Folding Knives, Swords and Blades

A ceramic folder knife with a titanium handle? That’s some fancy materials there, sir. Is it worth the hype?

Ceramic, as you may know, presents a unique tradeoff. Ceramic blades are lightweight, hold their edge for darn near forever and are extremely sharp.

The downsides? Ceramic …

Gerber’s got a reputation for making delicious baby food made of strained squash, beets and leafy green vegetables.

Oh wait, wrong Gerber. This Gerber has been making quality outdoor knives for nearly 70 years. Gerber was originally formed by an advertising executive who had a set of knives …

This Flash II knife from SOG is a cousin to the Flash I. The Flash II is a bit heavier and has a longer blade, but other than that they’re quire similar.

The blade is 3.5 inches of AUS8 stainless steel, hardened to 56 on …

Spyderco knives always look a bit wacky, don’t they? Or maybe they look cool. I guess it depends on your perspective.

This one is no exception, but it’s a pretty slick product.

The 4.25″ blade is made of VG-10 steel. That’s is a pretty high-end steel for this type of …

Quick, which vegetable is bigger, the chive or the leek?

It’s the leek, of course, and this knife is true to its name. It’s similar to the Ken Onion Chive Knife we reviewed recently, but with a longer blade.

It’s still a relative lightweight, …

The Gator is a good name for this one — it even looks like a Gator.

That and the fact that it was featured in “Man vs. Wild” and it’s got quite a reputation to live up to.

The blade measures 3.75″ …

Here’s the third installment in Spyderco’s popular “skeletonized” blades, similar to the now-discontinued Q and R models.

Fortunately, Spyderco didn’t spend its entire S-project budget on looks alone. It’s got an impressive list of resilient features that would keep any potential buyer caught in its web.

The blade is crafted from genuine …

Ken Onion is probably the best known American knife designer. With the release of his Ken Onion Chef’s Knife, he’s practically a household name.

Okay, that might be overstepping just a bit. But he’s now made several successful models for Kershaw, this Chive being a …

This Matrix knife is awfully inexpensive. But is it a steal at that price or just a cheap knockoff?

Let’s get some of the specs out of the way first…

It’s a folding knife, with a blade measuring 4.25 inches. The entire knife measures 9.375 inches when open and …

Here’s a great deal on a utility pocketknife that should please you with its durability and functionality.

The blade is a beautifully finished plain edge at 3.5 inches, crafted of bead blasted AUS-8 steel (which is made with added Vanadium, an element particularly resilient to …

This tiny knife is an Al Mar classic, and shouldn’t be underestimated. It is the smallest front-lock knife available on the market today, and the highest-quality as well.

Weighing less than an ounce, this knife has a closed length of 2-1/4 inches; open, it measures 3-7/8 inches.

The …

This unusual knife is not only a high-quality all-purpose pocket knife, it is also a money clip and a cigar clipper.

The Havana Clipper is made by Al Mar, a company known for making knives that are close to custom quality. All Al Mar knives are hand-finished and …

Fallkniven’s Tre Kronor line is extensive, with many different blade types, materials, and colors to choose from.

This particular Tre Kronor blade is an elegant retractable folder, and features a plain flat-ground blade 2.75 inches in length.

The edge is made from impressive 3G powder steel, a revolutionary laminated …

This lightweight lockback knife from Spyderco is great for anyone who spends lots of time outdoors.

The blade is premium VG-10 steel for extra sharpness and durability. It measures 3.75 inches long, and is constructed to enable controlled pulling cuts, making it great for outdoor use.

Weighing only 3.75 ounces, the knife folds into …

This folding knife by Kershaw is a versatile knife designed by the renowned Ken Onion.

Foremost is the 3 3/8″ 440a stainless steel Tungsten blade, with the Speed Safe assisted opening design for comfort and safety. Ken Onion invented this type of opening mechanism.

The handsome handle …

Buck Knives makes high-quality knives. Many pocket knives skimp on the quality of the blade itself, but this one’s from Buck so you know it won’t fall short on that front.

This particular model of multi-tool offers versatility and usability in a compact format.

Weighing in at just over six …

This multi-tool from Gerber is not the lightest multi-tool you’ll find. Check out the Leatherman Skeletool for a tool that’s lighter but packs fewer implements.

This tool includes ten implements including a knife, a wire snipper, a needlenose pliers, a scissors and two saws.

The pliers slide forward and lock …

These new Leatherman designs have quite the space-age look to them. Those holes, though, are to keep the weight down while not sacrificing strength.

This multitool features eight separate implements (ranging from pliers to a bottle opener) in a single tool weighing five ounces.

The blade features a locking mechanism, while the …

This finely crafted knife was designed by Al Mar Company. This useful little blade features a four-inch locking blade made of AUS 8 material, and bears the trustworthy Talon brand.

The handle is made of Cocobolo, an exotic hardwood. Together with the length of the blade, results in a …

The Winder Sogwinder I from SOG Knives features a drop point Bowie blade that is exceptionally thick for a folding knife. This ensures that you don’t have to worry about strength and durability. But if you’re looking for the lightest folding knife on the …

Leatherman presents the Wave Nylon Sheath knife / multi-tool. As you?ve come to expect with Leatherman products, the Wave is much more than simply a pocket knife.

It includes a large variety of quality tools to suit any situation. It unfolds to reveal needlenose/regular pliers, wire cutters, and a wire stripper.

Both …

The Trapper Knife from Remington is a performance blade that has great looks to match.

It features a pair of folding Sportsman?s Series blades (one clip blade and one spey blade) each honed to a razor sharp edge. Both blades are constructed of sturdy 440 stainless steel, and they each feature the Sportsman?s …

The Traditional Amber Bone Knife is a beautiful addition to the Browning family and to your collection.

Known for their superior line of hunting knives, Browning put all of their experience and expertise behind this small, 3 blade knife with a result that any knife …

The 325B Colleague knife from Buck Knives combines form and function in an elegant but practical package.

The stainless steel, tapered 1-7/8 inch drop point blade is hardened using the sophisticated Edge 2x blade technology.

The result is a beautiful blade that retains its edge over time and after repeated use. The blade …

Any knife that is made by Benchmade will be of high quality. They’ve been a leader in the knife industry for years now.

For this particular model, Mel Pardue and Warren Osborne, two well-known custom knife makers, have come together to design and produce a great piece.

The adjustable lock mechanism …

This Red Farmer Swiss Army pocket knife is a good all-purpose choice for campers, hikers, fishermen, or anyone who enjoys the great outdoors.

It is part of Victorinox’s “Pioneer” Series. Note the Alox scales, or grooved aluminum siding which provides a secure grip even when wet.

Although this Limited Edition knife only …

Nearly twenty years ago, the head of W.R. Case Cutlery, Jim Parker, came up with the idea to make very high-quality reproductions of knives that had long been out of production. Some of these knives were originally produced by Case, but others were not. All of the new, reproductions, however, would …

W.R. Case you probably already know — they are an American maker of high-quality knives with a hundred-and-twenty year reputation on the line.

But this knife you may not have seen before.

It’s a peanut knife featuring a just-under-three inch blade that made of Tru-Sharp Surgical Steel. Case tests this …

Moore Maker has been making knives for over twenty years in Matador, Texas. Started by Wayland and Glynard Moore, they’ve prided themselves on their strong reputation for making high-quality knives and for having a strong local presence in the community.

Moore Maker knives are manufactured by third-parties. The most notable …

Fallkniven has been making knives for a relatively short time — only twenty years or so. How far they’ve come in such a short period of time. They are now known as one of the foremost makers of specialty knives and, as their marketing literature states, supply knives to the King of …

The Puma knife company is based in Solingen, Germany. It is one of the highly-reputable knife-making companies that helped give that city the nickname “City of Knives”. Puma has been making knives for over two hundred and thirty years.

This knife is a new step for the company — German know-how and tradition coupled …

Another high-quality knife from Case. This is an oversized pocket knife, measuring five inches closed. Includes a gut hook, drop point blade, and saw blade.

The clip is stainless steel, blades are made of Tru-Sharp surgical steel. Features rosewood handle with contrasting brass bolsters.

The problem with changer knives, of course, …

An attractive folding knife built with the quality you’ve come to expect from Case. A member of the Image series and tested XX, this one features a smooth natural bone handle with scenes of Elk Trapping laser-etched on both sides.

Bolsters are silver, matching the accent colors elsewhere on the knife. …

A gorgeous, rugged knife, perfect for bass fishing. This knife features a fish scaler blade with built-in hook disgorger. Blades are Tru-Sharp surgical steel.

Also includes hook sharpener. The sharpener is included instead of a more-typical inlay shield. Handle features artwork of bass fishing, engraved with a precision laser on natural …

One of Case’s most versatile pocket knives. Primarily intended for hunting, though would also be appropriate as a fishing or general outdoor utility knife.

A tough knife that comes with a variety of quickly-interchangeable blades. The handle is an attractive amber bone with inlaid brass bolsters. The pivot pin is oversized and made …