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Best Knife (Ep 2)? CRKT, Gerber, Leatherman, Fallkniven, Victorinox, Kershaw, DeWalt, Milwaukee

May 2022/19 min/16 products tested

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The verdict

  1. 1

    Benchmade

    avg finish 1.8

    “The Benchmade came out on top with an average finish of 1.8, but it is very expensive.”
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  2. 2

    Kizer

    “The Kizer and the Kershaw also performed very well”
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  3. 3

    Kershaw

    “The Kizer and the Kershaw also performed very well, but the Kershaw's blade tip just might not survive a drop.”
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Other picks

  • Budget pick

    Kingmax

    “So if you're looking for a really cheap knife, why not just go with the King Max? It performed very well for a knife under $20.”
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  • Also noted

    Kershaw

    “The blade tip appears to be very brittle and you can see it break off during the impact.”
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  • Also noted

    Milwaukee

    “Unfortunately, the Milwaukee was the only brand that didn't survive this test.”
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Everything tested 16

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