Fixed Blade Knives

Quick Take
I wanted to love this knife. It looks great, feels fantastic in hand, and came wicked sharp. But the blade geometry kills it. The “cool factor” is undeniable, yet the design just doesn’t translate to real-world use. The bottom point where the two grind angles meet constantly catches and binds — right where your natural cut path should flow. That makes the Concept 22 a disappointment in actual cutting, no matter how sharp or stylish it is.

I like the look and feel of the EF107. It feels rock-solid and comfortable in my hand, it perhaps a little heavier than I expected. Though this could be called a budget knife at around $30, it looks really good, and doesn’t have any of the red flags that would ordinarily scream “cheap knock-off”.

Looking to buy a new knife for camping, bushcraft or survival? Learn more about the BPS Raven and find out if it’s the right knife for you.

The Cold Steel Leatherneck SF is a knife that makes a great impression right out of the gate. It has a classic design with some modern tweaks that give it an edge (please forgive the pun) over some of its competitors.  The “SF” in this knife’s full title stands for Semper Fidelis, the motto of…

There are certain knives whose reputations precede them, and the Morakniv Companion—most folks just call it the Mora—is one of those knives. Actually, this is a knife that has two very different reputations. It’s complicated.