EDC

Buck Knives builds its catalog around accessibility and volume, with scarcity reserved for the rare exception. Our EDC Knife of the Week pick is one of those exceptions: the 532 BuckLock, a folder Buck had quietly discontinued and brought back as a limited drop. The run is capped at 500 units, priced at $250, with […]

Six years deep into building one of the most loyal followings in the fixed-blade world, Montana Knife Company just released its first production folder. The Montana dropped on June 4 at $390, ground around a MagnaCut blade with the thinnest edge MKC has ever produced, and the launch inventory cleared the same day. Drop 02

Reate Knives doesn’t usually show up on a budget EDC list. Look at the brand’s recent catalog and you’ll see titanium frames, M390 blades, and prices that sit comfortably north of $300. The Horizon D in carbon fiber, the Reate Iron series, and the various Mini Horizon variants all hover in that range, and that’s

Work Sharp built its reputation on belt sharpeners and guided systems, not blades. On June 5, 2026, the Madrone changed that conversation. At $179.95, the new EDC folder pairs an M390 clip point blade with an integral aluminum handle machined in-house at the company’s Oregon facility. Price: $179.95 Where to Buy: Work Sharp On paper,