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SteelCraft Mini Bodega: An Ace Begg Knife

Price: About $445
The Good: Precision workmanship, superb design and function, quality materials
The Bad: No love for lefties...tip up, right side carry only
Bottom Line: Best production 3-inch flipper style knife we’ve ever tested

James Brand Folsom Review: Super Slim EDC

Matt DavidsonWe independently evaluate all recommended products and services. Any products or services put forward appear in no particular order. If you click on links we provide, we may receive compensation.The James Brand is a relative newcomer to the knife scene, having only been around since 2012. They formed in Portland Oregon in 2012 with […]

Vosteed Morel: Solid EDC, Room to Improve

Matt DavidsonWe independently evaluate all recommended products and services. Any products or services put forward appear in no particular order. If you click on links we provide, we may receive compensation. Since the brand’s inception in 2021, Vosteed Knives – created by founder Yue Dong (@doctor_edc on instagram) – has avoided making the same carbon-copy […]

Spyderco Native 5 Review: S110V G10 Is Tops

Price: About $150
The Good: Top notch S110V blade, tough handle, well made and classic design
The Bad: Perhaps a little too heavy for some
Bottom Line: Solid EDC choice for those wanting super steel in a sturdy package

Work Sharp Manual Sharpeners

Matt DavidsonWe independently evaluate all recommended products and services. Any products or services put forward appear in no particular order. If you click on links we provide, we may receive compensation.Work Sharp Tools are well known in the knife industry for the electrically powered Ken Onion Edition Knife & "Tool Sharpener – which uses abrasive […]

Spyderco Tenacious Review: Top Budget EDC

Matt DavidsonWe independently evaluate all recommended products and services. Any products or services put forward appear in no particular order. If you click on links we provide, we may receive compensation.At long last we're proud to present our very first video review. In this one we're taking a look at the popular Spyderco Tenacious. […]

Spyderco Tenacious Lightweight

Matt DavidsonWe independently evaluate all recommended products and services. Any products or services put forward appear in no particular order. If you click on links we provide, we may receive compensation. Spyderco Tenacious review: The beloved Tenacious from Spyderco lost some weight recently, thanks to the new lightweight FRN handle. Spyderco has been on a […]

Buck Paradigm Pro Review

Price: About $120
The Good: Beautiful design, sturdy, impressive deployment
The Bad: Handle lacks traction, mediocre fit and finish, a bit heavy, locking mechanism not for everyone
Bottom Line: Should appeal to knife fans but don’t expect perfection

Buck Vantage Pro Review

Price: About $65
The Good: S30V steel, solid lock up, sharp, light and excellent value
The Bad: Handle quality is questionable, lock can be a bit stiff
Bottom Line: A solid EDC choice for Buck fans on limited budgets

Buck Marksman Review

Price: About $90
The Good: Frictionless flipping action, brilliant lock, practical shape, perfect pocket clip, great cutter
The Bad: Break-in period for strap can be challenging, some fit and finish issues, tears up pockets
Bottom Line: A home run for Buck, and highly recommended to every EDC knife nut.