Category: Knife of the Week (Page 23 of 35)

At first glance, you might be turned off by the aesthetics of our latest Badass Knife of the Week. But looks can be deceiving.

The Ontario RAT Model 1 is a beater knife that’s universally acclaimed for its performance by pretty much everyone who uses it. Those who need a reliable budget folder to get the job done are always pointed to the RAT 1.

How did this simple folder garner such a powerful reputation?

It all starts with the 3.6-inch satin finished blade. The classic drop point blade profile won’t blow long-time knife users away, but it provides a versatility and functionality that’s essential in a good EDC.

Ontario Knife Company gets the most out of the AUS-8 stainless steel used for the blade. AUS-8 is tough, holds an edge like nobody’s business, and resists corrosion.

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Mel Pardue takes a less is more approach to knives that make them stand apart. The famed knife maker is probably best known for his revolutionary Griptilian knives from Benchmade. But, as our latest Badass Knife of the Week suggests, Pardue is no one-hit wonder.

The Benchmade 530 Pardue is a lightweight everyday carry knife that gets lost in your pocket until you’re ready for it to spring into action.

Here’s a short overview from TheApostleP:

To say it’s easy to carry is an understatement. The knife only weighs 1.88 ounces and is Benchmade’s lightest knife and one of their slimmest. That’s amazing considering the knife has an overall length of 7.42 inches.

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A wise person once said, “Minimalism is not subtraction for the sake of subtraction. Minimalism is subtraction for the sake of focus.” No sentiment better describes the idea and execution of our latest Badass Knife of the Week.

The CRKT Minimalist is a small and lightweight fixed blade that offers surprising control and versatility.

However, don’t mistake the knife’s simplicity for a lack of sophistication.

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Self-defense is usually at the lower end of why people carry knives. That’s because most knives aren’t designed for protection like our latest Badass Knife of the Week.

The Spyderco Matriarch 2 is a ferocious knife with an aggressive Reverse-S blade design and lightweight handle scales that’ll leave you ready for anything.

The Matriarch 2 traces its roots back to the Spyderco Civilian. Back in the 1990s, a specialized branch of U.S. law enforcement approached Spyderco to make a knife for their undercover agents. The result was the longer more intimidating Civilian.

When a South African distributor requested a more economical version of the largely self-defense folder, Spyderco created the Matriarch.

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Today is the Fourth of July, which just happens to coincide with our weekly Badass Knife of the Week selection, so it’s only pertinent to choose a knife made in the USA.

Hogue Inc is a company with a family tradition of American quality and innovation dating back to 1968. The company may be best known for its guns and gun accessories, but the Hogue EX-04 is a knife to be reckoned with.

The Hogue EX-04 is the next generation in the Extreme Series. These uniquely designed knives are aesthetically appealing and reliably functional.

Designed by Allen Elishewitz with cues from his Jekyll and Hyde custom knives, the EX-04 comes in two different blade styles. The one we’re highlighting here is the 3.5-inch modified Wharncliffe version. The blade profile is simultaneously angular and curvaceous, giving the user a deep belly for slicing and a hook-like point.

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DPx Gear knows a thing or two about making a badass knife. The brand reshaped what a survival knife can be with its designs called HEST (Hostile Environment Survival Tools).

Our latest Badass Knife of the Week takes the HEST idea to the next level. Meet the HEFT 4 Assault.

The DPx Gear HEFT 4 Assault upgrades the HEST concept and makes the knife bigger, harder, and more versatile. The HEFT, which stands for Hostile Field Environment Field Tool, boasts a truly badass design.

The HEFT 4 Assault features a 3.94-inch blade made from high-performance Lohmann Niolox steel. If you’re unfamiliar with this largely German steel, Niolox is known for its excellent stain-resistance, superb edge retention, and overall durability.

The blade is coated with black satin Titanium Carbo-Nitride (TiCN) PVD coating to remove the blade’s reflective properties. Its blade profile is an understated yet versatile drop point.

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Think you can’t improve on something that’s already great? Our latest Badass Knife of the Week proves otherwise.

The Schrade SCHF52 Frontier is an updated version of the SCHF37, which was widely hailed as a great all-around survival knife.

The SCHF52 retains the same 7.04-inch 1095 carbon steel blade, but it features an upgraded blade coating. The thick powder coating of the previous iteration created drag while batoning, but the SCHF52 uses a Teflon-like coating that not only holds up better to rigorous use but also adds an extra layer of rust-resistance to the steel.

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It’s rare for people to strive so relentlessly for innovation and originality. It’s even rarer for those people to consistently hit the mark on so many levels. But that’s what you get from the knifemakers behind the latest Badass Knife of the Week.

With Father’s Day only a few days away, we thought it would be apropos to look at a knife designed by the creative father/son duo of Grant and Gavin Hawk.

The Kershaw Select Fire is one of those knives that punches well above its weight class in so many ways. The folder is an honest and reliable pocket knife with a few features that every handyman should have nearby.

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In the immortal words from the cult-classic film Highlander: There can be only one.

The United Cutlery Highlander Bowie has a design that will have you abandoning all your other knives for this one.

Designed to encapsulate the ethos of ancient highlanders, the massive 8.75-inch blade is made from 420 stainless steel with a tip that’s a cross between a trailing and clip point.

Recurve along the cutting edge of the blade adds versatility and a nice belly while a swedge improves its piercing capability.

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Memorial Day is a holiday to remember those who died while serving in the military. In honor of all of those who lost their life, our latest Badass Knife of the Week is one that so many soldiers—both those who perished and those who survived—carried into action since 1966: the Gerber Mark II.

The Gerber Mark II has the honor of being one of the best-selling knives of all time, thanks to its place in the hallowed halls of military weapons.

Designed by US Army Captain Bud Holzman, the Mark II was inspired by the Roman Mainz Gladius sword and the Fairbairn-Sykes fighting knife. It has a slender design with a 6.5-inch double-edged spear point design.

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