Bushcraft & Edge Tools
Field repairs, gear fixes, and everyday cutting tasks call for tools that ride in a pocket. These twenty picks from Leatherman, Victorinox, SOG, and Benchmade cover everything from keychain pliers to a full 21-tool workshop.
#1 Best SellerRank #118 tools including replaceable wire cutters and outside-accessible blades; the benchmark.
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Top RatedRank #233 functions in the iconic red handle, from pliers to a magnifying glass to a fish scaler.
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Survival PickRank #3Built for the backcountry with a ferro rod, emergency whistle, hammer, and diamond sharpener.
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Editor PickRank #4Compound leverage pliers double your grip strength, plus spring-assisted one-hand blades.
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Made in USARank #5The AXIS lock classic, made in Oregon with a lifetime sharpening service.
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UltralightRank #6Five ounces, seven tools, carbon fiber scales, and a 154CM blade you can open one-handed.
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Best ValueRank #7The 15-function sweet spot with a wood saw and scissors; the most gifted Swiss Army Knife.
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Best ValueRank #815 tools with spring-loaded pliers and a slim profile that rides in a pocket instead of a sheath.
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UltralightRank #9Compression lock, CTS BD1N steel, and just 2.4 ounces; the EDC folder enthusiasts settle on.
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Heavy DutyRank #10The biggest Leatherman: 21 tools with a full-size saw, scissors, and interchangeable blade holder.
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Bushcraft PickRank #11A large-frame Swiss knife with a locking blade, rubber grips, and a serious wood saw.
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Best ValueRank #12Ambidextrous AT-XR lock with spring-assist deployment and D2 steel at a fair price.
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Premium PickRank #13Magnetic architecture means every one of 21 tools opens with one hand and no fingernail.
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Best ValueRank #14Twelve tools in a keychain footprint, including a package opener and tweezers.
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Top RatedRank #15Ken Onion design with SpeedSafe assist, Trac-Tec grip inserts, and a Sandvik 14C28N blade.
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ClassicRank #16The 7-function keychain original that has lived on more key rings than any other tool.
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UltralightRank #17Real spring-action pliers and scissors in a two-inch package that weighs less than two ounces.
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TacticalRank #18Kit Carson design with a 3.9 inch Tanto blade, Veff serrations, and AutoLAWKS safety.
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Sleek DesignRank #19A slim baton that unfolds into pliers, scissors, and a blade for minimalist packs.
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Premium PickRank #20Swiss precision in a pliers-based multi-tool: 24 functions with buttery smooth action.
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