The utility of a pocket knife cannot be overstated. But some knives are better equipped to perform particular tasks than others. Blades come in a wide variety of shapes and lengths, some fold and some don’t, others come with additional implements such as bottle openers and toothpicks. There’s a knife for every use, and right now there are a variety of great ones on sale for as much as 41 percent off.
Victorinox Recruit Economy Knife
A classic Swiss Army Knife that’s three inches long when closed and includes two screwdriver ends, a bottle opener, can opener, wire stripper, toothpick, tweezers and of course, a drop-point blade.
Gerber Mini Fast Draw Knife
Gerber’s small drop-point folder includes a spring-loaded mechanism that deploys quickly when you need a tool immediately.
Morakniv Eldris Knife
When you aren’t hacking through the jungle with a machete, the stubby Eldris is the perfect outdoor knife: it’s lightweight, and its short blade is adept at tasks that need extra finesse.
Au Sabot Le Thiers Folding Knife
Au Sabot injected its Le Thiers pocket knife with hundreds of years of French knife making history, the result of which is a slender blade, wooden handle and attached corkscrew.
SOG Kiku Fixed-Blade 4.5″
This Japanese-inspired fixed-blade knife has a 4.9-inch tanto style blade and a micarta handle that’s durable and easy to clean.