Blade HQ uses cookies to provide you a better user experience. By using this site, you accept our use of cookies.
View All Knives
Knife Types
Folding KnivesAutomatic KnivesFixed Blade KnivesOut the Front KnivesButterfly KnivesSpring Assisted KnivesThrowingExclusive Knives
Popular Brands
BenchmadeSpydercoMicroTechBokerKershawZTProtechWE Knife CoGerberKizer
Knife Uses
Everyday CarryTactical KnivesHunting KnivesCamping Knives Survival Knives Kitchen KnivesView All Knife Uses
Knife Styles
Bowie KnivesCustom KnivesItalian KnivesKarambit KnivesMachete KnivesNeck KnivesTraditional Knives
Knife Accessories
Beads & LanyardsKnife MakingKnife Cases & StoragePocket ClipsScale HandlesSheaths
Knife Maintenance
Lubricants & CleanersPolishing ClothsAftermarket PartsSharpenersTool Kits
New Arrivals
Coming Soon
Brands
View All Tools
Utility
AxesMachetesSawsScissors & ShearsShovels
Multi Tools
LeathermanGerberVictorinox Swiss ArmyKeychainPocket Tools
Self Defense
Batons & KubatonsCard KnivesKarambitsCustom KnucklesTactical Pens
View All Gear
Outdoor & Survival
Backpack PacksCamp CookwareCamp StovesCompassesFirestartersParacordsWhistles
Lighting
FlashlightsHeadlampsLanternsBatteries & Accessories
Emergency
First Aid KitEmergency CandlesEmergency BlanketsRescue Hooks
Sale
View All Merch
Apparel
T-shirtsBelts & BucklesHats & HeadwearWallets & Money ClipsWatchesHandkerchiefsShemaghs
Accessories
BooksBottle OpenersField NotebooksDVDsLighters & AccessoriesPencils & Pens
Miscellaneous
PatchesGrooming ItemsNoveltyGifts
View All Learn
Best Knives
Benchmade KnivesSpyderco KnivesKershaw KnivesPocket KnivesSwitchblade KnivesButterfly KnivesAll Best Knives Guides
Reviews & Tests
Benchmade BugoutBenchmade 940Spyderco Para 2Civivi ElementumMicrotech UltratechKershaw Launch 4All Reviews & Tests
Knife Anatomy
Knife SteelKnife TypesHandle MaterialsBlade ShapesOpening MechanisimsGrind TypesAll Knife Anatomy Guides
Maintenance
Knife SharpenersMaintaining a KnifeAngle Sharpening GuideKitchen Knife SharpeningSerrated Knife SharpeningTanto Knife SharpeningAll Knife Maintenance
Other Goodies
Best Knives by StateCool Pocket KnivesFavorite KnivesChoosing an EDC KnifeChoosing an Auto KnifeChoosing an OTF KnifeAll Other Goodies
All Knives > Learn Knives > Other

OTHER GOODIES

From Boker Mermaids to various ways to carry a fixed blade, this section is filled with fun, random articles designed to improve your knife life.

How to Anodize Titanium

DIY anodization

Altoids Survival Kit

Easy, handy survival kit

Cool Pocket Knives

Top 7 coolest knives

Bestselling Knives by State

Knife popularity by state

Top 10 EDC Essentials

Everyday Essentials

How to Choose a Tactical Fixed Blade

Picking a tactical fixed blade

How to Choose a Tactical Folding Knife

Picking a tactical folder

9 Ways to Carry a Fixed Blade

How to carry a fixed blade

Father's Day Gift Guide

Fun gifts for your dad

Videos

Everything from knife adventures, to knife banters

How to Choose an EDC Knife

The ins and outs of EDC knives

How to Make Micarta

Make your own custom knife scales!

How to Choose a Survival Knife

What to look for in your next Survival Knife

Favorite Knives of 2020

Logan's Favorite Everyday Carry Knives

How to Choose an OTF Knife

OTF Knives are rad! Learn how to pick one here!

How to Choose an Automatic Knife

Learn how to choose a folding automatic knife here!