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Welcome To The BUDK Blog. BUDK is the largest online retailer of knives and swords in the world, with the lowest prices to boot! We also happen to like knives, swords, axes, tomahawks, guns and more. So, we're going to write lots of interesting articles about those things, and other "BUDK-ish" subjects for you to learn about here. We hope you enjoy the Blog!

Parts of a Knife: The Anatomy of the Knife

Date Published: 2021-01-20

--> By Adelia Ladson The Different Parts of a Knife When you’re shopping for a knife, whether it’s a fixed blade or a folding knife, to find what you’re specifically looking for is easier when you actually know what you’r... read more


Best Sharpening Stone Options

Date Published: 2021-01-13

By Adelia Ladson When you invest money in a quality knife, you are just flushing it down the toilet if you don’t take care of it and perform regular maintenance to the blade. The most important maintenance task is sharpeni... read more


Best Machete: Find the Best Available Machete Brands

Date Published: 2021-01-06

By Adelia Ladson Acting as both a knife and an axe, the Machete is one of the most versatile fixed blades that you can have in your possession. They come in a variety of styles from survival and self-defense to tactical an... read more


Best Survival Knife: Top 6 Outdoors Knives

Date Published: 2020-12-30

By Adelia Ladson A good Survival Knife that you can count on whether you’re out facing the wild or facing a survival situation, is essential. It’s one of the most important tools in your gear! Here at BUDK.com, we take pre... read more


Best Knife Sharpening Systems

Date Published: 2020-12-23

By Adelia Ladson Finding the right sharpener to fit all of your sharpening needs is a decision that you may need a little help with, so, I’ve made it easy. Here are my recommendations. Ridge Runner Knife Sharpener Perfect... read more


Best OTF Knife: 6 Good Quality Knives

Date Published: 2020-12-16

By Adelia Ladson What is an OTF Knife? For those of you who might not know, when you see a knife listed as an OTF, it stands for “out-the-front” and means that it is a knife with a blade that extends straight from the hand... read more


Best Self Defense Knife: Top 5 Personal Defense Knives

Date Published: 2020-12-09

By Adelia Ladson Self-defense is very important because, in these uncertain times, you never know what may happen in any situation. The most important thing is to be ready and to be prepared at all times. Here are my sugge... read more


Best Budget EDC Knife: Top 10 Knives (Affordable)

Date Published: 2020-12-02

By Adelia Ladson Having an everyday carry that you can depend on to perform every time you need it is absolutely priceless. With so many choices out there, finding one that is reasonably priced and of good quality can be f... read more


How to Clean a Pocket Knife: Renew Old & Rusty Knives

Date Published: 2020-11-25

By Adelia Ladson All metal rusts. That’s just the reality of its composition. Some metals are more rust-resistant than others but, as long as it’s taken care of and maintained, all metal can remain rust-free. So, let’s tal... read more


Five Pocket Knife Safety Rules (In-Depth Guide)

Date Published: 2020-11-18

By Adelia Ladson Owning a pocket knife is an American tradition but, as with any knife, it’s also a responsibility. A marvelous everyday carry tool, it is convenient to just pull out of your pocket and take care of whateve... read more


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