What makes the best pocket knife? Well, it has to ride easily in the pocket of your favorite pants for starters, but when you take it out, it also has to do exactly what you want it to.

8 delivers one of the best cuts when slicing apples ... the collar lock affords peace of mind when the knife is in your pocket. There’s absolutely no chance of the 3.3-inch blade will deploy ...

CJRB’s new Maximal offers a pretty compelling mix of blade, handle, deployment/locking mechanism, ambidextrousness and price.

I’ve been lucky enough to own and handle many of the best pocket knives, including production and custom blades. Now, the Fifth Amendment protects me from self-incrimination, so I won’t say how many ...

Every product is carefully selected by our editors. If you buy from a link, we may earn a commission. Learn more There’s no denying the usefulness of a pocket knife. But let’s be honest, you don’t ...

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making it one of the best pocket knives. I have yet to sharpen it even after breaking down numerous cardboard boxes. It’s still holding an edge and, considering it’s S30V steel, I expect it ...

There are hundreds of pocket knives that meet those criteria, but my budget and time does not allow me to test them all. I’m certain that the knives that made my final cut are among the best available ...

I also brought my pocket knife, and it’s a good thing I did: Some friends stopped by the blanket with a fresh, unsliced loaf of homemade bread; a cake was also involved. My knife was the hot ...