Böker went from corny to classy, Spyderco got in on a major trend, Ka-Bar brought back a fan favorite and more.

Other variables considered were ease of use, price, and of course, the quality of the edge each sharpener produced. Outdoor Life editors and staff writers appreciate a sharp edge too. You’ll see ...

They drew on their lifetimes of outdoor experience to shorten the learning curve, and ensure you end up with the perfect blade. Why it Made the Cut: As the best pocket knife overall, Benchmade’s ...

The key to a handle that’s just over 20 percent longer than the blade? Deeply considered design and slick internal geometry, which squeezes a surprising amount of cutting real estate into one svelte ...

And I encourage you to find and fall in love with a single EDC knife that becomes an extension of your hand—not to mention your pants pocket. But there are simply too many awesome knives out ...

Picking out a set of knifes for the kitchen, or a couple specialty versions for the field, can be a daunting task.