History hasn’t been kind to automatic pocket knives—also known as switchblades—and in some places they’re still outlawed or restricted. Yet that bad rep mostly isn’t deserved, as automatic pocket ...

This redesign of the original is taken to the next level without sacrificing usability while improving on it in most aspects.

With iconic offerings like the Bugout and Griptilian and its Lifesharp free blade sharpening program, Benchmade has long ranked as one of our favorite EDC knife brands. But the Oregon-based brand ...

Benchmade specializes in blades that are as beautiful as they are functional. Having one on your person guarantees preparation, but in a way that upgrades and modernizes your EDC. We’ve waxed poetic ...

“I own hundreds of knives…Benchmade is my choice for everyday carry.” The Benchmade CLA Drop-Point Folding Knife is on sale for $230 at Bass Pro Shops right now, a rare $40 drop from its normal price.

Editor’s Note: July 16, 2026: For our most recent update, we added the new Benchmade Bugout Vapyr as our top recommendation for an ultralight pocket knife. (Earlier this year we included the Benchmade ...

You’ll find no greater fan of the humble EDC pocket knife than yours truly. I’ve had more than my share since I was 10 years old. What began as a necessity for my prolific fishing habits in Northern ...

The iconic brand brings unbeatable steel to the blade that arguably needs it more than any other in the lineup.