Top 10 Heavy Duty EDC Knives

When it concerns Heavy Duty the Benchmade Adamas 275 is a real winner. This knife from the Black Class, for soldiers and other professionals, is one of the most robust pocket knives in our range. It might be a little too big in your pocket which is why it also comes with a solid MOLLE-compatible sheath.

The Cold Steel Code 4 has a special place in our heart because of its stunning hollow grind and rock-solid lock. Many tests proved that the Tri-Ad-lock is the strongest locking mechanism on the market today. The lock, in combination with its solid aluminium handle, makes the Code 4 the perfect EDC knife for Heavy-Duty tasks.

With the Zero Tolerance 3xx-collection the brand put itself on the map years ago. This 0350TS is one of these primeval models and the reason why each box still mentions: 'Built like a tank'. Fills your hand, robust, and can handle its own. Heavy-Duty according to the book.

The Benchmade Super Freek is a robust knife that is slightly easier to take with you than the Adamas. The great thing about the Super Freek is that the G10 handle has a nice red liner, and that the blade is made from CPM M4-steel. It is a type of steel that retains its sharpness well and is also easy to sharpen.

The CRKT Parascale fits in this top 10 because of its amazing lock. The Deadbolt-lock sticks a hardened steel insert in the blade to keep it open. On Instagram you can find a video of designer Flavio Ikoma who smashes this knife into a wooden beam with a baton. Not something we recommend, but it does demonstrate how strong this knife is.

With the Spyderco Shaman Spyderco introduced an incredibly strong pocket knife, made in the United States. In between the large G10 handle you will find steel liners and the blade is thicker than most Spyderco knives. It is also enhanced with the Compression lock. An incredibly strong locking mechanism.

The LionSteel SR1 is an award-winning Molletta design. The handle is milled from one piece of titanium, so no frame screws that can come loose. The blade is blocked by a solid framelock, with the extra Rotoblock-system. With it you can secure the blade even further for additional safety. A real Heavy-Duty function.

When you think Heavy Duty you don't always think about the Swiss pocket knives made by Victorinox. And yet there is the Victorinox Hunter XT which can be opened with one hand. A solid frame and strong linerlock-lock make it the perfect knife for heavy-duty tasks.

Another Cold Steel, with again the strong Tri-Ad-Lock. This time with a more affordable casing. The FRN handle is slightly flexible to make sure the knife can handle quite a lot. It also weighs next to nothing which makes it the perfect companion for EDC use.

We all know that Rick Hinderer does not produce teeny-tiny knives, but the Full-track is definitely next-level. You immediately feel that this knife is made to be used. The great thing about this knife is that it comes with ball bearings, teflon washers and phosphor bronze washers to make sure you can change them with the built-in key. This key can also come in handy in the field to tighten loose screws. Ultimate Heavy-Duty pocket knife.