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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
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$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
ESEE Izula
-Used for Outdoor/Survival
-Owned for 3 months
Comments:
The ESEE Izula is a great little blade. It is strong, tough, and has it where it counts. The Izula is even better when paired with G-10 handles scales, and is the perfect companion for your "Large Survival Knives," hatchets, or on its own. You can't go wrong with this little Ant.Gerber LMF II
-Used for Outdoor/Survival
-Owned for 1 year
Comments:
Great Knife with a great sheath. Most people break these because they don't know WTF their doing. If you beat on a knife like a caveman expect bad things to happen but if you learn how to use your tools they will last you.Schrade SCHF9 Extreme Survival Knife
-Used for Outdoor/Survival
-Owned for 3 months
Comments:
The Schf9 is on tough blade, the 1095HC steel is great, and 1/4in. thick spine makes batoning a breeze, and the 15.9oz. makes it a good chopper. My only two complaints are that the handle is too thick and is not comfort for extended cutting casks and the sheath is low quality. Overall $40 is a great price and this thing is indestructible so I can overlook the thick handle and low quality sheath.ESEE ESEE-3
-Used for Every Day Carry
-Owned for Less than 1 Month
Comments:
I bought his knife because I wanted a fixed blade edcand I've owned an esee 5 for a while. This knife is everything I could want in an EDC. Lightweight, durable and the best warranty on the market. It does everything imwant and more.Blade Tech Ganyana
-Used for Light Duty/General
-Owned for 6 months
Comments:
It's a neat little knife. I have had great experiences in the past with Blade Tech's gun holsters. I have also used both Blade Tech's Molle-Lok and Tek-Lok for knife sheaths and have been very pleased. As such, I decided to try one of their knives out since they are cheap enough. While it's no Spyderco, it gets the job done. The ergos are good and the blade deployment mechanism is excellent (essentially a slightly differently shaped spyderco style hole). The knife holds an edge alright. The only thing I don't love is the recurve blade. I always find these to be a little bit awkward when sharpening. Anyways, cool budget knife but I wouldn't rely on it to save my life or anything.Ontario SP45
-Used for Outdoor/Survival
-Owned for 3 months
Comments:
The Ontario SP45 Golok Machete has really surprised me. The knife preformed how I expected it would when it came to batoning and cutting tasks. Where the SP45 blew me away was in the chopping power it had for only weighing 10.6oz. This blade can chop better then a lot of other knives out on the market that weigh more. The SP45 is very well balanced and now is my go to feather weight chopper. OKC did an awesome job with the overall design of the SP45 and at an awesome price of around $60 it is worth every penny!Hinderer Knives XM-18
-Used for Every Day Carry
-Owned for 6 months
Comments:
Man alive! I really hesitated before pulling the trigger on this purchase. I thought it was too expensive on the secondary market. I even thought about getting a clone, but after handling a genuine Hinderer, I gave in ...and am I ever glad I did! There is simply not another knife like this. The only advice I can give is to not handle one. After that experience few other knives will ever get your attention.Spyderco Chinook 2
-Used for Every Day Carry
-Owned for Greater than 1 year
Comments:
This is a serious knife capable of many everyday tasks as well as hard use applications. It has great ergonomics and impressive fit and finish. This is a well behaved beast of a knife. Very handsome as well.Ontario RAT 1A
-Used for Every Day Carry
-Owned for 3 months
Comments:
The Ontario RAT 1A is the updated version of the classic RAT 1. This knife has been given G-10 Handles and an Assisted Opening feature other then that it is the same blade as the original. The Assisted Opening is fast and smooth and G-10 gives you good grip, the problem I have is the price. At $48 it places itself in a whole new ball park of knives that offer better steels and lighter weight. The new RAT1A is not a bad knife but at $48 is doesn't offer enough to stand out in a crowd. I am 50/50 on the RAT1A where I still am in love with my original at $28.Victorinox Alpineer
-Used for Every Day Carry
-Owned for Greater than 1 year
Comments:
I like this knife because it is super simple and locks open. I think this is more comfortable than a lot of the old swiss army knives because of the handle shape. The lock works well and I occasionally make use of the corkscrew (because I like wine haha). The blade is very sharp, and hasn't gotten dull on my yet. The knife is a little too big for my keychain, so I just keep it sitting loose in my pocket. Nobody seems to get offended when I use it because it looks pretty benign, which is nice because sometimes I have to use it at work to open letters or packages. It's a good knife.TOPS Knives Mini Eagle
-Used for Every Day Carry
-Owned for Less than 1 Month
Comments:
This is my first TOPS knife. Lately I've been trying to buy quality US made knives over other name brands' imports.I have to say that I'm very impressed with the quality of this knife. Materials and fit
SOG Trident Elite
-Used for Every Day Carry
-Owned for 3 months