Automatic knives are kind of like the Hair Metal of EDC knives. They’re glitzy, menacing, and a little cringe-worthy. Yet, there’s also something endearing about them, like they came from a less ...

The automatic knife is seeing something of a resurgence in popularity these days among knife enthusiasts as regular hard-working Americans are realizing just how handy they are for all different tasks ...

It’s easy to use and slick without being over-the-top or so ornamented that it becomes impractical.

I’m not a prepper or survivalist, but I like to think that I am prepared to survive when I spend time in the outdoors. So, like many folks, a crucial part of my kit is a good knife. Or, at least, it ...

Editor’s Note: March 6, 2026: We added two new knives for this update: the full-size Benchmade Bugout 535—an ultralight knife of exceptional quality; and the CRKT Twist Tighe, an excellent choice for ...

In 2019, CRKT collaborated with former Green Beret Michael Rodriguez on a knife design for the brand’s Forged by War program, an ongoing partnership between CRKT and veterans that benefits service ...