheap Knives
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. This is an amazing time to be knife enthusiast as we are in a Renaissance of sorts. The market is flooded with wonderful knives […]
Benchmade Barrage Review
Price: About $200
The Good: Outstanding blade performance, excellent lock-up, expertly made
The Bad: Some minor design flaws, a bit heavy, not cheap
Bottom Line: A front-runner in the $200 tactical category
The Best Little Big Knives: Compact Powerhouses for Everyday Carry
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. “Little Big Knives” is a contradiction of a term, an oxymoron of sorts. Sort of like “jumbo shrimp” or “deafening silence,” how can a […]
CRKT M16-10KZ Review: Where This Tactical Knife Falls Short
Price: About $30
The Good: Affordable, light, sexy looking, swift deployment
The Bad: AUS-4 steel is garbage, awkward ergonomics, feels cheap
Bottom Line: Do your self a favor and skip this one
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