From a budget-friendly folder to a refined gentleman’s blade, these EDC knives stood out after months of real-world use.

See which pocket knives made the cut.

Editor’s Note: December 30, 2025: We combed through this roundup to make sure our picks are still in stock at retailers after the holiday shopping season, and also to ensure these products still meet ...

The Oso Sweet is a general-purpose folding pocket knife, and one of Kershaw’s most popular models, even off of Amazon. It ...

There's arguably nothing more useful than a high-quality pocket knife, and users are finding themselves impressed with this ...

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 ...

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This super-capable folder offers a good-sized blade, tough but light handle and multiple deployment methods.