Take it from former US Army Ranger and current knifemaker Justin Gingrich that a versatile blade is essential on or off duty. Thanks to its utilitarian drop-point shape, the Kizer Ki4448 makes quick work of slicing, cutting, piercing, and more. The blade is made from one of the most well-balanced steels on the market in S35VN. Pair that with a textured G-10 handle and a titanium liner lock, and you’ve got a knife that can take a beating. Unlike most Kizer designs, this one has an assisted-opening mechanism so that it opens almost effortlessly with a simple press on the flipper. Jimped in all the right areas, the Ki4448 supports many grips. The blade is thick enough for comfortable thumb placement during detail work, while the titanium clip supports tip-up carry on either side. It even has a glassbreaker tip on the bottom.