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Best Fixed Blade Hunting Knives for Spring Deer Hunting and Wild Game Processing in 2026
December 08, 2025

Best Fixed Blade Hunting Knives for Spring Deer Hunting and Wild Game Processing in 2026

As a knife maker and regular field user I buy, shape, and put knives through their paces—skin, gut, quarter and pack—so I judge gear by real cutting performance, not marketing. Outdoor Life’s 2026 eva

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Best EDC Knives for Spring Hiking and Camping Adventures in 2026
December 03, 2025

Best EDC Knives for Spring Hiking and Camping Adventures in 2026

As a knife maker and field user I cut, sharpen, and depend on blades every day — from lightweight trail tasks to cutting cord and batoning for shelter. In this roundup you'll find pocket-sized folders

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Best Edc Knives for Everyday Use
December 01, 2025

Best Edc Knives for Everyday Use

I make knives and break them in the field — that background keeps my recommendations practical: steel type, edge geometry, and handle ergonomics matter more than badges. In this roundup you’ll find sm

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Best EDC Folding Knives for Spring Hiking and Outdoor Adventures in 2026
November 28, 2025

Best EDC Folding Knives for Spring Hiking and Outdoor Adventures in 2026

I've been forging, profiling and carrying knives in the field for two decades — from kitchen prep to skinning deer and working firewood — so I judge tools by how they cut and how they live in your poc

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Best Bushcraft Knives for Everyday Use
November 26, 2025

Best Bushcraft Knives for Everyday Use

I make knives and I use them in the woods — so when I talk bushcraft blades I'm talking steel choice, edge geometry, and how a handle feels after a day of baton‑work and spoon carving. Bushcraft tools

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