Knives

Even the best knife in the world is useless when it’s dull. A quality knife sharpener will help you keep your knives sharp and can actually increase the longevity of your knives.

Whether you’re using knives for hunting, throwing practice, or just in the kitchen, a quality knife sharpener is an essential item to add to your arsenal.

Ever since humans began using knives we had the need to keep these knives sharp. Some of the first sharp-edged tools can be dated back more than 2.5 million years (1). Early knives were fashioned primarily of stone and they were often made for a specific purpose and then discarded immediately after satisfying that purpose.

Today, we fashion knives from a variety of metals and these metals can be routinely sharpened to enhance performance.

We’ve compiled our very own list of the 10 Best Knife Sharpeners to help you find one that’s right for you.

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The multi-tool is one of the most useful and essential items carried by all recreational enthusiasts.

Whether you avidly enjoy hunting, fishing, backpacking, hiking, mountain biking, or any other form of outdoor recreation, you’ll find many uses for a good multi-tool.

In the modern age, there is a multitude of multi-tools to choose from, including knives, basic tools, flashlights, and dozens of other options.

We’ve sorted through hundreds of selections to give you our Best Multi-Tools of 2023.

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A hatchet or axe is a strong, thick bladed, wood chopping tool. In a survival situation if you don’t have a chainsaw handy, your hatchet is going to be your best friend.

A vital part of any survival situation is fire, and you will not have fire if you don’t have something to burn. Even if you are gathering fallen branches instead of chopping down your tinder, you are still going to want to have a tool that can chop your wood down to size and clear up stray branches in order to control your flame.

Axes, hatchets, and tomahawks are excellent blades to have for any hiking, camping, or outdoor adventures. Be sure to check out our Buyer’s Guide if you want help deciding what tool would be best for you and for more information about the difference between an axe and hatchet.

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More and more people are choosing to be better prepared and to carry certain items on their person at all times. Some of those items may include a wallet or ID cards, phone, or keys. A lot of people think it’s a good idea to carry a knife at all times to help prepare for any type of situation they may encounter.

We think it’s a good idea too.

EDC knives have many different uses ranging from cutting boxes to self defense. EDC knives are small and compact allowing for quick access and convenient carrying. There are many different brands that make EDC knives and the selection can be overwhelming.

We have researched and reviewed many different knives and have come up with the 10 best EDC knives.

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