Best EDC pocket knives of 2023

Not only is Ben Petersen from KNAFS a great guy, he also designs amazing knives for everyday use. What makes the Lander so unique is how easy it is to replace the scales. This is possible without having to take the entire knife apart. Not only is this nice for knife maintenance reasons, it's also super easy to change the scales. It's a cool concept and one of the reasons why the KNAFS Lander is in this top-10.

This is one of Benchmade's smallest knives, making it an excellent choice for EDC use: the Full Immunity! This knife will practically disappear into your pocket or EDC pouch. The blade is made of CPM M4 steel and the handle is made of high-quality aluminium. This fantastic EDC pocket knife, available in different colours, is the perfect combination of style and functionality. A compact knife made for everyday use, and a real eye-catcher too!

This year brought a surprise with the launch of the 'ASK Knives' brand, which happens to be the sister brand of the well-known Medford Knives. ASK Knives products are 100% made in the United States. The Jefferson is a high-end and multi-purpose pocket knife. ASK Knives cannot deny that their knives are quite similar to those of a certain European competitor. But it does not matter to them. After all, with the American Service Knife, they open up a new world of multi-purpose, high-end pocket knives.

The Evoke is a large pocket knife. A one-of-a-kind item in the Victorinox range that stood out to us this year. This knife has a robust blade, a sturdy handle with finger grooves and a rock-solid backlock mechanism. In short: this knife is perfect for fans of Swiss pocket knives looking for something bigger and stronger than a standard Victorinox.

Hogue's Deka series has grown a lot in 2023 in terms of quantity. Our appreciation for this series has grown along with it! With the addition of quality high-materials like CPM 20CV steel, and even CPM MagnaCut on some models, the Deka rivals many a well-known EDC knife! The G-mascus G10 handle gives these knives their unique look.

The Iridium is an impressive pocket knife from Kershaw. Perfect for everyday use. The knife is equipped with Kershaw's DuraLock, which is very similar to the well-known Axis lock. The mechanism is very smooth, so the knife has a high fidget-factor. This kind of mechanism was also used on many other knives from Kershaw released in 2023. In our opinion, the Iridium really stood out with its sleek looks and efficient design. A Kershaw EDC knife pure and simple!

Hogue's Deka series has grown a lot in 2023 in terms of quantity. Our appreciation for this series has grown along with it! With the addition of quality high-materials like CPM 20CV steel, and even CPM MagnaCut on some models, the Deka rivals many a well-known EDC knife! The G-mascus G10 handle gives these knives their unique look.