The best small pocket knives are not only easy to carry but are also versatile and functional. Here are reviews and a buying guide.
Unlike folding knives, the best fixed blade pocket knives offer added functionality and dependability. Here are the top to consider this year
What are the common types of pocket knife blades and what are they used for? This article answers these questions…
Pocket knives have varying shapes and features. Here are the main styles of pocket knives to include in your collection.
The best pocket knife brands have been around for years, perfecting and specializing their craftsmanship. Read more…
There is no questioning the relevance of a good pocket knife. And you don’t need to be an outdoor enthusiast to acknowledge its importance. The best pocket knives can do a wide range of tasks from opening a can to cutting tags from clothes among other life-saving purposes. Given the varieties of pockets knives available […]
When people think of pocket knives, the first thing that comes to mind is a jack knife, the classic tool with one blade opening from each end. These types of knives dominated the cutlery world for a very long time, and with good reasons. They worked.They were (and still are) super-handy. They’ve been around for […]
So much choice… we’re all tempted to buy ANOTHER water stone! In this article I will explain you how to easily sharpen any pocket knife on water stones, and which stones will serve you best for the job. Sharpening a pocket knife is usually not that difficult, if you’re just starting out I really recommend […]
I was recently digging around in some of my knife stuff boxes, looking for a Japanese stone for an upcoming article, when I came across this little box containing what I first thought was just some extra folding knife parts. I set the box aside and continued on my quest. However it was nagging on […]
Type the words “pocket knife” into a Google search and you’ll be presented with hundreds of pages of images, articles and online shops. There is self-defense, multitool and every day carry. In this world saturated with endless varieties how do you know which one to pick? Jennifer from PocketKnifeHousewife.com – Who said pocket knives are only for […]
Introduction: EDC Knives Everyday carry knives, or EDC knives for short, have taken on a life of their own. What was once just a good ol’ country boy slash working man habit, has spread into the urban setting and personal protection realm. Growing up in the Midwest, no self respecting person would be caught out […]
I think each of us have a list, at least mentally, of our Holy Grail type knives. Those knives that if supply and price were no object, we would certainly add them to our collection. But regretfully, I simply can not bring myself to spend thousands on a knife to beautiful to ever do so […]
Introduction A scout is: trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly, courteous, kind, obedient, cheerful, thrifty, brave, clean, and reverent. Wouldn’t it be great if knife owners/carriers had a list we could rattle off to naysayers as to why we carry a knife? In a few of my previous articles I touched on several reasons people would carry […]
Italy has 20 regions. Every Italian region has different dialects, recipes, cultures… and pocket knives. This article will go through the main pocket knives that originated in different parts of the country. Click on a region… Saraga Siciliana It’s light and thin. Easy to open with 2 fingers. Caltagirone Ferrato Originally from Caltagirone. Sanfratellano Originally from San […]
When deciding what type of knife to carry, there are several types to choose from. You can opt for an ultra-reliable sheath knife, a good-quality folding knife, or one of the newer styles of mechanically opening knives, collectively known as switchblades, gravity knives, and out-the-front knives. All mechanically opening knives are considered as switchblades as far […]
Originally founded in California in 1988, the Benchmade Corporation later made a move to Clackamas, Oregon in 1990 where their manufacturing facility resides today. Although their initial line consisted primarily of Bali-Song knives which they constructed in-house from parts they purchased from other manufacturers, they eventually began to acquire new machines and to develop new technologies […]
There are all kinds of knives out there. No matter what you want one for, chances are, there is a specialty blade available for just that purpose. There are knives for kitchen work, wood work, craftsman, outdoors, fishing, boating… There have even been knives designed specifically to go into space, made by Randall, Emerson, Case, […]
You’re using a good knife for every day carry. You are taking good care of it. It works well, is clean, stays oiled, and stays sharp. There are some additional realities we need to consider in the carry and use of a knife every day. There are problems you may encounter. There are a host […]
So you finally decided upon which knife/knives you want to carry for your EDC option. It fits your requirements and laws. It is an asset you can use daily to accomplish many daily tasks. Now what? Now you have to care for and maintain that knife. Besides sharpening (which is covered over several articles on […]
Carrying a folding pocket knife everyday has many advantages. From opening boxes and clam shell packaging to preparing food, they are extremely useful. Several professions such as hunters, fisherman, trail guides, butchers, emergency personnel, or military service members often carry knives every day. I would like to discuss folding knives for your everyday carry. In […]
Many knife aficionados find Spyderco knives to be different, weird, and even peculiar. In fact, according to the Spyderco web site, a person once said to Sal Glesser (Spyderco’s owner), “You must design in the dark because your knives look so strange!” But, their distinguished design is actually a result of striving to create ergonomic, […]
