Category: Knife of the Week (page 17 of 35)

When you need a lightweight but powerful fixed blade that’ll fade into the background until you need it most, reach for the Cold Steel Kobun.

“Kobun” is Japanese for “soldier,” and that’s no coincidence. This knife performs dutifully and fearlessly in all types of situations — whether you’re carrying it as a backup self-defense boot knife or using it as an EDC fixed blade.

Here is a good overview from Shahzad Kayani on YouTube:

This easily concealable Tanto style knife boasts a 5.5-inch blade made from AUS8A stainless steel, which is tough and corrosion resistant. The blade profile features a reinforced point that can pierce some of the most fibrous materials. A slight recurve along the cutting edge provides a deeper belly.

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Budget knives often get a bad rap because they may not have premium materials or be made in the right place, but as our latest Badass Knife of the Week proves, you can still get a darn good knife that stands up to the best of them.

The Byrd Meadowlark 2 takes an already popular knife whose value is nearly unparalleled and makes it even better.

As a subdivision of Spyderco, Byrd Knives is able to retain the same manufacturing quality and design elements of the iconic brand while keeping prices low. Just take a look at the Meadowlark.

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Turning a handmade custom knife into a full production piece doesn’t always translate well. But when it does like our latest Badass Knife of the Week, you get something truly extraordinary.

A faithful recreation of a custom piece by David Mosier, the Boker Plus Trigonaut features a well-thought design that’s aimed at those who want a reliable and versatile fixed blade for everyday carry.

Here is a good video overview from Tactical X-Rays:

Fixed blade knives don’t always make the best EDC knives, but the Trigonaut is different. The 3.25-inch blade boasts a modified Wharncliffe style blade, which is one of the most useful profiles for utility jobs you’ll encounter in day-to-day life. The edge subtly curves upward toward the point where the edge and the swedge meet.

Made from 440C stainless steel, the blade features excellent corrosion resistance and can take an edge without much trouble.

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Leaning on decades of quality and unique designs, Al Mar Knives continues to be a gold standard for production knives that rival custom knives. Our latest Badass Knife of the Week is the perfect example.

The Al Mar Eagle Ultralight slims down the largest model in the company’s classic line to an EDC that is light in weight and heavy in function.

Featuring a narrow full-faced flat ground blade that’s 4 inches long, the Eagle Ultralight features ambidextrous thumb studs and a spear point design. The blade is made from Japanese AUS-8 steel, which is a functional alloy with an excellent balance of toughness and edge retention.

The Eagle Ultralight comes in either a talon blade profile with a swedge or a plain spear point profile.

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Bushcrafting doesn’t just involve surviving out in the elements but thriving by using nature’s resources to prosper. Some knives will just get you through an ordeal but other knives like our latest Badass Knife of the Week will allow you to flourish in even the most dismal circumstances.

The Condor Tool & Knife Bushlore is a sturdy fixed blade with a classic look that’s designed to tackle all your bushcrafting needs, whether it’s setting up a shelter, hunting for your dinner, or making necessary crafts from wood.

Boasting a 4.31-inch blade with a full tang, the knife excels at all toughest tasks without breaking under pressure. The 1075 high carbon steel takes an edge without much effort and holds it well, a virtue in any bushcrafting knife steel.

What gives the Condor Bushlore its handsome look is the walnut handle scales that enframe the full tang. Brass pins hold the handles together as a lanyard hole near the butt offers another method for carrying.

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For those days when you just want to chill, our latest Badass Knife of the Week has you covered.

The Kershaw Chill is a slim, affordable folder that’s happy to be your EDC when you feel like lounging around or taking it easy.

Measuring 3.1 inches, the blade features a narrow, drop point design that excels at both slicing and piercing. The bead-blasted 8Cr13MoV stainless steel is functional, resistant to corrosion, and resharpens without much effort.

The knife comes to life quickly and efficiently thanks to its silky smooth flipper manual opening action. Without thumb studs adorning the blade, the profile of the knife remains thin and inconspicuous.

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These days, Doug Ritter is best known for founding Knife Rights and fighting for the rights of knife enthusiasts around the country. But, as our latest Badass Knife of the Week reminds us, Ritter isn’t just some guy in a suit; he’s a survival expert that knows a thing or two about what to look for in a good knife.

When you think of the typical survival knife, you probably envision a massive fixed blade with sawback serrations and a hollow handle to conceal a few basic things. The CRKT RSK Mk 5 skips all the fads of modern survival knives and fits everything you need in a compact design that weighs less than an ounce.

Standing for the Ritter Survival Knife, the RSK Mk 5 has an overall length of 3.81 inches with a 1.75-inch blade and skeletonized handle made from stonewashed 2Cr13 steel.

If you think a knife this small can’t help in a survival situation, think again.

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Dragonflies are among the most elegant creatures in existence. They hover and glide with grace, making every move with precision and purpose. The dragonfly is lightweight and quick while fading into the background until it needs to come into focus.

That’s why it’s no surprise the latest Badass Knife of the Week takes its name after the winged insect.

The Spyderco Dragonfly 2 is an efficient and lightweight knife that flies from task to task with aptitude and finesse.

Here is a glowing review from Everyday Commentary (who reviewed the ZDP-189 version):

With a blade length of a mere 2.25 inches, the Dragonfly 2 may look like a small knife but it feels large in the hand, thanks to a forefinger choil and thumb rest that allows you to fill out your palm with the knife.

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If you’re looking for a handsome folder that’s built for more than just everyday carry, look no further than the latest Badass Knife of the Week.

The Benchmade North Fork is a knife that will make people look once at its beauty and then look twice at what it’s able to accomplish.

The handsome knife boasts a 2.87-inch blade made from S30V premium stainless steel. Featuring a modified drop point design and a slight recurve, the blade is made to handle all types of processing duties in the field. The design also lends itself to everyday tasks.

Here is an excellent visual overview from Moose’s Gear Goo Review:

As part of the Hunt series from Benchmade, the North Fork joins the ranks as one of the most advanced hunting knives ever, thanks to its use of premium materials and the renowned AXIS locking mechanism.

The line is built upon a foundation of rigorous testing and research and development for use by real hunters.

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Most people think you can’t get a reliable and high performing EDC without selling a kidney on the black market. The Badass Knife of the Week proves otherwise.

The KA-BAR Folding Dozier is a hard-working budget folder from one of the great knifemaking minds of the last few decades.

Bob Dozier has made thousands of knives over his career and nearly left knifemaking after feeling burned out. But he eventually returned to the craft with a new philosophy: making basic hunting knives using high-quality materials at reasonable prices for those who will actually use them.

That philosphy manifests itself in the Folding Dozier from KA-BAR. This folding hunter features a 3-inch blade made from AUS 8 stainless steel and utilizes Dozier’s award-winning lockback design.

Here’s a good video overview from SpartanJohns:

The knife in the main image features an oval notch for easy one-handed opening and a clip point blade. But it also comes in a drop point blade design with thumb studs.

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