Pocket-sized multitools are a dime a dozen, but the Swiss Army Knife is an icon. Its name is shorthand for versatility and its cross-emblazoned red handle has gone to the North Pole, to the top of ...

In this video, we melt crucible steel from a spring. From the resulting ingot we make a chopper knife. We decided to make a knife handle from a particularly durable material - carbon fiber. The knife ...

Does the steel your knife blade is made from really matter, or is it mostly marketing so companies can help you lighten your wallet? The answer is… Yes. Yes, knife steel is important, and yes, there ...

“There definitely is a performance difference — it’s quantifiable,” says Martin Mills, who manages Benchmade’s technology center. The knife industry judges steel based on traits like corrosion ...

Editor’s Note: December 30, 2025: We combed through this roundup to make sure our picks are still in stock at retailers after the holiday shopping season, and also to ensure these products still meet ...

It doesn’t matter if you’re planning to spend $30 or $300 on a hunting knife, you can find a good one if you know what to look for. There’s a lot of hype and lore surround knives, and I’m going to cut ...