Preparation is the key to survival. Imagine this scenario: You’re lost out in the wilderness for days surviving on berries and wildflowers when all of a sudden you come across a fresh and perfectly made banana split. But all you have are your hands to eat the delicious and potentially life-saving ice cream creation, so […]
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If you’re in the market for a knife that will serve you in any situation, it’s not a subject to be taken lightly. The fact of the matter is, a good tactical knife can save your life in a myriad of ways. Whether you’re looking for a knife for survival, self-defense, or any potential emergency, […]
The old saying goes that the best lock mechanism on a knife is a fixed blade. Back in the day, fixed blades were mostly robust outdoor tools, but the trend has been increasingly toward lighter and lighter fixed blades. That’s a plus for everyone. A few years back, I wrote a post on the best […]
If you haven’t heard of Kizer, you probably fall into two categories: 1) you only buy American knives and ignore everything else or 2) you’re not a big knife person. Kizer has firmly moved from the up-and-coming category of knife companies to a bona fide knife manufacturer to be reckoned with. I’ve been following Kizer […]
The first annual BLADE Show West — an offshoot of the biggest knife gathering in the world — was a success. People flocked to the Oregon Convention Center to see some of the top knife makers and manufacturers display their knives. The West Coast version of BLADE Show was similar to the original (see the […]
Another BLADE Show has come and gone. While I wasn’t able to attend this year, I’m not going to ignore one of my favorite events of the knife-filled weekend: the awards. The Knife of the Year awards are designed to recognize the highest achievements in the factory-made and custom knife industries. Some experts in the […]
15 Discontinued Knife Models That Should Make a Comeback
Nothing lasts forever. Every single year, dozens of knife models get discontinued for one reason or another. But just because a knife is discontinued due to low sales or a lack of space in the lineup doesn’t mean it wasn’t good. In fact, many discontinued knives were well made and beloved by many. Some gems […]
Quick picks for your first knife from a brand Start with the size and opening style you prefer. These five options were available when we checked in September 2026; follow each link for current price and availability. Compact utility folder: Cold Steel Tuff Lite 20LT — a short, plain-edge blade for everyday cutting. Simple manual […]
The knife world is, unfortunately, no stranger to fakes and frauds. From people on eBay trying to pass off $400 Sebenzas as authentic to sellers on Amazon unknowingly peddling fake CRKTs and SOGs, counterfeit knives are everywhere. While I recently wrote a guide on how to spot a counterfeit knife, it didn’t address another popular […]
“I’ll never be able to afford a Sebenza.” “I want to try out a SOG Tomcat before a get a real one.” “I wasn’t going to buy a real one anyway — might as well get a fake.” “It’s not hurting anyone.” These are common arguments from people trying to justify buying knockoff and counterfeit […]

