
Cold Steel’s Exceptionally Robust Take on a Historic Folding Knife Lives Up to Its Boastful Name
Not only is this "pocket" folder sizable, but it has the materials and mechanisms to back it up as a hardcore outdoor knife.

Not only is this "pocket" folder sizable, but it has the materials and mechanisms to back it up as a hardcore outdoor knife.
By Sean Tirman

It’s just the latest breakthrough from an unconventional UK brand that engineers ancient pipe dreams into actual modern marvels.

Plucked from the brand's vault, this quirky knife was originally introduced in 2005, but its origins date back decades further.
By Sean Tirman

Artisan Cutlery's innovative take on the classic American blade just happens to be great-looking and super-affordable too.

If you seek a blade you can imbue with your own personal touch, the 2026 edition of the German giant's annual tradition has you covered.

While the slate was a bit more focused, this week's new releases were proof that, sometimes, less is more.
By Sean Tirman and Steve Mazzucchi

The handy bonus trait only gets more compelling when the knife itself is 25 percent off, as it is right now.

The retailer's latest Icon-branded tool releases bring a long-awaited look to some trusty garage essentials.

An addition to the brand's ongoing Stealth Run series, this version of the 110 Hunter is among the most modern, high-performance ever.
By Sean Tirman

Bestech's little sister brand has pulled out all the stops with a gorgeous blade that punches way above its weight class.
By Sean Tirman

An elegant, intuitive design by the legendary Michael Walker, plus premium materials, add up to something pretty special.

When you’re ready to stop being pretentious and start getting real, this is the capable little blade you need.

This sleek, popular minimalist flipper gets some serious style points courtesy of a few new handle material options.
By Sean Tirman

Trust me when I tell you Orbitkey's 12th Kickstarter campaign is going to revolutionize toiletry pouches as we know them.
By Hayley Helms

The familiar flipper’s handle celebrates a moment in time in a way that is ostentatious but not over the top.

Believe it or not, classic folders take a rare back seat to fixed blades, EDC accessories, space pens and more.
By Steve Mazzucchi and Sean Tirman

There’s a time and place for everything — including heavy-duty big-bladed flippers only a deity would EDC.

This folder is a literal triple threat in more ways than one, as it's great for EDC, camping and hunting use alike.
By Sean Tirman

These pens have been on every manned NASA mission since 1968. Now, a special edition is headed back to Earth's only natural satellite.
By Sean Tirman

When push comes to shove, the best self-defense option is the one you can actually reach and deploy in time.