With a name like Quiet Carry, you may not be surprised to find a lineup of EDC gear and folding knives that are very simple and subdued. Their foundation, since their debut in 2014, has been to create gear that they would carry and use themselves, and it’s panned out very well. And within their […]
The Very Best Gerber Knives
Gerber Legendary Blades, more commonly known as Gerber Knives to most, may not be at the forefront of your mind when it comes to cutting edge cutlery. Lots of more niche brands steal the thunder with high end products and adventurous designs, and sometimes Gerber finds itself as the punchline of jokes for some knife […]
Strider SnG Review
The original big three: Chris Reeve, Rick Hinderer, and Mick Strider. They’re all known for being the conglomerate that make the best production folders available today. Chris Reeve Knives (now run by his wife Ann, and son Tim) is the grandfather of folding knives, with the claim to fame for making classy pocket knives that […]
The Longship Knife
I come across a lot of tactical utility knives but this one from Thoriam Tactical recently caught my eye. The Longship is a lightweight but substantial utility tool that has oozes functionality and while I haven’t used one personally it certainly looks the business. The Longship boasts a 2.75 inch sheepsfoot blade together with integrated […]
Hinderer XM-18 Review
Starting out in the mid 1980’s, Rick Hinderer began the process of making a name for himself the hard way, from the ground up. Pairing his time in hand making knives, with his time in being a fire fighter and EMT, he found himself designing and making folding and fixed blade knives that would work […]
Civivi Elementum Review
I love $50 affordable folders. Why? Well, $50 will buy you a knife that’s well made enough to really last a long time and bring joy to your life, but not so expensive you feel bad actually using it. It doesn’t ruin your month if you lose it, or break the tip, or loan it […]
Spyderco Kapara Review
Spyderco these days seems to make only two kinds of knives: affordable knives that are long on utility and ergonomics and maybe short on what you’d call “visual appeal,” and artsy maker collaborations that combine wild design with high end materials and construction. These maker collaborations give custom knifemakers a much bigger platform to share […]
Chris Reeve Sebenza 31 Review
The Sebenza. The knife that all folders have been compared to for decades. It has been, for all intents and purposes, the bar setting standard. For 31 years now, we have seen the Sebenza go through many iterations, including blade steel changes, packaging upgrades, and overall subtle design revisions. But, now in 2020, is it […]
Emerson A-100 Review
“Tactical folders” sometimes get a bad rap, for trying to be too tough in a situation they’ll never find their true calling. But, when looking at Emerson Knives, there is a difference. Ernest Emerson has been in close contact with military personnel and law enforcement for decades. He is an instructor in hand-to-hand combat, owns […]
Olight S2R Baton II
Key Specs: Olight S2R Baton II Length 3.94″ Weight 3.47 oz Max Lumens 1150 Max Throw 135 meters Battery 3200mAh 18650 Cost About $70 Earlier this year we checked out the powerful Seeker 2 Pro flashlight from Olight. This time we got our hands on the smaller but also impressive S2R Baton II. This is […]
