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Knife Collecting: Marble’s Safety Knife

Lasting legacy of the Marble's Safety Knife
Neck knives offer a twist on EDC carry. The neckers we reviewed, from left, include Skallywag black MK2, Ketuo Beetle, Spyderco Ark and the Civivi Baby Banter.

Neck Knives Review: Hackle Raising, Slight EDC Options

Sleek neck knives for unconventional carry.
Montana Knife Company is venturing into new ground, unveiling its first folder—the Montana. Unlike much of its catalog, the liner lock is a generalist, aimed at tackling EDC chores.

MKC Montana Review: Know When To Fold ‘Em

MKC first folder proves its EDC keenness.
Mike Tyre OTS Automatic

New Knives: August 2026

Scorching new knives to keep you sharp this summer.
Bear & Son Piranha in hand

First Look: Modern Traditionalism Of Bear & Son Piranha

Crafted in Alabama, Bear & Son Cutlery’s Piranha pairs a 440 stainless spear blade and lockback security with classic bone handle options.
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First Look: Field-Ready Böker Naturensöhne MK II NXT

Böker teams up with popular German bushcrafters to deliver a pocket-friendly, G10-scaled multi-tool packed with essential field implements.
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New Knives: July 2026

Bevvy of new blades with a distinct edge.
“The USMC fighting knife has not always been made by KA-BAR, and KA-BAR didn’t even make them first, but they made it their own,” noted Marine Corps veteran/knifemaker Les George. “It’s the stereotypical military knife in the western hemisphere.” It was the Marine Corps knife of choice in World War II, including on the beach landing at Iwo Jima. (Knife from the Les George collection; Les George knife image)

Military Knives: Historic Star-Spangled Steel

Few knives have served America more than those of the U.S. military. Editor’s Note: This is the first of a two-part series on the most...
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First Look: Bear OPS Nekema II Tactical EDC

An American-made tactical EDC folder featuring a Sandvik 14C28N blade and lightweight aluminum handle.
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,...
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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.
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First Look: GiantMouse Ace Pontius Collaboration Knife

Jackass star and knife fanatic teams up with GiantMouse on tactical-style folder.
Steve Schwarzer relates that he has tailored his martial arts training to incorporate the push dagger, though perhaps not one as ornate as the one pictured. A mesmerizing 3 3/4” mosaic damascus blade is mated to an antler handle with faces carved at the ends of the grip. (Jocelyn Frasier image)

Pull Of The Push Dagger

Master smiths explore the symmetry, skill and survivalist roots of a classic.
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.
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