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Do you think they’re seaxy? From top: TOPS Knives Storm Vector, CAS Iberia Legacy Arms Witham Seax, Condor Tool & Knife Norse Dragon Seax and Emerson Knives, Inc. Seax Fixed Blade.

Best Seax Knives [Tested]

Cut like a Viking with some top factory interpretations of an ancient design.
Dagger diversity, from left: Fox Tactical Elementum Dagger, Ek Commando Presentation Knife, Spartan-George Raider and SOG Pentagon FX Covert FDE.

Best Daggers: Top Options That Get To The Point [Tested]

Modern takes on a Stone Age standard come in a spectrum of styles.
6-inch Curved Fillet Knife from Relentless Knives

Relentless Knives Curved Fillet Knife Review [Tested]

A fillet knife that sharpens while you cut? That's the bold promise Relentless Knives make with its Curved Fillet Knife.
Keen compact cutters, from top: Spyderco MicroJimbo, GiantMouse Ace Riv LL, Boker Plus DW-1 and CRKT MinimalX.

Best Minimalist Pocket Knives: Small, But Mighty EDC

There’s no knife job too small for a compact cutter.
Cold Steel Finn Bear

Cold Steel Finn Bear Review: Light, Sharp And Up To Snuff

A very simple and practical design, Cold Steel's Laplander-inspired knife cuts through chores.
Darriel Caston knives

Knife Steel Trends: What To Look Forward To In 2025

Knife industry pros give their takes on what the hot knife steels will be in the year ahead.
Cold Steel Trail Master

Best Bowie Knives: In Case You’re On A Sandbar And Need To Fight

As legendary as the man it's named after.
Berm Cleaver Flipper

First Look: True Knives Berm Cleaver Flipper

A budge priced EDC cleaver that priced for rough use.
New Dalton Feather Veggie Chopper

New Knives October 2024

What's on the menu this month? A bevy of new kitchen knives--both factory and custom.
ondor Tool & Knife Shefu, Spyderco Itamae and Fox Knives 2C 504 0L.

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...
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