History hasn’t been kind to automatic pocket knives—also known as switchblades—and in some places they’re still outlawed or restricted. Yet that bad rep mostly isn’t deserved, as automatic pocket ...

“I own hundreds of knives…Benchmade is my choice for everyday carry.” The Benchmade CLA Drop-Point Folding Knife is on sale for $230 at Bass Pro Shops right now, a rare $40 drop from its normal price.

Editor’s Note: July 16, 2026: For our most recent update, we added the new Benchmade Bugout Vapyr as our top recommendation for an ultralight pocket knife. (Earlier this year we included the Benchmade ...

Men’s Journal aims to feature only the best products and services. If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission. The best pocket knives strike the perfect balance between ...

As the EDC knife cognoscenti are well aware, Benchmade’s rep in the space is so strong that it can charge a premium for its products. Thanks to excellent materials, precision machining, unparalleled ...

The iconic brand brings unbeatable steel to the blade that arguably needs it more than any other in the lineup.