2.1K posts analyzed Updated Sep 2026
Averages 69 posts/day, top 5% activity. Most active Wednesdays around 3 PM UTC. Mostly image posts (86%).
r/knives Traffic & Engagement r/knives Traffic & Engagement
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Post Format
Upvote Distribution
How upvoted posts perform Only posts with 2+ upvotes. The bands below show how those posts are spread by upvote count.
r/knives Most Active Times When r/knives Is Most Active
Peak posting by day and hour (UTC) When this community posts most, by day and hour (UTC)
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r/knives Flair Performance r/knives Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Question | 600 (29.2%) | 14 |
| Showcase | 524 (25.5%) | 27 |
| NKD! | 449 (21.9%) | 24 |
| Discussion | 224 (10.9%) | 20 |
| OKD (Old Knife Day) | 66 (3.2%) | 25 |
| I've made this knife! (OC) | 65 (3.2%) | 38 |
| Modding | 61 (3.0%) | 17 |
| Meme | 31 (1.5%) | 73 |
| SOTC | 26 (1.3%) | 41 |
| NSFW | 8 (0.4%) | 5 |
Post Type Breakdown
Share by text, image, or link Share of posts by format: text, image, or link
r/knives Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/knives
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| knife | 402 (19.6%) | 24 | 13 |
| nkd | 163 (7.9%) | 24 | 6 |
| knives | 120 (5.8%) | 24 | 13 |
79 (3.8%) | 27 | 17 | |
| blade | 73 (3.5%) | 14 | 8 |
| carry | 67 (3.3%) | 25 | 12 |
| help | 65 (3.2%) | 6 | 7 |
| first | 64 (3.1%) | 33 | 12 |
| today | 58 (2.8%) | 43 | 14 |
| steel | 52 (2.5%) | 17 | 9 |
r/knives Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/knives
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| youtube.com | 5 | 1 |
| i.imgur.com | 4 | 20 |
r/knives Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/knives
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
My Grandfather unexpectedly passed away and I found these knives. Looking to see if anyone knows where I can find more information on them?
Forbidden NKD
I purchased this dagger and sheath today for $60 from a local antique store.
My dad gave me this for walking his dog. Do you like?
The Medici Vendetta
Spyderco PM2 survives 2 months in a lake
My gf bought me this for my birthday.
“Office” Carry
My knife has a poison effect
how did you use your knife today?
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| My Grandfather unexpectedly passed away and I found these knives. Looking to see if anyone knows where I can find more information on them? | 1.6K | 138 | image | Sep 21 |
| Forbidden NKD | 1.1K | 254 | image | Sep 26 |
| I purchased this dagger and sheath today for $60 from a local antique store. | 944 | 134 | image | Sep 24 |
| My dad gave me this for walking his dog. Do you like? | 807 | 162 | image | Sep 23 |
| The Medici Vendetta | 654 | 47 | image | Sep 2 |
| Spyderco PM2 survives 2 months in a lake | 581 | 35 | image | Sep 14 |
| My gf bought me this for my birthday. | 519 | 54 | image | Sep 25 |
| “Office” Carry | 512 | 48 | image | Sep 8 |
| My knife has a poison effect | 494 | 37 | image | Sep 1 |
| how did you use your knife today? | 390 | 128 | image | Sep 10 |
r/knives Audience Overlap r/knives Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/knives FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/knives
What's the best time to post on r/knives?
Based on posting volume, r/knives is most active on Wednesdays around 3 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/knives?
r/knives averages 69 posts per day and ranks in the top 5% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/knives get?
Posts on r/knives average about 23 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/knives get most?
On r/knives, most posts are image posts (86%)