Knives
The best knives, reviewed and curated by the Trailspace community. The latest review was added on November 21, 2021. Stores' prices and availability are updated daily.
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Recent Knife Reviews
Lansky Small Lockback Pocket Knife
A low cost EDC folding pocket knife of outstanding quality for the price. This wee gem replaced a knife confiscated by airport security last year and though very cheap proved to be a very good buy. Having had it for a year it has done all the things one would use a pocket knife for both on and off trail: cutting cordage, tape, opening packets and meal bags, sharpening tent pegs, making tinder, general camp chores etc. and so far it has not had to be sharpened. The blade is 2.25 inches, overall 5.5… Full review
TOPS Knives Mil-Spie 3
Whatever possessed God in heaven to make a man like Rambo? Well, the answer to that question is the TOPS Mil Spie 3. Ok, so no, Rambo would not have ever owned this knife. That's movies for ya, not to mention John Rambo never lived in NYC that has strict knife laws. I live in Queens, N.Y., which is governed under NYC knife laws. Here in NY one is only able to carry a folding knife that is less than 3 1/2 inches or a fixed blade that is under 4 inches long (blade length). But I am also an outdoorsman… Full review
Benchmade Mini Bugout
Sweet little purpose-built knife with a remarkably sharp blade. Great for day-to-day activities as well as the quick use when you don't want to pull your bigger blade from your pack. I'll admit, I am a bit of a mid-level knife collector. I've always believed that you should have a knife that is strong enough to meet your needs, but not so expensive that you ruin your trip when you nick the blade. I'm hard pressed to let a cool blade sit on the shelves for very long. Well, this time, it was my wife. Full review
Schrade Full Tang Fixed Blade Knife SCHF57
The Schrade SCHF57 is a High Carbon Stainless Steel 6.3-inch full tang fixed 2.5-inch Blade Knife with 2.6 inch Drop Point Blade and G-10 handles. I can actually say I love this little guy. Designed to be a multi-carry option. Schrade SCHF57 2.5" inch Blade Knife A very good 2.5 inch Bushcraft Knife that doesn't break the bank Schrade SCHF57 6.3 inch Steel Full Tang Fixed Blade Knife w/ … Full review
Condor Tool & Knife Bushlore
A true bushman's knife for EDC...inexpensive but NOT cheaply made. Great for camping trips. Durable for medium use. Sleek design. An incredibly sharp carbon steel blade with wood handle Condor Tool & Knife Bushlore About 7-8 years ago I purchased several different survival knives to test and review with this being one of them. I spent a few months researching and reading reviews of survival/bushman knives. The Condor Tool and Knife Bushlore is… Full review
KA-BAR Becker Companion BK2
Heavy duty 5.25-inch blade, 1-lb. weight survival knife that is your go-to for your outdoor adventures. Best for splitting logs, cutting down dead tree branches, making tinder, cutting rope and paracord, pry bar—great knife that you can rely on. KA-BAR Becker BK2 Companion Fixed Blade Knife Blade Length: 5 1/4" Overall Length: 10 5/8" Blade Thickness: 0.259" (6.6mm) Blade Steel: 1095 Cro-Van 56-58 Hardness Blade type: Drop Point Grind: Flat Grind Angle: 20% Handle Material:… Full review
Hultafors Heavy Duty Knife GK
My go-to camp and backwoods knife. Good steel, solid grip, five UK pounds. I like a short fixed blade, around camp, in the woods or working in my garden. I don't want to spend silly money, then be reluctant to cut things, with my expensive toy. Hultafors make a great, cheap blade—thick, strong, and easily sharpened—with a comfortable handle, then put it in a tricky sheath, which offers multiple carry options. Three millimetre Japanese knife steel. A spine that produces sparks from a ferro… Full review
Benchmade Barrage Family
The best pocketknife I've ever owned...drops mic, walks away. My Old and New Barrage knives I received my Benchmade Barrage knife as a Christmas gift from my wife 8 or 9 years ago and loved it. I carried it in my pocket every day and used it at least once on most of those days... seriously. When traveling I'd have to pack it in my checked bags and I always felt naked without it. So why the past tense you ask? Because it managed to find its way across a bank of batteries and was destroyed by the… Full review
Trail Designs Ultralight Knife
Bought as an emergency backup in case I lost my pocket knife, the Ultralight Knife has turned into my everyday blade for simple chores. Lighter than a feather (2 grams!), easy to keep at hand, and one-hand operation make it worth the low cost ($2.50). It won't do more sophisticated camp chores, probably won't last forever, and certainly no camp chefs or bush-crafters will want to use this on a regular basis. The replacement policy gives me pause as to its intention, but I am using it legally and… Full review
