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Where Today's Folding Knives Are Made

You may be interested to learn where today's popular folding knife brands are produced. Our handy infographic below shows the countries in which our favorite pocket knife brands produce their knives. It's great to see the USA is still favored by many of the top brands, but knife production today is truly a global marketplace.

The 10 Very Best Kershaw Knives: Our Top Picks for EDC and Performance

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. Kershaw Knives is a subsidiary of the Japanese KAI Group, one of the biggest knife manufacturers in existence. KAI also owns the Zero Tolerance […]

The Best Tactical Knife For Your Money

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. Tactical is a word that gets thrown around a lot when it comes to modern pocket knives. Well, pocket knives and a lot of […]

The Best Knife Sharpener For Your Money

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. We spend a lot of time talking about knives here, and not a lot of time talking about knife maintenance. Knives are fairly simple […]

Pocket Knife Lock Types: The Best and the Brightest

While blade steel and handle materials are important aspects, the true heart of a pocket knife is the locking mechanism. There are a wide variety of locking mechanisms used by manufacturers, each with their own pros and cons. In this guide we take a closer look at the different lock types so you’ll know what to look for in your next purchase.

Kershaw Skyline: Popular & Deservedly So

Price: About $40
The Good: Nice size, lightweight, decent blade, great value for money
The Bad: Somewhat weak tip, ineffective thumb studs
Bottom Line: With limited money to spend the Skyline is a no-brainer

Benchmade 556-1: A Good Thing Made Better

Price: About $160
The Good: Same excellent design as before, first rate CPM-20CV steel, G-10 handle rocks, deep carry clip
The Bad: May experience minor production flaws
Bottom Line: Simply one of the best smaller EDC's you can buy, and it's sexy too

Kershaw Blur Review: Top Pedigree, One Flaw

Price: About $60
The Good: Sharp, looks great, Speedsafe opening is excellent, good value for money
The Bad: Questionable locking mechanism, awkward thumb stud, over tight pocket clip
Bottom Line: Not bad for the money but you can do better at this price

Olamic Cutlery

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. Brand Summary Parent Company: Olamic Cutlery, Inc. Headquarters: Visalia, California Product Focus: Mid-tech, Collectors Target Markets: High End ($200-$400), Ultra High End (>$400) Production Facilities: […]

ESEE 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. Brand Summary Parent Company: Randall’s Adventure & Training Group Headquarters: Gallant, Alabama Product Focus: EDC, Outdoor, Survival Target Markets: Budget (<$75), Mid-Range ($75-$200) Production Facilities: […]