Budget Option: Smith & Wesson M&P For the uninformed, OTF knives are a type of switchblade - that is, an automatic knife which deploys the blade 'automatically' on pressing a button or switch. Specifically, the OTF knife is a switchblade where the blade simply comes 'out the front'. Now...
I exclusively carried the Savvy for a few weeks and have fallen in love with the design. It’s simple, but it does everything I need a good EDC knife to do with ease. The premium steel choice of CPM-20CV is the standout feature of the Savvy. It is so hard to find budget-priced...
Budget is completely relative to the individual user and can vary greatly. Some knives are mission-specific and are more expensive than an everyday carry blade for generally cutting tasks. How much you spend on a knife depends on your style preferences and budget. No two people will have the...
There’s a variety of automatic knives to choose. Our guide includes OTF autos and side openers from trusted brands for EDC, tactical, and beyond.
Boker Kalashnikov – Best Budget Automatic Knife under $50 Boker’s Kalashnikov automatic knife series comes with a plethora of different options. While most of them feature the same automatic profile, blade sizes differ slightly. The main difference is in the blade shape. The blade is available...
Here is a great Wharncliffe option from Hogue. This is a California legal automatic knife with a 1.95-inch blade made from CPM 154 steel. Its black aluminum handle is nicely textured for a comfortable grip. This version is an auto and a reliable one at that. It features a safety lock me...
The best knife for self-defense is one that you’ve trained with to the point that you can rely on it. Bringing a knife you don’t know how to use into self-defense is a recipe for disaster. As always, you must check your local laws and rules about self-defense and using knives ...
The best pocket knife brands are: Budget Knife Brands: Kershaw, Civivi, Ontario, SOG, Case, Opinel, Boker, Buck Knives, etc. Mid-Range & High-End Knife Brands: Benchmade, Spyderco, Cold Steel, WE, Zero Tolerance, etc. The brand names are alphabetically arranged. Along with my hand-picked...
Best Budget:Proctor Silex Auto-shutoff 4-Slice Toaster Large openings for four slices of bread, integrated wire in the base of the toaster, automatically switch off at the end of the cycle if the toast is stuck. Best Cuisinart:Cuisinart Metal Classic 4-Slice Toaster ...
If you think you can’t get an American-made knife for less than $100, you’re sorely mistaken. Here are the best US-made knives under $100.