Rating: ★★★★½ 

If you want an exclusive folder with the feel and durability of a true tactical folding knife, look no further than the Benchmade Rift G10 knife. The Rift is a Warren Osbourne design which combines good looks and features. The patented AXIS lock mechanism means you can use this knife in all thinkable ways, including as a throwing knife.

This is one of those knives that is crafted for maximum durability in the field and as such is not a assisted opening knife. Instead of the spring assisted mechanism (which can break) the blade has a dual thumb-stud opener.

Features include:
• A 3.67 Inch blade length (check your local regulations if ok to use)
• Total length opened: 8.27 Inches, Closed length: 4.60 Inches
• 154CM Stainless Steel Blade material
• Reverse Tanto design with dual thumb-studs
• 5-star buyer rating

Another alternative is the Benchmade Barrage Axis
which is a spring assisted opening knife with the Benchmade patented Axis lock. The Benchmade Barrage is slightly more expensive than the Rift Tactical Knife but the spring assisted opening of the Barrage knife evens the field for those who value this feature. Obviously, opening a blade one handed is easier in many situations with the spring assistance.

Still, if we have to choose between the two we would pick the Benchmade Osbourne Design Rift Tactical Knife for the sake of durability and opening a folder one handed if often a question of technique. Our view is that the fewer moving parts you have on your tactical folding knife the better.

Here is a shortlist of items that I recommend as they constitute usable tools at a reasonable price from established brands. You can click the images to view more information about each product.

Gerber Tactical Folding Spade with Serrated Blade
Start making camp out there and the very first thing you will wish you had is a spade. The Gerber Entrenching Tool folding spade is lightweight, very sturdy and folds into a neat package that is less than a foot long. It has a serrated blade and a secure blade locking mechanism. This is the exact same item that is authorized for use by the Nato forces.

Skinner Knife and Camping Axe Combo

If you don’t want to carry a shovel at least consider a camping axe. Just splitting firewood can be a hard and hazardous task if all you have is a folding knife. If you hunt, the Timberline Alaska Skinner Knife Axe combo fits the bill. This hunting combo is designed by Russ Kommer.

Tactical Survival Sleeper with insect net
This item is rated as an absolute favorite in the Backpacker and Outside magazines. The Lawson Camping Hammock is a extremely lightweight flat surface hammock that can be used suspended. It can also serve as a single sleeper mini tent on the ground. Raised arches and mosquito net make this the all-in-one survival shelter you should always have in the car, camper or boat.

Buck 110 Folding Hunter Lockback Folding Knife

Buck folding pocket knives have been around for a long time and have in many ways set the path for knife designs. The Buck 110 Lockback folder is a model that dates back to 1962 and is the Buck signature knife. This knife comes with unconditional lifetime guarantee.

The lockback designs is classic, proven and safe and ensures that the Buck Hunter 110 opens and closes easily. This is a classic folding pocket knife with polished brass bolsters and wood handle. Comes with a black leather belt sheath.

Leatherman 830039 New Wave Multitool with Sheath

Leatherman made the multitool famous and the 830039 New Wave is a milestone in company heritage. This multitool contains 2 pliers, wire cutters, 2 knives, a saw, scissors, 2 files, 2 drivers, a bottle opener, 2 double-ended bits, and more, all made in 100% stainless steel of the highest quality. If you need more versatility than what folding pocket knives can offer, why not add on a couple of more tools and try a Leatherman multitool?

The Leatherman 830039 New Wave Multitool comes with 25-year limited warranty and sheath.

Victorinox Swiss Army Champion Plus Pocket Knife

This is a extended version of the classic Swiss Army folder. This knife contains 30 tools of stainless steel that you will find useful while camping, hunting, hiking, fishing, etc.

The Victorinox Swiss Army Pocket Knife is perhaps the most popular pocket knife due to high versatility while being fashionable, durable and small in size when folded.

This model has over 220 positive customer reviews at Amazon.

Benchmade 585 Mini-Barrage Osborne Design Knife

This folding pocket knife has a 154CM stainless steel 58-60 HRC blade of a finish and quality that is above most folding pocket knives in this price range.

The serrations of the blade can easily handle cutting packing straps and lines.

The Benchmade 585 Mini Barrage is perhaps the ultimate EDC (every day carry) folder out there.

Rating: ★★★★★ 

The hollow ground VG-10 serrated Spyder Edge blade has a patented S-form and a ultra thin point. Stainless steel liners, scaled handle and reliable lock back mechanism makes this one of the top rated enforcement folding knives on the market.

Main features of the Spyderco Serrated Edge G 10 Handle Folding Knife

• Tactical design made for law enforcement personnel
• Patented reverse S shaped blade and ultra point provides maximum cutting power
• David Boye Dent back lock secures the open blade against accidental closure
• Black G-10 handle with textured scales provides secure grip
• Stainless steel liners provides superior strength
• Smart pocket clip allows for right side tip-down position and immediate access

Check avaliablity of Spyderco Civilian G-10 Serrated Edge Knife

A tactic is often dependent upon swift and precise execution and the tactical tool designed to facilitate the implementation of the plan will usually be of high quality and specialization. The Navy Seals are an example of a military commando force that in themselves, are a tool. They in turn have chosen to use certain tools and even developed some of their own.

A knife can be just as important a tool as a tank. It all depends upon the tactic and the situation. Because it folds into a small size, the Navy Seals and many other commando groups prefer to use a collapsible knife. As you might guess, a tactical folding knife is a collapsible blade that has been specifically designed to suit commandos and that is manufactured to military specification standards.

A tactical folding knife is also very easy to unfold the blade either by a thumb stud or a recession in the blade that gives your finger traction. Where a traditional pocket knife may require two hands to open, a tactical folding knife can be opened one-handed. The one-handed operation and small collapsed size make them ideal tools for commandos.

After being opened the blade is locked into position and these types of knives are therefore often refereed to as lock-backs or liner-locks. There are many types of materials that may be used but a quality knife will have a mil-spec blade, durable blade hinge and a liner, or handle, that is lightweight and durable. While they were originally designed as a hand combat and self-defense weapon, the knives with blades that fold back into the handle of today are very useful and versatile tools for use in all outdoor activities.

Next time you decide to purchase a blade, consider a tactical folding knife since it has inherited many of the features built into it from military specifications. Check out the bestselling folding knife list.

Knives that have a assisted opening mechanism are easier to open than a simple folding knife. The knives will have a ridge, thumb stud or a hole that gives your thumb traction. By pushing outwards, the blade begins to unfold. When it has reached a certain point, the spring in the assisted opening knife extends the blade fully. There is also a lock which you must unlock to fold the knife again.

Most brands carry these types of knives. Buck has several, such as the Buck 295 Tempest which has a 3 1/4″ stainless steel blade with thumb stud for initiating the extension. Most brands have similar products.

The pocket knife was once seen as almost a toy, something boys carried or you had with you just to clean out the pipe. That may have been true in the last millennium because the current offerings those of the assisted opening type are high-tech, very durable and there is a huge assortment of blade types to choose from.

The assisted opening also makes it easy to operate one-handed, something that the folding knives of yesterday were not since they required both hands to open it safely.

What do you need assisted opening folding knives for? Once you get one, you will notice that it really is a tool and that it is useful for more than you first thought. Cutting, opening things, prying, scratching (as when cleaning off mud or soot).

Obviously, if you do a lot of camping, hunting or fishing a assisted opening knife is indispensable, an absolute must-have item.

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