CRKT Bev-Edge Folding Knife

Any good adventure should end with a cold one—at least, Oregon-based knifemaker Eric Ochs thinks so. Enter the Bev-Edge: a compact folder with a bottle opener built right into the handle. Made entirely from stainless steel, the knife carries weight. It can be opened with either the flipper tab or the thumb hole. The blade is a 2.5-inch wharncliffe made from 8Cr13MoV stainless steel. Get it with a satin finish for a more polished look or a stonewashed finish for something that hides scratches better. Rounding out the Bev-Edge is a tip-up clip for carry on either side.

“If you don’t have a good handle, you don’t have a good knife. If you can't hold on to a knife, you can't cut very well." Growing up in Oregon against a backdrop of rivers, valleys, and forests, Eric Ochs understood this from an early age. In fact, that age was six, when his father gave him his first pocket knife. A year later, Ochs got his first Swiss Army Knife, and today he can’t remember a day without a folder by his side. A self-taught talent, Eric started making knives in 2007. His designs have become known for their blend of simplicity, balance, and function. He’s also an avid hunter, fisherman, and kayaker, so he has ample opportunity to field test his knives—which is testament to why they’re so useful.