Benchmade Mini Griptillian

10 Best EDC Knives (2023 Update) Buyer’s Guide

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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Spyderco Manix 2

10 Best Pocket Knives (Update 2022) Buyer’s Guide

Pocket knives are becoming a very popular item to have. They are small and compact but are very useful and pack a punch. They can be conveniently carried in your pocket or for quick access on your belt.

I think most people would agree that there are many different purposes in a pocket knife. Some people prefer to use it as an EDC item or to store one in a bug out bag. Whatever the reason, its important they you find the best pocket knife based your preference, price, size, and purpose.

We researched and ranked the best pocket knives on the market today. Some of these brands will be familiar since some made the list for our Best Survival Knives list.

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10 Best Bushcraft Knife (2022 Update) Buyer’s Guide

The term ‘bushcraft’ is an umbrella term used to describe a set of outdoor survival skills. The term emerged from the Australian Outback decades ago and essentially implies the ability to live off the land using nothing more than what you carry with you. The bushcraft knife emerged from this outdoor survivalist tradition.

Most people who venture into the backcountry today take pretty much everything they need with them. In spite of that they’ll still need a tough, dependable knife to harvest firewood, carve tent stakes and, should the SHTF, enable their survival.

Bushcraft knives are a distinct sub-category of outdoor knives with a decidedly all-purpose air about them. They’ll help you hunt, prepare food, fabricate shelter and even defend yourself. The following are the best bushcraft knife options on the market today. (more…)

10 Best Throwing Knives (2022 Update) Buyer’s Guide

Throwing knives are among the coolest looking tactical weapons out there.

The origins of throwing knives can be traced back to many ancient civilizations throughout Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Americas. They are widely considered one of the original weapons used by man and were purportedly the weapon of choice for Tutankhamun in Egypt around 1300 B.C (1).

However, if you’ve ever tried throwing a knife, it can be quite difficult. Sure, it looks awesome in the movies when the bad guy is stopped by one, but when you’re first starting out in your backyard, there are a few tricks to learn.

First, it takes hours of practice to even be somewhat decent at it. Second, you ‘ll need to accurately gauge how far the target is, how many times the knife will spin, how hard to throw, the right arm motion, and that’s not all. You’ll also find out pretty quick that having the right knife is critical.

Some knives will never work for a number of reasons and you’re more likely to break them than to be remotely effective throwing them at a target. Knowing this, we’ve put together our list of the 10 Best Throwing Knives of 2022.

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