Knife Recommendations reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 159 Reddit reviews across 22 subreddits and 53 posts to rank the best Knife Recommendations brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/knifeclub, r/knives, r/EDC, r/TrueChefKnives, r/Bushcraft. Top-rated brands include Spyderco (4.5/5), Victorinox (4.5/5), Benchmade (4.4/5).
Stats
Reviews159
Subreddits22
Posts53
Brands59
Products72
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#1
Spyderco
4.5
(46)
"Spyderco makes some good smaller knives. My go to for years was a native 5."
"Spyderco Delica. Slicey, simple, light, and a perfect design."
"Super slicer with amazing ergonomics."
"Is excellent."
"Obvious choice is a spiderco bug."
"I carry a Spyderco para 3 and I really like it."
"Spyderco Dragonfly with the Nishijin scales and ZDP-189 steel."
"The pm2 crucarta is $203 on bladehq.com right now."
"I have the s45vn version and it’s amazing.. just looking to add to the collection"
"Yes I have the PM2 in G10 and it’s great.. was looking to add to the collection"
#2
Victorinox
4.5
(10)
"Get the victorinox man. Cheap and workhorse I’ve had mine for 15 years now."
"Victorinox compact"
"I also use victorinox knives"
"Victorinox had always been my go to knives."
"America’s Test Kitchen swears by Victorinox 8” chef knife."
"Those victorinox knives are a good choice"
"Is a good all around beater knife."
"Either something year specific, or a customized SAK."
"I like Victorinox better than Mercer, personally, pricing is about the same."
"Would Victorinox be out of the price range? The value is great for the price."
#3
Benchmade
4.4
(9)
"Benchmade 940. Overpriced but perfect design and built like a tank."
"I have a benchmade triage and it’s fantastic."
"Benchmade 940/945, Bugout in Aluminum and M390."
"Benchmade Bugout might cost a little more but it's a great EDC and starter knife."
"Benchmade bugout cf s90 the narrows sebenza zt 0545 cf."
"A benchmade immunity might be a good option."
"Benchmade Crooked River is my next most favorite."
"Benchmade Griptilian—solid axis lock, great EDC choice."
"I also have a Griptilian and really like it, but definitely need new scales."
#4
Mora
4.8
(8)
"I will also vote mora companion for a fixed blade."
"Mora will do everything well and they are cheap."
"I like the Mora Eldris."
"Cant go wrong with a mora."
"Mora companion, Mora Garberg, Mora Eldris."
"Mora for cost and quality. I have 4."
"Mora makes excellent cheap fixed blades."
"Mora. Mora, Mora."
#5
Tojiro
4.5
(6)
"My Tojiro DP3 was literally razor sharp out of the box."
"You’ll love it."
"I’ve got the Tojiro 270mm gyuto and the 165mm nakiri, absolute work horses and worth every penny for a well priced knife!"
"Tojiro knives are great, I'm speaking from experience!"
"Personally I’d check out Tojiro/Fujitora."
"Tojiro is vg10 which is stainless and easy to sharpen."
#6
Kershaw
4.8
(4)
"Kershaw livewire is so new and different than anything they did before."
"Get that skyline, that's a damn fine looking knife."
"The Kershaw Skyline's got a 14C28N blade, highly rated steel."
"He'd probably like the Kershaw Scour."
#7
Microtech
4.5
(4)
"Maybe a Microtech Ultratech or Combat Troodon?"
"Maybe a Microtech Ultratech or Combat Troodon?"
"Microtech ultratech. It will be the best present ever."
"The only good brand that comes to me off the top of my head is microtech, but the price is really up there"
#8
Protech
4.5
(4)
"A few people named the Protech Malibu and I was happy to find in my research that Protech is a USA-made brand."
"Can’t go wrong with Protech."
"I ended up going with a Protech but I have a feeling that WESN is going to end up in my collection eventually."
"The Protech/grandpa knife combo was the winner."
#9
Selby
4.7
(3)
"Bought a fixed skinning knife from Selby that's awesome!"
"Selby knives are badass, great steel."
"Selby, Basix, Klein Kurve."
#10
Buck
4.3
(3)
"Like this 2024 Buck Legacy. It is absolutely gorgeous and a dream to use."
"I really like the Buck 55, Case Mini Trapper."
"I suggest a Buck 110."
#11
Mercer
4.0
(3)
"Mercer culinary. Get it from Amazon."
"My recommendation would be a Mercer or Victorinox in the $30 price range."
"Mercer is alright. I see a fair amount of old ones."
#12
Condor
5.0
(2)
"Condor Bushlore is a lovely knife."
"I like the condor bushlore."
#13
Kunwu
5.0
(2)
"Anything Kunwu, love their diamond milling."
"Can’t go wrong with Kunwu."
#14
Buckingham
5.0
(2)
"I’ve had really good luck with buckinghams."
"Buckingham ergo grip"
#15
Kizer
5.0
(2)
"Of the knives I own? Kizer Drop Bear! So smoooooooth."
"The Kizer Cormorant is an amazingly fidgety knife."
#16
Civivi
4.5
(2)
"Civivi elementum is solid."
"Civivi Elementum Utility."
#17
CRK
4.5
(2)
"Small sebenza would be nice and last a lifetime."
"CRK (of course!) and I'd suggest looking at a knife retailer/reseller."
#18
Morakniv
4.5
(2)
"In my opinion the Eldris is Mora's best knife."
"I would just get a stainless steel morakniv companion for $20 to $30."
#19
F. Dick
4.0
(2)
"F. Dick, Dexter and Victorinox are the usual contenders."
"I prefer F. Dick but Victorinox is pretty popular."
#20
Henckels
4.0
(2)
"I prefer Henckels over Wusthof."
"Henckels, Wusthof, Hexclad."
#21
Ontario
4.0
(2)
"Some other decent knives to look at would be the ontario rat folder."
"The RAT folder is a solid choice."
#22
Shiro Kamo
4.0
(2)
"Shiro Kamo has some VG10 and SG2."
"Shiro kamo makes really good value knives."
#23
Fox Knives
5.0
(1)
"I have This knife. I needed a knife under 2.5 inches."
#24
Klein
5.0
(1)
"The orange Klein with the replacement blade is the shit imo!"
#25
Chatermade
5.0
(1)
"It cuts like a dream."
#26
Milwaukee
5.0
(1)
"The *Cadillac* of EDC pocket knives - The Milwaukee Fastback."
#27
Chris Reeves
5.0
(1)
"Get yourself a Chris Reeves."
#28
Yoshikane
5.0
(1)
"Own it and it cuts like a dream."
#29
Katsushige Anryu
5.0
(1)
"This guy absolutely one of the best values available."
#30
Anza
5.0
(1)
"I recommend anza knives, they are my favorite."
#31
S Tao
5.0
(1)
"Oooo the S tao! That's in my pocket now and it's fidget factor is super high!"
#32
Norton
4.0
(1)
"Modern stainless is very hard and it takes me forever to raise a burr on 1000 grit. i use a norton im2 with oil in a holder. 150/400 grit. get a longer stone, you will have more fun."
#33
Hampton
4.0
(1)
"Honestly look on Amazon at the Hampton forged or wellstar. They’re on the cheaper side but I’ve had my full set for 4 years and they’ve been better than some of the more expensive knives I’ve gotten"
#34
Ka-Bar
4.0
(1)
"Alongside the RAT-1, you may also be interested in the Ka-Bar Dozier Hunter folder in AUS-8A."
#35
Maxace, Benchmade
4.0
(1)
"The cheapest I would recommend is a Maxace DMG. Otherwise, save up for a BM 51."
#36
Smith & Wesson
4.0
(1)
"For a spring assist, the Smith and Wesson Black ops is pretty dope."
#37
Wellstar
4.0
(1)
"Honestly look on Amazon at the Hampton forged or wellstar. They’re on the cheaper side but I’ve had my full set for 4 years and they’ve been better than some of the more expensive knives I’ve gotten"
#38
Civivi, Bestech, Kershaw, Steel Will
4.0
(1)
"Look into civivi, bestech, kershaw, steel will and other brands for a better knife for quality of time"
#39
Cutlery and More
4.0
(1)
"Cutlery and More has a good selection of pretty knives, and return policy."
#40
CRKT, Spyderco
4.0
(1)
"CRKT has some really nice offerings in that price range.. Spyderco has never let me down either."
#41
Caligo
4.0
(1)
"I have a caligo, has very satisfying, smooth action and doesn't feel cheap."
#42
Kershaw, CRKT
4.0
(1)
"Both are solid starters. I’ve loved my Kershaws over the years."
#43
IKEA
4.0
(1)
"Works really well for 20$."
#44
ESEE
4.0
(1)
"For a scandi grind."
#45
LT Wright
4.0
(1)
"Small, stout knife for all your detail cutting needs."
#46
French Skiver
4.0
(1)
"Has worked for all of my need a for years."
#47
Global
4.0
(1)
"It’s good for starting."
#48
Masashi
4.0
(1)
"Masashi and Matsubara have some good carbon ones with a bit of flair."
#49
CRKT
4.0
(1)
"It’s discontinued but can still be found."
#50
Doppler
4.0
(1)
"At that pricepoint I like the Doppler Bayo knives."
#51
Otacle
4.0
(1)
"The Otacle was the recommendation that stood out."
#52
Gesshin
4.0
(1)
"Some options: Gesshin Kagero 80mm powdered steel paring knife."
#53
Seki-magoroku
4.0
(1)
"The Gyuto and Santoku knives from Seki-magoroku are quite decent."
#54
Badger State
4.0
(1)
"I just got my first badger state and it’s a great knife."
#55
Deepwoods Ventures
4.0
(1)
"I’m going to be buying from Deepwoods Ventures or Silvern soon."
#56
Flexcut
4.0
(1)
"Flexcut are always recommended here."
#57
Tramontina
3.0
(1)
"Optional to get a pairing of 4” like tramontina"
#58
Schrade
3.0
(1)
"A few weeks ago I bought a Schrade Manila Folder, and it's pretty decent."
#59
Gerber
3.0
(1)
"Gerber Prybrid."
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