The Fairbairn-Sykes isn’t some mall ninja fantasy blade—it’s the real deal, a whispering ghost of war meant for men who got dropped behind enemy lines and didn’t ask for backup.

Opinel, the family-run knife maker in the French Alps, has been crafting blades since 1890. Its iconic pocketknife — ...

While the materials should endure for years and years, the design and construction of the knife ensures it will deliver ...