Jediah Porter

We purchased and tested 15 of the best pocket knives on the market, from top brands like Benchmade, Kershaw, Spyderco, Civivi, Gerber, Victorinox, and more By Kyle Hameister ⋅ Review Editor  ⋅  Updated August 20, 2026 Contributions From: Jeff Dobronyi & Jediah Porter A pocket knife is one of the most useful tools you can carry. The best pocket knife has a high-quality blade that can be used (and abused) without breaking, disappears in your pocket, and is both safe to use and easy to maintain.

Jed Porter is a lifelong freelancer, efficiency fanatic and connoisseur of excellence. With GearLab, since 2013, he has tested over 300 products in more than 20 categories. He's worked in the "gig economy" since well before that was what we called it and has built the rest of his life around chasing mountain dreams. To execute his adventurous passions at a high level, Jed has honed systems, aligned priorities, and optimized productivity.

Price:  $1,300 List Manufacturer: Garmin By Jediah Porter ⋅ Review Editor  ⋅  May 11, 2026 69 OVERALL SCORE RANKED #8 of 14 SOS/Emergency Messaging - 20% 10.0 Non-Emergency Messaging - 20% 8.0 Signal Coverage - 20% 1.0 Portability - 20% 10.0 Ease of Use - 10% 6.0 Battery - 10% 5.0 Our Verdict The Garmin Fenix 8 Pro offers incredibly convenient satellite messaging packed into a versatile, compact smartwatch.