Made the Cut: Everyday Pocket Knives

Everyday pocket knives for daily use

One of the best tools, if not the best tool, to carry on oneself daily is a folding pocketknife. These pint-sized everyday pocket knives are utility dynamos that come in handy in a variety of ways throughout your busy day. Whether you’re hard at work in the office or relaxing by a lake, a good pocketknife can help you get all sorts of tasks done.

We’ve collected some of the latest knives from a selection of highly respected knifemakers for you to review. Which one will you choose to grace your pocket?

01.Filson/Titanium Frame-Lock Knife

CLOSED LENGTH: 3.75”
OPEN LENGTH: 6.5”
BLADE LENGTH: 2.75″
BLADE MATERIAL: S35VN stainless steel
HANDLE MATERIAL: Titanium
WEIGHT: unlisted
MSRP: $195

filson.com

02.Everyday Pocket Knives: Kershaw/Random Leek

CLOSED LENGTH: 4.0”
OPEN LENGTH: 7.0”
BLADE LENGTH: 3.0″
BLADE MATERIAL: Sandvik 14C28N
HANDLE MATERIAL: 410 stainless steel
WEIGHT: 2.9 oz.
MSRP: $90

kershaw.kaiusaltd.com

03.Zero Tolerance Knives/00990

CLOSED LENGTH: 4.4”
OPEN LENGTH: 7.6”
BLADE LENGTH: 3.25”
BLADE MATERIAL: CPM 20CV
HANDLE MATERIAL: Carbon fiber with steel overlay
WEIGHT: 2.9 oz.
MSRP: $220

zt.kaiusaltd.com

04.Everyday Pocket Knives: Benchmade/273GY-1 Mini Adamas

CLOSED LENGTH: 4.37”
OPEN LENGTH: 7.62”
BLADE LENGTH: 3.25″
BLADE MATERIAL: CPM-CruWear
HANDLE MATERIAL: G10
WEIGHT: 4.6 oz.
MSRP: $250

benchmade.com

05.Havalon Knives/Redi 

CLOSED LENGTH: 4.5”
OPEN LENGTH: 7.8”
BLADE LENGTH: 2.75″
BLADE MATERIAL: AUS-8
HANDLE MATERIAL: Polymer
WEIGHT: 3.5 oz.
MSRP: $50

havalon.com

06.Everyday Pocket Knives: CRKT/Bona Fide

CLOSED LENGTH: 4.66”
OPEN LENGTH: 8.19”
BLADE LENGTH: 3.52″
BLADE MATERIAL: 1.4116
HANDLE MATERIAL: ADC12 Al
WEIGHT: 4.2 oz.
MSRP: $100

crkt.com

(Editor’s Note: A version of this story appeared in Tread July/August 2021.)