Top 10 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!

The Civivi Elementum is a great, compact EDC pocket knife. A true to friend to all! The round shapes and amazing movements will ensure that everyone will appreciate this knife. This version features the trend of 2023: Ultem! Ultem is a high-quality thermoplastic material known for its exceptional strength, durability and thermal resistance. This material is mostly known for its use in the aircraft industry. It's a cool detail which makes this Elementum essential to this list.

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.

Leave it to LionSteel to produce one of the most beautifully-finished pocket knives of the year: the Nano! This handle of this knife is made from stunning milled titanium. The CPM MagnaCut steel blade is fitted with the 'ReF' (Removable Flipper system). This transforms the blade into a two-handed opener, making the knife legal to carry in many places.

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 Viper Kyomi is a knife with history. The original Kyomi, launched 7 years ago, was one of the earliest collaborations between Viper and renowned knife designer Jesper Voxnaes. In 2023, Viper revived the Kyomi series with the Kyomi 2.0! This knife looks a lot like its predecessor, but it saw some major upgrades. Including the steel type! The 2.0 version is equipped with premium CPM 20CV steel, as opposed to the N690CO steel of the original. All in all, this great knife will make the hearts of many EDC fans beat a little faster.

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!

The Fox Knives Suru Denim Micarta Knivesandtools Exclusive, designed by Jesper Voxnaes, is exclusively available at Knivesandtools. Thanks to its small size and friendly-looking design, the Suru is the perfect knife to always keep close. The carbon fibre version of the Fox Sure won the 'Overall Knife of the Year 2018' award in 2018 at the Blade Show. It's the most coveted prize, which shows how remarkable this collection of knives is. This Knivesandtools Exclusive version has a scale made of denim micarta. Just as awesome, if not more so!