Share now: Support us! GearJunkie may earn a small commission from affiliate links in this article. Learn more. Home » Knives » The Five Knives You Need This Summer Looking for a budget or premium blade to call your own? Or know someone who would love a new pocket knife cough, Father’s Day, cough check out these top blades to have in 2021. Other than a weird year in 2019, the knife market has been scorching hot since 2018. With new brands, new platforms like “Drop,” and self-published knives from high-end custom makers, the bar for the average knife has been raised significantly. Unfortunately, prices have also gone up.