The Benchmade Dacian ($320 ... In my opinion, this is the first fixed-blade knife specifically aimed at the pocket market since the trend was established. This knife could make a viable EDC ...

These days, Benchmade sells a lot more pocket knives and fixed blades than it does butterfly knives. But boy, does Benchmade make its butterflies count, in a way that would surely make Les proud.

“Benchmade has made [the Bugout] in various constructions over the years, but the standard is with a Grivory handle and CPM-S30V drop-point blade that operates on the company’s sliding AXIS lock. The ...