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Welcome to Kniferating.com! We currently have 1196 knives listed and 1974 knife reviews! The purpose of this site is to provide a venue for knife reviews that is free from the bias of any one person. Whether you are a backpacker looking for the best survival knife, an LEO looking for a good tactical knife, a boy scout trying to choose the best folding knife or multitool, or just an average joe looking for the best pocket knife for every day carry, we have you covered. In addition, we also discuss fixed blade knives, hunting knives, combat knives, machetes, self defense knives and a whole lot more! Please take a few minutes and help your fellow knife enthusiasts by writing a review of one or all of your knives!
Below is a chart showing the best knives on the site as reviewed by users. Each of the following knives is absolutely top quality and gets our highest recommendation. Keep in mind that there are many more great knives out there, but if you can't decide on a knife after searching the site, choose one off this list and we promise you'll be happy!
Top Rated Knives
| Model | Price | Rating |
|---|---|---|
Spyderco Sage
|
$98.75 | 9.9 |
Kershaw Tyrade
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$39.00 | 9.9 |
Spyderco Endura 4 Emerson Opener
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$70.60 | 9.8 |
Benchmade 15030 Bone Collector Axis Mini Folder
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$94.00 | 9.8 |
Ghost Knives Banshee D2
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$69.00 | 9.8 |
Benchmade 940 Osborne
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$188.80 | 9.7 |
Spyderco Delica FFG
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$56.15 | 9.7 |
Spyderco Caly 3
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$112.50 | 9.7 |
Recent Knife Reviews
Boker G4
-Used for Every Day Carry
-Owned for 6 months
Comments:
Cool looking knife, but the quality is not great. What do you expect for the price? Makes a squealing noise when opening and closing that no oil or grease could fix. Sent it back and the replacement had the same problem! Such a bummer because it is big and cool looking. Edge holding is reasonable, feels good in my big hands, drilled in multiple places for the clip. It sits in a drawer somewhere.Benchmade 860 Bedlam
-Used for Every Day Carry
-Owned for 1 year
Comments:
This is a big, mean looking knife. Works pretty well for normal tasks, but has the heart of a fighter. Sturdy construction, tough blade, and opens nice and smooth. The pocket clip kind of gets in the way in a normal grip. It is nice for a deep pocket carry, but I feel it when griping it tightly during fight training. It also gets in the way when reversing the grip, but this knife works best (for me) in a standard grip. The quality is top notch and the blade lock is rock solid. Hard to explain to the police that you use this one to open boxes. Totally cool looking knife.Benchmade 790 Subrosa
-Used for Every Day Carry
-Owned for 1 year
Comments:
This is a pretty nice knife - but not the best of Benchmade's models. Nice big blade, titanium handles and a great assist when opening. Balance is pretty blade heavy because the handle is very light - maybe too light. I can flex the handle with a firm grip and it seems not quite solid enough for hard use. The lock was not tight enough when I got it and I almost cut my finger off doing something really stupid. Had to file it down a bit to make it lock up strong. Yet another Benchmade drilled in one spot. Buy it if you can get it for a good price. Holds a great edge and cuts the crap out of living flesh.Benchmade 740 Dejavoo
-Used for Every Day Carry
-Owned for Greater than 1 year
Comments:
This is a really nice knife. Picked it up used for a good price.After a good sharpening, it will cut anything and stay razor sharp for ages. Probably the best cutting knives I own. Opening is smooth as silk, just a flick of the wrist and it is ready. Its willingness to open when not expected is a little of a problem. I have to keep the pivot tighter than I would want. Yet another Benchmade that is only drilled in one place, but you will want to carry this one tip down because of the possibility of it coming open on the draw. I carry it because it cuts like nothing else.
Benchmade 42 Bali-Song
-Used for Other
-Owned for Greater than 1 year
Comments:
This is the standard that other Balisong knives are judged by for good reason. The superior quality of this knife must be seen to believe. Flips like a dream, cuts really well for a shallow grind and stays sharp for a long time. It isn't as hard to sharpen as S30V, but holds a really nice edge. Just don't get caught carying it - you will want to.Bradley Cutlery Alias 1
-Used for Every Day Carry
-Owned for Greater than 1 year
Comments:
This is a really nice knife. It is slim and light enough that I keep checking to make sure it is still in my pocket. Buttery smooth opening, cuts really well, stays sharp forever. It feels like it was made for my hand. I did drill and tap for a tip up carry (my preference) because it is only drilled in one place.It was a good amount of money for a production knife, but I would replace it in an instant if I lost it.
CRKT M16-12Z
-Used for Every Day Carry
-Owned for Greater than 1 year
Comments:
This is a good first EDC knife. Its very easy to open and close one handed. The handle could be larger at the back section to give it a more solid grip. I used it to dress a rabbit once and wont be doing that again as it got a little gunked up. Ive Only had to resharpen it once or twice in the four years Ive had it. It served its purposes well but after four years Ive moved on and now its sitting in a survival kit. It could be built a little stiffer and I wouldnt trust it for a self defense but for the price its a great knife to have.Spyderco Citadel
-Used for Every Day Carry
-Owned for 6 months
Comments:
It's not in the same quality standards as the Protech (PT) and Microtech (MT), but I feel it stands right alongside Benchmade (BM) for overall good value for the money spent. The release is not real quick, but quick enough to know it has been deployed with authority. The blade lock-up is excellent, better than the BM and on par with MT and PT. The surface is quite grippy, almost too much with bare hands - better with gloves. It is part of my EDC rotation. Good steel and other materials are top shelf, IMO. Not my favorite blade design, but it'll do...CRKT Heiho
-Used for Every Day Carry
-Owned for Less than 1 Month
Comments:
I got this knife as a present. So far I'm extremely impressed. G-10 handle inlays are very unique. Deep profile pocket clip is great. The knife itself is very sharp.Victorinox Spartan
-Used for Every Day Carry
-Owned for Greater than 1 year
Comments:
One of the Victorinox line best seller. Affordable and very handy. Perfect fit and finish, no bladeplay at all.Very useful daily companion.
Benchmade 915 Triage
-Used for Every Day Carry
-Owned for 6 months
Comments:
I carry this knife everyday and have been very happy with it. I am a paramedic and often make use of the seatbelt hook. The hook has been great for removing clothing on both trauma and medical emergencies, and still maintains its edge after a lot of abuse. The blade itself does not maintain its edge that well. Overall though I really love the knife and the seatbelt hook design is great.Buck Squire
-Used for Every Day Carry
-Owned for Greater than 1 year