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Welcome to Kniferating.com! We currently have 1196 knives listed and 1974 knife reviews! The purpose of this site is to provide a venue for knife reviews that is free from the bias of any one person. Whether you are a backpacker looking for the best survival knife, an LEO looking for a good tactical knife, a boy scout trying to choose the best folding knife or multitool, or just an average joe looking for the best pocket knife for every day carry, we have you covered. In addition, we also discuss fixed blade knives, hunting knives, combat knives, machetes, self defense knives and a whole lot more! Please take a few minutes and help your fellow knife enthusiasts by writing a review of one or all of your knives!
Below is a chart showing the best knives on the site as reviewed by users. Each of the following knives is absolutely top quality and gets our highest recommendation. Keep in mind that there are many more great knives out there, but if you can't decide on a knife after searching the site, choose one off this list and we promise you'll be happy!
Top Rated Knives
| Model | Price | Rating |
|---|---|---|
Spyderco Sage
|
$98.75 | 9.9 |
Kershaw Tyrade
|
$39.00 | 9.9 |
Spyderco Endura 4 Emerson Opener
|
$70.60 | 9.8 |
Benchmade 15030 Bone Collector Axis Mini Folder
|
$94.00 | 9.8 |
Ghost Knives Banshee D2
|
$69.00 | 9.8 |
Benchmade 940 Osborne
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$188.80 | 9.7 |
Spyderco Delica FFG
|
$56.15 | 9.7 |
Spyderco Caly 3
|
$112.50 | 9.7 |
Recent Knife Reviews
Spyderco Military
-Used for Every Day Carry
-Owned for Greater than 1 year
Comments:
I can only think of one bad thing about the military--it is tip down only carry. Many of Spyderco blades are tip up or down, left or right hand carry.This is otherwise a pretty fantastic in everyway knife! (Oh, and some ppl find Spyderco knives ugly. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.)
Al Mar Shiva
-Used for Other
-Owned for 3 months
Comments:
I've always wanted one of those gorgeous, Loveless styled custom boot fighters, but I could never justify the multi thousand dollar price tag. The Shiva is the perfectly executed, production version of that Loveless type knife. The fit and finish is excellent! The materials used are well established in the knife making industry. For the $350 I paid, the knife is well worth it!
Comment by Phil 05/02/2015
Agreed, stunning!
Agreed, stunning!
Comment by Matthew 05/02/2015
This knife is absolutely beautiful.
This knife is absolutely beautiful.
SOG Micron Tanto
-Used for Every Day Carry
-Owned for Greater than 1 year
Comments:
I've used this thing for everything from cutting thick rope to scraping dried putty off of counter tops to screwing in screws. The only problem I have had is the blade does get loose and you have to tighten it down every so often and it stays sharp no mater what I have done to the thing. Best thing is it fits nicely in my wallet.Gerber LMF II
-Used for Other
-Owned for 6 months
Comments:
Excellent knife that i have used for combat practice, digging, chopping, precision cutting (would You believe it!) and general frontline service.Spyderco Military
-Used for Light Duty/General
-Owned for Greater than 1 year
Comments:
I had several military models. Current model is the Fluted Ti. I cannot see much fault but almost perfection. Very comfortable and fast handling knife. Proven quality steel, easy to maintain. Top marksTOPS Knives TIBO
-Used for Light Duty/General
-Owned for 3 months
Comments:
This knife is designed as a slim edc fixed blade to go with you everywhere. The quality is high and the overall design is very functional. The best part of the design is the 1/8 inch thickness makes it a great slicer!Puma Coyote
-Used for Light Duty/General
-Owned for 3 months
Comments:
The Puma Coyote has a lineage of being a classic hunting knife. The quality is great and I was surprised by the level of edge retention that the 440A steel had. The down fall of the knife is the ergonomics. The handles is too short and uncomfortable to use. There are other knives out there that can do the same thing for less money and with a better felling in the hand.
Comment by Glenn 04/26/2015
How do I see a review that rates something a 10 on quality but 4 on something so subjective as to be meaningless to someone with small hands?
How do I see a review that rates something a 10 on quality but 4 on something so subjective as to be meaningless to someone with small hands?
SOG Fatcat
-Used for Every Day Carry
-Owned for 3 months
Comments:
I've had this knife for a few weeks now and all I can say is, "wow!" Sure it is a little on the pricey side, but this SOG is a work of art. Massive, lightweight, and fills the hand nicely. There have been some who think the Fatcat needs a pocket clip, but EDC knives are suppose to be discrete. This SOG is anything but discrete! It will fit a front pocket if you don't mind carrying a massive folder like this, yet using the nylon sheath isn't that big a deal. It feels like a multi-tool on the belt and has a nice sturdy clip so it will not go anywhere. I was thinking a nice leather pouch would be better but a snap closure would cause rub marks all over the titanium. I'll end it with this. The VG-10 blade is so sharp it is scary. Makes a razor blade seem dull. Sell six of your $50 knives and get one of these, you won't be disappointed. Besides, it will be your grandkids favorite some day.Byrd by Spyderco Cara Cara 2
-Used for Light Duty/General
-Owned for 3 months
Comments:
terrible qc from the factory. blade is so thin i am afraid to use. difficult and painful to one hand open. design is good but that means nothing unless made well also.
Comment by Bubba Jim 06/24/2016
If you would buy some of the "Barber Shop" oil that is used on their razors, it would allow you to flip the knife open easily, without using the "Bird". Put the oil on the joint and the lock back, work it in good. After doing this you should be able to quickly flip it open. By holding the knife tightly and moving your arm down and slightly to the side and rear, fast. The blade will open if you practice. This is the fastest way to open this knife when drawing it from your pocket. I learned how to do this in a self defense class. Practice this move and you will be able to do it, it takes several tries but, practice. Most Spiderco knives can do this but, you must put the oil on them to make them slick enough. Hope this helps.
If you would buy some of the "Barber Shop" oil that is used on their razors, it would allow you to flip the knife open easily, without using the "Bird". Put the oil on the joint and the lock back, work it in good. After doing this you should be able to quickly flip it open. By holding the knife tightly and moving your arm down and slightly to the side and rear, fast. The blade will open if you practice. This is the fastest way to open this knife when drawing it from your pocket. I learned how to do this in a self defense class. Practice this move and you will be able to do it, it takes several tries but, practice. Most Spiderco knives can do this but, you must put the oil on them to make them slick enough. Hope this helps.
Comment by Max 11/25/2015
They are supposed to have thin blades, it's not a pry bar, go ahead and use it for regular knife chores and see how you feel about it then.If it's painful to open you haven't got the maneuver down yet, the lockback Spydies need a longer thumb throw in order to get the blade moving fast enough to fully open, and you'll still need to let a little play happen in your wrist at the end of the opening motion to help out, but it shouldn't be a huge arm flick, just a little roll in the wrist as you finish the thumb throw.
They are supposed to have thin blades, it's not a pry bar, go ahead and use it for regular knife chores and see how you feel about it then.If it's painful to open you haven't got the maneuver down yet, the lockback Spydies need a longer thumb throw in order to get the blade moving fast enough to fully open, and you'll still need to let a little play happen in your wrist at the end of the opening motion to help out, but it shouldn't be a huge arm flick, just a little roll in the wrist as you finish the thumb throw.
Comment by Nico 10/27/2015
Probably a fake.
Probably a fake.
Schrade SCHF26
-Used for Outdoor/Survival
-Owned for 1 year
Comments:
Great knife great value my son likes it alot so i bought him 1 he is 19 and started getting into knives so now i can pass on my numerous knives to himSOG Kiku Folder
-Used for Every Day Carry
-Owned for Less than 1 Month
Comments:
Very nice blade. The liners are thin and the liner-lock takes some getting used to. There's a certain way you have to adjust your fingers so you can close the knife one-handed. But once that's down, it's reasonably easy. The handle undercuts the liner, so for heavy usage it might hurt a bit after awhile if you rest your thumb at the top of the handle. I could see using gloves, or an entirely different knife, though, if it comes to that.The reason I got sold on this knife is the amazing grind on the blade. I can see why push-cuts would be nice on the tip, and cutting rope and finer work reserved to the hollow grind on the recurve, where it accelerates your cut as you approach the tip. Just a nice functional blade, and the micarta handle is very nice to the touch.
The liners and lock and ergonomics of the handle means it won't be for heavy usage, but the looks and the nice grind of the blade makes it a joy to use anyway. There's a uniqueness to it. More character than most EDC's.
SOG Tech Bowie
-Used for Outdoor/Survival
-Owned for Greater than 1 year