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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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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