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The top 50

Pocket knives and EDC classics

50 standout choices selected for design longevity, utility, materials and owner reputation.

What earns a placeDesign longevity, utility, materials and owner reputation. Every pick combines lasting value with current availability.
#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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