The Best Pocket Knife for (Almost) Everyone

Sized just right for daily life, these knives have what it takes. Whether for you or as a gift or recommendation for someone else, you know that these options will always work, every single time.

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[rudivomschauerberg]

i am watching those videos as a kind of therapy. You come home from a long day at work, make a tea, put all your knifes and your sharpmaker on the table and then sharpen your knifes and watching that video <3 greetings from germany

[realbroggo]

Like many here I often get asked about 'buying a good knife'. My 'go-to' blades for recommendations are RAT 1/2 (AUS-8 or D2), Delica, Cold Steel Finn Wolf & more recently Feldspar (large & small). In addition to being good value and offering reliable performance they also have good quality, various colours & come sharp out of box. When recommending a blade my primary consideration is to make sure the person has a good experience. Buying a cheap knife that comes dull, has blade problems etc. helps no one. Thanks for the vid - some good options to think about.

[masemasemasie]

Great selection. Another one I’d like to add would be the Feldspar from CJRB. Won’t break the bank, decent steel, on bearings, great clip, and it’s not scary or confusing for people who maybe don’t have as much knife knowledge.

[randallkelley]

I have gone from Hinderer to CRK to Strider, and am now carrying a Delica in dark green ZDP-189. Great steel, small and light weight. The others are cool, but currently I am into small.

[bmljenny]

I'm still pretty new to knives, but of the little bunch I've gotten so far, the Delica with the Wharncliffe blade is usually the one I pick first. It is a box KILLER. And honestly, I'm a leftie and don't find right-sided liner or frame locks to be that big a pain. I would say that being able to switch the pocket clip to the other side (or remove it altogether) is a bigger deal because it affects grip while using the knife.

[SoldMyKidsForKnives]

If you are getting a knife for a first-time knife owner, I feel like a budget steel/knife is the best way to go. Once someone is familiar with knives, then they can upgrade to more expensive steels/knives. Love the suggestions.

[JoeJohnston-taskboy]

I bought a dragonfly 2 (stainless steel handles) and I feel like this model is underrated. For my needs (a fifth pocket knife and fits well with in a professional setting), I couldn't ask for a better knife. Perhaps the sub-2" blade is what keeps this gem from getting recommended more often? KC has this version for *under $90*. Give it a look if you have not already.

[michaelbergman]

My pick would be a ganzo firebird that looks exactly like a spider co but cost $18. Best budget knife on the market.

[banditone]

My dad hasn’t carried a pocket knife in years. He is a lefty, so I wanted an ambi knife. I bought him a bugout, and he has carried it and loved it for a few months now.

[jean-baptistedemets]

I just came across a knife from a brand you carry though you don't have that model and it's a huge surprise ! The Grohmann featherweight. It's just under three inches, Weighs nothing, can be opened with one hand, spearpoint versatile high grind great slicer 4110 is a dream to sharpen, it's cheap... I got it to get free shipping from an online retailer and thought it was going to end up in a glove or tool box. Man, i just love this thing, it spends a lot of time in my pocket !

[rustyknifelover]

I am a knife guy and just got a Delica, it's a great knife. The KaBar Dozier is my wife's favorite Knife. Tangrum Vector is a great starter knife and so is the Demko Knives AD20.5

[tomt]

The Delica is just perfect for most uses. Thin. Slicey. Light. Durable.

[charlesdudek]

From the edge testing I've seen BD1N has a better edge retention than VG10 and it sharpens just as nice.

[rokushou]

For a non-knife person or someone new to knives, I'd recommend the Civivi Badlands Vagabond. Yes it's over 3 inches and liner lock, but will work for most people. For someone willing to spend more, a Benchmade Bugout (Mini Bugout if length restrictions) is always an easy recommendation.

[jonathancupp]

I have been collecting knives since roughly 1990. I have over two hundred knives (none of which were over about $175 because I can’t stop buying the less expensive knives, which prevents me from being able to afford the higher end knives), but I still love the forward finger choil without the over grind. The little bump Spyderco puts on the leading edge gives me peace of mind. New or not!

[kingsclownvideos]

Thank you for considering the Left Handers.
Very helpful!!!

[oddsavage]

Great list! One I would add, the Steel Will Cutjack is an all-around worker knife. It's just really well designed and fits almost all of your categories. It is D2, but if I had to recommend a hard worker knife to a newbie, this is the way I'd go. Either size works great.

[glenmo]

No matter how many knives I own I always come back to the Spyderco delica serrated.. this is my favorite EDC.. so thin.. so light.. so simple to open and close.. and a reasonably priced Spyderco in VG... If I were needing a larger knife I would go with the endura... My favorite knives for snorkeling and diving and fishing are the salt.. and Pacific salt.. you're basically delica and endura Gen 2..on H1steel

[kevinbargmeyer]

My first was the CRKT drifter. Small, cheap, easily replaceable. Great little knife. Kershaw Leek was my 2nd and I still carry it frequently.

[juanwhite]

I’m not even a “knife guy” and I really like watching your videos! Lots of knowledge here. Thanks!