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Top rated tactical knives
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Best overall
SOG Pentagon XR
A sleek, heavy-duty tactical folder with SOG's XR lock and a Cryo D2 steel blade, offering excellent edge retention and smooth deployment.
- Strong lock mechanism
- High-quality steel
- Smooth action
- Heavy for some
- Pocket clip can be tight
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Best fixed blade
Gerber Strongarm
A robust full-tang fixed blade with a diamond-texture rubber handle and MOLLE-compatible sheath, ideal for survival and tactical use.
- Full tang
- Secure grip
- Versatile sheath
- Sheath retention tight
- Blade coating wears
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Best budget pick
Smith & Wesson SWMP4FS
An affordable folding knife with a 3.7-inch 8Cr13MoV steel blade, liner lock, and assisted opening, offering great value for everyday carry.
- Very affordable
- Assisted opening
- Decent steel
- Fit and finish issues
- Screws may loosen
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Best survival knife
Schrade SCHF52
A rugged 7-inch fixed blade with 3Cr13 stainless steel, full tang, and a fire-starting ferro rod, designed for outdoor survival tasks.
- Includes fire starter
- Full tang
- Comfortable handle
- Blade steel soft
- Sheath is bulky
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Best assisted opening
Kershaw Blur
A popular assisted-opening folder with a Sandvik 14C28N steel blade, Trac-Tec inserts, and SpeedSafe technology for rapid deployment.
- Fast assisted opening
- Non-slip grip
- Excellent steel
- Blade centering can vary
- Clip is non-reversible
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Best heavy duty
Cold Steel SRK
A legendary fixed blade with a Carbon V steel blade, Kray-Ex handle, and secure sheath, known for its toughness and affordability.
- Extremely tough
- Great edge retention
- Secure handle
- Blade coating wears
- Sheath may be loose
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Best tactical folder
CRKT M16-14ZSF
A tactical folder with a 3.75-inch 1.4116 stainless steel blade, AutoLAWKS safety, and a flipper for quick opening, ideal for defense.
- AutoLAWKS safety
- Flipper deployment
- Strong tip
- Heavy
- Pocket clip position
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Best premium
Benchmade Griptilian 551
A US-made folder with a CPM-S30V steel blade, AXIS lock, and textured nylon handle, offering top-tier performance and reliability.
- Superb steel
- Smooth AXIS lock
- Lightweight
- Expensive
- Plastic handle feel
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Best bushcraft tactical
Ontario RAT-7
A 7-inch fixed blade with 1095 carbon steel, full tang, and a comfortable Micarta handle, favored for bushcraft and tactical tasks.
- Tough carbon steel
- Full tang
- Comfortable handle
- Needs rust protection
- Sheath is basic
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Best EDC tactical
Spyderco Tenacious
A reliable folding knife with an 8Cr13MoV steel plain edge blade, leaf-shaped blade with a thumb hole, and solid build quality.
- Smooth action
- Excellent ergonomics
- Great value
- Not made in USA
- Steel could be higher end