This blade's combination of materials, mechanisms and construction makes it more robust than some fixed blades.

Just over a decade since its initial run, this curvy folder returns with a redesign marked by some noteworthy updates.

Kansept’s Dako could be just the tonic for knife nerds who yearn to really dial in the snap of their blade’s action.

It even still retains a deep-carry pocket ... the strongest, most revered locking mechanisms — even years after its launch. All that melds together to create a truly unconventional knife.

I’ve been testing knives for years, and this is the one I now recommend for most people for its modern design and smooth operation.