The Best EDC Pocket Knives to Buy from Huckberry

It’s no big secret that Huckberry is one of our favorite retailers. The online-only brand boasts a wide array of exceptional gear, ranging from stylish apparel to hardcore outdoor gear and everything in between. It’s also one of the best places to shop for everyday carry gear, especially — in this case — our favorite category across all of the EDC realm: pocket knives.

While there’s no shortage of offerings from excellent brands — including The James Brand, Giantmouse and more — Huckberry also boasts some exclusive colorways and designs you can only find through the retailer’s site. We’ve rounded up our favorites from across the Huckberry catalog for your shopping (and perhaps gifting) pleasure.

The James Brand The Carter

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The James Brand The Carter

Billed as TJB’s “most advanced everyday carry knife,” the Carter comes with some notable traits, including machined handle scales available in materials like G10 and Micarta. Then there’s the drop-point blade, which opens with a thumb disc and secures with a smooth sliding switch lock. It’s made of VG-10, a high-end steel that’s low maintenance — promising excellent corrosion resistance and edge retention — so you can use it freely without fear of messing up something you just spent a wad of cash on.

Specs

Blade Length	3.35 inches
Blade Steel	VG10
Handle Material	G10
Locking Mechanism	Slide
Total Length	7.59 inches

Pros

• Gorgeous, sleek design
• Numerous colorways available

Cons

• Pretty expensive

• $139.00 at Huckberry

One of the more beautiful knives produced by The James Brand — and that’s saying a lot — the Carter is the brand’s “most advanced” EDC knife, boasting a high-end VG10 blade, a machined G10 handle, a slide lock and a whopping nine different colorways on Huckberry — most of which are in stock and available.

Giantmouse Ace Atelier

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Giantmouse Ace Atelier Carbon Fiber Knife

The Giantmouse Ace Atelier is actually a smaller, more EDC-friendly version of another knife in the brand’s exceptional lineup, the Ace Grand (named after the Grand Hotel in Nuremberg, Germany). Like its sibling, this knife was made with a high attention to detail and is intended for casual EDCers and hardcore collectors alike.

Specs

Blade Length	2.875 inches
Blade Steel	Elmax
Handle Material	Carbon Fiber
Locking Mechanism	Liner
Total Length	6.813 inches

Pros

• Extremely high-end materials
• Easy deployment thanks to ball-bearing pivot

Cons

• Quite expensive

• $245 at Huckberry

Giantmouse is the brainchild of Jens Ansø and Jesper Voxnaes, two of the best knife designers in the game right now. And the Ace Atelier is a premium example of what happens when you take two top makers and combine their prowess. And this is just one of many examples you can find through the brand (and Huckberry, too).

The James Brand The Wells

The James Brand

The James Brand The Wells

The brand’s first-ever flipper design, TJB’s Wells hits some major high points — including the minimalist nature of the handle (it’s practically free of all visible hardware), the smooth flipper deployment and the high-quality materials. It’s not without faults, but this is another exceptional addition to the brand’s repertoire.

Specs

Blade Length	2.875 inches
Blade Steel	MagnaCut
Handle Material	6061 Aluminum
Locking Mechanism	Button
Total Lenth	7.25 inches

Pros

• Excellent size and shape for EDC purposes
• Flipper deployment is smooth and satisfying
• Absolutely gorgeous design

Cons

• Highly expensive
• The handle texture is off-putting

Read our full review of the The James Brand The Wells

• $439 at Huckberry

The James Brand is not a company that likes to rest on its laurels, constantly aiming to innovate in the world of everyday carry. And the Wells is proof of just that, offering some of the sleekest design notes of anything in the brand’s catalog. It’s a hefty investment, but this is the kind of knife you could carry every day and never really get sick of.

The James Brand The Elko

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The James Brand The Elko Pocket Knife

The size of a USB stick, the Elko is a tiny package that packs a big punch. The Elko traces its inspiration to classic Swiss Army Knife keychain tools, and while it may not replace the other, larger knives in your daily rotation, it sure is a useful little thing to have on hand when you need something sharp and pointy.

Specs

Blade Length	1.7 inches
Blade Steel	Sandvik 12C27
Handle Material	Cellulose Acetate
Locking Mechanism	Slipjoint
Total Length	4.3 inches

Pros

• Keychain sized, highly discreet
• Superlative styling

Cons

• Might be too small for some

• $89.00 at Huckberry

A unique, Huckberry-exclusive take on one of our favorite keychain-sized EDC knives of all time, this version of The James Brand’s Elko boasts gorgeous smokey tortoise cellulose acetate handle scales — and the rest of what makes this knife outstanding remains intact.

Vero Engineering Impulse

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Vero Engineering Impulse Thin EDC Pocket Knife

Ultralight and sleek while still sitting on the high end of the spectrum, Vero Engineering’s Impulse is the perfect blend of hard-use materials and minimalist styling. It’s not boastful in its appearance — going the route of subtlety — but it packs a punch where you need it.

Specs

Blade Length	3.75 inches
Blade Steel	Böhler M390
Handle Material	Titanium
Locking Mechanism	Frame
Total Length	8.75 inches

Pros

• Sleek and minimalist
• Ultra-high-end materials

Cons

• Somewhat discreet styling for the price

• $390.00 at Huckberry

New to Huckberry, Vero Engineering is an under-the-radar brand that’s certain to start turning some heads if the Impulse you see here is any indication. Equal parts sleek and industrial, this knife toes the line between high-end fancy materials and edgy, almost brutalist design.

Giantmouse Ace Nibbler

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Giantmouse Ace Nibbler

At under five inches in total, Giantmouse’s Ace Nibbler proves that tiny can, in fact, be mighty — at least when its made by a brand helmed by some of the best names in knifemaking. While not boastful, it’s made with top-notch materials that will help it remain durable and reliable for years and years.

Specs

Blade Length	2 inches
Blade Steel	20CV
Handle Material	Micarta
Locking Mechanism	Liner
Total Length	4.7 inches

Pros

• Extremely compact, discreet
• Big cutting power in a small package

Cons

• May be too small for some larger cutting tasks

• $155 at Huckberry

Not everyone wants or needs a full-sized or oversized cutting tool as a part of their EDC. For those folks, Huckberry has Giantmouse’s cutely-named Ace Nibbler, which is a small knife with a big bite (just like its name suggests). It’s another offering from Jens Anso and Jesper Voxnaes that proves their combined prowess is somehow even better than their solo ventures.

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