Best Switchblades & Automatic Knives

As more and more states have changed their laws in recent years, automatic knives (aka switchblades) have seen a surge in popularity. As a result, more and more manufacturers are jumping into the market, so now is a perfect time to examine the options for those looking to jump into the waters of automatic knife ownership. More

Blade Steel Is Less Important Than You Think

It's time for a harsh truth: most knife buyers spend too much time staring at steel charts and not enough time thinking about how a knife feels and cuts. The truth is that blade steel is easy to market. It has brand names, scientific data, and status. But when you use a knife every day, the blade steel isn't what you appreciate first. More

What is a Butterfly Knife? Learn How To Choose One

A butterfly knife, also known as a balisong, is a folding knife with two pivoting handles that contain the blade when closed. Unlike traditional folding knives, a butterfly knife requires a practiced technique to open safely and quickly, which has given rise to a huge subculture of balisong "flippers" who perform complex tricks that walk the line between acrobatics and martial arts. More

What is a Pocket Knife? A Pocket Knife Buying Guide

Knives are essential tools that can trace their roots back to the very origins of civilization itself. The simple blades that early humans used for hunting and survival—originally nothing more than pointy rocks—have evolved alongside us into sophisticated marvels of modern engineering. More