Winkler Spike Knife

Designed for military and law enforcement use, this all-purpose knife has a 5.25-inch blade with a black non-glare finish and black rubber scales. Turn it around, and there's a point for emergency glass-breaking. Made by hand in North Carolina. As seen in Uncrate Issue 03.

Blade length: 5.25" / Overall length: 9.87" / Blade thickness: 0.1875"

Jho Nug Knife

Now in its second iteration, the Jho Nug Knife is an ideal EDC partner. It measures just 2.2 inches tall, 1.2 inches wide, a hair under a half inch thick, and weighs under 2.5 ounces, so it's highly pocketable. The rotating and locking 18mm blade is long enough to be useful and made from vacuum heat-treated premium Japanese steel for longevity. It's contained in a black TiCN coated titanium handle with a finger hole for a secure grip.

As seen in Uncrate Issue 04.

Victorinox Swiss Army Spartan PS Knife

Named for the Polispectral process that renders its stainless steel components in a stealthy black, the Victorinox Spartan PS gives the timeless Swiss Army Knife a more sinister look. Its black scales hide 13 functions within, including an awl, both a large and small blade, a bottle opener, a can opener, a corkscrew, two sizes of screwdrivers, a toothpick, tweezers, a wire stripper, and a key ring with matching lanyard.

Length: 3.6" / Height: 0.6" / Weight: 2.1 oz.

Barebones Hori Hori Garden Knife

Inspired by vintage Japanese knives, the Barebones Hori Hori is a hybrid garden utensil that's equipped with a heat-treated stainless steel blade with both a straight and serrated edge. Its scooped back boosts the versatility, allowing you to quickly transition from digging to cutting to trenching, while handy inch markers easily measure your planting depth. It's finished with a walnut handle and twin cutter that also doubles as a bottle opener.

Length: 12" / Width: 2" / Depth: 1" / Weight: 1.5 pounds

Banshu Hamano Knife

The Banshu region in the Hyogo prefecture of Japan has a history of blacksmithing that dates back centuries. This Banshu Hamano Knife continues the proud tradition. Each one is made by hand by skilled craftsmen from high-carbon "Ao-hagane" blue steel using the same techniques as those generations before them. The traditional Higonokami utility blade folds into brass scales and is further protected by a fabric roll.

Length: 8.25" open / Blade Length: 3.5" / Weight: 2.12 oz.

Victorinox Swiss Army NailClip Multi-Tool

When it's more important to keep your hands groomed than get them dirty, it's time to trade out your multi-tool for the Victorinox Swiss Army NailClip Knife. Recipient of a Red Dot Design Award, it has everything you need to keep your nails and cuticles looking their best, including clippers, a file, a cleaner, serrated edge scissors, and a small blade for unexpected chores. The entire package is wrapped in handsome walnut scales and has a ring on the end for attaching to your keys.

Length: 2.6" / Height: 0.8" / Weight: 1.3 oz.

James Brand Elko Knife

The right everyday carry knife is both compact and useful at a moment's notice. Designed to be small enough for a keyring but strong enough to use everyday, the minimal Elko from James Brand fits that description. It packs plenty into its small aluminum frame — which weighs only 1.3 ounces and is just 2.6-inches closed — including a Sandvik 12C27 black stainless steel blade and a stainless steel pry tool that also acts as a bottle opener and flathead screwdriver. The Elko has a serviceable assembly for DIY maintenance. Available completely blacked out or with titanium scales, and arrives in a waterproof pouch that just so happens to be the right size for a smartphone.

Victorinox Swiss Army Champ Knife

Based on the classic Officer's model, the Victorinox Swiss Army Champ Knife is even more versatile, giving you the ability to tackle projects both large and small with a single tool. The prepared-for-anything knife has large and small blades, multiple sizes of screwdrivers, bottle and can openers, a multipurpose hook, toothpick, tweezers, a wire stripper, cutter, pliers, and scissors. *breath* Also metal and wood saws, a ruler, nail file, a punch, chisel, corkscrew, magnifying glass, and key ring. Is this the pinnacle of all Swiss Army Knives? Probably so.

Length: 3.6" / Height: 1.3" / Weight: 6.5 oz.

Perceval Sgian Dubh Knife

Originally meant as a hidden self-defense tool and still a key item in traditional kilt costumes, the Sgian Dubh knife is a Scottish staple. This example uses Sandvik steel for the 3.94" dagger point blade, dense Gabon ebony wood for the handle, and German silver for the hilt and base. Handcrafted in Thiers, France, it's elegant enough for display but far from ornamental. As seen in Uncrate Issue 03.

Length: 7.87" / Height: 1.1" / Depth: 0.47"

Swiza Swiss Pocket Knife

You have a Swiss Army Knife because it's one of the most versatile EDC items in the world, not because of how it looks. But this knife might also turn heads, featuring a dark black high-tech polytetrafluoroethylene coating. The extra solid blade is made from a rust-free high-end steel, and the knife's tools are easily accessible thanks to its ergonomic shape and die-cut slot. Tools include an awl with sewing eye, bottle opener with a flathead screwdriver, can opener, sommelier corkscrew, and tweezers.

James Brand County Knife

Built at their HQ in Portland, the James County is exceptionally handsome while retaining all of the utility and usefulness of your favorite pocket knife. The knife features beautiful ebony, walnut, or titanium inlays, a Sandvik 12C27 steel blade in either stainless or black PVD with matching 416 steel hardware, and an opening at the end for attaching a lanyard. With a blade length of 2.5-inches and a clip-less design, the County knife will live in your pocket undetected — both by you and by anyone who thinks you shouldn't be carrying one.

Length: 3.5" (closed), 6" (open) / Depth: 0.35" / Weight: 1.96 oz

Uncrate Bourbon Barrel Knife

After bottling the good stuff from our private stock of Russell's Reserve, something needed to be done with the remaining charred American White Oak barrel. That's when we enlisted the assistance of the bespoke knife workshop Join or Die. The result of the commissioned, one-of-a-kind collaboration is a short-blade camp knife finished with a handle made solely from the wood of our single barrel of Russell's Reserve. Each hand-cut handle is given an extra shot of high-heat charring along with an oil blend treatment to seal the grain from moisture. An AEB-L stainless steel blade is then set between the two heavily charred scales before being finished off with tonal carbon fiber pins. Limited to 100 examples, each bourbon barrel knife is sent alongside a custom black leather sheath made to hold this specific blade.

Craighill Desk Knife

Inspired by the Japanese kiridashi knife, Craighill's Desk Knife is perfect for opening packages and letters. It's milled in Wisconsin from a round piece of stainless steel that receives two compound cuts to create a flat ground edge that's easy to maintain and keep sharp, and it's also notched every half inch for added grip and use as a quick visual ruler. Your new go-to for everyday cutting tasks, it feels great in your hand and looks even better on your desk between uses.

Length: 5.25" / Width: 5/8" / Weight: 4.5 oz

Opinel No. 8 Black Oak Knife

The Opinel No. 8 has been a utilitarian legend for more than a century. This updated version of the iconic folding pocket knife adds a black matte finish to the Viroblock locking ring and the Sandvik steel blade that makes it more resistant than a classic blade. Each knife is made at the Opinel plant in Savoie, France and is finished with a French oak handle that pairs perfectly with the dark matte steel.

Length: 3.35" (closed), 7.5" (open) / Blade Length: 3.25" / Weight: 1.6 oz.

Ka-Bar Original USMC Knife

Designed for the Marine Corps during World War II, this knife from Ka-Bar is the most famous fixed blade knife in the world. The legendary knife is made in the U.S.A. and boasts a black coated, flat ground blade that comes to a bowie style clip point with "USMC" stamped at the tang. A hard plastic MOLLE compatible sheath is included with the purchase of each USMC knife.

Blade Length: 7" / Overall Length: 11.875" / Weight: 11.2 ounces

Ka-Bar Becker Tac Tool

Designed with the needs of tactical officers in mind, the Tac Tool is up for just about any task. The blade can make quick work of cutting chores, and can easily tackle looped or synthetic materials thanks to the partially serrated edge. But it's much more than a knife and can pry, bash, and smash its way through stubborn yardwork or potential obstacles during an emergency. Made in the U.S.A., the Tac Tool also boasts a robust and easy-to-grip handle and includes a hard plastic sheath that is MOLLE compatible.

Blade Length: 7 in. / Overall Length: 12.5 in. / Weight: 1.3 lbs

Chris Reeve Nyala Knife

Chris Reeve earned his reputation, from South Africa to the USA, for creating blades that were carefully made using materials and shapes best suited to the job. The Nyala is no exception. A modern take on the skinner, this Idaho-built knife is as handsome as it is useful. Cutlery Hall of Fame member Reeve has given its natural canvas micarta handle a slight taper and spiral linear grooves to keep your hand in place during vigorous use. The full-tang CPM S35VN stonewashed blade is further complemented with titanium hardware and a black cord. Ships with a leather sheath.

As seen in Uncrate Issue 03.

Blade Length: 3.75" / Blade Thickness: 0.180" / Overall Length: 8.5" / Weight: 5.96 oz.

Svord Peasant Knife

Based on models used in Bohemia and Bavaria over 300 years ago, the Peasant Knife is one of the most versatile tools you can buy. The knife features a Swedish high carbon steel blade that is hand ground with a water cooled stone to produce a convex razor edge that's great for cutting just about anything. Available with a black polypropylene or wood handle, the Peasant knife is strong, easy to use and maintain, and the exposed tang allows true one-handed operation.

Length: 3" (closed), 8.25" (open) / Blade Thickness: 1.8mm

CRKT Homefront Knife

Thanks to an ingenious design from legendary knife maker Ken Onion, the is the first from the company to let you completely disassemble and reassemble it without any tools. When the knife is closed, you just pull the front release away from the blade and spin the release wheel away from the pivot to release the aluminum handle and gain access to the interior. This lets you clear away any nastiness the 3.5-inch stainless steel drop point blade has picked up throughout the day, ensuring the knife is always ready for duty.

Open Length: 8.313" / Closed Length: 4.728" / Blade Length: 3.502" / Blade Thickness: 0.133" / Weight: 4.8 oz.

Condor Bushlore Knife

With a heritage that dates back to the 1780s, Condor leverages its knowledge to build knives like this, with a blasted satin blade, weather-resistant Micarta handle, and included leather sheath. As seen in Uncrate Issue 03.

Blade Length: 4.31" / Overall Length: 9.25" / Blade Thickness: 0.12" / Weight: 0.95 lbs.

CRKT Homefront EDC Knife

Designed by legendary knife maker Ken Onion, the Homefront EDC Knife from CRKT is the first from the company to let you completely disassemble and reassemble it without any tools. When the knife is closed, simply pull the front release away from the blade and spin the release wheel away from the pivot to discharge the aluminum handle and gain access to the interior. This innovative design lets you clear away any nastiness the stainless steel drop point blade has picked up throughout the day, ensuring the knife is always ready for duty.

Open Length: 3.539" / Closed Length: 4.720" / Blade Length: 3.539" / Blade Thickness: 0.135" / Weight: 4.3 oz.

As seen in Uncrate Issue 04.

Opinel No. 9 Oyster Knife

One of Opinel's most versatile designs, the No. 9 Oyster sees this pocket blade become a portable kitchen tool. The blade measures well over two inches long but only the final 0.59" — including the centered tip — is sharpened, making it ideal for opening its namesake mollusk and other shellfish. Its finished with a moisture-resistant Bubinga African wood handle, signature Virobloc locking safety ring, and an instruction booklet.

Blade Length: 2.56" / Overall Length: 7.25" / Weight: 2.11 oz.

Opinel No. 9 DIY Knife

It doesn't look like a traditional multi-tool, but the Opinel No. 9 DIY Knife does do more than just slice. Its Sandvik stainless steel blade has both a wire cutter and wire stripper built-in, as well as a bit of chrome added to fight off corrosion. Hidden inside the fiberglass-reinforced polyamide handle are slotted and Phillips bits that fit into a slot at the end opposite the folding mechanism, letting this versatile piece function as a screwdriver, knife, and wire tool without sacrificing the company's signature silhouette.

Open Length: 8.0" / Closed Length: 4.75" / Blade Length: 3.25" / Blade Thickness: 0.69" / Weight: 2.8 oz.

White River GTI Knife

Designed in collaboration with ex-Army Ranger Justin Gingrich, the White River GTI Knife is built to excel in survival situations. Its drop point steel blade has a black Ionbond coating for added resistance to wear, black and olive Micarta scales, and a Molle-compatible leather sheath. Made in Michigan.

Overall Length: 6.5" / Blade Length: 3.0" / Blade Thickness: 0.20" / Weight: 5 oz.

White River Firecraft Knife

Few things are more valuable in the wilderness than fire. White River's Firecraft Knife ensures you can get one started every time. Atop its tough steel blade is a notch carved out specifically to work with the included ferro rod. Its size and weight make it practical even for less demanding uses, and its bolt-on textured G10 scales provide a secure grip in any conditions. Arrives with a Kydex sheath that holds both the blade and the ferro rod.

Overall Length: 7.75" / Blade Length: 3.5" / Blade Thickness: 0.13" / Weight: 3.8 oz.

Opinel No. 8 Outdoor Survival Pocket Knife

Built to withstand the worst conditions, the Opinel No. 8 Outdoor Survival Pocket Knife is the rare blade that offers life-saving potential. There's a shackle key built into the Sandvik stainless steel blade, that also has rope-cutting teeth and locks into place with a Virobloc safety ring. The handle is made from fiberglass-reinforced polyamide, can withstand bumps, drops, and extreme temperatures, and has an integrated 110-decibel pealess survival whistle to attract help in a worst-case scenario. Made in France.

White River Backpacker Knife

Lightweight and versatile, this backcountry-focused knife has a 3-inch blade that's sharp out of the box, a deep finger groove, and a handle wrapped in removable 550 paracord. Arrives with a Kydex sheath. As seen in Uncrate Issue 03.

Overall Length: 7" / Blade Length: 3" / Blade Thickness: 0.13" / Weight: 2.5 oz.