Category: Knife of the Week (page 25 of 35)

If you travel to the crossroads of breathtaking design and quality construction, you’ll arrive at the latest Badass Knife of the Week.

The Spyderco Vallotton Sub-Hilt Folder is a critically acclaimed custom collaboration between Butch Vallotton and Spyderco that demonstrates the kind of quality and innovation you can expect from two great entities.

The Vallotton Sub-Hilt folder features a 3.75-inch blade made from premium CPM S30V steel, which is known for its toughness, corrosion resistance, and ability to keep an edge. Its modified tanto blade has a hollow grind at the cutting edge with a convex grind at the tip.

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Some people complain about how all knives are the same or how there’s never any thoughtfulness or innovation in the knife world. Those people have clearly never seen our latest Badass Knife of the Week from Mantis.

The Mantis MT-8 Siko is a knife like no other. Pronounced like “psycho,” the Siko is designed so that every minuscule detail has meaning and purpose, making this one of the most extraordinary combat knives on the market.

Starting at the top, the 4-inch blade is made from AUS8 stainless steel and has one of the most complex grinds on a production folder. Aside from the grind, one of the most notable features of the blade is the ramp on the spine, which is known as the Bramp.

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Whenever the word indestructible is bandied about, it’s a gross exaggeration 100% of the time. However, the Benchmade 275 Adamas is as close to indestructible as it gets in the knife world. That’s no coincidence either. Adamas is a Greek word used to describe one of the strongest substances to exist.

The Benchmade 275BKSN Adamas is a heavy-duty folder that is made to not only withstand but excel at any grueling task you throw at it.

Designed by custom knifemaker Shane Sibert, the 275 Adamas features a 3.82-inch blade with a versatile drop point. Because Sibert wanted to make a knife that was worthy enough to be carried into action by this country’s heroes, he used some of the toughest materials out there. As a bonus, Benchmade will donate a portion of the proceeds from this knife to the Ranger Assistance Foundation.

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The United States of America has put out some truly amazing things: Apple pie, Johnny Cash, the Constitution, and baseball, to name a few. But one of the finest things to come out of the good ol’ USA is the Buck Vanguard.

This all-purpose fixed-blade knife is the ultimate outdoor companion to use when hunting, camping, exploring, or bushcrafting.

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Some people say that innovation in the knife world is dead, that all knives these days look exactly the same. Our latest Badass Knife of the Week begs to differ.

The CRKT Deviation features one of the most unique and refreshing looks in a long time.

Designed by knifemaker Terry Lee Renner, this futuristic knife redefines what an everyday carry could be.

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Is there anything more satisfying than throwing a well-built piece of metal at a target a few feet away? We think not.

Whether you’re trying to add some variety to your throwing knives or trying to find a way into the hobby, the Cold Steel Sure Balance Thrower is the perfect throwing knife for beginners and experts alike.

Built like a tank, this single thrower is in the heavyweight class of throwing knives. With an overall length of 13.38 inches and a weight of 18.3 ounces, it’s not hard to see why.

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If you retrace the lineage of the tactical folder over the past 20 years, then you’d eventually come to one knife: the Emerson CQC-6.

The handmade tactical folding knife designed by the legendary Ernest Emerson is widely considered the knife that popularized the tactical folder (along with designs by Sal Glesser and Bob Terzuola).

Even after more than 20 years of being made, the waitlist on this custom knife stretched several years. So Emerson partnered with Kershaw to bring a factory version of the knife called the Kershaw Emerson CQC-6K.

But could Kershaw recreate the design, fit, and finish that made the custom so popular with a smaller budget? The answer is a resounding yes.

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The Mantis MK-3vXb Encore Folding Karambit doesn’t just raise the bar for karambits, it sets a whole new standard.

The Encore boasts an inspired design from top to bottom. Its 2-inch blade is made of quality M-vX Proprietary Steel that’s tough as nails and made for maximum edge retention and corrosion resistance.

And that’s just the start of it.

The Encore uses the Mantis Spike-Spine, which allows the blade to engage as the knife is removed from the pocket—similar to the Emerson Wave feature. The blade also has two opening holes, both to decrease the weight and provide additional opening options.

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Imagine a world in which nearly every tool you could possibly need is always at the tip of your fingers, whether you’re at a worksite or a dinner party. Our latest Badass Knife of the Week takes that imaginary world and makes it a reality.

The Leatherman Wave is a handyman’s dream tool, and the second-generation version of Leatherman’s most popular tool is stronger and better than ever.

The Wave is most famous for having functional and liner-locking blades that are accessible even with the tool is closed. But the usefulness doesn’t stop there.

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When you hold the KA-BAR BK9 Becker Combat Bowie in your hands, you’ll instantly realize why this large knife is our latest Badass Knife of the Week.

The 14.75-inch knife boasts impressive power and versatility without feeling clumsy or burdensome. That’s thanks to Ethan Becker’s trademark ergonomic handle made from Grivory. This durable yet comfortable material cuts down on fatigue when you’re wielding the 1.05-pound Bowie knife for extended periods of time.

But the real power of the Combat Bowie shine’s through the long 9-inch blade made from 1095 Cro-Van steel, which is a carbon steel known for being tough and easy to sharpen.

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