A collection of the best knives on the planet.
Whether you’re a collector or a casual knife user, it’s not always necessary to spend massive amounts of cash on a reliable pocket knife. That’s never been more evident than in our latest Badass Knife of the Week.
The Byrd Cara Cara 2 was named Best Buy of the Year at the 2015 Blade Show for its functional design and high-quality construction compared to the price.
This knife features a 3.75-inch blade made from very capable 8Cr13MoV stainless steel with an updated full-flat grind.
Somewhere at the intersection of inimitable craftsmanship and premium collectibility lies the SOG Arcitech.
Although SOG is best known for making inexpensive tactical knives that excel at what they do, the company has ventured into the world of high-end collectible knives made with a precision and attention to detail typically reserved only for custom knives.
That’s what makes this week’s Badass Knife of the Week so special.
The limited production SOG Arcitech, which ushered in the company’s Platinum line, is a technical masterpiece with flourishes and premium materials that make this knife a must-have for any collector.
When we rack our brains trying to decide which of the thousands of knife models out there deserves to be the latest Badass Knife of the Week, we take a ton of things into consideration. We usually try to make the knife something you could reasonably use and carry in most situations.
But sometimes a knife is simply so epic and badass that it takes the honor on looks and design alone.
The Epic Spiked Bowie Knife is a beastly blade to behold.
With its curved blade, deep belly, and thick point, the kukri machete is one of the most versatile tools around. So what’s the only way to make the kukri even more useful? Make it small enough to fit in your pocket.
Our latest Badass Knife of the Week from Cold Steel takes the unique characteristics of the Nepalese kukri and scales them down into a convenient folding knife.
The Cold Steel Rajah III features a 3.5-inch blade in the shape of a Nepalese kukri. The curve in the blade gives it exceptional chopping power and the point makes it optimal for finer tasks.
Ever since we founded this great company of ours more than a decade ago, one knife has found its way into people’s pockets more than any other: the Smith & Wesson SWFR2S Extreme Ops Tanto.
So what does that tell us about this folder from Smith & Wesson? That it’s one badass knife.
When a knife feels good in your hands, you never want to let go, and that’s the sensation you get whenever you hold this knife.
The rubberized aluminum handle is easy on the hands and extremely comfortable, but that’s just the tip of the iceberg.
If you want a survival knife that will make it to hell and back, look no further than our latest Badass Knife of the Week.
The ESEE-4 from ESEE Knives is one of the best all-around blades for outdoor tasks, earning high marks from bushcrafters and campers alike.
Is there any brand that elicits the feelings of tradition and history like Buck Knives? Our latest Badass Knife of the Week is evidence that not many can match the acumen of Buck.
The Buck 119 Special is everything you want in a great hunting knife. It’s simple, downright good-looking, and highly versatile. And the Buck 119BR Special, with its handsome cocobolo dymondwood handle and shimmering brass guard and butt, will make even the most stoic man turn his head in awe.
When the Benchmade 580 Barrage was first introduced in 2009, it was well-received. Not only was it the first AXIS-lock folder to include an assisted-opening mechanism but the folder helped further solidify Benchmade as a quality brand.
How could Benchmade possibly improve upon the impressive Barrage? Our latest Badass Knife of the Week shows how.
The Benchmade 581 Barrage is an updated version of the knife with premium flourishes that up the ante on what a knife can offer.
Designed by custom knifemaker Warren Osborne, the 581 Barrage features a 3.6-inch drop point blade just like the 580. What sets the two knives apart is the blade steel. The 581 Barrage uses Bohler M390 steel, which is esteemed for its very high wear and corrosion resistance. Along with its strength, the steel is also praised for holding an edge like nobody’s business.
One of the best attributes of Ken Onion, the award-winning and highly respected knifemaker, is his fearlessness in trying new things and experimenting with designs. His quest for innovation and functionality is never more evident than in the unique CRKT Shakaulu.
This unusual hunting knife is the combination of two tools: the cleaver and the ulu. The ulu is an all-purpose knife traditionally used by the indigenous people of Alaska for everything from skinning animals to trimming blocks of ice for igloos.
Onion adapted the ulu to become the ultimate hunting knife for big game. The 9.5-inch knife features a small gut hook, a curved skinning edge, and a design that allows for effortless cleaving.
For a tool that’s millions of years old, you’d think that all the innovations and idiosyncrasies have been explored by now. But our latest Badass Knife of the Week proves that the brightest minds are still coming up with new ideas and inventions that have never been done.
The Boker Plus Griploc is an elegant folder that offers a unique and creative way to engage and disengage the blade.
The 3.5-inch blade opens up quickly and smoothly with a flipper near the top of the handle like many other pocket knives. But when you hold the knife in your hand, its unique handle design uses the pressure to keep the blade securely open. When no pressure is applied to the handle, the AUS-8 blade closes easily.
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