Some of the finest knives in the world are still made in the United States — from heritage lockbacks built in Idaho to ultralight everyday-carry folders machined in Oregon. Every knife here is independently verified as American-made and scored on our weighted six-criteria model. We are building this category out brand by brand.
Knife Reviews
Buck 110 Folding Hunter
★ 4.7 · Best American Folding Knife
Benchmade Bugout 535
★ 4.6 · Best Lightweight EDC Knife
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The Best American-Made Pocket Knives
Our top picks for value and lightweight everyday carry, with a full comparison and how to choose.
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Every score follows the same transparent formula. See our review methodology.