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Bang! Zoom! Pow! From a (super)heroic WESN collab to a stunning outdoor slicer, this was a huge week for EDC releases.
Every year, we test out the top outdoor knives for everything from hunting and fishing to camping and backpacking (and even survival) in real-world outdoor scenarios. After lots of chopping ...
As someone who spends a lot of time hiking, camping, and hunting, I’ve handled more outdoor knives than I can count. Most are overbuilt survival tanks or ultralight slicers that lack versatility.
I’m a survival instructor, so I’ve used and seen a lot of knives go through my courses. I’ve learned that a survival knife needs to be a jack of all trades. That’s why to test the following knives, I ...
Each is a good choice for a hunting and outdoor knife, but they have different qualities. You may prefer one or another depending on your intended use and budget. Carbon steel blades are ...
A quality knife built for bushcraft must be strong, sharp, and most importantly, comfortable to use for extended periods. Most outdoor retailers today have sections overflowing with solid options ...
Wes Siler got his first knife in Cub Scouts, and has carried one nearly every day ever since. You can read more of his work on Substack, where he explores the intersection of outdoor skills and ...
Or you can get one of the Outdoor Life Collector Series knives, which have OL magazine covers from 1942 printed on them. I recently added one to my knife collection and put it use as a daily cary ...
I’ve got more experience with CPM Magnacut on outdoor blades like my all-time favorite Montana Knife Company Speedgoat. That particular blade just survived 12 days of saltwater spray ...