I tested all the knives on this list in real-world outdoor scenarios. I carved wood, cut paracord, and sliced cardboard to judge their sharpness and edge retention qualities. The cardboard test ...

This outdoor knife only has a partial tang, so it’s not built for heavier jobs like wood splitting. However, the spine has a great edge that throws off a spark via a ferro rod better than any ...

We field-tested the Victorinox Venture, the brand’s first dedicated bushcraft knife, to see if it lives up to its reputation ...

I tested a variety of survival knives with that in mind. I conducted three carving tests to get a good sense of control, comfort, durability, and edge retention for wood carving projects. This is a ...

See It The Outdoor Life July 1942 Trapper Collectors Set knife handle features a polished ... The classic stainless steel blades hold an edge well and are easy to sharpen. While it isn’t the ...

Markus Spiske/Unsplash This story was originally featured on Outdoor Life ... If your knife has a straight square spine with a crisp edge, you can use that side of the blade for several scraping ...

Chefs typically use a whetstone for sharpening but there are plenty more options out there: Manual and electric knife sharpeners shave your blade down for an aligned, sharp edge to cut and slice.