If you’re in the market for a new Kershaw pocket knife and are a brand fanatic, and you don’t have a Leek yet, something’s up with that. All avowed fans of Kershaw should have at least one Leek in their collection, but it’s even better as an EDC option. Here are some of the things that make the Leek a consistent bestseller. Perfect Size As would be an important...

Let’s just say it. Kershaw is better known for folding knives than it is for fixed blades that are intended for hunting and bushcraft. This is, after all, the company that brought the world SpeedSafe Assisted Opening Technology. That wouldn’t be of particularly much use to a fixed blade. Be that as it may, Kershaw has still produced some really solid fixed blades that will excel as...

If you carry a knife, the second most important thing you need to know how to use - besides safely use the knife - is a sharpening stone. Your knife won’t be much good to you after you get dull, and trust us when we say, it doesn’t matter how sharp it starts out or what the steel alloy is, it will get dull eventually, and sooner rather than later if you use it daily. So, how do you...

Let’s just get one thing out of the way right quick. There are many great Spyderco pocket knives, folding and fixed. So picking one “best” Spyderco pocket knife is not going to be easy. That being said, the Sage 5 is a great one, and there are no bones about that. Let’s take a closer look at why this just might be one of the best Spyderco knives out there. Here Are the...

The ESEE 3, 4, and 4 all have dedicated followings. These are some of the more popular ESEE knives in the industry. But are they the best? Debatable. That honor may just belong to a much smaller cousin, the Izula. Now, there are some that would tell you the ESEE Izula is too small. These people have probably never gotten their hands on, let alone carried one. Enter the Izula The ESEE Izula may...

There are a lot of things to love about a Benchmade pocket knife - and not the least of these are the unique blade profiles, general designs, and use of super steels. But there is one thing that really drives the value in a Benchmade pocket knife, more than anything else. It’s the AXIS lock, which has revolutionized folding pocket knife design over the last thirty years or so....

Like every other modern folding knife manufacturer, Rough Rider makes folders with G10 and micarta scales, with some models even sporting carbon fiber. But despite the fact that these materials are low-maintenance and affordable, and despite the fact that they are extremely durable, there’s just something about a pocket knife in a traditional pattern made with beautiful natural scale...

Not every folding utility knife has a replaceable blade made from a stainless alloy. In fact, most don’t. That being the case, you need to know how to properly care for a carbon steel blade so that it will not rust, pit, or otherwise break down. Fortunately, this is easy enough to accomplish. Keep It Clean, Dry and Oiled The easiest and most effective way to protect your folding utility...

There is a reason that Spyderco knives command such respectable prices. Actually, there are many. Some of these are among the many why. That being what it is, here are several good reasons you will almost definitely appreciate any Spyderco pocket knife. Odd But Ergonomic Designs The truth is Spyderco pocket knives will turn most heads, and not necessarily because of their beautiful aesthetics....

Popularity alone is a strong testament to the quality of a knife or tool. Tons of people wouldn’t buy, let alone carry, a knife that didn’t perform. That’s one of the things (but not the only one) that makes the Para 3 with FRN scales and a BD1N blade a strong contender for the title of the best Spyderco knife. Is it the best? There are a lot of good models in their catalog,...