Zwilling 8 Inch Professional S Chef knife Review

Header image for our Zwilling Professional S Chef knife review showing the knife on a end grain cutting board with a red onion.

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

Header image for The James Brand Carter knife review featuring the pocket knife in the open position on a rock.

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

Header image for our Shun Santoku review featuring the knife with a tomato on a wood cutting board.

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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Civivi Elementum in Damascus Review

Header image for our in depth review of the Civivi Elementum Damascus knife review showing the knife on a tree stump..

This Modern Gentleman Folder is as Soulless as Most Modern Gentleman I have to be careful and start by saying the Civivi Elementum functions well. I haven’t really found anything bad to say about the design. I knit pick some finer points, but it’s so simple and well done that it kind of defies the …

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Buck 841 Sprint Pro Review

The Buck Sprint Pro With burlap Micarta handles on a wood pile.

This Burlap Micarta Handled Utility EDC Knife Has Hard Use Specs But The Jimping Is Over The Top. I’ve never been quiet about my love for Buck knives. I love the brand’s history, the quality, and the general styling. So, when the chance came to write the Buck 841 Sprint Pro Burlap Micarta Review, I …

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lionSteel T5 Review

The LionSteel T5 Survival Knife sitting on a piece of firewood with the point of its blade pointing to the left.

Good Looking, Tough And Easy To Carry. The lionSteel T5 is The Knife We All Aspire To Be The lionSteel T5 is a good looking knife. It is also relatively expensive. This is a combination that often gets me in trouble when writing a review. It is just too easy to make excuses for a …

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Off Grid Black Mamba Review – V3 Update

The two different models of the Off-Grid Black Mamba V3 sticking out of a log in front of a campfire.

The Black Mamba V3 is an Overbuilt Slab of Precision Utility It’s a much larger version of a knife that I’ve reviewed through every iteration so far. You can scroll down a ways if you want to read about the first and second versions of the Black Mamba. But the Black Mamba V3 supersizes all …

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Off-Grid Backcountry Review – V2 Update

We spent several weeks testing out the Off-Grid Backcountry fixed blade knife.

This Beefy Tactical Hunting Hybrid Knife is a Fun Work Horse, but It’s Tough to Find If You Drop It At Night. The Backcountry is refreshing as a modern design that is clearly meant for gritty uses. I recently watched a flashy video promo for a popular knife company. It was part lifestyle, part knife …

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Gerber Sedulo Review

The Gerber Sedulo pocket knife is part of Gerber's Reserve collection. It is pictured here on a tree branch in front of a dark background.

The Premium Gerber Knife that Isn’t a Benchmade The Sedulo is part of the first wave of Gerber’s Reserve series. It’s supposed to consist of US-made knives with high quality materials. It’s one of a handful of knives you can play with in Gerber’s Custom shop, which is a pretty cool thing if you have …

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