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The 10 Top Pocket Knife Brands Every Guy Should Know

Every guy should carry a pocket knife. No, it doesn't mean you're trying to get cast as a baddie in the next John Wick movie, nor does it mean you plan on using it as a weapon. A good pocket knife is all about daily utility, and a well-made, well-designed…

The 10 Best EDC Pocket Knives Under $30

As everyday carry (or EDC) tools have gone from niche items collected by gear-heads to mainstream essentials, the profile of everyday carry pocket knives has gone up. Not only are many of these knives stylish and aesthetically pleasing, they can perform a variety of important tasks. From mundane things like…

CRKT Releases an Upgrade to the CEO Compact Knife with a Carbon Fiber Handle

We've long been fans of knifemakers CRKT (Columbia River Knife and Tool). Their understated EDC is reliable, stylish, and will last years to come. Their latest offering is an upgrade to the CEO Compact. Designed by Richard Rodgers, the CEO Compact is a simple, elegant folding knife. And the new…

CRKT Provoke Compact

The original Joe Caswell designed Provoke was a huge hit for Columbia River Knife & Tool because the ingenious folding Karambit knife was lightning fast to deploy, remarkably convenient, and truly unique. Now, the brand has made a smaller version that drops the blade length by about an inch, as…

CRKT Provoke Imperial White Knife

We here at Cool Material are a bit obsessed with the Provoke, a revolutionary knife that takes the old school karambit fighting knife and turns it into a morphing EDC dream. Now, the brand has taken the Joe Caswell-designed knife and given in a Star Wars Stormtrooper-friendly colorway just before…