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Best Gyuto Knife: East And West Meet Over Dinner

The Japanese take on Western chef’s knives are mighty mealmakers. Here are some top-notch options.
Spartan Blades Clandestina and pistol

Spartan Blades Clandestina Review: 2024 Blade Knife of the Year

Find out why the Spartan Blades Clandestina took home Blade Knife of the Year, thanks to its standout tactical design, top-tier materials, and unbeatable performance.
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The Joy of Cooking Knife Review

Ethan Becker and Dan Eastland collaborate on a sharp tool for the kitchen. Long-time knife designer Ethan Becker and Dan Eastland of Dogwood Custom Knives...
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Knife Buying Don’ts: How To Avoid Cutting Pitfalls

Knife buying--particularly custom--can prove daunting. We gathered industry pros to give the top mistakes to avoid. When it comes to acquiring knives, the informed buyer...
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CRKT Drops Five New Knives At BLADE Show West

Knives showcase Richard Roger’s design prowess.
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Buckhorn Review: Ketuo-Ken Onion Hit It Out Of The Park

The Buckhorn collaboration is about as good as it gets without going custom. Ketuo Knives partnered with renowned custom knifemaker and designer Ken Onion, to...
The test steak knives, from top: Emerson Folding Steak Knife, Sharps Bros. Meanstreak Grill & Steak and Bradford USA Orwell.

Best Steak Knives: These Are A Cut Above The Rest

Don't trust your prime cut to anything less!
inexpensive Henckels Everpoint 8-inch chef’s knife

Henckels Everpoint Review: More Knife Than Meets The Eye

See how an over-the-counter Henckels survives the Breed test. This time I decided to hit the local retail store trail for a knife just about...
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New Knives September 2024

Damascus, drop points and much, much more...
The test hatchets vary from old school to avante garde. From left: SOG Camp Axe, Schrade Bedrock, Winkler Knives Highland Hatchet and CAS Iberia APOC Hundr.

Hatchets: Hackers That Pack A Punch

Four hot hatchets pack more punch for their size than most. There’s a good reason hatchets have always been a staple of camp tools. They...
Bob Loveless' drop point

Best Custom Hunting Knives: Is There A Consensus?

Top knife observers decipher the best custom huntering knives ever made.
Luke Dellmyer won the James R. Lucie Award for the best knife submitted by a successful applicant for ABS journeyman smith during the ABS Mid-America Super Hammer-In Bladesmithing Convention in August 2023. (SharpByCoop image)

Custom Hunting Knives: Hunting For The Best Value

Understand how and why custom hunting knives cost what they do.
Ken Onion WorkSharp MK.2 sharpening a knife

Work Sharp Ken Onion Elite Mk2 Review [Hands On]

Has Work Sharp improved on its legendary tool?
Boker Arbolito, TOPS Knives and Knives of Alaska.

Hunting Knife Sets: Hands-On And Tested

The latest hunting knife combos will exalt your outdoor experience.
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Plain Vs Serrated Knives: Which Is Best For Who

School yourself on which edge is best for you and your knife.
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