9 Biggest Folding Knife - Overbuilt for Outrageous Performance

The blades of the Luzon are made of 8Cr13MoV stainless steel and have been skillfully hardened to 57 to 58 Rockwell. They have strong, sharp tips with just enough belly to make them equally effective for cutting and slashing. The Luzons serve as a politically correct substitute for people who are unable to legally acquire balisongs, drawing inspiration from a number of the balisongs in Lynn's collection while acting as a flipper.

Michael Janich's Yojimbo 2 design, which debuted in 2011, has amassed a prestigious place in Spyderco's product lineup and throngs of passionate fans all around the world. The YoJumbo improves on that achievement by enlarging the design by more than 20% and improving its ergonomics to support a wider variety of hand sizes. For improved edge geometry, its powerful four-inch Wharncliffe blade is hollow ground. The Yojumbo has a Trademark Round Hole that is completely accessible for quick, ambidextrous, one-handed opening. The handle's open-backed design, nested, skeletonized stainless steel liners, and coarse-textured G-10 scales help it to be lightweight and non-slip. This knife is a very powerful cutting instrument that is designed for personal use. It provides a four-position pocket clip to round off the set.

Without using a spring, the Hogue X5 flipper enables quick one-handed deployment. Each knife has an ergonomic grip and a sliding safeguard that provides an additional layer of blade security when the blade is opened. The 4" Spear Point blade of this knife is made of stainless steel CPM154. Flipper deployment with button lock and manual safety is quick and dependable. A cutting-edge button lock constructed with Hogue's blade retention mechanism enables one-handed opening and shutting without placing the hand in the blade's path.

The original Zero Tolerance 0454 was an award-winning collaboration between ZT and custom knife designer Dmitry Sinkevich. But it was also a very Limited Edition knife. To make this amazing knife more readily available, ZT has created a new-for-2015 version based on the original's streamlined form and high-performance function. The 0452CF is the same size as the original 0454, but with a carbon fiber front scale and S35VN dual-finished blade. S35VN sharpens to a razor edge, holds it, and can be re-sharpened easily. The 0452CF opens as smooth as butter with the KVT ball-bearing opening system and built-in flipper. A titanium frame lock with hardened steel lockbar insert ensures solid lock up. As a final touch of class, the 0452CF features handsome 5-spoke pivot hardware.

The Cold Steel Espada was inspired by the classical Navaja knives of Spain but was utterly modern in both appearance and materials. If you've been secretly lusting after Cold Steel's gigantic, gorgeous "pocket sword," the Espadas XL, but find it out of your price range, look again! This G-10 Espada XL model is identical to its premium brother where it counts, but goes for a fraction of the cost. It has a stonewashed blade made from AUS-10A stainless steel that will serve you well and a sturdy G-10 handle that will hold up against wear.

The Proponent is one of our most iconic models. With an absolutely stunning 4” Wharncliffe and an overall length of almost 9” this massive cutting tool is overbuilt for use well beyond the specifications of most conventional folding knives. This knife truly makes a statement in pocket. When you want to be truly ready for anything the Proponent is the right knife for you.

The On Belay is a real King-size folding knife. King-size length but also king-size thickness of the blade and handle slabs which make the On Belay an extremely robust folder.

The V2 Ultra Kukri Folder faithfully maintains all of Knight's original design's key qualities while taking a step closer to perfection by incorporating a few subtle but crucial changes. Its blade is precision machined from Böhler-Uddeholm N690Co stainless steel and boasts a sophisticated grind consistent with Knight's coveted custom kukris. The clip is beveled on both sides to create a swedge that further enhances the blade's dramatic look and ensures a sharp point. Designed as a flipper opener, the V2's flipper also does double-duty as a highly effective lower guard.

The Redoubt is a Benchmade tactical folding knife. It's an excellent mid-sized cutter with the cutting power to meet your needs. It features a super grippy handle with a reversible deep-carry pocket clip for subtle carry. Add a knife to your collection that you can count on in any situation with the Benchmade Redoubt.