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Demko AD 20.5 Review

Header image for our in-depth review of the Demko 20.5 pocket knife featuring the knife in the open position on a runty steel I beam.

Andrew Demko’s Flagship Knife is the Hard Use Tool We All Expected It to Be This knife doesn’t hold any surprises for anyone who’s used a Demko knife before. Especially for people who already own the Cold Steel AD20. This is basically the same thick-bladed slicer with robust edge geometry and a grippy handle. It’s …

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Knife School

From paper cuts to tourniquets, metallurgy to bushido, Nothing But Knives Knife School will set you on the path to ultimate knife wisdom. This is a place to learn the history, techniques, and terminology related to knives and knife activities. If you’re curious about how to sharpen a knife or what the heck S30V steel …

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Lamson 8 Inch Premier Forged Chef Knife Review

Lamson Fire Premier chef knife on a cutting board with a sliced tomato as part of an in-depth review.

This is a German Chef Knife In Shape And Function, But Born And Bred On US Soil. Lamson is a Massachusetts based company that’s been making knives and tools since around the mid 19th century. They’ve pulled in their focus over the centuries from frontier equipment to kitchen cutlery, and the kitchen knife world is …

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Case RussLock Review

Header image for our in-depth review of the Case Knives RussLock featuring the RussLock pocket knife in the closed bosition leaning against a rock wall.

The Russlock Micarta Smooth Looks Good But Falls Short Of The More Traditional Case Designs From A Performance Standpoint The world of traditional folding knives can be a true rabbit hole with plenty of models to choose from. And while most brands have their signature touch, it’s rare to find a unique model that looks …

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CRKT Bona Fide Review

An in-depth hands on review of both versions of the CRKT Bona Fide.

It’s a Good Outdoor Design in OD Green, but Just Okay in Silver The CRKT Bona Fide is easily one of my favorite designs from CRKT in the last few years. Not only does it look original outside, it has a functional mechanic inside that makes it stand out from everything else coming out in …

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Zwilling 8 Inch Professional S Chef knife Review

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In the world of mid range chef knives, the Zwilling Professional S doesn’t exactly stand out in looks. It doesn’t even have shocking performance for anyone who’s used a Wusthof or a Shun. But it does offer a great combination of long-lasting functionality, easy maintenance, and steady cutting power for people who just want a …

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Enso HD 6.5 Inch Santoku Knife Review

Header image for an in-depth, hands on review of the Enso HD Santoku knife showing the knife on a cutting board next to a red bell pepper.

The Hybrid Japanese Knife Power Cutter We usually associate the term “Japanese cutlery” with delicacy, but the Enso HD Santoku pushes that assumption a little. Enso knives are part of the Yaxell brand. There’s something about the name Enso being specific to some vendor or other. I don’t completely understand the distinction, but I do …

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The James Brand Carter Review

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A Great Looking Pocket Knife That Lives Up To The Marketing Hype There’s no denying that The James Brand has a really cool, sleek air to it. Between its marketing focus and slick branding, you get the impression that if The James Brand was in high school, it would drive an all-black Mustang and smoke …

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Shun Classic 7 Inch Santoku Knife Review

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A Great Japanese Kitchen Knife for People Who Normally Use Western Style Cutlery Shun’s Classic series sits in a good spot cushioned by mostly approachable prices and a trustworthy name recognition. It’s also the last stop in Shun’s whole line up of knife sets before things start getting expensive. This seven inch Santoku is nothing …

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