If you’re like me, you’ve likely acquired quite a collection of knives over the years. You name it: hunting knives, fillet knives, fixed blades, and EDC pocket knives. I have a little bit of ...

Position the steel and blade: Hold steel and knife with the sharp edge of the knife pointing away from you. Keeping the sharp ...

A pocket knife sharpener is a great tool for putting a razor edge on your knives when you’re out in the field. It sounds almost counter-intuitive, but a sharp knife is safer than a dull one. If you ...

Scott Einsmann is Outdoor Life’s gear editor. He oversees the gear team’s editors and writers who are subject matter experts in bows, knives, hunting, fishing, backpacking, and more. He lives in ...

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Kathleen Squires I used to trust my beloved kitchen knives to Mike, a guy who ...