Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. "Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Knives are tools and while a solid ...

What makes a $200 knife different from a $20 one? We asked Jungle survival trainer and knife designer Jeff Randall. Jeff runs Randall’s Adventure and Training, where he teaches survival in one of the ...

I tried Amazon's $10 Pocket Knife With Glass Breaker, and now I can see why buyers have rated it 4.6 stars out of five.

Knives are amazingly versatile tools. One benefit of a strong, fixed blade design is that it can be used to cut and split wood, a technique known as “batoning.” Follow these tips to cut branches and ...

A classic French brand pivots this month with a survival knife design. We took it into the woods for a first test. Opinel made its first knife in 1890, and since that date the French company, based in ...

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I’m not a survivalist, but that’s not to say I don’t end up over my head in the woods. It happens quite a bit, but I’ve never been in a situation where I needed to catch a fish to survive or start a ...

You never know when a good knife is going to come in handy. Whether you’re trimming kindling for a campfire or fending off an angry cougar, a small blade can be a lifesaving tool. Note—we don't ...

Camping knives need to be rigid and durable—for tasks such as cutting rope, sharpening sticks, clearing a campsite, and cooking meals. A folding pocket knife will do in a pinch, but a fixed blade ...

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If you’ve ever watched Naked and Afraid on the Discovery Channel, you already know the value of a simple piece of cord. You can use it to build a shelter, make a trap or construct an elaborate water ...