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 ...

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

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 ...

Editor’s Note: May 22, 2026: We have added the Benchmade Triage as Best Rescue Knife, and in our last update, the Benchmade Bugout was included for its exceptional quality. The CRKT Twist Tighe has ...

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 ...

If you thought making a quality knife is a simple matter of attaching a blade to a handle, Benchmade will neatly slice that assumption. Yet, as I would learn, the simple facade is emblematic of what ...