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

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.

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.

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.

James Brand Chapter Knife

Some of the best designs come from a need. You want something, but it doesn't exist, so you build it. The James Chapter Knife is a perfect example. Built with EDC in mind, this rethought folding knife features titanium frame-lock construction, with minimal parts for minimal maintenance. The drop-point blade and clip are rendered in stainless steel, while the scales and spacers are made from durable, lightweight titanium.

Length: 3.75" (closed), 6.5" (open) / Blade Length: 2.75" / Blade Thickness: 0.11" / Weight: 2.65 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.

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.

Victorinox Swiss Army Jetsetter USB Multi-Tool

Classic functionality meets practical tech with the Jetsetter USB multi-tool. The TSA-friendly tool combines the valuable features you've come to expect from Swiss Army knives like scissors, a bottle opener, wire stripper, key ring, and a Phillips screwdriver, then adds the modern touch of a removable 3.0 Type-A USB stick with 16 GB of storage. The Jetsetter features stainless steel construction and already took home a Red Dot Design Award this year.

Length: 2.3" / Height: 0.7" / Weight: 1.0 oz

Victorinox Swiss Army Classic SD Knife

When it comes to the essentials, the Victorinox Swiss Army Classic SD Knife has it covered. The tool carries all the basics with a blade, scissors, toothpick, and nail file that doubles as a screwdriver. Even with seven functions, it still manages to maintain a compact profile. Featuring a stainless steel construction, this Swiss-made piece is built to handle a lifetime of weekday adventures.

Length: 2.3" / Height: 0.4" / Weight: 0.7 oz

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"

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"

Gearward Escape Knife

It's small enough to overlook. That's by design. The Gearward Escape Knife is meant as a last-resort tool in the event of a kidnapping. Its blade is made from a rustproof ceramic that's ten times stronger than steel, with a 1.25" cutting edge that's just long enough to be useful. Made in Canada, it has a low profile that's easy to slip behind the label of your jeans, into your shoes, or anywhere else you don't think it can be found.

Length: 1.75" / Height: 0.4" / Weight: 2.5 grams

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.

Gearward HemiSere Lapel Knife

A modern version of the clandestine blade issued to OSS operatives in World War II, the Gearward HemiSere Lapel Knife can be hidden nearly anywhere. It's made from a titanium and ceramic composite that's incredibly strong yet still very light. The wharncliffe blade provides a 1.875" cutting edge and can be secured to a variety of surfaces, including credit cards, phone cases, inner sleeves, or, like the original, the underside of a shirt collar using simple 3M adhesive dots. Made in Japan.

Length: 3.375" / Height: 0.75" / Width: 0.05" / Weight: 4 grams

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

CRKT Hunt'n Fisch Knife

Lightweight and easy to handle with multiple friction grooves for superior control, the Hunt'n Fisch Knife was designed by an expert bowhunter and outdoorsman. The knife features a flat grind blade made from stainless steel that holds a good edge and is easy to re-sharpen. It also boasts a laminated G10 handle with an attractive pattern as well as a comfortable grip and scales that are secured to the full tang by three large rivets. A leather sheath with a basket weave pattern is also included that can be mounted horizontally on your belt for a left or right hand-carry option. As seen in Uncrate Issue 03.

Length: 7.25" / Blade Length: 2.9" / Weight: 3.6 oz.

CRKT Mah-chete

Designed by Liong Mah with a distinctive upswept shape, the Mah-chete is prepared to take down anything that stands in its way. It features a hand-ground steel blade with a gritty, hammer-forged finish that is built to stay sharp. The curve of the blade provides extra leverage and efficiency, while the walnut handle is engineered for a comfortable grip with lanyard holes for a secure forward carry. Each Mah-chete includes a reinforced nylon sheath with an extra paracord attached for survival emergencies.

Length: 17.4" / Blade Length: 12" / Blade Thickness: 0.18" Weight: 1 lb 3.2 oz.

CRKT Snap-Lock Knife

Get maximum utility for minimal weight with the award-winning CRKT Snap-Lock Knife. Designed by Virginia's Ed Van Hoy, it has a stainless steel wishbone frame that greatly reduces weight while fully protecting the sharpened edge. To use the 2.5-inch, triple point serrated HRC blade, simply push down on the cam lever and rotate 180º to lock it in place; reverse the process to close. An ambidextrous clip can hold bills or attach to a pocket, and the included quick-release paracord lanyard contrasts well with the bead-blasted finish while offering another carry option.

Length: 4.2" (Closed), 6.25" (Open) / Depth: 0.125" / Weight: 2.5 oz

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 Cadet Knife

With its slim profile, simplified functions, and hard-wearing stainless steel construction, the Victorinox Swiss Army Cadet Knife is quite possibly the perfect pocket knife. Part of the Alox collection, the knife features a 2-inch large blade, can opener, 3mm and 6mm screwdriver, bottle opener, wire stripper, nail file, and key ring. Made in Switzerland.

Length: 3.3" / Height: 0.3" / Weight: 1.6 oz