If, like me, you believe a picnic needs wine, you might require your picnic knife to have a corkscrew. In my field tests with these eight knives, three could complete the task but I actually fell in love with a couple knives I wouldn’t mind keeping in my glove-box even though they won’t pop a cork. Isn’t there a party trick where you take a sabre to a wine bottle?

The knives, ranging in price from $11 to $100, all had merits. Some were pretty, compact and sharp (New West Knifeworks); some were light, safe, and good on a tomato (Kuhn Rikon); a few made me feel like a bad-ass picnicker with their heft and woodsy aesthetics (Swiss Army Hardwood and LamsonSharp Bâtard).

For value, versatility and portability, my favorite was the Bâtard Knife (pictured directly above). It’s big, but its two features (knife and corkscrew) fold into a beautiful wood and metal base. The blade is serious enough to cut through bread and tomatoes, and the corkscrew is full-size. At around $22 it’s a great value.

I also love the New West Knifeworks mini parking knife. It’s compact, and the fusionwood handle just screams outdoorsy dining. The blade is incredibly sharp, and was able to tackle small tomatoes. As for bread, you’re going to have to rip it. As for wine, you’ll need a separate corkscrew, or that sabre trick up your sleeve.

1. Opinel No 8 Carbon Steel Folding Knife