Choosing the best pocket knife for you doesn’t have to be intimidatingly complex. The first thing you should be thinking about is why you need a new knife. Will you carry it in the field to support you during hunting, fishing and camping ventures? Or will you put it in a tool box as a utility knife? Or is this for EDC? Otherwise, you can go by the features. Here’s a quick checklist...

Think you can do it all with your bench stone? It’s got your knives, shovels, chisels and other woodworking tools covered, right? To a degree, yes, but you’re missing something. If you have any recurved or inwardly curved blades, a flat benchstone will prove entirely insufficient to bring back the edge. Here’s why you will also need a diamond knife sharpener rod in addition to...