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The ultralight, strong folder is made with high-end steel and attention to detail.

Editor’s Note: March 6, 2026: We added two new knives for this update: the full-size Benchmade Bugout 535—an ultralight knife of exceptional quality; and the CRKT Twist Tighe, an excellent choice for ...

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I’ve cut hundreds of feet of cardboard, oak dowels, and paracord in addition to dozens of apples, wire ties, and water bottles while testing EDC knives. I used my experience performing those cut tests ...