#knives — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 8.5M total posts and 363 new posts daily, #knives is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 100/100). Average posts get 2.3K likes and 20 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #knives

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#knife	8.5M	363	2.3K	100	51
#edc	13.4M	882	1.7K	100	47
#knifeporn	3.6M	159	1.3K	100	36
#knifelife	2.3M	96	729	97	37
#everydaycarry	5.1M	797	2.3K	100	53

Related Hashtags to #knives

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#knifecollection	1.4M	121	1.1K	100	54
#handmade	387.4M	43.9K	676	100	45
#knifenut	1.9M	39	1.9K	54	54
#edcknife	1.3M	119	716	100	36
#knifemaker	1.6M	95	604	96	35

Similar Hashtags to #knives

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#customknives	1.6M	130	1.1K	100	38
#knivesofig	1.0M	55	681	66	34
#handmadeknives	612.1K	73	460	70	32
#edcknives	438.6K	54	1.5K	52	53
#knivesofinstagram🔪	361.0K	22	955	26	46

Hashtag Cloud

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How to Use #knives on Instagram

Mix with niche hashtags — #knives has very high competition. Combine it with smaller, more specific hashtags to improve your visibility.
Use 5-15 hashtags per post — Include #knives alongside related tags for the best reach. Don't just use one hashtag.
Combine with related hashtags — Try pairing #knives with #knifecollection, #handmade, #knifenut for a well-rounded hashtag set.
Check for banned hashtags — Always verify your hashtags are safe before posting. Use the IQHashtags Banned Hashtag Checker.

Frequently Asked Questions

How popular is #knives on Instagram?

#knives has 8.5M total posts on Instagram with approximately 363 new posts added daily. The average post using #knives receives 2.3K likes and 20 comments.

Is #knives a good hashtag to use?

#knives has a competition score of 100/100 (very high) and a reach score of 51/100. This is a competitive hashtag — best used alongside smaller, niche-specific tags.

What hashtags go well with #knives?

The best hashtags to use with #knives include: #knifecollection, #handmade, #knifenut, #edcknife, #knifemaker. Using a mix of related hashtags helps you reach a wider audience while staying relevant to your content.

Editorial transparency: This article was drafted with AI assistance using IQ Hashtags' internal platform data and research, then reviewed and edited for accuracy by Ewa Suwińska, Editorial Lead at IQ Hashtags. Last reviewed: 2026-06-03. Learn about our editorial process →

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