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Founder & Editor-in-Chief
Matt Davidson
Matt Davidson founded Knife Informer in 2013 to help readers understand knives and make informed buying decisions. Based in California, he is a longtime knife and outdoor enthusiast whose interests range from affordable everyday folders to high-end designs.
His work on Knife Informer spans knife reviews, buying advice, blade steels and sharpening. His guides and comparison tools explain the materials, specifications and trade-offs behind a knife choice.
Selected articles

Choose your next knife
Best Pocket Knives
A broad comparison of everyday folders and their practical trade-offs.

Understand the materials
Guide to Knife Steel
An introduction to blade-steel properties and their compromises.














