The Benchmade Griptilian Modified Drop-Point Knife combines the unmatched function of the AXIS locking mechanism with the simplicity of a molded handle design—it's a new species of knife. Safe, reliable, smooth, and affordable, the Griptilian is available in plain and combo edge versions, as well as with a BT2 blade coating. Unleash the Griptilian's performance with a simple thumb rotation. The hand settles naturally over the palm-swelled shape and its textured skin.

After years on the water, you learn a thing or two about gear, and one of the things you learn quickly is that a good knife is worth its weight in gold. Benchmade designed the H20 Knife specifically for kayakers, rafters, and boaters who need a blade with excellent corrosion resistance and a locking mechanism that provides fixed-blade-like security when engaged. Although some boaters may prefer a true fixed blade that can be lashed to their gear, this folder is a compact alternative with a similar blunt-tip blade shape and a size that easily slips into the breast pocket of your PFD.

Benchmade designed its 915 and 916 Triage Knife to be used both for emergencies as well as day-to-day tasks. After a good sharpening, this blade is incredibly strong and sharp, but the tip is either sheepsfoot rounded (915) or flat (916) in order to prevent piercing. The safety cutter cuts through cords and seat belts easily, and it is closely rounded so it'd be hard to cut yourself when you close it. The carbide glass breaker is at the bottom of the handle and is safe against skin so you don't have to worry about it when it's attached to your pocket with the knife's reversible, deep-carry pocket clip. The G10 handle is textured and lined with stainless steel for comfort, and the size is great for people with smaller hands. Lefties rejoice, for this knife is completely ambidextrous.

The Benchmark Mini Barrage Knife delivers rugged, dependable performance in a compact package. The Mini Barrage features a strong Axis-Assist opening mechanism that deploys quickly and locks down with the Axis Lock mechanism. Ambidextrous thumb studs and a reversible pocket clip mean the Barrage is suitable for carrying in either your right or left hand. Comes in plain-edge and partially-serrated (combo) models.

Use the Benchmade Sibert 162 Bushcrafter Knife to whittle and carve creative designs into sticks and branches. As opposed to regular bushcrafters, this blade is made out of S30V stainless steel for whittling wet logs that won't rust or corrode your blade. The hand-blended G10 handle has a vulcanized spacer in the middle that's held together with pressed titanium tubing for a more firm grip.

Benchmade designed the handle so you can hold it comfortably in two ways: the standard position for quick and strong whittles, and closer up on the blade for a more controlled carve. Its sheath's buckskin leather has various attachment options like its belt loop, d-ring, or a hole in the bottom, so you can strap it to your waist or leg. The sheath also features a rod loop on the side for a fire starter, a snap closure, and an insert inside the sheath to protect the leather from the blade.

The Benchmade Mini Griptilian Knife combines the unmatched function of the AXIS locking mechanism with the simplicity of a molded handle design in a smaller more manageable package than its big brother. Safe, reliable, smooth, and affordable, the Mini Griptilian is available with a combo or plain edge. Unleash the Mini-Griptilian's performance with a simple thumb rotation. The hand settles naturally over the palm-swelled shape and its textured skin.

From deep in the backcountry to your own backyard, trust your cutting tasks to the Benchmade Volli Knife. The AXIS-Assist mechanism and ambidextrous thumb studs enable rapid one-handed opening while the textured G-10 handle provides a slip-free grip and a sleek tactical look.

After years on the water, you learn a thing or two about gear, and one of the things you learn quickly is that a good knife is worth its weight in gold. Benchmade designed the H20 Knife specifically for kayakers, rafters, and boaters who need a blade with excellent corrosion resistance and a locking mechanism that provides fixed-blade-like security when engaged. Although some boaters may prefer a true fixed blade that can be lashed to their gear, this folder is a compact alternative with a similar blunt-tip blade shape and a size that easily slips into the breast pocket of your PFD.

With the extreme tip strength of a tanto blade and Benchmade's slip-free Griptilian handle, the Benchmade Griptilian Tanto Knife offers versatile performance great for either day-to-day work or tough backcountry use. Safe, reliable, smooth, and affordable, the Griptilian tackles any job with ease. Unleash the Griptilian's performance with a simple thumb rotation. The hand settles naturally over the palm-swelled shape and its textured skin.

Sailors, rafting guides, and rescue personnel, among others, consider a dependable assisted-opening knife like the Benchmark Barrage Knife essential equipment. The Barrage features a strong Axis-Assist opening mechanism that deploys quickly and locks down with the Axis Lock mechanism. Ambidextrous thumb studs and a reversible pocket clip mean the Barrage is suitable for carrying in either your right or left hand. Comes in plain-edge and partially-serrated (combo) models.

The Benchmade Mini Griptilian Knife combines the unmatched function of the AXIS locking mechanism with the simplicity of a molded handle design in a smaller more manageable package than its big brother. Safe, reliable, smooth, and affordable, the Mini Griptilian is available with a combo or plain edge. Unleash the Mini-Griptilian's performance with a simple thumb rotation. The hand settles naturally over the palm-swelled shape and its textured skin.

Measuring less than four inches long when closed, the Benchmade 707 McHenry and Williams Sequel Knife is a compact, secure folding knife for everything from cutting p-cord in camp to opening your mail at home. This collaboration knife features the best of Benchmade materials with a design and locking mechanism created in conjunction with father-and-stepson knife artists Bill McHenry and Jason Williams. Premium-grade stainless steel ensures that this straight-edge blade will stay sharp season after season, and the crisp action of the AXIS locking mechanism engages with security and speed that you'll appreciate every time you pull the Sequel knife from your pocket.

Benchmade designed its 915 and 916 Triage Knife to be used both for emergencies as well as day-to-day tasks. After a good sharpening, this blade is incredibly strong and sharp, but the tip is either sheepsfoot rounded (915) or flat (916) in order to prevent piercing. The safety cutter cuts through cords and seat belts easily, and it is closely rounded so it'd be hard to cut yourself when you close it. The carbide glass breaker is at the bottom of the handle and is safe against skin so you don't have to worry about it when it's attached to your pocket with the knife's reversible, deep-carry pocket clip. The G10 handle is textured and lined with stainless steel for comfort, and the size is great for people with smaller hands. Lefties rejoice, for this knife is completely ambidextrous.

Constructed from premium CPM-S30V (58-60 HRC) stainless steel, the Benchmade Hidden Canyon Hunter 15016 Knife is a premium, all-purpose hunting knife with high levels of strength and corrosion resistance. This modified drop-point knife works well in the field; it features a large belly for slicing and an easily controlled, durable tip for making strategic cuts.

The Benchmade Griptilian Modified Drop-Point Knife combines the unmatched function of the AXIS locking mechanism with the simplicity of a molded handle design—it's a new species of knife. Safe, reliable, smooth, and affordable, the Griptilian is available in plain and combo edge versions, as well as with a BT2 blade coating. Unleash the Griptilian's performance with a simple thumb rotation. The hand settles naturally over the palm-swelled shape and its textured skin.

You don't want to carry a single extra ounce into the mountains, so bring the 17.6-ounce carbon fiber Grivel Quantum Light Ice Tool. Not only does this tool weigh nearly nothing, but the carbon fiber shaft dampens vibrations for more one-swing sticks and less shattering. Grivel added a rubber grip to insulate your hand from the cold shaft, but you'll want to pair this tool with a light alpine leash for the steep stuff.

The Black Diamond Viper Ice Tool delivers cutting-edge performance for ice, mixed, and alpine climbing thanks to an extremely versatile design that works with or without leashes. In addition to a detachable Fang for leashless security, the Viper includes a Strike pommel that screws into one of two shaft positions and allows easy matching for a variety of hand and glove sizes. Black Diamond built this ice tool with a hydro-formed shaft to increase stiffness and clearance while reducing overall weight. The Viper Ice Tool comes with either a micro-hammer or micro-adze to give you alpine-ready performance while maintaining a low profile for ultra-technical climbing.

Petzl gave the Quark Ice Tool a complete overhaul to make it one of the most versatile choices for taking on steep ice and alpine terrain. While the Quark has been a staple in the ice game for years, things can always be better. Petzl added a redesigned pick that can be used with a head weight for better penetration in bulletproof Alaskan blue or without a weight when you want to shave grams. This tool can still be used with a leash, but Petzl designed it with leashless use in mind and added an adjustable trigger for increased swing precision and an upper grip to let you match on steep ice. The new spike design easily accepts a tether, so you don't risk dropping your tool from 4,000 feet up some alpine wall. The Quark can be used with a hammer, adze, or no attachment at all. Either way, it's still much lighter than the previous version.

Get a handle on the Cassin X-Alp Ice Tool for long alpine outings where complex mixed terrain is all but guaranteed. This lightweight tool handles rock and ice with equal tenacity, and Cassin included a bi-directional leash keeps the axe secure on either hand. The interchangeable pick and hammer or adze lets you customize the tool for the task at hand.

Ski mountaineers and other alpine travelers needed an ultralight mountaineering axe, so Camp USA created the 7.2-ounce Corsa Ice Axe. No, that's not a typo; this thing only weighs 7.2 ounces. The key to this ice axe's low weight is all-aluminum construction. Although the Corsa Ice Axe isn't the tool of choice for steep alpine or ice climbing, the aluminum pick gets the job done well on hard neve snow and during mellow glacier travel. Strap this Camp ice axe to your pack for your next technical ski tour, and it will be ready to provide extra purchase for the sketchy traverse into the couloir.

A long snow route with a couple pitches of ice is the hardest type of climbing for which to select an appropriate tool. It used to be that you could either have a good ice tool that sucks for self-arrest or a standard ice axe that can barely climb a pitch of easy ice. Not anymore. Black Diamond designed the Venom Ice Axe to self-arrest and plunge into the snow easily but still offer good ice performance.

The lightweight and compact Leatherman Skeletool CX Multi-Tool strips off the unnecessary extras and gives you nothing but a tough, durable package of essential tools. With a rugged, stainless steel frame backed up by carbon-fiber reinforcements, this streamlined tool gets the job done without weighing you down. The carabiner clip and removable pocket clip make it easy to attach to your pack or pants, and all tools and blades lock securely in place for added safety.

Adventure Medical developed the Ultralight Pro First Aid Kit at the request of the Yosemite Mountain School to provide pro-level equipment at a low weight. This water-tight medical kit adds only 1lb 12oz to your pack and provides enough first-aid gear to handle an emergency evacuation from the remote backcountry. The Ultralight Pro First Aid Kit includes everything from a SAM Splint for a broken arm to Aspirin for a headache. This Adventure Medical kit is a must for trip leaders.