Smoky Mountain Knife Works National Knife Day Sale
National Knife Day is just around the corner on the 24th of August, and it’s a great day for us EDCers to celebrate one of our favorite carry items. Its origins are unclear, although some suggest that it’s because on this date in 1838 Rezin Bowie wrote a letter claiming he was the creator of the iconic design. But we don’t need any details to celebrate the crude tool that has accompanied mankind throughout his survival during the early days of civilization that evolved into the practical implements and works of art that we can carry today.
National Knife Day has been celebrated since 2011, making this the 10th time we get our chance to raise our blades in unison, and appreciate this simple and elegant tool for all the utility it’s provided us for centuries. To celebrate this occasion, Smoky Mountain Knife Works is holding one of their biggest sales yet, including in-store exclusive and customized models. Here are some of our recommendations from their extensive online catalog.
CJRB Cutlery 1906 Gobi SMKW Exclusive Knife
PurchaseKey Features
Slim profile is easy to pocket
Ceramic bearings make it a fast flipper
Micarta scales and aluminum backspacer give it a distinct look
Specifications
Blade Steel
D2
Blade Length
3.5"
Handle Material
Brown burlap Micarta with aluminum backspacer
EDC Rating
Just released
Price
$$
The Gobi strikes a distinct silhouette with its 4.72" inch sculpted handle and 3.5” D2 steel trailing point blade, which flies out fast thanks to flipper deployment and ceramic ball bearings. Brown burlap Micarta scales coupled with orange anodizing on its aluminum backspacer and pivot collar add some style to this slim, 3.32 ounce pocket knife. An ambidextrous pocket clip completes the specs on this SMKW Exclusive version.
Pro-Tech LG405 SBR SMKW Exclusive Knife
PurchaseKey Features
Compact version of a Les George design
Rapid push-button deployment
Tough S35VN blade
Specifications
Blade Steel
CPM S35VN
Blade Length
2.5"
Handle Material
Aluminum
Pro-Tech has been known for its off-the-side, push button automatics and this SMKW Exclusive is a compact version of a Les George design, the Rockeye Auto. It’s 3.75" aluminum handles feature gunsmoke grey anodization and milled texturing, plus a deep-carry, tip-up pocket clip. The hard-wearing 2.5" CPM S35VN drop-point blade rockets out during deployment thanks to the internal coil spring mechanism, and provides extra grip via jimping on its spine.
Spyderco Autonomy 2 CF SMKW Exclusive Knife
PurchaseKey Features
Excellent grip and hand feel
Quick deployment
Tough S30V blade
Specifications
Blade Steel
CPM S30V
Blade Length
3.5"
Handle Material
Textured carbon fiber scales
Spyderco doesn’t produce many automatic models, so when they do, collectors take notice. The Autonomy 2 features their iconic flat ground blade done up in tough CPM S30V steel, deployed via a quick-flick, spring-loaded, push-button mechanism. The SMKW version upgrades the original G-10 handle scales to carbon fiber with a peel-ply texture, retaining the excellent grip and ergonomics that the Spyderco brand is known for.
Case Red Diamondback Rattlesnake Pocket Hunter Knife
PurchaseKey Features
Traditional slipjoint design
Easy to pocket at just 2.75" closed
Two blades give you extra utility
Specifications
Blade Steel
Trusharp surgical steel
Blade Length
2.25"
Handle Material
Chestnut bone
Mirror-polished Trusharp surgical steel blades, nickel silver shield and bolsters, and laser embellished chestnut bone handle scales elevate the style and elegance of this version of the pocketable 2.75"-long Case Pocket Hunter. This USA-made, traditional slip joint features nail nick openers for both its blades, as well as old school brass pins and liners. A rattle design on the end cap complements the red scales to embody its name.
Benchmade Osborne SMKW Custom Knife
PurchaseKey Features
Tough and corrosion-resistant titanium scales
Iconic reverse tanto S30V blade
Smooth and fidget-friendly AXIS lock
Specifications
Blade Steel
CPM S30V
Blade Length
3.4"
Handle Material
Titanium
The aluminum-handled Benchmade 940 Osborne is a 20-year-old design that’s earned its chops as one of the brand’s most popular knives. This version ups the ante out of the box with tough, corrosion-resistant titanium scales. The 3.4" CPM S30V blade comes flat-ground in its iconic reverse tanto shape, and continues to give excellent cutting, slicing, and piercing performance. The smooth-operating AXIS lock keeps this new version of a classic as easy to use and as fun to fidget as the original.
Spyderco Para Military 2 SMKW Custom Knife
PurchaseKey Features
Iconic blade with tough black DLC coating
Tough yet easy-to-use Compression Lock
Titanium scale upgrade increases overall sturdiness
Specifications
Blade Steel
CPM S30V
Blade Length
3.5"
Handle Material
Titanium
Another iconic design gets the titanium scale upgrade from the SMKW Custom Shop. The Para Military 2 is one of the most iconic models in the Spyderco stable, spawning compact versions in the brand’s recent hits, the Para 3 and Para 3 Lightweight. The trademark Round Hole, flat-ground and leaf-shaped CPM S30V blade, and solid Compression Lock combine with tough titanium scales to offer a robust version of this modern classic. A black DLC-coated blade and matching black hardware complement the gray scales perfectly.
Zero Tolerance 0350 SMKW Custom Knife
PurchaseKey Features
Snappy SpeedSafe spring-assisted deployment
Multiple options for opening
Strong recurve blade for slicing
Specifications
Blade Steel
CPM S30V
Blade Length
3.25"
Handle Material
Stonewashed brass
EDC Rating
Just released
Price
$$$$
The 4.9"-long stonewashed brass scales give the Zero Tolerance 0350 a contemporary look as well as a robust upgrade. This SMKW Custom features the same SpeedSafe spring-assisted deployment as the original, actuated via a prominent flipper tab or the ambidextrous, dual-sided thumbstuds. A 3.25" CPM S30V drop-point recurve blade ably fulfills cutting and slicing requirements, while the brass handles feature four clip mounting points and a lanyard hole for multiple carry options.
Benchmade 15017-1 Hidden Canyon Hunter Knife
PurchaseKey Features
Wear-resistant S90V blade
Full tang construction
Lightweight Boltaron sheath
Specifications
Blade Steel
CPM S90V
Blade Length
2.79"
Handle Material
Richlite and G-10
EDC Rating
Just released
Price
$$$$
The Benchmade Hidden Canyon Hunter is an excellent fixed blade knife with its full-tang CPM S90V blade that terminates in a 2.79" drop point shape ground to Benchmade’s new SelectEdge 14-degree angle. A lightweight, multi-position Boltaron sheath is done up in black and orange to perfectly complement the Richlite and orange G-10 handle scales. This 6.42" knife not only gives great cutting performance but the whole package turns heads as well.
CIVIVI Kiri-EDC Knife
PurchaseKey Features
Lightweight performance
Integrated lanyard hole and bottle opener
Comes with multi-position Kydex sheath
Specifications
Blade Steel
9Cr18MoV
Blade Length
1.8" cutting edge, 5.1" overall
Handle Material
N/A
EDC Rating
Just released
Price
$
The CIVIVI Kiri-EDC, designed by Italian knife enthusiast and reviewer Alessandra de Santis, is a modern take on the traditional Japanese kiridashi, transformed into a convenient neck knife. A sharp point and a utilitarian, chisel-ground, 1.8" cutting edge give you good piercing and cutting performance for general EDC tasks, while the 9Cr18MoV construction means it resists wear and corrosion well. Three different points with jimping plus the forward finger choil give you excellent working ergonomics despite its size and lack of scales. A double-sided bottle opener is integrated into the handle, making this a lightweight, multi-purpose, and value-packed performer.
Pena X Series Slipjoint Knife
PurchaseKey Features
Modern take on a traditional slipjoint
Green jigged G-10 scales
Leather carrying slip case
Specifications
Blade Steel
M390
Blade Length
2.9“
Handle Material
G-10
EDC Rating
Just released
Price
$$$$
This modern take on the traditional slipjoint wastes no time in upgrading each component to top-tier standards, making use of Bohler M390 in a 2.9“ spear point blade paired with jigged G-10 handles. Nail nick deployment pays tribute to its roots as a traditional blade, pivoting into place with its use of modern Torx screws. In keeping with its heritage the knife doesn’t come with a clip, instead slipping into a leather carrying slip for protection and carry.
MKM Fara Olive Wood Knife
PurchaseKey Features
Modern slipjoint design
Classic and classy olive wood scales
Includes a leather sheath with belt loop attachment
Specifications
Blade Steel
M390
Blade Length
2.99"
Handle Material
Olive wood scales
EDC Rating
Just released
Price
$$$
The smallest member of the Mikita knives family features a 2.99" satin-finished M390 stainless steel blade and a design by Lucas Burnley. It embraces tradition with its slipjoint construction and clip point blade, and also updates it with modern premium materials. It’s an easy gentleman’s carry at 4" closed and 2.65 ounces. This version features handsome olive wood scales that enhances the old school aesthetic, bolstered by the included leather sheath. MKM is a collaboration among four Italian brands: Fox Knives, LionSteel, Viper, and Mercury—bringing up the heritage, quality, and pedigree of its knives.
MKM Timavo Green Canvas Micarta Knife
PurchaseKey Features
Refined flipper design with smooth bearing pivot
Micarta scales provide great hand feel
Elegant and unobtrusive wire pocket clip
Specifications
Blade Steel
M390
Blade Length
2.875"
Handle Material
Canvas Micarta
EDC Rating
Just released
Price
$$$$
The MKM Timavo is a highly refined option for those who want to EDC a modern flipper. The canvas Micarta scales combined with the ridges and finger cutout on the sculpted handle offer an excellent feel in hand. A small flipper tab is all that’s required to whip out the 2.875" M390 stainless steel drop point blade, thanks to a smooth bearing system in the pivot. The 4.25" handle houses a sturdy liner lock and features a lanyard hole that lets you personalize it with your own cordage and beads. A simple and elegant wire clip finishes off this handsome 3.46-ounce design with understated style.
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