Hikers want a light, reliable, versatile pocket knife on the trail. These nine knives will keep hikers happy mile after mile.

To curate this list, I first took into consideration the backbone of most great groupings: a sharp, durable chef’s knife. With the exception of a couple of speciality packs (like steak knives ...

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There are a lot of great knives being made in Poland, South Africa, France, Russia, Japan, and, yes, China. But, hand on a bible, I believe the very best knives are still being made in the United ...

George “Nessmuk” Sears was born in South Oxford, Massachusetts in 1821, but at the age of 27 settled in Wellsboro and called it home for the rest of his life. Sears was an early ...

And while a quality chef’s knife can do the trick, an electric knife can really come in handy. Featuring two serrated blades that saw back and forth, the best electric knives make quick ...

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Dr Charlotte Coleman receives funding from N8 Policing Research Partnership. Dr Charlotte Coleman is a member of the Youth Justice Board Academic Liaison Network Dr Charlotte Coleman is an ...

Look, it’s no secret what the hottest blade steel of the moment is. Gracing premium knives from some of the most respected names in the business, including Benchmade, CRKT and Leatherman, MagnaCut ...

Editor’s note: We’re not alone in being entranced by the silhouette and narrative. Over the weekend, the Persian Frame Lock was honored at Salt Lake City’s Blade Show West as the Best Factory Imported ...