Choosing the best knife sharpener can be difficult, given the myriad of choices. However, being able to properly maintain the edge on your cutting tools—whether it’s a pocket knife or a fillet ...

The 1095 carbon steel on the Soldotna isn’t anything fancy, but it keeps a good edge, and it’s easy to touch up in the field (we recommend one of these knife sharpeners). And with a tough ...

So what is “bushcraft,” and why do you need a knife for it? The term “bushcraft” has been kicked around for decades, popularized by Britain’s Ray Mears and Canada’s Mors Kochanski. This word has ...

It’s both corrosion and wear-resistant, and while it’s not the best at holding an edge, it is fairly easy to sharpen. In other words, if you are up for a bit of maintenance, this knife and its ...

CRKT While early versions of the knife were rendered in gray and had 3Cr13MoV blade steel, the new edition steps up the materials. The stainless steel handle gets a black titanium nitride coating, and ...

But if they keep catching, snagging or have become more difficult to use, it’s time to sharpen them. Like our knives, they also have blades that dull over time. You can buy specialty tools to ...