Tim, Author at The Cutting Edge The official blog of Knife Depot Mon, 05 May 2025 13:57:03 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.8 https://blog.knife-depot.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/cropped-kd-favicon3-32x32.png Tim, Author at The Cutting Edge 32 32 10 Best Rescue Knives You Can Buy in 2024 https://blog.knife-depot.com/best-rescue-knife/ https://blog.knife-depot.com/best-rescue-knife/#comments Thu, 01 Aug 2024 18:18:25 +0000 https://blog.knife-depot.com/?p=12161 This post was originally published in 2018 and has since been updated yearly to reflect newer and better models. Disaster can strike anytime anywhere. Your car might suddenly careen off the road before landing upside down in a creek or your clothing could get trapped in an escalator unexpectedly. In either situation, only a knife […]

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]]> https://blog.knife-depot.com/best-rescue-knife/feed/ 8 Hogue Ballista I – Knife of the Week https://blog.knife-depot.com/hogue-ballista-i-knife-of-the-week/ https://blog.knife-depot.com/hogue-ballista-i-knife-of-the-week/#comments Wed, 31 Jul 2024 20:10:51 +0000 https://blog.knife-depot.com/?p=21014 When you mix impressive speed and a premium build that’s designed for hard-use, you get the Hogue Ballista I. Since it was introduced a few years ago, this everyday carry automatic that’s capable of tackling any work task you need has been among our most popular knives. It’s not hard to see why either. The […]

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]]> https://blog.knife-depot.com/hogue-ballista-i-knife-of-the-week/feed/ 16 Kershaw Emerson CQC-8K – Knife of the Week https://blog.knife-depot.com/kershaw-emerson-cqc-8k/ https://blog.knife-depot.com/kershaw-emerson-cqc-8k/#comments Tue, 23 Jul 2024 18:23:47 +0000 https://blog.knife-depot.com/?p=21010 When Ernest Emerson created the CQC-7 in the 1990s, he defined and popularized the tactical folder that we all know today. The CQC-7 is still going strong, but it’s the CQC-8 that Emerson considers one of the best combat designs he’s ever produced. A while back Emerson teamed up with Kershaw to bring his iconic […]

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Article was originally published in May 2018. Kershaw Knives has a long history that dates back to 1974 when Pete Kershaw left his job at Gerber to form his own company. More than 40 years later, the Oregon-based company continues to flex its muscle and show why it remains one of the best knife companies […]

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]]> https://blog.knife-depot.com/best-kershaw-knives/feed/ 13 10 Best CRKT Knives https://blog.knife-depot.com/best-crkt-knives/ https://blog.knife-depot.com/best-crkt-knives/#comments Mon, 01 Jul 2024 18:26:06 +0000 https://blog.knife-depot.com/?p=13363 This post was originally posted in August 2018 and is updated every year. Formally known as Columbia River Knife & Tool, CRKT is a relatively new company in terms of big knife brands, having only been established in 1994. In nearly 30 years, CRKT has released hundreds of models, earning a reputation for bold innovation […]

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]]> https://blog.knife-depot.com/best-crkt-knives/feed/ 20 10 Best KA-BAR Knives https://blog.knife-depot.com/10-best-ka-bar-knives/ https://blog.knife-depot.com/10-best-ka-bar-knives/#comments Wed, 19 Jun 2024 19:43:24 +0000 https://blog.knife-depot.com/?p=13850

KA-BAR is a legendary name in the knife world, with a legacy that spans more than a century—though it hasn’t always operated under the same name. While the iconic USMC KA-BAR remains its most famous blade, the Olean, New York-based company has built a surprisingly diverse lineup over the years. By collaborating with some of […]

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]]> https://blog.knife-depot.com/10-best-ka-bar-knives/feed/ 22 ‘Most Innovative American-Made Design of the Year’ Winners at Blade Show Since 1990 https://blog.knife-depot.com/most-innovative-american-made-design-of-the-year-winners-at-blade-show-since-1990/ https://blog.knife-depot.com/most-innovative-american-made-design-of-the-year-winners-at-blade-show-since-1990/#comments Tue, 18 Jun 2024 17:41:51 +0000 https://blog.knife-depot.com/?p=12886 Every year, the finest knifemakers and manufacturers descend on Atlanta to reveal new knife models, talk shop, and receive awards at the Blade Show. I’ve already delved deep into the past and laid out the “Overall Knife of the Year” winners since Blade Show first started in 1982. In advance of the latest Blade Show, […]

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]]> https://blog.knife-depot.com/most-innovative-american-made-design-of-the-year-winners-at-blade-show-since-1990/feed/ 8 ‘Overall Knife of the Year’ Winners at Blade Show Since 1984 https://blog.knife-depot.com/knife-of-the-year-winners-of-last-10-years/ https://blog.knife-depot.com/knife-of-the-year-winners-of-last-10-years/#comments Mon, 17 Jun 2024 17:28:05 +0000 https://blog.knife-depot.com/?p=4642 With thousands of knives flooding the markets, it might seem like there’s so much overlap out there that all knives start to bleed together. If you actually believe that new knives no longer have much to offer, you have a lot of studying to do. Every year manufacturers and designers work hard to bring something […]

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]]> https://blog.knife-depot.com/knife-of-the-year-winners-of-last-10-years/feed/ 35 Best Knives to Give to Your Dad on Father’s Day https://blog.knife-depot.com/top-5-knives-to-give-your-dad-for-fathers-day/ https://blog.knife-depot.com/top-5-knives-to-give-your-dad-for-fathers-day/#comments Tue, 04 Jun 2024 09:30:23 +0000 https://blog.knife-depot.com/?p=3246 We originally wrote this list back in 2012 but we’ve since updated it to include newer knives. When you think back to your first knife, it’s likely that your dad was the person who gave it to you. So, to honor your dad with the same special gift he bestowed upon you, consider getting him […]

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]]> https://blog.knife-depot.com/top-5-knives-to-give-your-dad-for-fathers-day/feed/ 6 Why Knives Make the Best Father’s Day Gifts https://blog.knife-depot.com/why-knives-make-the-best-fathers-day-gifts/ https://blog.knife-depot.com/why-knives-make-the-best-fathers-day-gifts/#comments Mon, 03 Jun 2024 16:29:02 +0000 https://blog.knife-depot.com/?p=5061 A novelty necktie. A “World’s Greatest Dad” mug. An apron for barbecuing. If you’re a dad, chances are you’ve unwrapped a present on Father’s Day to find one of the above items and had to force a smile and say “thanks” with as much sincerity as you could muster. If you’re a child and you gave one […]

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