L.A. bladesmith Nicholas Berkofsky hand-forges stunning knives and jewelry that are designed to “feel good in the hand.” His first project after losing his home in the Eaton fire? A limited-edition ...

In the world of knives and EDC, Benchmade is synonymous with quality. You’d be hard-pressed to find someone speaking ill of the brand who’s used a Benchmade — or even held one, in many cases. For a ...

Gerber tools have been perfecting their craft since 1939 in Portland, Oregon. The company will be the first to tell you that when you buy Gerber, you’re getting American-made quality products, ...

Turns out my sister-in-law’s dad also happens to be one of my most loyal, longtime readers. Before meeting him for the first time this summer at his daughter’s wedding, I wanted to get him a little ...

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The Swiss Army knife is the most well-known multitool, combining a bunch of functionality into a compact package. [Jeff Gough] decided to build a custom example featuring a selection of his favorite ...

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I first met Hayden Kessel at Colorado Pastured Pork in Hotchkiss. I was there to check out owner-rancher Toby McPartland’s pastured heritage pig operation, and ranch hand Kessel was there to co-lead ...

A recent shipping snafu presents a rare opportunity to score a rising brand's truly special framelock folder.

Comfortable grip. Light, easy to handle. Holds an edge very well. No special maintenance necessary. Easy to sharpen. I should say from the outset that I am generally opposed to knife sets, which ...