Seven fixed blade and survival knives, sorted by job and compared on the numbers each maker publishes: steel, blade length, spine thickness, weight and price, plus steel scores and carry-law notes.
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The head nurse spoke up, said, “Leave this one alone.” She could tell right away I was bad to the bone. Look at this everyday carry beauty from CIVIVI! Designed for tactical use, it’s also perfect for any number of everyday tasks. The aggressive serrations and razor-sharp surfaces are bolstered by top-quality steel and a…
During this weird time in our country and world, there’s a knife company working to brighten the future. Founder Diane Carver found her inspiration in making the blade industry more women-friendly, noting the lack of offerings on the market designed for women. She wanted to make a difference; she wanted to brighten the user’s day;…
Yeah, that’s my Randall blade. I accept your envy. There is a name that is murmured around the knife world. A company so popular and exclusive that it takes five years to get their products in after placing your order. You can only buy one per household every month. They are resold at almost…
If you’re a connoisseur of EDC blades, you’ve heard of Fox Knives. They were established in 1977 and have been producing some of the highest-quality knives in the world since. Fox blades have been a favorite of mine for a long time, because they manufacture some of the most reliable blades on the market. They…
It’s a grower, not a shower … One of the first releases from QSP knives, the Pangolin, doesn’t make you tingle in any way right at first. You don’t get that sparkle in your eye like you do when you see explosions, shoot your first belt-fed machine gun, or hold your first samurai sword, but…
This is the Osprey by QSP Knives, and the first thing you’ll notice is that it’s a radical departure from the last knife I reviewed from QSP. The Osprey is their sleek and slim everyday carry (EDC) design. Compared to the Platypus, the Osprey’s low-profile design would be a lot simpler to carry every day….
Ever heard of QSP Knives? QSP stands for Quality, Service, and Price. From my experience, they are everything they advertise. The company is based out of YangJiang China, which makes for a hefty time difference, but their customer service is amazing. The other thing I liked about QSP was the diversity in their products. They…
This year, Schrade’s decided to make an Uproar with an all-new knife lineup (and one cool OTF). Schrade knives has been a well-known blade production company for years, but did you know they recently re-launched an all-new inventory? Every single knife Schrade is selling right now is new. Schrade has so many different shapes, sizes,…
See how the Kershaw Launch 4 Cali-Legal EDC Blade stacks up against our other top picks in the best automatic knife guide. By Eoin May I have been really taken by surprise by the Kershaw Launch 4. The Launch 4 is a very small push-button automatic knife, which only measures in at 5 inches fully…
The name Wes Crawford, and his company, are synonymous with high-end knives that are made of the best materials with the features that its target audience wants most. Of course, this lineup comes at a premium and puts them out of reach for a good chunk of the common EDC market. Cold Steel, on the…
Knives are to men what purses are to ladies. We have dozens of them, they are all nearly functionally identical, yet we keep buying more of them and cannot justify the reasoning. I wish I could explain it better than that, but I can’t. (And in one fell swoop, I just outlined the entire knife…
When selecting a good EDC blade, simplicity often equals strength. Having fewer parts also means having fewer fail points and fewer production steps. While this results in a no-nonsense knife, it often also winds up being tough as nails and free of a premium price tag. This is precisely the case with the Bear Cutlery…
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