For instance, specs-wise, it has the same 3.26-inch trailing-point blade and 4.14-inch handle. Together, they measure 7.43 inches — precisely in the sweet spot for EDC. The knife is also slender and relatively lightweight, making carrying it an even simpler prospect.

It also maintains its large thumb hole for ambidextrous manual deployment, spine jimping for a little extra grip and leverage, reversible wire pocket clip and classic, reliable liner lock.

Folding pocket knife with a textured gold handle and a partially serrated stainless steel blade on a gray surface.
This take on the GM Bleecker has a custom 4.14-inch brass handle with a horology-inspired perlage pattern finish.
Shinola

Slender slicer

All the existing features are well and good, but they aren’t what sets this knife apart from its predecessors. Rather, the big differences can be found in its materials and finish.

That slender blade, for instance, is built from Böhler M390 super steel. Directly comparable to MagnaCut, M390 offers outstanding wear resistance and corrosion resistance. It’s also a classic top choice for high-performance knives.