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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
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$39.00 | 9.9 |
Spyderco Endura 4 Emerson Opener
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$70.60 | 9.8 |
Benchmade 15030 Bone Collector Axis Mini Folder
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$94.00 | 9.8 |
Ghost Knives Banshee D2
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$69.00 | 9.8 |
Benchmade 940 Osborne
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$188.80 | 9.7 |
Spyderco Delica FFG
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$56.15 | 9.7 |
Spyderco Caly 3
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$112.50 | 9.7 |
Recent Knife Reviews
TOPS Knives Stryker Defender Tool
-Used for Outdoor/Survival
-Owned for 1 year
Comments:
This is a specialized tool for urban survival..extraction uses also apply...I am very pleased with this knife..I currently own 13 TOPS knives..Very acceptable for outdoor survival also in my desert region...The only fall back that I noticed is that the coating flakes off in different areas w/o use...Emerson Knives CQC-1K
-Used for Every Day Carry
-Owned for 3 months
Comments:
The Kershaw/Emerson CQC-1k is one wicked looking blade that is also wicked in what it can do. I love the wave feature and the blade is great at all your edc tasks. If you have been think about getting an Emerson, but don't want to drop the money one one this is a great option.TOPS Knives Tahoma Field Knife
-Used for Outdoor/Survival
-Owned for 3 months
Comments:
I bought this knife just out of whim and because I kinda like the looks and how it felt in my hand. Knife feels very solid (as all TOPS knives I own), not too heavy or clumsy even it's a tad bigger than I'm used to.This knife really shines when you have to chop/hack because of the curved handle as you don't have to squeeze the knife that hard. Even with the finger choil you just can't use the knife for very fine jobs because of the size of the blade, but it does help to be able to grab the knife closer to the tip of the blade.
Then the downside... it's the sharp top edge. The idea is great to have a secondary edge but use this knife for batoning, you loose about half the cutting energy because the blade sinks in both 'batoned' and 'batoneer' pieces equally.
But all in all, great piece of a knife =)
PS. TOPS Sheaths are my favorite because of the extra pocket.
TOPS Knives CQT Thunder Hawke
-Used for BAD
-Owned for 1 year
Comments:
Mine is called the CQT 747. Not sure what exactly the "Thunder Hawke" is but its a "Fox" made knife made for "Tops". I own many knives and anything made by Fox with N690 steel is hard to beat. This knife is a "beast" one of those knives that is not EDC but if the Zombie Apocalypse happens will be EDC.Spyderco Military
-Used for Every Day Carry
-Owned for Greater than 1 year
Comments:
START WITH NEGATIVE. Only allows right handed tip down carry. For the price you should be able to alternate to four position for carry options.Handle scales like all Spyderco G-10 are amazing. Not too rough or too smooth, perfect. And for a four inch blade very very comfortable and light weight for daily carry. If you can get it for under $135 I suggest it.
Comment by Bob Marley 12/11/2014
If you wanted a tip up carry buy a pm 2
If you wanted a tip up carry buy a pm 2
Benchmade 610 Rukus
-Used for Light Duty/General
-Owned for Greater than 1 year
Comments:
Awesome knife and design. Two safety issues have to be addressed. If you have a meaty thumb careful in retrieving because it is tip up only and the tip of the razor sharp blade is long enough that if you have meaty thumbs it can make contact when you retrieve. Also an issue is the top part of the blade or spine closest to the handle pivot is way too sharp and needs to be filed down on both points. This will also bite you. Agree on pocket clip needing improvements for such a beefy expensive knife.TOPS Knives Pocket Survival Saw
-Used for Outdoor/Survival
-Owned for Less than 1 Month
Comments:
This mini folding pocket saw for TOPS Knives is a Sawzall Blade and piece of kydex for the handle. It is a simple but effective tool, especially when you are in a survival situation. You can buy a pack of 5 between $20-$30. Worth every penny.Zero Tolerance 0550
-Used for Every Day Carry
-Owned for Greater than 1 year
Comments:
Excellent quality EDC knife, although some may say its a bit large for an EDC. I have size 4XLG hands and it fits me better than most folders. I own the first Gen of this knife and have had no issues. It has been on 3 deployments with me (2x AFG and now Liberia). Very easy to keep clean and holds an edge although I do like the ELMAX of my 560 a little better for edge retention.Cold Steel Master Hunter
-Used for Outdoor/Survival
-Owned for Greater than 1 year
Comments:
Owned the carbon v blade version for over 12 years now. I put cold blueing,on the blade to protect it from rust. It goes hunting, camping, etc with me. Have many knifes, this is the one I grab most of the time. Skinned and quartered 2 elk stayed sharp. Love it! Keep it clean and it will last generation s.also available in stainless.Swamp Rat Knife Works Rodent 3
-Used for Every Day Carry
-Owned for 3 months
Comments:
I purchased this as an EDC knife. The Kydex sheath from Dave Brown is a great asset, and helps carry this stout knife comfortably, and close to the hip.I do a good deal of hiking, and my pack contains a Mora Companion F (stainless). The Mora is not a heavy-duty knife. Since it's stainless, I don't have to treat the blade with any nasty chemicals. Thus, it's more of a food-prep knife, while the Rodent 3 is always along for anything else. It can baton small wood for fire-making, and cut nearly anything. Though less than seven inches long, the knife is very easy for my fairly large hands to grip. It's a real winner in the super-tough EDC category.
I've found nothing in this general size range near as tough and capable. It's comforting to have it along.
Fallkniven F1
-Used for Outdoor/Survival
-Owned for Greater than 1 year
Comments:
I use this knive regularly and it is indestructible. It can be use for chopping wood thanks to its weight and thickness of the blade. And is so razesharp that i also use it for cooking sometimes. I have actually seen a norwegian chef use it as kitchen knive. The plastic handle is great and feels very durable and easy to cleanSpyderco Native 5 Lightweight
-Used for Every Day Carry
-Owned for Less than 1 Month