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Pocket knives and EDC classics

Fifty researched picks for the pocket knives and edc classics, selected for design longevity, utility, materials and owner reputation.

How we choseDesign longevity, utility, materials and owner reputation. Rankings balance consensus with lasting ownership value and current buyability.
#1

Victorinox Swiss Army Huntsman

Victorinox Swiss Army Huntsman by Victorinox is a durable pocket knife choice, recognized for design longevity, utility, materials and owner reputation.

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#2

Opinel No. 8

Opinel No. 8 by Opinel is a durable pocket knife choice, recognized for design longevity, utility, materials and owner reputation.

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#3

Buck 110 Folding Hunter

Buck 110 Folding Hunter by Buck Knives is a durable pocket knife choice, recognized for design longevity, utility, materials and owner reputation.

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#4

Spyderco Paramilitary 2

Spyderco Paramilitary 2 by Spyderco is a durable pocket knife choice, recognized for design longevity, utility, materials and owner reputation.

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#5

Benchmade 940 Osborne

Benchmade 940 Osborne by Benchmade is a durable pocket knife choice, recognized for design longevity, utility, materials and owner reputation.

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#6

Swiss Army Huntsman

Swiss Army Huntsman by Victorinox is a durable pocket knife choice, recognized for design longevity, utility, materials and owner reputation.

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#7

110 Folding Hunter

110 Folding Hunter by Buck Knives is a durable pocket knife choice, recognized for design longevity, utility, materials and owner reputation.

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#8

Paramilitary 2

Paramilitary 2 by Spyderco is a durable pocket knife choice, recognized for design longevity, utility, materials and owner reputation.

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#9

940 Osborne

940 Osborne by Benchmade is a durable pocket knife choice, recognized for design longevity, utility, materials and owner reputation.

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#10

Classic SD

Classic SD by Victorinox is a durable pocket knife choice, recognized for design longevity, utility, materials and owner reputation.

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#11

Cadet Alox

Cadet Alox by Victorinox is a durable pocket knife choice, recognized for design longevity, utility, materials and owner reputation.

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#12

Pioneer X Alox

Pioneer X Alox by Victorinox is a durable pocket knife choice, recognized for design longevity, utility, materials and owner reputation.

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#13

SwissChamp

SwissChamp by Victorinox is a durable pocket knife choice, recognized for design longevity, utility, materials and owner reputation.

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#14

No. 6

No. 6 by Opinel is a durable pocket knife choice, recognized for design longevity, utility, materials and owner reputation.

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#15

No. 10

No. 10 by Opinel is a durable pocket knife choice, recognized for design longevity, utility, materials and owner reputation.

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#16

112 Ranger

112 Ranger by Buck Knives is a durable pocket knife choice, recognized for design longevity, utility, materials and owner reputation.

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#17

55 Folding Hunter

55 Folding Hunter by Buck Knives is a durable pocket knife choice, recognized for design longevity, utility, materials and owner reputation.

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#18

Bugout

Bugout by Benchmade is a durable pocket knife choice, recognized for design longevity, utility, materials and owner reputation.

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#19

Griptilian

Griptilian by Benchmade is a durable pocket knife choice, recognized for design longevity, utility, materials and owner reputation.

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#20

Mini Griptilian

Mini Griptilian by Benchmade is a durable pocket knife choice, recognized for design longevity, utility, materials and owner reputation.

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#21

Adamas

Adamas by Benchmade is a durable pocket knife choice, recognized for design longevity, utility, materials and owner reputation.

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#22

Bailout

Bailout by Benchmade is a durable pocket knife choice, recognized for design longevity, utility, materials and owner reputation.

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#23

Native 5

Native 5 by Spyderco is a durable pocket knife choice, recognized for design longevity, utility, materials and owner reputation.

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#24

Delica 4

Delica 4 by Spyderco is a durable pocket knife choice, recognized for design longevity, utility, materials and owner reputation.

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#25

Endura 4

Endura 4 by Spyderco is a durable pocket knife choice, recognized for design longevity, utility, materials and owner reputation.

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#26

Manix 2

Manix 2 by Spyderco is a durable pocket knife choice, recognized for design longevity, utility, materials and owner reputation.

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#27

Dragonfly 2

Dragonfly 2 by Spyderco is a durable pocket knife choice, recognized for design longevity, utility, materials and owner reputation.

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#28

Tenacious

Tenacious by Spyderco is a durable pocket knife choice, recognized for design longevity, utility, materials and owner reputation.

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#29

Chaparral

Chaparral by Spyderco is a durable pocket knife choice, recognized for design longevity, utility, materials and owner reputation.

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#30

Sebenza 31

Sebenza 31 by Chris Reeve Knives is a durable pocket knife choice, recognized for design longevity, utility, materials and owner reputation.

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#31

Inkosi

Inkosi by Chris Reeve Knives is a durable pocket knife choice, recognized for design longevity, utility, materials and owner reputation.

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#32

XM-18

XM-18 by Rick Hinderer Knives is a durable pocket knife choice, recognized for design longevity, utility, materials and owner reputation.

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#33

Ultratech

Ultratech by Microtech is a durable pocket knife choice, recognized for design longevity, utility, materials and owner reputation.

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#34

SOCOM Elite

SOCOM Elite by Microtech is a durable pocket knife choice, recognized for design longevity, utility, materials and owner reputation.

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#35

Leek

Leek by Kershaw is a durable pocket knife choice, recognized for design longevity, utility, materials and owner reputation.

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#36

Blur

Blur by Kershaw is a durable pocket knife choice, recognized for design longevity, utility, materials and owner reputation.

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#37

Launch 4

Launch 4 by Kershaw is a durable pocket knife choice, recognized for design longevity, utility, materials and owner reputation.

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#38

Iridium

Iridium by Kershaw is a durable pocket knife choice, recognized for design longevity, utility, materials and owner reputation.

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#39

Elementum

Elementum by CIVIVI is a durable pocket knife choice, recognized for design longevity, utility, materials and owner reputation.

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#40

Praxis

Praxis by CIVIVI is a durable pocket knife choice, recognized for design longevity, utility, materials and owner reputation.

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#41

Banters

Banters by WE Knife is a durable pocket knife choice, recognized for design longevity, utility, materials and owner reputation.

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#42

Baby Banter

Baby Banter by CIVIVI is a durable pocket knife choice, recognized for design longevity, utility, materials and owner reputation.

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#43

Pyrite

Pyrite by CJRB is a durable pocket knife choice, recognized for design longevity, utility, materials and owner reputation.

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#44

RAT Model 1

RAT Model 1 by Ontario Knife Company is a durable pocket knife choice, recognized for design longevity, utility, materials and owner reputation.

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#45

RAT Model 2

RAT Model 2 by Ontario Knife Company is a durable pocket knife choice, recognized for design longevity, utility, materials and owner reputation.

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#46

Izula

Izula by ESEE is a durable pocket knife choice, recognized for design longevity, utility, materials and owner reputation.

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#47

Skeletool CX

Skeletool CX by Leatherman is a durable pocket knife choice, recognized for design longevity, utility, materials and owner reputation.

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#48

Wave Plus

Wave Plus by Leatherman is a durable pocket knife choice, recognized for design longevity, utility, materials and owner reputation.

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#49

Free P4

Free P4 by Leatherman is a durable pocket knife choice, recognized for design longevity, utility, materials and owner reputation.

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#50

Arc

Arc by Leatherman is a durable pocket knife choice, recognized for design longevity, utility, materials and owner reputation.

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