Knives
The knives on this page are Impact Guns’ actual best sellers—folding knives, fixed blades, tactical, and hunting knives updated automatically from real purchase data. A knife is a daily-use tool for most buyers who purchase one alongside their firearms: the same decision discipline that governs firearm selection applies here. The knives that consistently lead our sales have proven themselves across daily carry, field use, and demanding applications.
Knife Buying Guide — What Makes a Best Seller ↓
Why Our Best-Selling Knives Are Worth Your Attention
Knife purchases are highly repeat-buy driven—a buyer who finds a blade that holds an edge well, deploys reliably, and fits their hand comes back to buy the same model again, or buys a second one as a gift. Our bestselling knives have accumulated that repeat-buyer signal across a customer base that includes hunters, competitive shooters, law enforcement, military, and everyday carry users. The brands that dominate—Benchmade, Kershaw, CRKT, Ka-Bar, and similar—have earned their positions through steel quality, fit and finish, and edge retention that justifies repeat purchase.
What Our Best-Selling Knives Have in Common
Folding knives with assisted or manual opening mechanisms lead everyday carry sales because pocket carry is the most common use case for a purchased knife. Assisted-opening folders deploy faster than manual thumb-stud knives while avoiding the legal restrictions that affect automatic (switchblade) knives in some jurisdictions. Steel quality is the primary differentiator at each price tier: budget knives use softer steel that is easy to sharpen but dulls quickly; mid-range knives use high-carbon stainless alloys (154CM, S30V, D2) that balance edge retention with sharpenability; premium knives use high-end tool steels (S90V, M390, CPM-20CV) that hold an edge for exceptional use cycles at the cost of requiring diamond sharpening equipment. G10, carbon fiber, and aluminum handles dominate over wood or bone in our bestseller list because they’re impervious to moisture and maintain a secure grip when wet.
Folding vs. Fixed Blade: The Core Decision
Folding knives are more portable and legally unambiguous in most jurisdictions for everyday carry. Fixed blades are stronger, faster to deploy for hunting and field work, and easier to clean. For everyday carry and general utility, a folding knife in the 3–3.5” blade range is the practical default—it stays within most jurisdictions’ blade length restrictions and fits in a pocket without bulk. For hunting, skinning, and field dressing, a fixed blade in 3.5–5” is the more capable tool because the blade-to-handle junction doesn’t flex under the lateral pressure that field work applies.
State and Local Restrictions
Knife laws vary significantly by state and municipality. Automatic knives (switchblades), assisted-opening knives, and blades over certain lengths are restricted or prohibited in some jurisdictions. If you are purchasing a knife for carry rather than collection or home use, verify your local laws before ordering. Most folding knives with blades under 3” and manual opening mechanisms are legal to carry in nearly all US jurisdictions, but local ordinances vary.
Related Pages
Browse all knives in our gear section, or explore best-selling firearms to complete your preparedness kit.