The 16 Knives I Actually Use in 2026

Today I’m laying out 16 knives that I actually use — not safe queens, not drawer sitters. These are the knives I reach for in real life: everyday carry, camping, bushcraft, backpacking, food prep, multi-tools, neck knives, and a few ridiculous ones just for fun.

From beat-up EDC folders that open Amazon boxes daily, to lightweight fixed blades I trust in the backcountry, to nostalgic classics I’ve carried for decades — this video is about why these knives earn their place, not just specs on a screen.

You’ll see:

My go-to everyday carry knives (including the ones I’ve carried for years)

Multi-tools I trust for backpacking and daily use

Knives I use for food prep and camp cooking

Bushcraft knives with serious real-world history behind them

Ultralight backpacking knives that actually make sense to carry

My favorite neck knife

A couple of purely ridiculous knives (including one I built myself)

And a few deeply nostalgic pieces that remind me why I fell in love with knives in the first place

Every knife in this video has been used, sharpened, carried, and tested in real situations. Some are expensive, some are cheap, some are discontinued — but all of them have earned their spot.

If you’re into knives for camping, hiking, bushcraft, or everyday carry, there’s something here for you.

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