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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.
Fillet knives the author put to the test were (left) the Smith’s Flex Fillet Knife and the Bear & Son Smooth White Bone Professional Fillet Knife. Both pieces of cutlery had 7-inch blades.

Head-To-Head Of Two Fillet Knives

Comparing Smith's Flex Fillet and Bear & Son Smooth White Bone Pro Fillet in fish-skinning dominance.
Brutish and sharp, the 4.09-inch blade SK-4 Sentinel was designed with input from the ex-SpecOps operatives. It certainly has a cloak-and-dagger look. (Elwood Shelton image)

Spycraft Knives SK-4 Sentinel Review: Covert Ringer

We put the Spycraft Sentinel through the wringer to see if the undercover blade is up to cloak-and-dagger work.
Reiff Circadian Sheepsfoot (top), Bear & Son Sheepfoot Barlow, and the Tactile Knife Co. Redhawk are three modern renditions of the time-tested pattern.

Taking The Foot Path: Top Sheepsfoot Knives

Three unique sheepsfoot blades for top pocket performance.
Created as a hard-work knife, Aaron Wilburn’s BodyGuard only gets better with use.

Aaron Wilburn’s BodyGuard Review: Cutting At Another Level

Aaron Wilburn’s BodyGuard pushes the performance bounds of a hard-work knife. ABS master smith Aaron Wilburn produces spot-on precision works of art. His mosaic damascus...
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Homefront Hot: New American-Made Knives For 2026

The latest American-made factory knives are sharp and sweet. Reiff Knives Rangewolf Knife type: A lightweight, compact utility model for hunting and EDCDesigner: Stu ShankBlade length: 3”Blade steel: CPM MagnaCut...
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First Look: GiantMouse GMF1-MG

GiantMouse's compact classic fixed-blade GMF1-MG updated with some top-notch materials. GiantMouse has a knack for creating "giant" utility in small packages, and the company's latest...
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New Knives: January 2026

From Ancient Inspiration to Modern Innovation: A First Look at the Year’s Most Anticipated Custom and Production Blades. The new year kicks off with a...
The cut-out in the blade located before the scales of the Rebel tactical EDC fixed blade by Piotr Gosciniak provides additional control for either a thumb or forefinger.

Tactical Fixed Blades: EDC With An Edge

Don’t overlook small tactical fixed blades for everyday carry.
When it comes to sub-hilt fighters, BLADE Magazine Cutlery Hall-of-Fame® member Bob Loveless (page 68) is the standard bearer. The Spade Series includes two of his smaller sub-hilt fighters flanking his Big Bear sub-hilt, along with two other Loveless classics, all in engraving by the incomparable Julie Warenski. (SharpByCoop knife image)

Sub-Hilt Knives: Aesthetics And Aggression In Harmony

The sub-hilt is at once belligerent and beautiful, adding a strange allure to the knives that sport it.
For such a slim knife, the White River Exodus 3/Adventurecraft cuts with abandon.

White River Exodus 3: Petite And Sweet Outdoor Maven

White River Exodus 3 is a great little companion blade to add to your gear. A small bushcrafter/EDC knife, the Exodus 3 by White River...
Brian “Rocco” Nawrocki’s tribute knife for USMC Sergeant Scott Bunker includes blade steel and deck wood from the vintage World War II Battleship USS North Carolina. The L/3/25 on the blade represents Scott’s Lima Company (L), Third Battalion (3) and 25th Regiment (25).

Cool Customs: Rocco Nawrocki’s Knife For Sergeant Bunker

Marine Corps hero feted with Nawrocki knife at The Battleship Ball. An unforgettable setting for a memorable event celebrating an American hero—all complemented by a...
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New Knives December 2025

If it needs cutting, do it in style with one of these gems
From top, the Bear Forest Knives Stumpy, The Deano from Big Idea Design, Bradford USA G3 Wharnie and Montana Knife Co. Stockyard blend classic EDC styles with modern utility.

EDC Fixed Blades: Compact And Ready For Any Task

Four U.S.-made EDC sheath knives take the author’s test.
Half the Template, Twice the Accuracy. Use a single half-profile pinned and flipped to trace a perfect mirror outline before grinding ever starts.

Dagger Design: Fundamentals Of Dagger Construction

From maintaining symmetry to adding fullers, we break down the intricate process of making a dagger design into a physical knife.
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