You never know when you’ll need a knife on-hand. Whether you’re opening boxes, need to cut cable or rope, or need a blade in an emergency, it can be helpful. This week we want to know which simple, portable, everyday carry knives you think are the best.


Of course, the legality of a knife varies depending on where you live, so by “everyday carry,” we’re talking specifically about short utility blades and folding knives—not like huge hunting or camping knives. That said, we’re also looking for something separate from our favorite multitools, which for many of you may replace the need for a knife in the first place. Either way, if you have a favorite, let us know in the discussions below!

Let’s hear your vote in the discussions below! To cast your vote, follow these guidelines:


Follow this format for your vote, including the bold print. If you don't, it won't be counted: A PHOTO OF THE BEST EVERYDAY CARRY KNIFE



Vote: [BEST EVERYDAY CARRY KNIFE] Why: Explain why this knife is the one you use, or the one you think is the best! Maybe it’s portable, keeps its edge, and fits easily in a bag or pocket. What makes it the one you’d recommend to others, and why? Make your case! Don’t duplicate nominations! Instead, if someone’s nominated your pick, star (recommend) it to give it a boost, and reply with your story instead. Please don’t leave non-entry, direct comments on this post. They’ll just get pushed down. Save your stories for others’ submissions!

If you’re not sure what we mean, just check out the nominations by our writers below. We’ll give you a head start, and they should all be in the proper format, so you can just follow our lead.

The Hive Five is our weekly series where you vote on your favorite apps and tools for any given job. Have a suggestion for a topic? Send us an email at tips+hivefive@lifehacker.com !

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