Knives Illustrated

Your guide to the best knives -- hunting, chef's, tactical, outdoor, collectibles, and more.

Knives Illustrated

YOUR PERSONAL EXPRESSION

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YOUR DAILY CARRY • THESE NEW PRODUCTS WILL GIVE YOUR EDC A SOLID BOOST

BIG VICTORIES • KNIFE RIGHTS WINS BIG BATTLES AGAINST OUTDATED IDEAS

THAN MORE A MAKER • PETER KOHLER OF DARK TIMBER CUSTOM KNIVES SHARES HIS SHOP AND HIS LOVE FOR PHILANTHROPY

The Magic

Mid-Tech line

EVENING THE ODDS • BRINGING A KNIFE TO A BAT FIGHT

Integral EDC • THE SPYDERCO PAYSAN ADDS FORM AND FUNCTION TO YOUR DAILY LOADOUT

Integral Frames • An integral frame is a solid piece of material, typically titanium, that is meticulously machined into a solid, one-piece handle for a folder.

Peter Rassenti • Known for his exquisite craftsmanship and integral folder designs, Peter creates custom work that is highly sought after.

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MORE THAN A POCKETKNIFE • THE JAMES BRAND ELLIS IS A CLASSY CARRY FOR EDC

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Slicing the AIR • JASON JOHNSON’S SABERTOOTH IS A LIVE BLADE THAT FLIES THROUGH WORK

Jason Willard Johnson

M3 Tactical Tech

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A COURAGEOUS CUTTER • THE VALIENTE FROM KOPIS DESIGNS IS A STRONG DEFENDER AND A GREAT EDC BLADE

FAMILIAR NAME, UNUSUAL KNIFE • THE KEN ONION STYLUS IS SLEEK, SMOOTH AND A STEP FORWARD

Ken’s Shop

Titanium Coloring

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SHINING EXAMPLE • YOUR EDC WILL SET THE STANDARD WITH THESE CUSTOM CARRY OPTIONS

TO THE RESCUE • WENGER BLADES PILOT KNIFE IS NO FLY-BY-NIGHT TOOL

Pilot Survival Knives

BORN FOR VERSATILITY • THE AMTAC BLADES NORTHMAN PACKS A LOT OF POWER IN A POCKET-CARRY PACKAGE

Who is Bill Rapier?

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EOS CITY WATER CRISIS • THE DRIPPY DRIP TO URBAN SURVIVAL WATER

HARD USE FOR HARD INTENT • JONATHAN MILLER OF SICK BOY KNIFE WORKS BUILDS KNIVES MEANT TO GET THE JOB DONE