20 Best Pocket Knife Brands for 2020 [Top Knives]

By Adelia Ladson

Case Knives
Knives bearing the Case name have been up to the task for over 130 years, and each Case knife that comes out of Bradford, PA is held to their highest standard. From designs that tamed the American wilderness, landed on the moon, and defended freedom for our country, these knives have earned their place in some of our nation’s defining moments.
Ridge Runner
Ridge Runner has set a standard of excellence for knives and tools that raises the bar for their competitors. True craftsmanship and using the highest quality materials are what make Ridge Runner the top of the line in today’s market. You know that you’re going to get the best quality around and the best performance too!
Schrade
Schrade Knives is an industry leading manufacturer of fixed blade and folding knives with a rich, long history of exceptional quality. They specialize in lightning fast OTF knives and tough survival knives and survival tools.
Timber Wolf
Timber Wolf has continually produced exceptional products at the lowest possible prices and that’s why after more than 30 years, they are still The Leader of the Pack! Whether it’s an heirloom-quality, handcrafted Damascus steel pocket knife you display under a glass case or a massive tactical bowie knife that you test to its limits on a daily basis, Timber Wolf knives perform.
Buck Knives
Buck Knives is a fourth generation family-owned business that is committed to ensuring that it delivers on the promises it makes to its customers, community and employees. The Forever Warranty Buck Knives offers is proof that these knives are built to last.
Kissing Crane Knives
Known for using premium handle materials like burnt bone, exotic woods and stag horn, then, further elevating the tone of each knife with accents like abalone, mother of pearl and marble, Kissing Crane has risen to the forefront of knife collections. The Kissing Crane brand is sure to have a place in your knife collection.

Gerber
Founded in 1939, Gerber is an American brand that is dedicated to crafting problem-solving, life-saving knives, multi-tools, cutting tools, and equipment. Whether to save time, save the day, or save a life, Gerber products have delivered for over 75 years. Carried by soldiers, hunters, and tradesmen alike, these products are developed intentionally to deliver task-specific or mission-essential knives, tools, and equipment.
Timber Rattler
Timber Rattler has set a standard of excellence for knives that raises the bar for their competitors. True craftsmanship and using the highest quality materials are what make Timber Rattler the top of the line in today’s market. You know that you are going to get the best quality around and the best performance too when you own a Timber Rattler knife!
Kershaw
From award-winning technologies and advanced materials to the solid sound of the blade lockup, when you’re carrying a Kershaw, you know you’re carrying the real thing. Kershaw was founded in 1974 to design and manufacture tools that knife users would be proud to own, carry, and use. Whether it’s a hardworking pocketknife, a hunting knife, or a special collectors’ edition, they always choose appropriate, high-quality materials and are dedicated to intensive craftsmanship.
Bear & Son Cutlery
With a rich family tradition of knife-making, Bear & Son Cutlery has a skilled and experienced work force capable of performing many of the extra hand operations that go into the making of their products. While some companies only assemble parts brought from various suppliers and put their names on the product, they do everything in-house from building their own blanking dies to heat treating, grinding and assembly, and hand finishing their products. These steps ensure that Bear & Son Cutlery is of excellent quality and a real value for both the dealer and consumer.
Hibben Knives
As the creator of some of the most widely recognized knives in the industry today, Gil Hibben’s knowledge and over 60 years of experience are unprecedented in the world of custom knife making. United Cutlery is proud to offer production knives based on Gil’s custom designs. This top-selling brand consists of throwing knives, hunting knives, personal protection knives, and the most collectible line of production fantasy available today.
Viper-Tec
With Viper Tec, you have access to the widest range of custom auto knives for sale. Perfect for your camping or hunting trips, their range boasts reliability, durability and longevity for whenever you need it. Constructed with aluminum for lightweight handling and storage, and with a variety of grip enhancing features for enhanced safety, these practical options are the perfect addition to your gear.

Kriegar Knives
Kriegar Knives are all about classic styling using quality, premium materials to produce visually striking pocket knives. You'll find handles crafted in genuine pearl, abalone and polished ox horn complemented by blades crafted in Damascus steel, high carbon steel and polished stainless steel. Kriegar Knives has an inventory that includes stiletto knives, razor knives and fantasy pocket knives.
Mavrokniv Knives
With cutting edge ball bearing opening mechanisms and D2 tool steel blades, Mavrokniv Pocket Knives are ready for anything! Their blade profiles have sharp, clean lines and purpose-driven form, making them efficient and effective cutting and slicing tools. These pocket knives come with a variety of blade profiles, useful for a variety of daily tasks, and all of them are hair-shaving sharp. The smooth ball bearings allow for a quick and smooth as glass opening, right out of the gate.
CRKT
CRKT (Columbia River Knife and Tool) was founded in 1994. From day one, they put innovation and integrity first. They made a commitment to build knives and tools that would inspire and endure. They collaborate with the best designers in the world and operate on a simple principle: that the greatest thing they can give their customers is “Confidence in Hand”.
Smith & Wesson
Smith & Wesson needs no introduction. One of oldest, proudest and most legendary brands in America, you know it! And if you’re only familiar with the brand’s handguns, just wait until you check out our array of sleek Smith & Wesson knives! The firearms are famous for their unrivaled quality and awesome tactical style, and the storied brand’s knives are an extension of that tradition.
MTech USA
Master Cutlery, the parent company of MTech USA, was originally founded in 1982 and has the broadest portfolio of edged tools and related products designed for work, outdoor recreation and home use. The knives in this line are made with thicker and higher grade materials like 440A and 440C stainless steel and most come with G-10 handles. All products are created using computer numerical control (CNC) technology.
M48
When you’re trying to survive, no other brand has your back like United Cutlery’s M48 line! Offering a range of weapons and tools built for battle, it is the absolute in tactical perfection. Crafted with top-grade materials and custom designs, United Cutlery has put out a line of products that absolutely works in the real world. Gear to get the job done. No matter how dirty!
Benchmade
Over the past 30 years, Benchmade has grown from a small machine shop in Southern California to a world-class knife manufacturer in the production knife capital of the Pacific Northwest. Quality remains at the heart of our business, as they continue to draw inspiration from the people, places, and products around them. In the line of duty, the field or forest, for everyday carry - you buy Benchmade because you know it will perform without compromise, however you need it to for as long as you need it to.
Contender
With its cutting edge ball bearing opening mechanism, state-of-the-art materials and innovative design, Contender performs toe-to-toe with some of the most expensive folders on the market - at a price that’s well within reach of the average consumer.