Folding knives have been around since the Early Iron Age and are a very safe and convenient way to carry a sharp blade, which folds into the handle.

We put in 65 hours of research and tested 32 different knives to find that the Milwaukee 48-22-1502 Fastback Utility Knife with Blade Storage is the best utility knife.

From cardboard carnage to campfire whittling, we sliced, diced, and pried—here are the blades that earned a permanent spot in ...