They all use exotic steels – M390 is their “base steel” these days and the quality is unbelievable. Shiro uses MRBS (Multi Row Bearing System) in some of their newer knives which makes for the absolute smoothest opening and closing action anywhere. They’re nearly impossible to acquire new, they’re all around or above a thousand dollars(!), they don’t look like anything special to the average Joe, and they’re absolutely incredible. Shirogorov knives makes a lot of fairly similar-looking models, so I’ve included some of them here. Note if you’re into fixed blade knives check this out instead. These are a few of our favorites in each price category – Budget being around or under $40, mid-tier in the $100-$250 range and High End being $400+ for the truly committed. There are great folding knives available at basically any budget, depending on how much you’re willing or able to spend on one. How do you pick? With this guide we’ll try to hit on all of the basics: why you might want a knife in the first place, things to look for in a knife depending on what you want to do with it, an idea of what you’ll find with some of the major brands, and some recommendations at various price points. What are we even talking about? What do you need a knife for? And what should you go for you’re looking for the best pocket knife for your needs? Everyone has different tastes, budgets, and intended purposes for their knife. Anyone that’s new to Knife Informer or the world of knives can find it all a bit overwhelming, from the myriad of brands, material types, and terminology can all be too much.
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