The Ultimate Resource for Knife Enthusiasts

Use this knife care and maintenance guide to clean, dry, oil, sharpen, store, and troubleshoot pocket knives, kitchen knives, outdoor knives, carbon steel blades, and everyday carry knives.

From meteorite iron and musical blades to pocketknife quirks and sharpness science, explore 18 surprising knife facts with sources.

Knives are a common fixture in our everyday lives, be it in the kitchen, workplace or the great outdoors. What is fairly uncommon however, is someone who knows how to keep their knife sharp and how to discern what "sharp" really is. Hopefully this article will help to divulge a few secrets to the mystery that is making and keeping a knife sharp.

Knifeinformer EditorsWe 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. Walk into any knife shop and you'll quickly realize that not all pocket knives are created equal. From your grandfather's three-blade stockman to modern […]

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.

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.

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.

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.Sometimes you just need to stir the pot, kick a hornet’s nest, kiss the hands and slab the babies, and slaughter society’s sacred cows.  Some […]

At KnifeInformer.com we know that owning a knife with a dull blade is like a having a gun without bullets! Thankfully, today's high-tech knives made from high-end stainless steels are typically insanely sharp right out of the box. Many will hold their edge for years to come but this is obviously a function of how the knife is being used and how much abuse it has been subject to.