Knives & Multitools: warranties compared
25 brands. We read every warranty so you don't have to. Checked through October 2026.
19 of 25 brands cover knives & multitools in full for one year or less. 6 brands cover everything for life. 18 brands keep some parts covered after full coverage ends, and 21 keep something covered for life.
Every brand, side by side
- 1Buck Knives75/100Full: LifetimeNo partial coverage
- 2Cuda75/100Full: LifetimeNo partial coverage
- 3Gerber75/100Full: LifetimeNo partial coverage
- 4Husky75/100Full: LifetimeNo partial coverageVaries by model line
- 5Victorinox75/100Full: LifetimeNo partial coverage
- 6Bear & Son Cutlery70/100Full: LifetimeNo partial coverage
- 7Case45/100Full: NonePartial: to lifetimePartial covers: Whole knifeVaries by model line
- 8CRKT45/100Full: NonePartial: to lifetimePartial covers: Whole knife
- 9DeWalt45/100Full: NonePartial: to lifetimePartial covers: Whole tool
- 10Havalon45/100Full: NonePartial: to lifetimePartial covers: Whole knife
- 11Ka-Bar45/100Full: NonePartial: to lifetimePartial covers: Whole knife
- 12Milwaukee45/100Full: NonePartial: to lifetimePartial covers: Whole tool
- 13Opinel45/100Full: NonePartial: to lifetimePartial covers: Whole knife
- 14Outdoor Edge45/100Full: NonePartial: to lifetimePartial covers: Whole product; Sheath
- 15Schrade45/100Full: NonePartial: to lifetimePartial covers: Whole knife
From each maker's published warranty. “Unverified” means we couldn't confirm the terms on the maker's own site. How we rate warranties
What these warranties often leave out
- Normal wear and tear19 of 25 brands
- Accidental breaks and misuse11 of 25 brands
- Scratches, dents and looks4 of 25 brands
- Missing parts2 of 25 brands
- Batteries1 of 25 brands
- Water damage1 of 25 brands
How long stores give you to return it
Longest return window first, for knives & multitools.
- WalmartMost items90 days
- Big 5 Sporting GoodsWestern US storesMost items90 days
- Blain's Farm & FleetUpper Midwest storesMost items90 days
- ScheelsMidwest and Mountain West storesMost items90 days
- Bass Pro ShopsMost items60 days
- Cabela'sMost items60 days
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- West MarineMost items60 days
- Sportsman's WarehouseMost items30 days
- Tractor SupplyMost items30 days
- Murdoch's Ranch & Home SupplyMountain West storesMost items30 days
- Rural KingMidwest storesMost items30 days
From each store's published return policy, using its rule for knives & multitools where it has one. Member and holiday extensions aren't counted. Check yours before you buy.
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Questions shoppers ask
Which brand of knives & multitools has the best warranty?
On paper, Buck Knives scores highest, with lifetime of full coverage.
Is a long warranty on knives & multitools really that long?
Often not for the whole product. Many longer warranties cover only certain parts after the first year or two, and you usually pay for the labor. The bars above show full and partial coverage separately.
Do I need to register to get the warranty?
2 of 25 brands require registration for some of their coverage, often within a set number of days. Keep your receipt either way.
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