A good pocket knife is one of those bits of kit you don’t think about until you really need it. Opening parcels at home, slicing an apple on a hillside, trimming cord at camp. It earns its keep quietly. We’ve pulled together a considered mix of pocket knives and folding knives from the likes of Tactica, The James Brand and Old Bear all brands that understand the balance between clean design, proper materials and everyday usefulness.

Some are modern and minimal, built for daily carry. Others lean more traditional, with the kind of shape and feel that improves with age. All of them are tools you’ll reach for more often than you expect. If you’re after something smaller to complete your EDC kit, take a look at our keyrings collection too – handy companions that keep the essentials close at hand without weighing you down.