Finisterre Cold Water Surf Knife

When you do anything out in cold water — whether you're surfing, fishing, swimming, sailing, or working — you know how tough it can be to do anything with freezing hands. That's why the Finisterre Cold Water Surf Knife was built to be easy to handle, with a large pull loop, lanyard, and a wide handle that fits comfortably in any hand. Made from spanish oak and high-quality stainless steel, this durable, useful knife sports a range of tools including a fin key, a screwdriver, can and bottle openers, and a small blade. So the next time you hit the water, make sure you don't leave without one of these in your pocket.

Workerman Kut Knives

They're not made to handle a crazy number of different tasks, but if you just want a simple, elegant cutting tool, it's hard to go wrong with one of these Workerman Kut Knives. These knives feature a simple shape, with a carbon steel Svörd blade that's hand forged in New Zealand and treated with a forced patina to give it a unique look and protect it from rust. They also feature hand-shaped handles made from various woods, acrylic spines in different designs, and an adjustable pivot screw so you can set the tension to match your preference.

Gerber 39 Series Pocket Knife

It doesn't offer a kitchen sink of extra tools, but the Gerber 39 Series Pocket Knife is a great choice for those that simply want an elegant knife. Made in the USA, this stylish cutter sports a clean design, with a fine edge drop point 2.8-inch blade made from 420HC stainless steel that's good for a variety of tasks, as well as a nickel-plated zinc handle that provides just enough grip while harkening back to Gerber's early days of knife making.

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SOG Snarl Knife

More terrifying than functional — the SOG Snarl Knife combines the grip of a set of brass knuckles with a curving blade forming what could only be the creepiest-looking concealable weapon around. Measuring just over four inches in length, this blade is formed from stainless steel, and honed to a bevel with a razor's edge. Finger holes give you a firm grip and make it quick to pull out from its included hardened-nylon sheath (which you can carry on your belt or suspend from your neck). Regardless of how you carry it, it makes for a great last-ditch line of defense when you find yourself in a really tricky spot.

Boker Plus Albatros Knife

Thick, robust, and sturdy, the Boker Plus Albatros Knife is made to withstand some serious punishment, getting you through a range of cutting tasks and never letting you down in the process. Built around a five millimeter thick steel blade that sports a bulbous edge and a slightly-hollow grind, it measures nearly seven inches when folded out. The blade is housed within two thick plates of titanium that feature a titanium clip and a lanyard hole for convenient pocket carrying and retrieval. This durable titanium frame also functions as a lock, keeping the knife safely open while you work.

Vargo Titanium Wharn-Clip Knife

Everyday carry is more than just the things you put in your pockets, it's a lifestyle choice that says something about the kind of man you are. Every item you choose to carry daily speaks to the kind of challenges you encounter every day, and the Vargo Titanium Wharn-Clip Knife is no exception. Made from a single piece of super-strong titanium, the blade is ground to a single bevel, making it easy to hone it to a sharp edge over and over. With an integrated clip and a kydex sheet, you can easily attach it to your keys, belt loop, or your bag — that way you'll never be without a cutting tool when you find yourself in need.

Benchmade Custom Knife Builder

Your knife should feel like an extension of you — after all, you carry it with you everywhere you can — and it's in that spirit that the guys at Benchmade bring you the Custom Knife Builder. Choose from four folding knife styles to start with, determine what type of steel you want your blade to be made from, then customize the blade type, choosing from various serrated and straight edges. From there, you can add personalized text, add in your own images, and select from a number of printed patterns for the blade. Finally, decide your handle color, component color, and clip style. With so many options, odds are there's never going to be a knife out there quite like yours.

Case Hobo Knife

Never be forced to use crappy plastic silverware again with the Case Hobo Knife. Featuring an amber bone handle and made in the USA from surgical steel, this handy pocketable tool features a sharp blade, a fork, and a spoon, all built into a foldable body that allows the utensils to detach for eating/cleaning. Just don't equate it's humble purpose with cheapness or lack of quality — while it might be designed for a hobo, it's definitely not priced for one.

BCX Furies Throwing Knives

Throwing knives, whether it be at playing cards, tree trunks, animals, or (especially) people, is serious business. Show your commitment to the craft with this set of BCX Furies Throwing Knives. The pack includes two frontier-inspired knives and one Pro X Thrower, all made from forged high carbon steel and giving you enough variety to become quite the hurler. They all arrive in a handsome, handcrafted heavy canvas roll with leather scales, point pockets, flaps, and straps — a fittingly rugged yet refined accessory for a wilderness-friendly skill.

SOG Flashback Knife

When every single second counts, you need a knife that opens fast, really fast — the SOG Flashback Knife. The fastest-opening assisted knife available, it features high tension coil springs that power it open almost instantly, and a piston lock keeps the knife safely open. It features a 3.5-inch blade made from AUS 8 stainless steel with a black tini-coated finish and an ergonomic handle made from glass-reinforced nylon and stainless steel. Durable construction, quick opening, and a comfortable grip make this the ideal knife to carry every day, while making it reliable and consistent.

Gerber Blade Money Clip

Some days call for a slimmer carry than your everyday load out — forcing you to leave behind the junk that typically bulks up your pockets — but that doesn't mean you should leave the house completely unprepared. With the Gerber Blade Money Clip you get a portable alternative for carrying a few cards and some cash with a small built-in knife that would make a boy scout proud. Made from a titanium-nitride-coated steel body with a G10 front plate, this money clip is capable of holding up to five cards at a time. The blade slips into the money clip, disguised by its less than four-inch length, and it still manages to weigh less than a quarter of a pound.

Baladeo Le Retro Knife

With a design that originated in north-central France in the 1950s, the Baladeo Le Retro Knife offers a great mix of style and utility. Two blades, a saw, a can opener, a punch, a corkscrew, a piercing tool, and, of course, a bottle opener are all available inside its stainless steel body, which is finished off with a true blonde horn handle. It's not the most versatile multifunction knife we've ever seen, but it also won't leave you looking like you're geared up for an adventure when all you're doing is heading to the local coffee shop.

Scrimshaw Knife Kit

Make your next pocket folder truly your own with the Scrimshaw Knife Kit. Based on the early American art form perfected by whalers out at sea who carved into the bones and teeth of whales, this kit comes with everything you need to scrimshaw an image into the handle of your knife. The kit comes with either a lock-back or trapper style knife, each with a bone handle ready for your artwork. It includes a steel point scribe, india ink, a bamboo tracing tool, carbon paper, steel wool, and sample pictures with instructions for carving. Whether you choose a classic aquatic-inspired sketch or your own initials, no other knife will be quite like yours.

Baladeo Float Knife

No one likes losing their favorite gear at the bottom of a river, lake, or ocean when they set out on the water — there are few things more depressing than watching something slowly sink beyond your reach. But with the Baladeo Float Knife ($26) you won't have to worry about that, thanks to its buoyant cork construction. Perfect for fishermen, canoeists, or for any guy who finds himself near the water more often than not, this knife just won't sink. With a single folding blade and an integrated key-ring, this minimal knife is exactly what you need the next time you're on a boat.

Ka-Bar Hobo Knife

Forget packing a whole slew of silverware when you head out into the wilderness — all you really need is this Ka-Bar Hobo Knife ($19). Like any quality transient tool, it packs multiple uses into a single punch, as it contains a fork, knife, and spoon all into a single stainless steel package, sliding apart for when you find some excellent dumpster fare are ready to eat, and transforming back into a pocket-friendly shape when you're on the move. It even comes with a nylon carrying case to keep it safe when it's in your bag/bindle.

Emerson Multitasker EDC Multi-Tool

You never know when a situation will call for more than just your average pocket folding knife, and it's always better to come prepared than wish you had. The Emerson Multitasker EDC Multi-Tool ($185) is built with your every day carry in mind, so you'll never be caught wishing you'd packed something more substantial. It features a three-inch blade, phillips and standard screwdrivers, a punch, and more, all packed into an under seven-inch handle that weighs less than a half pound. An additional clip-on tool includes wrenches of various sizes, pry bars, scrapers, and a bottle opener.

Svord Peasant Knife

When you're looking for a simple folder to carry in your pocket every day — something with a no-frills design, a sharp, well-made blade, and a mechanism that opens easily — you need a Svord Peasant Knife ($19). An extended tang means you can open the three-inch New Zealand tool-grade carbon steel blade easily with just one hand, while also functioning to keep the knife open while you hold it. Each one is hand made and, while we prefer the classic look of the wooden handle, is available in a range of colored polypropylene handles. Use it as your go-to carry piece, or for fine and rough work around the shop or your home.

Kyocera LTD Ceramic Chef's Knife

Stainless steel is great and all — easy to clean, sharpens to a razor edge — but there's nothing quite like ceramic if you really want the edge to last. The Kyocera LTD Ceramic Chef's Knife ($120) keeps its Zirconia 206 ceramic edge ten times longer than steel, so you don't have to sharpen it nearly as often as the typical chef's knife. It has an ergonomic pakkawood handle with a stainless steel bolster and rivet that makes it easier to handle, and more comfortable to use. Hand-crafted by experts in Seki, Japan, this knife won't brown foods with use, and resists corrosion.