Best Fixed-Blade Knives
Smith and Wesson focuses on creating knives that are ready for all situations. DIMENSIONS: 9 inch (22.9 cm) overall length with a blade length of 4.7 inches (12.1 cm) and a weight of 7.7 ounces.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"The Clip is remarkably durable and highly adaptable to preference, making placement on Belt, Boot, or M.O.L.L.E gear an easy task. I see comments like, “Not the Best Collector's Knife,” “Handle is too Short,” “Cut my Leg.” I must encourage the cynics to realize a few things: 1.). The Bottom Line: If one is using this blade for its intended purpose, namely, self defense, I believe it meets all standards and could very well be a life saver."
"The HRT is a good knife for the money, and for the price, you can't go wrong."
"The finish on the blade is rough (powder coated, not titanium nitride or DLC) and I noticed a chip in the blood channel, which indicates to me that it's not the most durable."
"Took one heck of a beating out in the desert, its obvious it does not work well with daily tasks like trying to split wood or even open mail (Too Dangerous) and its also double edged so whittling is out of the question."
"This is a dagger with a symmetrical double edge blade."
"Not super big but a great size."
"the knife will take a good edge but wont hold it with much use but lets be honest this is a dagger its a defensive tool designed to stab people."
"Got it because the price was right and I just wanted a small knife."
High carbon steels are preferred in applications that demand durability and frequent regrinding and at the core is the Bushcraft Black knife with its razor-sharp, burly 1/8-inch (3.2 mm) thick carbon steel blade treated with a tungsten DLC anti-corrosive black coating. The Bushcraft Survival Black comes with a black plastic sheath that holds a Morakniv Fire Starter (included) and features an integrated diamond sharpener, making it easy to sharpen the blade. Black plastic sheath with integrated diamond sharpener and Fire Starter; ergonomic handle with high-friction rubber grip.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"I'm a big fan of Bark River, Blind Horse, ESEE and Fallkniven knives. Typically, I'm hesitant to recommend Moras to friends who are really heavy users because they lack the toughness and lifespan of full tang knives. The Mora I've most commonly recommended for general use in camp - opening packages, food prep, fish cleaning, rope cutting, etc. [NOTE: Cody Lundin, a well-respective minimalist and survival expert has long used the Mora 1 and 2 as his knives of choice and has put them through some moderate tasks without little complaint.]. I am certainly NOT saying a $15 Mora can't handle tougher tasks, but it's likelihood of failing in heavier use is higher than more robust and therefore, more expensive knives. It's basically the good ole Bushcraft Force, but with a thicker blade, tougher edge and in carbon steel. I happened to be testing it alongside a $160 and $225 knife and thought it wasn't a comparison, I couldn't help but admire how well the Mora did, esp. The short scandi grind makes for a tougher blade, but the zero edge allows it to be a wicked slicer. It doesn't baton wood quite as well as $200 BRKT or even a $100 ESEE, but then again, it's not in the same price or build class and for around $50 with the fire steel, it's superb at this chore. It easily baton-chopped through a 4" tree for shelter prep, made kindling and tender with ease and threw sparks to get our warm fire going in about 20 seconds. It's an admirable batoning blade, an incredible slicer, a remarkable feathersticker, a superb spark-thrower, holds an edge pretty darn well and restores relatively easily on strops for all but the deepest chips (which aren't really common in my experience) and is surprisingly rust resistant thanks to the coating - which is nice. It's not your traditional 1 or 2 design, but that superb Mora blade will bring a smile to your face and when you see what all it can do for the money, you might just laugh out load."
"I created a feather stick from some very willing wood and after 20 minutes I had fire first. The knife is solid with a good weight and balance."
"Strikes the fero rod very efficiently and the rod stores securely in the sheath. The built in diamond sharpener will mostly be good for field sharpening and not be relied on for total edge maintenance but is a real nice add on."
"Sheath, while it doesn't have the 'snob appeal' of leather, does what it's supposed to do...protect the knife and protect the user from the knife. It's a carbon steel knife (which I prefer), so a bit of maintenance is required. But the grip and comfort of this knife is as good as I've ever felt from a production knife. Steel is good, heat treat (the most important ingredient) is good, handle is good, sheath is good. Other than that, this knife is almost perfect."
"Just ordered this again after our puppy decided to use my previous one as a chew toy... Luckily, both the pup and the knife are still usable."
""Gerber LMF II 10" Survival Knife, Coyote Brown The Gerber LMF II 10" Survival Knife (Coyote Brown) does a slick job cutting firewood and building shelter. This 10-inch survival knife was engineered by former military man Jeff Freeman and was field-tested with troops, ensuring that it can stand up to rugged, rigorous use and offer high performance under a variety of emergency conditions. Strong, Serrated Blade Can Be Used in All Situations Whether you need to cut firewood, build a shelter, or slice through a seat belt, the LMF II survival knife has you covered. Smart, Versatile, Comfortable Design The LMF II features an overmolded handle, which helps prevent hand blisters and provides a secure grip. The stainless steel blade can withstand a ton of abuse, but if it ever gets damaged or needs sharpening, you won't be stuck out in the open with a dull knife. Gerber designs popular, dependable tools and knives along with other outdoor gear that helps users accomplish whatever tasks they may be faced with, promoting the lost art of self-reliance. Blade material: 420HC stainless.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"It has opened countless beer bottles, cut bikini straps, and scared away larger men. This thing has been beaten to hell and back, cut more things than the sword of a crusader and it was still sharp."
"Either way, love the harder feel to the rubber in the hilt."
"This is a knife i have wanted for years now and have not had the money to buy for quite some time."
"The holes for lashing to a stick for spearing are big enough to slip paracord through no problem. It wasn't pictured, or advertised?, but came with 2 excellent leg straps with the option of also being able to attach to your belt. It also included another seperate cutting tool that could be useful slicing through paracord or seatbelts."
"I am used to the term "Gerber" being a joke sometimes (based on their $19.99 Wal-Mart stuff) but let me assure you this PORTLAND USA MADE LMFII is a piece of work!"
"I purchased this as a backpacking tool, for both safety and camping needs. But you need to be aware, this product is heavy and bulky in terms of backpacking."
Best Knife Blades
The Stanley 100-Pack 1992 Heavy Duty Utility Blades fit and deliver optimum performance in most standard utility knives. Precision-honed blade edge for consistent, long-lasting cutting life.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"The dispenser is also pretty nice, makes getting new blades just a quick slip of the thumb over the dispenser and grab some new blades and fill up my utility knife."
"Previously purchased blade packs were overly greasy (oil is applied to prevent rust) but this one came applied with just the right amount."
"My utility knife sees constant daily use at work, these hold up (I go through about 1 blade a week) and a 50 pack will last you a long time."
"Stanley ALWAYS meets my expectations; this item no exception."
"Honestly, these work OK but they are not the heavy duty I am used to which are much thicker and more sturdy."
"I cant have enough spare razor blades laying around to refill the half dozen or so box cutters that always get dulled."
"Stanley blades are even better than their box cutters."
"As most blades of this type they are covered in an oil to keep from rusting in the packaging but is never an issue for me."
Best Utility Knives
THE EVERYDAY POCKET KNIFE Equipped with heavy-duty carbon steel blades, this utility knife is great for a variety of tasks, such as opening boxes, slicing rope, cutting wallpapers, carpets, cardboards and plastics. Accepts all standard size utility knife blades. Quick-change mechanism for easy blade removal | Accepts standard size utility blades.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I ordered this knife again because I'd inadvertently set my knife down and someone took it."
"I was tired of flimsy plastic retractable knives and was looking for something sturdy."
"Works really good; it is beyond sharp, but controllable and tucks away nicely in it's sheath so no worries about accidentally cutting yourself."
"After breaking several blades on smaller utility knives I needed a heavy duty one."
"As an Amazon Prime member & online shopping fan, I get lots of cardboard packaging."
"When closing the knife if you release the lock button after the blade unlocks there is indeed resistance while closing the blade."
"Also blade can flip out like a switch blade with a flip of the wrist plus holding the release button."
"Great knife and really easy to use."
Best Tactical Knives
The Ka Bar' was designed to serve our troops during WW II and is still doing its job, with honors, more than 70 Years later. The most famous fixed blade knife design in the world. The most famous fixed blade knife design in the world.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"The new full size model with a 7" blade is larger than the 1209 and has the classic stacked leather handle and pinned butt cap. Treated the sheath with Neatsfoot oil and it got darker and more pliant, but still very sturdy with stitching and rivets."
"Anyone who knows anything about knives should be able to sharpen their own knives like they want, not complain about having to take it to a specialist. Stainless is very hard to achieve a good edge on without the proper honing instruments, such as ceramic. I live in New Mexico and have plenty of expierience in the matter. The oils in the leather will make it waterproof and keep most moisture out, plus, everytime you sheath it, you will put a fine coat of oil on the blade."
"This was a great price on one of the most iconic knives ever created."
"If you need a knife that won't let you down, get a Ka-bar and when you review it, remember there is no ONE KNIFE THAT DOES IT ALL, get yourself a smaller knife (yes even a good locking folder is good for fine work)."
"The ageless KABAR its simple lines still show the ability of a perfectly designed weapon still going after over half a century of use.The KABAR Fighting/Utility knife has been serving military and civillians sense its inseption by Union Cutley in 1942. I bought this one just to have one I could use, My DADs now hangs in a place of Honor where it belongs and when the time comes it will be passed on to my Grandson. Buy this one and one good survival knife and there you go, your set for the zombies , the invation, or total global breakdown."
"Best quality in a knife I have ever seen."
"I've always wanted one of these knives."
Best Taping Knives
If you’ve ever spent time on a lush tropical island, you’ll recognize the vibrant green color makes this Pocket Worn knife unique. Hand finished giving it that comfortable, slightly smoother feel that comes from being carried for years in a front pocket, this knife is sure to make those who don’t yet own one green with envy. Clip and Spey blades; peach seed jigged bermuda green bone handle.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"Very nice knife, excellent, and typical, Case quality. Nothing you can buy made in China would compare to the quality of knife you get from Case."
"Case knives have been around for a long time."
"This would be a great entry level slip joint for anybody looking to get into collecting or would just be a great forever knife if you are looking at getting only one traditional."
"Beautiful classic pocket knife with a great steel and construction."
"Purchased these as gifts for my husbands work crew (construction)."
"The current knives that I carry are smaller being about 2 1/2 inches long and I thought that this knife would be a more appropriate size at about 3 1/2 inches long closed. I highly recommend the for those looking for an everyday carry knife that is constructed well and made by a great company."
"this is just what i wanted."
"This Case knife was close enough to one of the colors of my daughters wedding and I sent this to an outside friend who came to help out on the day of my daughter's wedding."
Best Hunting Knives
As with all Kershaw knives, the Clash is built with the precision, fit and finish users expect. Feature rich handle includes SpeedSafe assisted opening, built-in flipper, secure locking liner and convenient reversible pocket clip.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"I'm writing not only to praise this knife, but also the company that makes it - and the several other Kershaw folding knives I own and have given as gifts. I've recently changed my pattern of EDC, and wanted to put the pocket clip back on this knife. I emailed KAI to order the part, explaining that it wasn't broken or damaged or defective - I just misplaced it. I got a FAST response by email, telling me they were glad to send me a replacement clip free of charge."
"I've owned many knives and have come to realize I'm becoming less of a fan of serration for an EDC knife but that's a personal preference. I still carry this knife today and I love the fact that when I need a good blade I have this on my person."
"I decided to purchase this knife from Kershaw as a beginner, then I will move on to other brands and types."
"Since the blade on this knife is just a smidge over three inches, depending on where you live, you might need to check your local ordinances on legal carry."
"Many people have asked me what kind of knife to get and Im a knife collector and I always tell them to get this knife first."
"Sharp, strong and light pretty much says it all."
"Great all around knife. I would say "for the money it is great" ... but price aside, it is just a great knife."
"Without a doubt the absolute best everyday carry knife I have ever had up to this date."
Best Putty Knives
We're the only manufacturer to offer such a broad and diversified line of hand tools and chemical products for professional and home maintenance and improvement - more than 400 different products in all. 6 uses in one tool include gouger, scraper, putty remover, spreader and roller cleaner.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"This tool is great for just about any type of scraping, smoothing, or cornering you may need to do on a DIY project."
"A must have in the tool arsenal for any handyman."
"I was looking for a cheap and effective tool for scraping the dried on, greasy gunk from my stainless steel Weber grill grates and this perfectly fit the bill."
"It's just pointy enough to start separation and the bevel lets me slowly work the piece up without applying too much pressure and risk damaging any delicate parts."
"(sorry) This one looks well made, correctly sized (some are too big or small) and has a metal end on the handle which you can use to whack anything you suddenly find sticking out while you are painting. (6th way) If you ever paint anything, or work on windows and you don't have one of these, you are crazy."
"While this does open paint lids, the handle is plastic and it does not really stand up to much abuse."
"I discovered this kind of tool a few years ago when I was doing some Sheetrock work and it's really nice unfortunately the one that I purchased had a sticker on the side of it that really doesn't want to come off without leaving part of itself and that's not very smart."
"The stickers are very hard to remove especially glue residue."
Best Pocket Knives & Folding Knives
Our new key knife just might save the day, unless of course you lock it in the trunk. Black key handle is made of stainless steel that's shaped like a house key.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"This little knife is really sharp, has a good locking mechanism, and a hefty metal build."
"I like having mine around and readily available for opening packages, cutting strings off clothing, or gettings those little plastic tags off of merchandise."
"My only complaint is to fold it back you can only grip it from the sides which is awkward to me."
"Awesome emergency knife with limitations of course."
"With the index and middle knuckles wrapped around each side of the head. For $5 SOG mades an alarmingly dangerous and easily-concealed self-defense weapon, especially if used by the right hands."
"Incredible quality, looks awesome, and an extremely high quality blade."
"Great little addition to my clip-on keychain."
"Love this little knife I’ve had it on my keys for about a year now and it’s still very sharp and in good condition."
Best Knife Sets
3"Caping Knife 4-1/4" Gut Hook Skinner 6" Boning Knife 6" Wood-Bone Saw Ribcage Spreader Tungsten-Carbide Sharpener Game Cleaning Gloves Nylon Roll-Pack/Belt Scabbard Weight: 2.4 lbs Country of Origin: China Manufacturer Warranty: Lifetime Guarantee Manufacturer Item Number: BL-1. Complete with Nylon Roll-Pack with Snap-In Plastic Knife Scabbards For Easy Removal & Cleaning.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"It's a bit heavy to carry as one piece while walking thru the woods, but my son took several pieces for the walking field dressing, and we used the rest of the kit in preparation for transportation and processing at home."
"I used this kit just the other day to quarter out an elk on a wilderness hunt here in New Mexico."
"For the money, this is a pretty good."
"I also have a few of their pocket knifes and I tell you these knifes are sharp."
"However based on the weight of all the knives together I will probably only carry the actual knives I will be using in the field."
"Best field dress kit I have ever owned.. highly recommend this kit for any one that hunts."
"As a mother to four boys who are hunters, and having a husband who is a hunter, this butcher set is a "must have"."
"haven't used yet, out of season right now, but seems to be a good product."
Best Shop Knife Sheaths
It even permits holstering the Wave in the open pliers position and allows for vertical and horizontal carrying. With three elastic pockets and a roomy main compartment, you can carry your Leatherman and anything else you need. BUILT FOR REAL LIFE: Whether you're on the job, tackling the elements, or diy-ing around the house, you need your sheath to be as tough as you are.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"I like it have 5 "pockets", you ca put no only the multitool, also you could (in my case): -2 sets of bit drivers, (Leatherman 931014 40-Bit Assortment for Leatherman Bit Drivers) (purchased separately). -1 small flashlight, (Fenix Compact LED Flashlight) (purchased separately). -1 small Sharpie pen, and (purchased separately). -1 SD card or coin (if you want too) (purchased separately). I am uploading some pictures for a better idea."
"Unfortunately, after several years of toting my New Wave around the elasticated side gusset on that leather pouch has come unstitched and I can't seem to replace the pouch with an identical one. Since I can't source a leather pouch with the "snout hole" in the bottom (for housing the pliers when unfolded) I'll likely be retrofitting my pouch with a snap fastener for peace of mind."
"I got this sheath for my Leatherman Surge, after the sheath that originally came with my Surge stretched out, and no longer held it securely. Not a bad theory, but in practice, over time the elastic gets stretched out to the point, that when you lift the Velcro flap, your tool falls out, unless you are very careful to be sure the sheath is exactly vertical."
"The leather case couldn't hold the Leatherman tool and the bits."
"This is a great sheath!"
"I don't think is gonna last long, I put my wave and feel big and loose, I read bad reviews about the velcro before buy it so I was ready to install a snap button, it took me few minutes, so much better now."