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Benchmade 417 Fact Knife Review (Post)

Benchmade 417 FactBenchmade says, “Our knives are made of many things: steel, aluminum and titanium, to name a few. But perhaps the most important part of a Benchmade knife is expertise. We ca ...
Kershaw 7007 Natrix Knife Review (Post)

Kershaw knives was founded in 1974. Their purpose was to design and manufacture tools that knife users would be proud to own, carry, and use. To make sure that their users were proud to carry their ...
Hoback Knives Kwaiback Fixed Blade Knife Review (Post)

This knife is made by Jake Hoback Knives. In 1990, Jake started making knives in his back yard. He would pound out the knives on a huge chunk of steel with a framing hammer and fence post nails. His ...
Zero Tolerance 0450G10 Short Run Knife Review (Post)

Zero Tolerance is a brand of Kai USA Ltd. The ZT brand first made its appearance in 2006 when we saw a place in the market for a Made-in-the-USA lien of hard-use knives that would meet the needs of ...
Kershaw Leek Carbon Fiber Knife Review (Post)

Kershaw Leek Carbon FiberKershaw Knife Company was founded in 1974. There is really nothing else like a Kershaw knife. They have award winning technologies and use advanced materials, so when you ar ...
Spyderco Para 3 Knife Review (Post)

Spyderco is a knife company founded by Sal Glesser. The very first product that Spyderco ever released was the Portable Hand in 1976. This device was spider shaped and actually gave the company thei ...
Best Compact Pocket Knives for Urban Carry (Post)

Introduction A compact pocket knife is one of the most practical tools for urban everyday carry (EDC). Whether for opening packages, cutting loose threads, or handling small utility tasks, a well-des ...
What Makes Auto Knives the Ultimate EDC Choice? (Post)

IntroductionThere's something magical about carrying the right tool. Whether you're slicing through stubborn packaging, trimming a loose thread, or tackling a more rugged challenge outdoors, having ...
Knife Review: Kershaw Navy Blue Chive Spring Assist Knife (Post)

The Kershaw Navy Blue Chive Spring Assist KnifeKershaw knives was founded in1974. Their purpose was to design and manufacture tools that knife users would be proud to own, carry, and use. To make ...
CRKT Copacetic Knife Review (Post)

Columbia River Knife and Tool Company, or CRKT was born in Oregon in 1994. This is an American company that is known for distinction in design, selection, and quality. For over 20 years, CRKT has pu ...
The Griptilian, by J.S. (Post)

Benchmade GriptilianThe Griptilian is an excellent made knife. This knife is made out of 154 cm which has fantastic ratio of edge retention and sharpening. The knife has a nice jimping on the blade ...
Knife Review: Cold Steel Mini Tuff Lite (Post)

The Cold Steel Mini Tuff Lite Cold Steel Inc. is a knife and tool company dedicated to creating the world’s strongest, sharpest knives, swords, tomahawks, machetes, cutlery, tools for every day ...
Gen Pro Trainer Butterfly Knife (Practice) Review (Post)

With this Gen Pro butterfly trainer, you can effectively learn to manipulate a butterfly knife. Learning to use a butterfly knife can be solely for entertainment, or it can be used to increase your ...
Microtech Borka Blades Stitch Knives (Post)

Microtech Knives, Inc. is a knife manufacturing company that is famous for its automatic knives. This company was founded in Vero Beach, Florida in 1994. It operated there until it relocated to Brad ...
Knife Review: Spyderco Custom Red Camo Para 3 Folding Knife (Post)

The Spyderco Custom Red Camo Para 3 Folding KnifeThis company was founded by Sal Glesser. The first product that Spyderco produced was called the Portable Hand in 1976. This product was a spider-sh ...
Lighting OTF Is Back In Stock (Post)

Lightning OTF KnifeThe Lightning out the front knife is back in stock. To celebrate we are offering it for just $33 for a very limited time. No coupon necessary. Just come and get ...
Steel Talk: 14C28N Steel - The Perfect Balance in Knife Making (Post)

14C28N Steel - The Perfect Balance in Knife MakingChoosing the perfect steel for a knife blade can be complex, even for the most seasoned knife-makers and enthusiasts. It's a decision that calls for ...
Are Automatic Knives Good for Outdoors and Hunting? (Post)

Introduction For hunters and outdoor enthusiasts, having a reliable knife is just as important as having the right gear. Automatic knives offer speed, convenience, and precision, making them an excel ...
Mini Out The Front Knives (Post)

Green Mini Out The Front KnifeJust in are our newest OTF automatic knives. These mini OTF knives feature nice, tight action. The blade slides out fast and the action is solid. Each ...
Benchmade Automatic APB Knife Review (Post)

Benchmade 6800BK APB Auto KnifeBenchmade continues to produce industry leading knives with the serious attention to detail that sets them apart from much of the competition. The newest knife i ...
Avoiding Common Mistakes with Balisong Knife Care (Post)

Introduction Proper balisong knife care is essential for maintaining smooth flipping action, durability, and overall performance. Whether used for tricks, everyday carry, or collecting, a well-mainta ...
An Essential Guide to Spring Assist Knives (Post)

IntroductionIn our technologically driven world, straightforward tools remain the most enduring and versatile. One such tool that has stood the test of time, evolving from primitive cutlery to a so ...
The Kershaw Livewire OTF Auto Knife-- A Practical Breakdown (Post)

Kershaw Livewire OTF Auto Knife – A Practical Breakdown Introduction Out-the-front (OTF) automatic knives stand out due to their unique deployment mechanism. Unlike folding knives or standard a ...
Kershaw PUB Knife Review (Post)

People of all walks alike believe that there is nothing like a Kershaw. When you are carrying a Kershaw knife, you are carrying the real deal. This means that everything from the solid sound of the ...
My Spyderco Dragonfly 2 Knife, by J.D. (Post)

Spyderco Dragonfly 2I’m not much of a writer, but I have so much love for the amazing Spyderco Dragonfly 2. I thought I’d give this a go. Well, I’m kind of new to knives and such.
Benchmade 67 Bali-Song Review (Post)

History of the Balisong The Benchmade history, and their Bali-Song knife, began in 1979 when Les de Asis wanted a knife that had the best quality to replace the cheap balisongs, or butterfly knives, ...
Benchmade 9051 AFO II Automatic Knife Review (Post)

Benchmade 9051 SBK — AFO II automatic knifeThe Benchmade 9051 auto knife series has spent the past few years proving why it is one of the best auto knives on the market. Built tough from ...
A Review of Five Killer Kershaw Knives. (Post)

Kershaw Knives began in Oregon when Pete Kershaw wanted to form his own company based on his own designs. Kershaw is a subsidiary of Kai USA Ltd. Throughout the years, Kershaw has collaborated with ...
Benchmade Rift Knife Review (Post)

Benchmade knives are made of many things: steel, aluminum and titanium, to name a few. But perhaps the most important part of a Benchmade knife is expertise. We carefully measure every part at every ...
Benchmade APB Automatic Knife Review (Post)

The Benchmade adventure began when Les de Asis wanted a knife that reflected the latest in materials and manufacturing technology to replace the cheap butterfly knives, known as Bali-Songs, he playe ...
Boker Mini Kalashnikov 73BT Knife Review (Post)

Boker Kalashnikov 73BT an automatic conversion knife for every manThe Boker Mini Kalashnikov 73BT is a button lock automatic knife with incredibly fast, strong action. The AUS8 stainless steel ...
Benchmade 928 Proxy Knife Review (Post)

The Benchmade 928 Proxy fits into the well-respected Oregon knife-maker’s Blue Class of products. Along with the company’s Black Class, aimed at armed forces personnel, law enforcem ...
Knife Review: Marfione Custom Dirac Delta Dagger OTF Automatic Knife (Post)

The Marfione Custom Dirac Delta Dagger OTF Automatic KnifeIn 1994, just a year after the first prototypes were created in Anthony and Susan Marfione’s apartment, the release of the UDT marked the ...
Knife Review: Marfione Custom Battleship Grey Combat Troodon Hardedge OTF Automatic (Post)

The Marfione Custom Battleship Grey Combat Troodon Hardedge OTF Automatic KnifeIn 1994, just a year after the first prototypes were created in Anthony and Susan Marfione’s apartment, the release o ...
CRKT Goken Knife Review (Post)

Columbia River Knife and Tool, Inc. or CRKT is an American knife company. This company was founded in 1994 by Paul Gillespi and Rod Bremer. Both of these people were previously employed with Kershaw ...
Knife Review: Benchmade Thin Blue Line Tactical Triage Folder Knife (Post)

The Benchmade Thin Blue Line Tactical Triage Folder KnifeFor over thirty years, Benchmade has been designing and manufacturing world-class products for world-class customers. When Benchmade was fo ...
Knife Review: Kershaw Launch 10 Auto (Post)

The Kershaw Launch 10 AutoKershaw and their fans know that there is nothing that compares to a Kershaw. They have the award-winning technologies, they have the advanced materials, they have the so ...
A Review of Four Exceptional CRKT Knives. (Post)

Columbia River Knife and Tool Inc., or CRKT, is a knife company that was born in 1994 by Paul Gillespi and Rod Bremer. They weren’t noticed at first, but when they released the K.I.S.S. knife ...
The Zero Tolerance 0460 Knife Review (Post)

Kai USA, Ltd is a major player in the knife industry that operates Kershaw Knives, Shun knives and Zero Tolerance Knives. Kai is a major manufacturer and distributor of disposable razors, ...
Benchmade and BladeOps (Post)

May is Benchmade month at BladeOps. There are so many different variables that give Benchmade their unique position in the market and the high quality products that they produce. So today, we are g ...
Knife Review: SOG Aura Hunting Knife (Post)

The SOG Aura Hunting KnifeSOG has a mission to strive to be the creators of the most distinctive gear. Gear made especially for adventurous people who like to “live on the edge.” They also have a v ...
Microtech Jagdkommando Fixed Blade Knife (Post)

Microtech Jagdkommando Microtech recently released their limited run of the fixed blade Jagdkommando knife. This beauty features a very interesting construction–milled from a solid piece of ...
Joker’s Wild Grey Cupid Clone OTF Automatic Knife Review (Post)

Joker’s Wild Grey Cupid Clone OTF Automatic Knife The Blade: The blade on this version of the Joker’s Wild Cupid Clone is made out of 440 stainless steel. When it comes to 440 stai ...
Benchmade 4300-1 Green/Black CLA Automatic Knife Review (Post)

In 1988, Benchmade set out to make the best knives in the world—and that’s exactly what they did. They’ve grown a lot since then, and while they have expanded to provide tools for ...
Choosing the Best Survival Knife (Post)

Survival knives are for survival, camping, emergency situations, and taking on heavy duty tasks. When you are in any of these situations, you want a good sturdy knife. One that can take a beating an ...
Benchmade Loco Knife Review (Post)

Benchmade started in 1979 and has since become one of the greatest knife companies around. Their knives are made of many things: steel, aluminum and titanium, to name a few. But perhaps the most imp ...
ELMAX Steel (Page)

ELMAX Steel in Knives LionSteel TS-1 Knife Choosing the right steel for a knife is not an easy thing to do. There are just so many variables to consider, such as strength, toughness, corrosion and ...
Knife Steels (Page)

Getting ready to invest in a new knife can feel like a crash course in metallurgy. You know the importance of the blade, and the alloy from which it's made, in determining how your knife will perform ...