A collection of the best knives on the planet.
Legend has it that the karambit was inspired by the powerful claw of the great tiger found in the jungles of Indonesia. This rich history is just one of many reasons why Smith & Wesson’s take on the curved knife is the Badass Knife of the Week.
The Smith & Wesson Extreme Ops Karambit is a folding knife, which is somewhat unusual for a karambit, but it can definitely hold its own against anything you throw at it.
Like a fly in a web, you’ll be held captive by this week’s Badass Knife of the Week.
The Spyderco Delica 4 is an amazingly versatile knife that’s somewhat of an enigma because it can easily appeal to all of us crazy knife knuts out there but also appeal to non-knife experts.
Part of the reason for the wide appeal of the Delica 4 is its great design.
The Delica, along with the Endura, is one of the oldest product lines at Spyderco, so the company’s been able to tweak and perfect the folder. It has a great balance, with the mid-lock and 7.125-inch overall length.
Further making its case as one of the best EDC options available, this Delica 4 boasts a nice 2.88-inch ZDP-189 steel blade. The steel is known for retaining an incredibly sharp edge even after repeated use.
The version we’re highlighting features a good-looking green FRN handle, but the beauty of the Delica 4 is that it comes in a variety of colors to suit your personality.
Some additional flourishes on the knife, such as the well-placed choil, comfortable grip, reversible clip and patented Spyder hole further prove that the Delica 4 is one badass blade.
Want more info on the Badass Knife of the Week? Check out the product page for the Spyderco Delica 4.
For more than 100 years, Buck Knives has been churning out good-looking, American-made knives. While knife designs from other companies look more outdated with each passing year, this week’s badass knife seems to get better with age.
The Buck Pathfinder has been around for a few decades now, but the classic look is as fresh and appealing as ever.
“I believe the more complicated a product becomes, the more likely it is to fail when your life depends on it.”
This is a quote from the designer of this week’s Badass Knife of the Week: the Blackbird SK-5 from Ontario Knife Company.
Designer Paul Sheiter eschews the gimmicks and add-ons often associated with survival knives in favor of a knife built to last with solid construction and quality materials.
This week we’re doing something a little different with the Badass Knife of the Week. Instead of one knife, we’re featuring a knife set: the Gil Hibben 12-inch 3-piece Throwing Knife Set.
There are hundreds of reasons why these are among the most badass throwing knives out there, but let’s get down to the most important thing. The knives feel amazing in your hand right before you send them hurtling toward the bullseye across your yard with a reliable precision.
This week’s Badass Knife of the Week ain’t your father’s Swiss Army knife.
The One-Hand Trekker from Victorinox is a beautifully modern take on the classic Swiss Army knife, blending the reliable functionality of the old models with a sleek and stylish design fit for the 21st century.
The first thing you’ll notice on the Trekker is the attention-grabbing 111mm (roughly 4.4 inches) serrated blade. Two things set this blade apart from previous models. First, it’s one of only a few blades to have a locking mechanism. Second, it has a hole for quick and easy one-handed opening.
After a long, cold winter, spring is finally here. And there’s no better way to celebrate the arrival of spring than picking one of the best spring-assisted knives as the Badass Knife of the Week: the Kershaw Leek.
The Kershaw Leek is widely considered an awesome spring-assisted knife and typically appears on lists naming the best pocket knives on the market (including our own list).
Here’s why: The Leek may very well be the perfect EDC.
Kershaw LeekIt features a 3-inch, Sandvik 14C28N steel blade with a bead-blasted finish and a reliable frame lock. It’s entirely functional and made to be durable, but it also has a good-looking design that you’d never be ashamed to whip out.
The knife was designed by renowned knifemaker Ken Onion, who invented the SpeedSafe assisted opening mechanism.
When you need the Leek in a pinch, all you have to do is pull back on the flipper or use the thumb stud for a quick engagement.
The reversible pocketclip allows you to carry the knife either tip up or tip down and the assisted opening mechanism allows you to engage the knife with one hand, regardless of which one you use. That means the Leek is exactly where you want it when you want it.
We welcome you to step inside the wicked world of the Warcraft Tanto from Cold Steel, which takes the title as this week’s Badass Knife of the Week.
The Warcraft Tanto, the first product in the Warcraft series, boasts some specs that seem like they’re straight out of a video game. It features a gorgeous 7.5-inch, DLC (Diamond Like Coating) coated blade that’s highly resistant to rust and scratches. The blade itself has a stout flat ground primary cutting edge and a chisel ground secondary bevel that creates a formidable second point ideal for a snap cut.
And we haven’t even gotten to the best part of the blade yet: the steel.
We all know the history and legend behind knives like the Bowie or Buck knife, but the kukri knife is one so seeped in tradition and romance that the KA-BAR adaptation of the knife is this week’s Badass Knife of the Week.
The history of the kukri has roots in ancient times and has become something of a national symbol to the people of Nepal, who use the knife for nearly everything. The curved blade that makes up the kukri gives it the versatility to act as a weapon, agricultural tool or anything else you can imagine.
And the KA-BAR Kukri Machete is the best of its kind.
The knife boasts an 11.5-inch 1085 carbon steel blade with a functional angle of 20 degrees and a hollow grind. At an overall length of 17 inches, the kukri machete weighs in at 1.7 pounds, which gives it enough heft that it feels natural and balanced in your hands.
Like all KA-BAR products, the kukri is built to take on pretty much anything you can throw at it, including all the chopping and field use you can manage. The Kraton G handle features a nice butt cap and guard to keep it from slipping out of your grip.
As with any good knife, the Kukri Machete comes with a durable Cordura and leather sheath that attaches to your belt, so you can have it when you need it. With this beauty strapped to your hip, you’ll be all set in the jungle.
The legend of Vulcan, the Roman god of fire, has him manufacturing the finest steel weaponry for his fellow gods and heroes with an emphasis on craftsmanship, which is why Vulcan makes such an apt name for this week’s Badass Knife of the Week.
The SOG Vulcan embodies two admirable attributes of the Roman god: formidable strength and quality craftsmanship. The knife boasts a 3.5-inch, VG-10 blade with a tanto-style tip and good-looking grind that could put even the most decorated warrior in a trance.
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