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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
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$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
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$56.15 | 9.7 |
Spyderco Caly 3
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$112.50 | 9.7 |
Recent Knife Reviews
Boker Kalashnikov Automat
-Used for Every Day Carry
-Owned for 1 year
Comments:
Purchased a Boker Kalishnikov Automat 74 that had been converted to automatic. Excellent knife! Had to replace the spring which converted it to an automatic within two weeks of purchase. No problems since then. Finish shows some wear on the handle and blade, but nothing like what I experienced with a Schrade. Finish on two Schrade knives began to wear off within 4 hours of purchase! Boker is good; Schrade, not so much.Leatherman Wave
-Used for Light Duty/General
-Owned for Less than 1 Month
Comments:
I have owned my Leatherman wave for about 1 week now. I purchased it after using my dads for quite some time and felt that I could do with one. His is an older model, mine newer. Strangely enough his is better, mine came with all the joints, to open knives, the file, the saw and the pliers to be very, very stiff(one hand operation is out of the question). That aside the size is PERFECT and I mean Perfect for ME! I gave the value a 9 considering that it can potentially save your life one day, or even do little tasks that other wise would be a problemCold Steel Secret Edge
-Used for Self Defense
-Owned for 1 year
Comments:
The Secret Edge buy cold steel is the definition of EDC. I use mine for self defense, and wear it with the bead-chain provided as a neck knife and it magically disappears under my shirt. It gives a quicker draw time than a folder with the Secure-Ex sheath. This knife is one to wear with pride.TOPS Knives Mini Scandi Knife 2.5
-Used for Outdoor/Survival
-Owned for 3 months
Comments:
The Tops Knives MSK 2.5 or Mini Scandi Knife is a wonderful little neck knife. Designed with a scandi grind out of 1095HC steel makes it an amazing little carving blade. Very lightweight and slim this knife can go anywhere. The handle is small, but very ergonomic. This would be a great companion with a larger wilderness blade or as a small addition to your bushcraft kit!CRKT Koji Hara Ichi
-Used for Every Day Carry
-Owned for Less than 1 Month
Comments:
This knife is a small Every Day Carry (EDC) secondary pocket knife. I usually carry two EDC knives. A longer blade one, and a smaller utility knife type. This knife is an excellent second carry. Very utilitarian. I love the shape of the blade. Spear point style similar to my Kershaw Leek. It is extremely sharp with an amazing point that can penetrate anything. The handle is small and if you have big clumsy hands, this knife maybe difficult for you to handle. The assisted opening function is needed for opening it quickly since it is so small.It is very lightweight, about 1.9 oz. Blade length is 2.5 inches. Total length of the knife is 3.25 inches closed. The assisted opening mechanism is fast and opens the blade with a snap. The liners and the blade are made of 420J2 stainless and the blade seems to hold an edge well. This knife has a bead blast blade, frame, and clip with black and gray Kraton and Zytel scale inserts and handles with black fasteners.
Leatherman Crunch
-Used for Every Day Carry
-Owned for Greater than 1 year
Comments:
Had the Crunch since 2003. Been wearing it everyday minus the 3 days I left home without it and felt alone all day ! Own the Supertool 200, 300 and Rebar, but I just can't stop carrying the Crunch in fear of needing the locking pliers. The only thing that would make it a 10 is a heavy duty phillips and a drop point blade instead of the serrated. Love this thing and have turned quite a few people on to it through the years after they've seen me get out of quite a few binds with it. I'm in the mechanic / farming occupations.Lone Wolf Landslide
-Used for Every Day Carry
-Owned for Less than 1 Month
Comments:
I have had my eye on the Lonewolf Landslide for a while and just recently learn that Benchmade is discontinuing the line. So, I got my had on one and I am very impress. It is lightweight, great quality materials and razor sharp. This would make a great addition to your EDC/Wilderness/Hunting line up. Get them while you can!Schrade Extreme Survival
-Used for Every Day Carry
-Owned for Less than 1 Month
Comments:
Finish on the two Schrade Extreme Survival knives I own have started to rub off after less than a month of ownership. My suggestion is to look at some other brand for a reasonable priced knife.Benchmade 551 Griptilian
-Used for Every Day Carry
-Owned for Less than 1 Month
Comments:
I bought this knife brand new from a local Benchmade dealer. The blade after opening the package was DULL! I also have blade play. Benchmades quality control is terrible. Why can I purchase a chinese made HK Ghost knife from big 5 for $25 and its scary sharp, and has a more solid lock up? Benchmade is garbage... Step it up Benchmade. Ill try spyderco..
Comment by Mike 01/16/2016
You bought a fake. Benchmades are the best production folders you can buy. P.S. : I have 9 Spydercos so I know.
You bought a fake. Benchmades are the best production folders you can buy. P.S. : I have 9 Spydercos so I know.
Comment by Ding174 02/25/2015
ya fake review. Unless he bought a fake replica from a shady dealer. Probably paid 15 dollars and thought it was a good deal. Sssucker
ya fake review. Unless he bought a fake replica from a shady dealer. Probably paid 15 dollars and thought it was a good deal. Sssucker
Comment by Willie 06/16/2014
Ya o.k blade play and a dull knife was shipped to you, and customer service did not help you out as a valued customer? Kind of impossible to believe from Benchmade, this review is fraudulent .
Ya o.k blade play and a dull knife was shipped to you, and customer service did not help you out as a valued customer? Kind of impossible to believe from Benchmade, this review is fraudulent .
Benchmade 810 Contego
-Used for Every Day Carry
-Owned for 1 year
Comments:
this is a great knife, especially for those who would like some experience with a less common but, excellent steel. i have used this knife for hard use in cutting cardboard and carving wood and found that the ergonomics were terrible, i had to grind down the sharp jimping as it cuts into your hand with heavy use and the handles, i rounded the edges off as well, i also had to grind the edge down as it was slapping against the stainless steel back spacer and after all that, i found it to be a great knife. the axis lock is great and allows for easy opening and closing of the blade and seems to be a very rigid design.Spyderco Delica 4
-Used for Every Day Carry
-Owned for 1 year
Comments:
this is a knife everyone should own. it's small, lightweight, comfortable in hand, affordable, and durable. this has been one of my favorites. i love the ergonomics as it's even better than that of the endura line, it's not so threatening to non knife people because of its size, it cuts like crazy and then cuts some more with it short but, substantial blade, and is quick and easy to deploy and retract the blade. don't let the name fool you, this is no delicate knife as it can handle the tasks of many larger folders. if you haven't tried one, i highly recommend it.Spyderco Endura 4 Emerson Opener
-Used for Every Day Carry
-Owned for 1 year