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(From left) Condor’s Roarlock, ESEE Expat El Deguello and TOPS Sneak Reaper excel at cutting through dense brush during spring and summer adventures.

Machetes: Big Blades For The Summer’s Bad Bush

We slash away with three machete options to see which is ready to tame your greenery.
From friendly carry to onerous fare, from top to bottom our small clip-point knives include the Civivi Slippy Sendy, Cold Steel Engage 2.5, Demko Knives Nano Shark and Big Idea Design TI Lookout.

EDC Clip Points: Little Big Clips

Small-in-stature clip points that punch above their weight.
Civivi Elite Line Brova models

First Look: Civivi Brova And Civivi Elite Line

Elite Line debuts with premium CPM S35VN steel, aluminum scales and an innovative top-liner lock mechanism. Civivi has always aimed at more budget-conscious knife enthusiasts,...
Bob Earhart’s 5-bar Turkish twist damascus fighter is an absolute head turner, with a 7.5-inch blade and mammoth ivory handle. (Bob Earhart image)

Knife Shows: Preparing For The Best

Tips and tricks to get the most out of attending a knife show.
Scorpion 6 Jörmungandr

2026 BLADE Show Knife Drops: Hot In Atlanta

Get a look at the new knives released at BLADE Show, the world's largest knife show.
Chris Pontius with the GiantMouse Ace Pontius

First Look: GiantMouse Ace Pontius Collaboration Knife

Jackass star and knife fanatic teams up with GiantMouse on tactical-style folder.
The Camper, a favorite of the author, has most tools of the larger One Handed Trekker but swaps the Phillips screwdriver for a corkscrew.

Swiss Army Knife: One Folder To Rule Them All

From the author’s experience, one folding knife has it all.
MKC Montana Open

First Look: MKC The Montana—Company Launches First Folder

The Missoula-based brand brings its legendary ruggedness, MagnaCut steel, and precision engineering to the everyday carry market.
CRKT M14 10XD open in profile.

First Look: Legendary CRKT M16 Gets Affordable Makeover

Celebrating its 30th birthday, the Kit Carson-designed M16 has an economical crossbar lock option.
Dagger Trading Begemot

New Production Knives: Factory Picks For ’26

Get an edge on your cutting needs with the latest production knives.
James Brand Ellis open and held in hand

First Look: James Brand Ellis Relaunches As Super-Thin Slip Joint

James Brand evolves the Ellis into an ultra-thin, minimalist multitool.
Civivi Dracolisk balisong and examples of all handle colors.

First Look: CIVIVI Dracolisk—Company’s First Foray Into Balisongs

CIVIVI Dracolisk aims to help you master the balisong flip without the sting.
The assisted openers we put to the test (starting from the top) Case Westline, Bear & Son TrueTimber Sideliner, CRKT Butte and Kershaw Raygun

Assisted Open Knives: Fast And Flashy Options

Assisted openers that get the job done … quickly.
Snake River Rescue on rescue gear

First Look: TOPS Knives Sidekick Diver and Snake River Rescue

TOPS Offers Surface-Level Performance, Subsurface Strength In Pair Of Water-Focused Blades.
The Winkler Woodsman (left), Böker Bronco Mini, Knives by Nuge Cub-Muk, and Bear Forest Simple 2 sitting pretty before the author put them through the bushcraft wringer.

Beating The Bush: Top Bushcrafting Knives

Four Blades, One Purpose: Bushcraft Mastery.
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