Pocketknife reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 177 Reddit reviews across 9 subreddits and 23 posts to rank the best Pocketknife brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/knifeclub, r/EDC, r/knives, r/CampingandHiking, r/tacticalgear. Top-rated brands include Kershaw (4.3/5), Spyderco (4.5/5), Benchmade (5.0/5).
Stats
Reviews177
Subreddits9
Posts23
Brands32
Products88
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#1
Kershaw
4.3
(26)
"Kershaw Dividend in M390. Pretty popular knife in one of the best available. Really good value IMO."
"Kershaw Blur. Designed by the legendary Ken Onion, feels great in the hand and has a really good assisted opening mechanism with the Speed Safe."
"Kershaw Leek, Spyderco Tenacious, Ontario Rat, Buck 110 would all be knives to look at."
"Love my Kershaw leek."
"Kershaw Skyline!"
"I'll second the Leek. Good sharp point to puncture, nice sharp blade to cut."
"Kershaw Leek is another good one for the budget."
"Kershaw Skyline. They regularly go on sale for less than $40 and hold a fantastic edge."
"Kershaw Cryo 2"
"Kershaw Blur"
#2
Spyderco
4.5
(22)
"A Spyderco Delica 4 Lightweight with a straight edge (not serrated) would be my vote for a knife that’s going to be used daily."
"I ALWAYS recommend the Spyderco Delica 4 as a solid knife that’s relatively cheap (most under $100 in this case)."
"Spyderco Delica 4 was the first knife that I thought was nice."
"My first Spyderco was a Tenacious and I still have it. Great knives, comforting the hand, easy to sharpen."
"It’s really tough to beat in that price range. Very light and thin in pocket."
"Spyderco Delica 4. Classic lightweight EDC, plus gets you VG10 steel."
"Spyderco Delica."
"Spyderco Tenacious or a Kershaw Cryo II would be my suggestion. Ive carried my Tenacious for about 4 years daily now and its held up to some good usage."
"Another vote for the Spyderco dragonfly or ladybug."
"You can check out Spyderco Tenacious or Ontario RAT. Both are excellent folding knives with assisted locks."
#3
Benchmade
5.0
(17)
"940 is a classic and the only knife I carry that would actually make me cry if I lost it."
"I’ve got a 940 I like it’s the magnacut model."
"My favorite EDC is a Benchmade Griptillian. I have very small hands and the grip is quite comfortable."
"Benchmade mini bugout"
"My favorite two are my benchmade mini Griptilian and my kershaw chive!"
"Benchmade: Bugout, Griptilian, Mini Bugout, Mini Griptilian"
"Benchmade bugout with flytanium handles. It's become my favorite pocket knife."
"Benchmade nuff said"
"+1 for benchmade bugout, absolutely love mine"
"Benchmade"
#4
Ontario
4.7
(14)
"An Ontario RAT 2 could also be a fantastic choice."
"Ontario Rat 1 D2, Easily the best budget knife around."
"The Rat 2 is pretty fantastic all-around."
"Same thing I’d recommend for a man - Ontario Rat 2."
"Ontario Rat 1 D2"
"For camping and other outdoor activity nothing really tops the Ontario RAT 1."
"You can check out Spyderco Tenacious or Ontario RAT. Both are excellent folding knives with assisted locks."
"RAT 1 is great in the $20 price range."
"Ontario Rat 1 is my go to Camping Knife."
"You can get an Ontario Rat 1 for about $25"
#5
Victorinox
4.4
(15)
"Victorinox. Amazing value, options through the roof."
"For an excellent all-around gender neutral edc tool look at the Victorinox Swiss Army Compact."
"Victorinox Cadet Alox for a multi-purpose knife."
"Victorinox Rambler is what I carry."
"The most fitting choice would be the Victorinox Super Tinker"
"Victorinox Swiss Army knives are very well thought of."
"The same I reccomend to everyone. A Victorinox."
"I like the SD’s because Victorinox offers a multitude of designs and colors."
"I'd probably go Victorinox Classic SD."
"Victorinox Super Tinker."
#6
Leatherman
4.2
(14)
"For camping, a leatherman tool or swiss army knife can also be handy. Anything by Leatherman, Victorinox or Wenger is good quality."
"The style is great but is VERY minimal. I'd recommend the Squirt PS4."
"I would also recommend the Squirt S4. I have used both the S4 and the P4 and I can attest to the build quality."
"Technically a multitool, but I would recommend the Leatherman skeletool"
"Leatherman Squirt PS4 has scissors and a small knife. But the pliers are the main attraction."
"Leatherman micra."
"Leatherman Skeletool CX is the perfect balance of knife and tool to tackle the day."
"Leatherman Micra."
"I carry a Leatherman Sidekick when I go backpacking. It's a touch heavy, but I find the pliers come in handy"
"I am considering a Leatherman Juice or Squirt, or a Victorinox of some sort."
#7
Civivi
4.1
(14)
"I second the civivi elementum There are literally hundreds of options with aftermarket scales and clips."
"Get a Civivi Baklash with the Damascus blade or the regular blade with whichever handle color/material you like."
"Civivi vision fg, or one of the many good recommendations here"
"I\'ll 2nd Civivi for inexpensive damascus. The steels they use are actually decent."
"Civivi makes some nice damascus knives in that price range."
"Check out the civivi Yonder. It looks like an all around good knife for around $60."
"Can’t go wrong with the elementum, it looks boring but it’s a pretty solid knife that’s kinda fun to play with."
"Civivi Baby Banter is a good pick for a small knife"
"Civivi: Baby Banter, Lumi, Elementum"
"I would spend $55 and get the Plethiros over the Baklash."
#8
CRKT
4.2
(9)
"The m16's are great"
"I own a couple different CRKT M16's. Great knives for the price"
"CRKT Otanashi. Super under rated."
"I’m poor but crkt or the knife on my leather man has always worked for me."
"I think they are great value. I have two versions of the M16."
"CRKT M16-01KS for a single blade."
"CRKT Squid or Spyderco Dragonfly 2."
"I carry this one if I need a knife - Columbia River Knife and Tool 5510K"
"CRKT Drifter or any Sanrenmu."
#9
Buck
4.3
(6)
"Buck 120, same thing I recommend to everyone else."
"It's $45 dollars but this is a classic. Buck 110"
"I own a Buck 110 for camping or whatever, but for daily carry look at the Buck 055 or Buck Squire. Great daily use things."
"Buck 110."
"I picked up the Buck Vantage small version for light weight and low cost. Happy with it so far."
"I have a Buck X-Tract Multitool. I like it because it has a decent blade and just the few extra tools on it that I actually use"
#10
Opinel
4.6
(5)
"I have an Opinel No.8 and I love it. It's a classic brand and style and an excellent blade."
"They're durable, dead simple and easy to sharpen."
"Opinel no.8. Cheap, excellent quality. Razor sharp."
"I just got an Opinel Escapade that I’m a bit obsessed with."
"Opinel"
#11
Fallkniven
5.0
(3)
"Fallkniven DC4 for the field."
"Falkniven DC4"
"Https://www.amazon.com/Fallkniven-DC4/dp/B004731IBG/ref=sr_1_2?crid=2XBTY99YPCJFK&keywords=dc4&qid=1658258553&s=hi&sprefix=dc4%2Ctools%2C66&sr=1-2"
#12
CJRB
4.0
(3)
"My girlfriend keeps a CJRB maileah in her purse"
"CJRB Maileah. Multiple deployments, nice size, extremely ergonomic, and a little but cute."
"Bought a CJRB Maileah SW AR-RPM9 - little and looks unique as for me :) In green mint color."
#13
Boker
3.7
(3)
"My first go to knife is always my keychain knife, I’ve always flip flopped between my Boker Mini Tech City and a Swiss Army Knife Classic SD."
"The boker carvers congress is great. Has enough blade selection without being bulky."
"Not exactly top shelf but looks nice enough"
#14
Zero Tolerance
4.5
(2)
"If you like The kershaw brand of knives check out Zero Tolerance."
"Zero tolerance or XM18."
#15
Realsteel
4.5
(2)
"Real Steel Sea Eagle... The action is great as are the ergos. Upgraded blade steel and a nice build quality."
"9.5cm blade, washers, good and solid lock for most tasks and a very comfortable handle for most hands."
#16
Ruike
4.5
(2)
"Ruike p801 is a great first knife"
"Ruike s31 or s22."
#17
Ka-Bar
4.0
(2)
"Kabar Dozier Folding Hunter. Good construction, decent handle, great blade steel (Aus 8) for the price."
"The Ka-Bar Bob Dozier Folding Hunter is also a good choice for an inexpensive knife."
#18
Cold Steel
4.0
(2)
"Cold steel pocket bushman"
"The Cold Steel Mini Tuff Lite would be the ultimate woodworking knife at that price."
#19
WE Knives
4.0
(2)
"For just over $40 its well worth it. WE makes good knives."
"One of their newer models, the Mckenna, is a front flipper with a nice thin blade stock."
#20
Sanrenmu
4.0
(2)
"This knife feels like it's worth 3-4 times what it costs. No blade play at all. (the axis lock is pretty cool too)"
"Best sub $20 knife in my opinion is the SanRenMu 710. It's kind of a sebenza knock off, but it uses great materials and has a solid lockup."
#21
Finch Knife Co
5.0
(1)
"Anything from Finch Knife Co’s modern traditional line. Especially the 1929, lucky 13, and 1943."
#22
Helvie
5.0
(1)
"You want a Helvie knife. They are top of the line."
#23
Svord
5.0
(1)
"Svord peasant knife. high carbon steel blade, a bit annoying to sharpen but holds its edge like a champ."
#24
Morakniv
5.0
(1)
"It has a carbon steel blade that holds an edge really well and will make a spark with a firestarter quite easily."
#25
Flytanium (custom scales)
5.0
(1)
"I have one with purple titanium scales from Flytanium that I really like."
#26
Old Timer
4.0
(1)
"If you can find a vintage Old Timer that was made in the USA those have very good steel."
#27
Kabar
4.0
(1)
"The Kabar Dozier is another good budget option alongside the Ontario RAT 2."
#28
Microtech
4.0
(1)
"Single Edge Microtech UTX-85"
#29
Case
4.0
(1)
"Case is a long-time maker and their knives are classics, most collectors have a few of them, and they tend to be affordable."
#30
Osborne
4.0
(1)
"Mini Osborne"
#31
James Brand
4.0
(1)
"James Brand Ellis. Expensive slip-joint but has a decent thick blade and the most robust of scissors."
#32
Gerber
4.0
(1)
"I prefer a multi-tool. I have a few gerber dimes, a few swiss army knives."
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