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This Is What You Get When Aerospace Engineers Design a Pocket Knife
Straightforward tasks call for simple tools. But simple can always be better.
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Food & DrinkIt’s Time You Finally Learned How to Sharpen a Knife Correctly
Sharpening a chef’s knife manually doesn’t have to be a daunting task. We asked a guy who sharpens 100 knives a day to show us the way.
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OutdoorsThis Brilliant Hack Changed the Way I Travel with Pocket Knives
This effective trick adds one more feature to even the simplest of pocket knives.
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HomeStep Inside One of the World’s Most Important Pocket Knife Factories
There's only one forge making Laguiole knives in Laguiole, France. This is how they do it.
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HomeWhat’s the Difference Between German and Japanese Kitchen Knives?
Steel hardness impacts how well a blade can hold an edge.
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OutdoorsEverything You Need to Know About Pocket Knives
Everyone has their opinions but there is some fundamental knowledge that comes along with knowing about and owning a pocket knife.
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OutdoorsThe 10 Most Popular Outdoor & Fitness Stories of 2019
Out of all of the Outdoor & Fitness stories we published this year, these are the ones that Gear Patrol readers liked the most.
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WatchesThis Swiss Army Knife Features an Essential Tool for Watch Lovers
A case knife is an essential piece of kit for the watch enthusiast — this version is a special collaboration between Victorinox and HODINKEE.
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OutdoorsThis Is the Craighill Desk Knife, and You Need One Immediately
The Desk Knife is just over five inches long and slightly thicker than a half inch.
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Food & DrinkA Leading Japanese Knife Retailer Is Now Forging Its Own Blades
Chubo Knives, an importer of boutique and mass-market Japanese chef’s knives, is upping its game.
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OutdoorsOur Favorite New Folding Knife Is Finally Available for Purchase
With its billet titanium handle and three-inch drop-point blade, the Benchmade 781 Anthem is our new favorite folding knife.
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Food & DrinkThe Internet’s Favorite Kitchen Knives Are Finally in Stock
High-carbon Japanese steel and an ergonomic design, all at a palatable price.
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OutdoorsA Guide to Portland’s Knifemakers
The Rose City is known for more than just beer, bikes and sporting goods. Portland is also making some of the best blades in the country.
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Food & DrinkFive Great Knives for Steakhouse-Quality Cutlery at Home
Whether they’re a wedding gift or a gift for yourself, make sure you get the right set.
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ArchiveChef Knives Made with Tactical Precision
New West KnifeWorks borrows materials from the hunting world and designs from the art world to create some of the finest chef knives around.
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Archive10 Great Compact Everyday Carry Knives
These small soldiers are sharp and easy to use — they’re knife enough for most every task.
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ArchiveEveryday Carry Knives for the Distinguished Gentleman
Just because you’re all gussied up doesn’t mean you shouldn’t take a blade along.
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HomeSharpen a Chef’s Knife in Five Steps
Josh Donald, co-proprietor of Bernal Cutlery in San Francisco, gives a lesson in Japanese whetstone sharpening.