A few weeks ago, I saw a post about a custom chef's knife on a Facebook page called "Grilling with my homies." As an amateur chef, I have aspired to have a custom knife - notably a proper handmade chef knife - for quite some time. So I reached out to Britt Barnes...
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Bastinelli Picoeur and PiKa: Minimalist Fighting Knives
The Bastinelli Picoeur and PiKa are worth considering if you’re looking for a low-profile self-defense blade for your EDC gear loadout.
HR-1 Fighting Blade From Hard Ready
The HR-1 from Hard Ready is a fixed blade knife intended for “fighting.” Here’s how it stacks up from the perspective of a corrections officer.
The Ontario TAK Knife: It’s Like a Tank
Need a solid fixed blade knife for things like camping, hunting, or military/tactical use? Check the Ontario TAK.
Kershaw Lucha – An American Balisong
The Kershaw Lucha is an easy-to-hold and easy-to-fight-with-knife. The blade is an impressive piece of steel. Losing your grip isn’t going to happen, and the mighty big blade will slice and dice through whatever stands in your way, be it a Russian from Red Dawn or some steak and chicken that needs to be turned into fajitas.
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MNKF: The Emerson Commander
The Commander is an efficient, effective, cutting tool in a light, reasonably compact package that is trusted by professionals around the world. Emerson’s motto, “Famous in the worst places” is not just words, but an idea that people stake their lives on.
MNKF | The Emerson Police Utility Knife (PUK)
This small knife is versatile and useful for a wide audience. Its uses are endless, including sharpening tent stakes, opening packages, prying open car doors, and whatever else a user can dream up. The sky is the limit here.
MNKF: The ZT 0920 Folding Knife, Designed by Les George
The ZT 0920 folding knife designed by Les George checks every box. Badass custom designer, top tier materials, smooth action, and a little bit of Bling tastefully done.
Ahab-X – Fixed Blade, Ring Necked, Stabby Goodness
Bush says this fixed blade knife with a ring handle that hits the mark. Read his review of the Ahab-X and check out DSA’s special offer for BBC readers!
Kershaw Launch 10: handy little everyday claw
The Kershaw Launch 10 is the smallest of the Kershaw Launch series (at least of the ones we’ve put hands on), and maybe the most EDC-useful.