one of the best things about this job is getting to see all the brand new knives
and gear before anyone else so we've rounded up our favorites for
the first of what will be an ongoing monthly series I'm David C Anderson
coming at you from the knife Center and here are the best knives that made the
biggest impression on us and April and May of 2019 the first is a point of
pride for us and that's our exclusive read a locks version of the victorinox
swiss army pioneer X by adding a pair of scissors to the pioneer platform this
tool is more versatile than ever and we appreciate the added looks and
durability provided by the aluminum construction this knife looked great in
its standard silver a locks but the read is even better and you can only get it
from the knife Center next up is one of the most anticipated releases this year
from Spyderco and it landed just a few weeks ago the para 3 lightweight it
switches up the materials on the already great pair 3 design to make it even
easier to carry the handles feature spider hose famous bi-directional
textured FRN that grant positive traction in nearly any environment it
provides plenty of strength and it's even lighter and thinner than their
popular g10 versions throw in their equally famous wire deep carry clip and
more affordable BD 1n steel and this is a competitively priced EDC made right
here in the USA another lightweight icon the benchmade bug-out recently spawned a
sister model with more tactical chops the bench made bail out it trades the
s30v drop point for a 3 v tanto blade with a seracote finish for plenty of
durability toughness and edge retention and it still locks up with their
signature access lock for strong ambidextrous operation it also adds a
protruding aluminum pommel with a wide lanyard slot it's perfect for striking
and a little light pride the next spot is actually shared by three different
knives and that's the Savini anthropo plethora and mckenna designed by elijah
issue issue ms one of the hottest designers out there right now and he's
collaborated with a bunch of different companies usually on a lot of high-end
designs of course those high-end designs usually cost a little bit of money well
thanks to Savini the budget line from we knife company that has changed with this
trio of new folder that have his signature styling solid
build quality in a very affordable price I especially love the inline flipper
tabs on the anthropos and plethora of models which don't stick out far at all
it still provides satisfying flippin action I also like what they've done
with the handles on some of these models that feature laminated carbon fiber on
top of g10 they've then milled it out for a cool two-tone layer effect and it
looks fantastic throw in d2 steel and you've got a great
set of knives with impeccable style and a price that won't break the bank next
up is from another one of our favorite designers michael's eva now you wouldn't
know it from first glance but these heritage models are actually slip joints
they've got more in common with the non-locking pocket knives of yesteryear
but the materials and construction are all modern the blades may open with a
nail Nick but the steel is m390 with a wicked harpoon point shape the handles
are scaled-down versions of his Master Hunter fixed blade and their contoured
for a phenomenal feel in the hand we've got three handle options to choose from
natural micarta cookie carbon fiber and the ever-popular marbled carbon fiber
these are great looking designs that really push the ball forward of what a
slip joint can be now for a stunning drop we recently got from a lammott
cutlery they already make some of our favorite mid Tech's on the market but
this latest batch goes above and beyond with embellished handles and gorgeous
tama steel blades the variety they've achieved is stunning and we still have a
nice selection of Wayfarer Busker and swish models to choose this next one
came a little bit out of left field now we are already fans of the CRKT
crossbones it made our list of our favorite executive knives in the past
but this latest version is even better rather than being imported from Asia
this version was made by lion steel in Italy and if you know anything about
lion steel that tells you all you need to know about the high quality of this
knife the frame is now full titanium and it sports a frame lock instead of the
liner lock on the entry-level version but it still sports the same flowing
milled pattern the trailing point blade has been upgraded to m390 steel making
this whole knife a truly premium package now the only downside is that this is a
limited run to just 500 units so if you want one you don't want to wait next up
is the Kershaw launched eight now this series of american-made automatic knives
has always represented an absolute bargain with premium CPM 154 steel and
top-notch push-button action the launch eight is all of that wrapped up in a
handle that echoes the classic Italian stiletto and the aluminum handles even
rock carbon fiber inlays for one of the best-looking launch knives yet
finally we couldn't leave this list without some fixed blade love and the
first is the LT right Gen 5 this is a new addition to their Genesis family
with a slightly longer 5-inch blade and I found this knife to be just about
perfect for all things bushcraft camping and survival if you want to see this
knife in closer detail click the link in the corner to see my full rundown but
the short version is this for a versatile do it all out door fixed blade
the Gen 5 gets the job done is made in America and comes with a lifetime
warranty to back it up last but not least a ton of folks myself
included have been waiting for what seems like forever for the condor
pterosaur to finally drop and it finally did for the price this might be the best
bushcraft knife for the money with a full tang 1095 blade and overmolded
handled it's insanely comfortable and the price is right - it's low enough
that you won't be afraid to abuse it and it's also a great candidate for stashing
in your emergency kit or go back and it's even a great knife that you could
loan out to friends on a camping trip when they show up without a blade this
is a super solid design and we think it's destined to be one of condors
classic models in no time that's it for this round be sure to let us know down
below what you think of our picks and if you think we missed something make sure
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